Don't just watch TV — experience it. Surround yourself in lights that match the action.
Play HDMI Sync Box
Sync your smart lights to the content on your TV screen with the Philips Hue Play HDMI Sync Box. Four HDMI ports allow you to connect your media devices to your Hue setup, resulting in a fast, seamless display of colourful smart light that responds to and reflects the content you watch or listen to.
£229.99
Product highlights
- Philips Hue Bridge required
- Sync lights to any HDMI device
- Supports Dolby Vision, HDR10+, 4K
- Adjust intensity and brightness
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Spectacular syncing
Fast light response
Supporting 4K at 60 Hz and 1440p at 120 Hz, the sync box 4K lets you watch high-quality content with instant light response.
1-to-1 color matching
Sync up to 10 lights
Instant app control
The Hue app is your control center for all things sync. Change the intensity, brightness, and mode.
Go hands-free with voice
Pair with a smart home assistant, such as Alexa or Siri, to control syncing with simple commands.
Control your way
Use the Hue app, your voice or a TV remote to control your light sync setup.
Use your TV remote
Configure any infrared TV remote to control the sync box 4K — start, stop and more.
Connect up to 4 HDMI devices
Set-top boxes, streaming sticks — whatever HDMI device you use to watch, you can connect. The sync box 4K automatically detects which one is playing and switches to it.
Create a virtual room
An Entertainment area is a virtual representation of your home theater. Drag and drop the lights to their real-life location for the optimal sync experience.
Fine-tune the experience
Let's get personal. Use the app to change the sync intensity, dim or brighten the lights, adjust the overall light balance, and more.
Where to install a Hue sync box
Upgrade to 8K
If you're all about the specs, the sync box 8K is your match. It supports the highest-quality picture — ideal for 8K movies and console gamers.
Questions & Answers
What video formats do the sync box 4K and sync box 8K support?
What video formats do the sync box 4K and sync box 8K support?
Is there a difference in design between the sync box 4K and the sync box 8K?
Is there a difference in design between the sync box 4K and the sync box 8K?
Which sync box should I get — the 4K or the 8K?
Which sync box should I get — the 4K or the 8K?
What does the Philips Hue Play HDMI sync box do?
What does the Philips Hue Play HDMI sync box do?
What video and audio formats does the sync box support?
What video and audio formats does the sync box support?
What media devices does the Hue sync box support?
What media devices does the Hue sync box support?
Does the sync box support the latest gaming consoles?
Does the sync box support the latest gaming consoles?
How many HDMI devices does the Hue sync box support?
How many HDMI devices does the Hue sync box support?
Is an HDMI cable included with the Hue sync box?
Is an HDMI cable included with the Hue sync box?
Specifications
Design and finishing
Colour
Black
Material
Synthetic
Metal
Durability
Nominal lifetime
10,000 h
Environmental
Operational humidity
5% <H<95% (non-condensing)
Operational temperature
0 °C - 40 °C
Packaging dimensions and weight
EAN/UPC - product
8718699704803
Net weight
0.68 kg
Gross weight
1.04 kg
Height
20.1 cm
Length
29.6 cm
Width
10.2 cm
Material number (12NC)
929002275802
Packaging information
EAN
8718699704803
Power
Power Supply
100 - 240 V
Power consumption
Standby power
1 W
Adapter voltage
24 V
Standby power consumption
1.5 W
Maximum power consumption
7.3 W
Product dimensions and weight
Net weight
0.455 kg
Height
2.3 cm
Length
9.9 cm
Width
18.2 cm
Service
Warranty
2 year(s)
Technical specifications
Lifetime
10000 hrs
Mains power
100–240 V
Class of protection
II - double insulated
Time until standby
20 min
The Bridge
Max. number of accessories
12
The bulb
Communication protocol
Bluetooth
Zigbee
What's in the box
Power adapter
Yes
HDMI Sync Box
Yes
HDMI cable
Yes
What's supported
Compatible with Effects feature
Yes
Philips Hue App
Android 10.0 and above
iOS 16 or later
Voice assistants (Hue Bridge required)
Amazon Alexa
Google Assistant
Ports
4
IR receiver
Yes
WiFi
Works without wifi
HDMI
2.0b with HDCP 2.2
Video resolution
Up to 4K 60Hz; 1080p & 1440p 120Hz , HDR10+ & Dolby Vision,
CEC
Yes
Video formats
HDR10+; Dolby Vision
Audio formats
Dolby Atmos
Supported
Bluetooth 4.2 for installation with WIFI
Defined support period
5 years, except 3 years for Hue Bridge (see “End of Support Policy”)
Other
User manual
Disposal of the product
At the end of (economic) life, dispose the product according to local rules and do not dispose the product with regular household waste. The correct disposal of your product will help prevent potential negative consequences for the environment and human health
Dismantling
No dismantle information available
*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.
