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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.

Customize the experience

Adjust the intensity and brightness of your lights for a personalized 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.

Close up of Philips Hue Play HDMI sync box 4K

For 8K TVs

Sync box 8K

Get the highest-quality picture with the highest-quality light experience. Supports 8K at 60 Hz.

TV displaying the Hue Sync TV app with TV backlighting

Sync TV app

For Samsung and LG TVs

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

 

 

What else you need to sync

These are the essentials to get started.

Bridge

Bridge

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

Hue app

Hue app

No matter how you choose to sync, you’ll use the Hue app to set it up.

Color-capable lights

Color-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 right below the screen to complete the TV backlighting effect.

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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Hue White and color ambiance Play light bar single pack

White and color ambiance

Play light bar single pack

$89.99

Hue White and color ambiance Play gradient lightstrip 65 inch

White and color ambiance

Play gradient lightstrip 65 inch

$269.99

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Hue Bridge

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Bridge

$59.99

Hue White and color ambiance Iris table lamp

White and color ambiance

Iris table lamp

$109.99

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Hue White and color ambiance Play gradient light tube compact

White and color ambiance

Play gradient light tube compact

$199.99

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White and color ambiance

Signe gradient floor lamp

$329.99

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Sync box 4K

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 & LG TVs*

Syncs HDMI-connected content

Syncs content on smart TV apps

*Available on 2022 and newer Samsung QLED TVs (Q60 or higher) and 2024 and newer LG TV models with webOS24 or higher. Learn more

Questions & answers

How does Hue Sync work?

Hue Sync allows your smart lights to react to the content on a TV or computer screen or to music. It uses a proprietary algorithm that analyzes the entire screen or the genre and beat of a song, producing a custom light script that is instantly sent to your color-capable Philips Hue lights.

Which Philips Hue products can I use with the Entertainment feature?

All White and color ambiance bulbs and fixtures, as well as Hue Sync-compatible products from partner.

What do I need to be able to sync my smart lights with the Philips Hue Play HDMI sync box?

Follow these steps: 

1. Install Philips Hue color-capable smart lights and a Hue Bridge with the Philips Hue app 

2. Connect the Philips Hue Play HDMI sync box to your HDMI devices and your TV 

3. Open the Sync tab on the Hue app and follow the instructions

What is the best way to set up an Entertainment area?

You can create an Entertainment area in the Hue app, which illustrates how many lights you have, where and at which height the lights are located, and how your system should use them while syncing. 

For the best results, we recommend using several Philips Hue color-capable smart lights. Try Play light bars placed around your TV, a Play gradient lightstrip attached to the back of your TV, and lights such as the Go accent light or Signe floor lamp in around your seating area.

How can I watch Netflix with Hue Sync?

You can sync Netflix with your Philips Hue lights on your TV using a Philips Hue Play HDMI sync box by connecting an HDMI device, such as a gaming console or Chromecast. If you have the Philips Hue Sync TV app, you can sync your lights to Netflix while watching on the native smart TV app.

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Philips Hue apps

Explore the apps that let you sync your lights.

1 Available on 2022 and newer Samsung QLED TVs in the Q60 or higher range. 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.

2 Available on 2024 and newer LG TV models, with webOS24 or higher. 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.lg.com.

*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