The Philips Hue Play HDMI Sync Box lets you create an entertainment setup that wows by syncing Philips Hue lights to the content on your TV screen. Use up to four of your favorite HDMI-connected media devices to get full-room light effects, making your TV or console gaming content more vivid and captivating.
Sync with home theater
Philips Hue Play HDMI Sync Box
- Connect up to 4 HDMI devices
- Sync lights with media
- Personalize your experience with the free app
What will you sync your smart lights to?
Syncing your lights creates immersive entertainment experiences, no matter the media. Watch movies in a whole new light. Become part of your character’s world. See your music reflected in the light around you.
Live with more excitement
Surround lighting elevates every entertainment experience. Let the action leap off the screen. Become part of your character’s world. Listen to — and see — the music around you. Smart light brings it all to the next level.
Sync with home theater
Your TV + sync box + Hue Sync mobile app
Sync with PC
Your PC + Hue Sync desktop app
Sync with music
Listen to (and see!) your music in light, whether using speakers or headphones.
Questions & answers
What do I need to be able to sync my lights with my media?
You only need the following three things to sync your lights with your media:
- Hue Bridge
- Hue app
- At least one color-capable Philips Hue light
Depending on where and how you want to sync your lights, you may need additional apps or hardware:
For PC
- Hue Sync desktop app
For Spotify
- Spotify app
For TV
- Play HDMI sync box
- Hue Sync mobile app
What is the best way to set up my entertainment area?
You can create an Entertainment area in the Hue app — it will tell the system how many lights you have, where and at which height the lights are located. For the best results, we recommend using several Hue color-capable smart lights placed around your monitor (in case of PC or TV applications).
*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 color ambiance bulbs). Learn more about brightness.