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Play HDMI Sync Box

Current price is $499.95

Current price is $499.95

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About the 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 colorful smart light that responds to and reflects the content you watch or listen to.

  • Philips Hue Bridge required
  • Sync lights to any HDMI device
  • Supports Dolby Vision, HDR10+, 4K
  • Adjust intensity & brightness
  • Features

    Product number (EAN/UPC)
    8718699707248

    Design and finishing

    Color
    Black
    Material
    Synthetic, Metal

    Durability

    Nominal lifetime
    10,000

    Environmental

    Operational humidity
    5% <H<95% (non condensing)
    Operational temperature
    0°C - 40°C

    Packaging dimensions & weight

    EAN/UPC - product
    8718699707248
    Net weight
    0.68 kg
    Gross weight
    1.43 kg
    Height
    102 mm
    Length
    300 mm
    Width
    200 mm
    Material number (12NC)
    929002275803

    Packaging information

    EAN
    8718699707248

    Power

    Power Supply
    100 - 240 V

    Power consumption

    Adapter voltage
    24
    Standby power consumption
    1.5
    Power
    7.3

    Product dimensions and weight

    Net weight
    0.455 kg
    Overall height
    23 mm
    Overall length
    99 mm
    Overall width
    182 mm

    Service

    Warranty
    2 year(s)

    Technical specifications

    Lifetime
    10000 hrs
    Mains power
    100-240 V
    IP code
    IP22
    Class of protection
    Class II - Double Insulated
    Time until standby
    20

    What's supported

    Compatible with Effects
    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 Wi-Fi
    HDMI
    Yes
    Video resolution
    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
    Minimum of 48 months after introduction date
    Compatible operating systems
    iOS, Android
    Communication protocol
    Bluetooth, Zigbee
    Compatibility with 3rd party systems
    Alexa, Google Home, Apple Homekit, IFTTT, Klikaanklikuit, Matter, Samsung Smartthings, Sonos

    Other

    User manual
    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
  • FAQs

    What media devices does the Hue sync box support?

    The Hue sync box supports devices with an HDMI connection. The HDMI device must be plugged into the Hue sync box with an HDMI cable. Smart TV apps and their related services are not supported as their signal doesn't pass through an HDMI cable.

    If you want to sync your smart TV apps with your lights, you can use the Sync TV app on compatible Samsung TVs. 

    What video formats do the sync box 4K and sync box 8K support?

    The sync box 8K supports formats up to 8K at 60 Hz and 4K at 120 Hz in addition to supporting HDMI 2.1. This means that the sync box 8K was designed to support HDMI content well into the future.

    The sync box 4K supports HDMI 2.0 and formats up to 4K at 60 Hz and 1440p at 120 Hz. 

    Is an HDMI cable included with the Hue sync box?

    Yes. The Hue sync box comes with one HDMI cable. You can use this to connect the Hue sync box to the TV.

    Does the sync box support the latest gaming consoles?

    Yes. The sync box 4K supports gaming consoles up to 4K at 60 Hz and 1440p at 120 Hz. The sync box 8K supports gaming consoles up to 8K in 60 Hz and 4K in 120 Hz.

    Any format above these specifications will be downgraded, so you'll still be able to sync your lights.

    Which sync box should I get — the 4K or the 8K?

    If you have or plan on getting an 8K TV, or if you own the latest generation gaming console and want to use 4K at 120 Hz, the sync box 8K will give you the best experience. Keep in mind that your TV needs to support both HDMI 2.1, 8K, and naturally 8K content. 

    What does the Philips Hue Play HDMI sync box do?

    The Hue sync box reads the video or audio signal from an HDMI device — a set-top box, gaming console, or streaming stick, for example. The Hue sync box sends this signal to your Hue Bridge, which then instructs the color-capable smart lights in your Entertainment area to react.

    How many HDMI devices does the Hue sync box support?

    You can connect up to four HDMI devices directly to the Hue sync box. If you want to connect more, connect an HDMI splitter or A/V receiver to the Hue sync box.

    What video and audio formats does the sync box support?

    The sync box 4K supports HDMI 2.0 up to 4K in 60 Hz and 1440 p in 120 Hz, Dolby Vision, and HDR10+.

    The sync box 8K supports HDMI 2.1 up to 8k in 60 hz and 4k in 120Hz, Dolby Vision and HDR10+.

    Is there a difference in design between the sync box 4K and the sync box 8K?

    The sync box 8K is slightly larger than the sync box 4K:  
    Sync box 8K: 20 cm x 10.9 cm x 2.55 cm, weight 0.59 kg 
    Sync box 4K: 18.2 cm x 9.9 cm x 2.3 cm, weight 0.46 kg 
    The sync box 8K features a glossy ring around the top cover, and uses USB-C instead of a micro USB. Additionally, the sync box 8K now has a factory reset button on the back.

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