Surround lighting

Sync lights with TV

 

 

Superior TV light syncing

They dim, then brighten. They morph from red to teal to pink and beyond — all in perfect sync with the screen.

 

 

1-to-1 color matching

Instant analysis of the entire screen generates ultra-accurate color scripts.

Lightning-fast response

The lights communicate over a network independent from your Wi-Fi, so there's no lag.

Up to 10 lights

Position them in a virtual room in the Hue app to correspond to their real-life location.

Customise the experience

Adjust the intensity and brightness of your lights for a personalised experience.

How will you sync?

There are a few ways Hue translates the content on your TV into instructions for your lights. Pick the one that fits your setup best.

 

 

Philips Hue Play HDMI sync box 8K on a white background

Sync box 4K

For 4K TVS

The original sync box, supporting up to 4K at 60 Hz. Features four HDMI ports for your choice of media: set-top boxes, streaming sticks, and more.

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HDMI sync box 8K

For 8K TVs

Connect up to four HDMI devices — set-top boxes, gaming consoles, and more — and plug directly into any TV.

TV displaying the Hue Sync TV app with TV backlighting

Sync TV app

For Samsung TVs

Compatible with the latest Samsung models, this native TV app syncs any content on the screen, including built-in smart TV apps.

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What else you need to sync

These are the essentials to get started.

Hue Bridge

Hue Bridge

Besides enabling Hue Sync, this smart hub unlocks access to all our advanced features.

Hue app

Hue app

Adjust light intensity, choose sync modes, change brightness, and start/stop syncing.

Colour-capable lights

Colour-capable lights

Use up to 10 White and color ambiance lights, including lightstrips, lamps, and more.

Best for TV backlighting

Our two stars of the surround lighting show.

Play gradient lightstrip attached to the back of a TV for TV backlighting

Play lightstrip

Designed specially for behind the screen, this lightstrip comes in three sizes: for 55-, 65-, and 75-inch TVs.

Play gradient light tube in front of a TV in living room

Play light tube

Lay this gradient of colorful light directly below the screen to complete the TV backlighting effect.

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Best for surround lighting

Make it a whole-room experience. The more lights, the better (of course).

Signe floor lamp

Signe floor lamp

Subtle design, slim form, and a show-stopping gradient of light.

Play light bars

Play light bars

Stand them up, lay them flat, mount them to whatever you want.

Go accent light

Go accent light

Portable, powerful... and pretty cute, too! It's in the name: this light goes anywhere.

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Sync box 4K

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HDMI sync box 8K

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Sync TV app

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Supports 4K

Supports 8K

Supports HDMI 2.1

Supports eARC

Screen refresh rate

4K at 60 Hz, 1440p at 120 Hz
8K at 60 Hz, 4K at 120 Hz
8K at 60 Hz, 4K at 60 Hz, 4K at 120 Hz, 1440p at 120 Hz

Works with

All TVs up to 4K
All TVs
Compatible Samsung TVs*

Syncs HDMI-connected content

Syncs content on smart TV apps

*Compatible with 2022 and newer Samsung QLED TVs in the Q60 or higher range (support for Q700 coming soon). If your TV supports the Hue Sync TV app, it will appear when you search for it in Apps. Alternatively, check the product specifications of your TV model on www.samsung.com.

Questions & Answers

Get to know Hue Entertainment

Want to know more about syncing your Philips Hue smart lights?

Sync with music

Sync with music

Get an overview of how to sync your lights, what you'll need, and more.

Sync with pc

Sync with pc

Become part of your character's world with lights that are part of the action.

Philips Hue apps

Philips Hue apps

Explore the apps that let you sync your lights.

*When a bulb displays "Up to" a certain number of lumens in its specifications, it displays the maximum lumen output of the bulb. It shows how bright the bulb can get at 2700 K (White bulbs) or 4000 K (White ambiance or White and colour ambiance bulbs). Learn more about brightness