Philips Hue Play boîtier de synchronisation HDMI 8K

The Philips Hue Play HDMI sync box 8K synchronizes Philips Hue lights with the content on your screen, delivering light effects that match video at up to 8K 60Hz and 4K 120Hz. It connects up to four HDMI devices and integrates with the Hue ecosystem to create an Entertainment area that maps a virtual version of your room for accurate light placement.

Advantages

The sync box supports ultra-fast refresh rates for high-quality colour matching, allows control via the Hue app, voice assistants, or a configured infrared TV remote, and is compatible with HDMI 2.1 devices. You can customize light intensity, brightness and sync mode for different types of content. The device does not sync with built-in TV apps.

Key specifications

• Maximum video support: 8K at 60Hz and 4K at 120Hz
• HDMI inputs: up to 4 devices
• HDMI standard: compatible with HDMI 2.1 devices
• Control methods: Hue app, Hue Sync mobile app, voice assistants (Amazon Alexa, Google Assistant), infrared TV remote
• Entertainment area: supports mapping up to 10 Hue lights

How to use

Connect up to four HDMI sources to the sync box and route the box output to your TV. In the Hue app create an Entertainment area and arrange your lights to match the physical layout of your room. Use the Hue Sync mobile app to set intensity, brightness and sync mode. Optionally configure an infrared TV remote for direct control or link the device to Amazon Alexa or Google Assistant for voice commands. Note that streaming or apps running directly on the TV do not sync.

Recommendations

For best results, use HDMI 2.1-compatible sources and ensure your Hue lights are positioned according to the Entertainment area layout in the Hue app. Update firmware and apps regularly and avoid using TV internal apps if you require light syncing from external devices.