It looks like a black box, but does so much more. The Hue sync box unlocks the full surround lighting experience.
The total media immersion experience
Personalise with the app
Use the Hue Sync mobile app to control your Hue sync box: change the intensity of the lights, adjust their brightness and change the sync mode.
Go hands-free with voice
Use your voice to control the sync box with the help of your favourite virtual assistant, such as Amazon Alexa or Google Assistant.
Control your way
Use the Hue Sync mobile app, your voice or a TV remote to control your light sync set-up.
Use your TV remote
Configure any infrared TV remote to control the Hue sync box just the way you need it.
Add up to 4 HDMI devices
Connect your media devices – set-top boxes, gaming consoles, streaming sticks and more – to the Hue sync box, which automatically detects which input is actively playing and switches to it.
Create an Entertainment area
To use the Hue sync box, create an Entertainment area in the Hue app: create a virtual version of your room and sync up to 10 Philips Hue colour-capable lights.
Supports high-quality video
Connect your media devices – set-top boxes, gaming consoles, streaming sticks and more – to the Hue sync box, which automatically detects which input is actively playing and switches to it.
Where to install a Hue sync box
Questions & Answers
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 colour-capable smart lights in your Entertainment area to react.
What video and audio formats does the Hue sync box support?
The Hue sync box supports HDMI 2.0 up to 4K in 60 Hz and 1440 p in 120 Hz, Dolby Vision and HDR10+.
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.
Does the Hue sync box support the latest gaming consoles?
Yes. The Hue sync box supports the latest gaming consoles up to 4K in 60 Hz and 1440p in 120 Hz. Any format above this will be downgraded.
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.
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.
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Specifications
- Design and finishing
Color
Black
Material
Synthetic
Metal
- 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
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 up to
10,000 h
Lifetime
10000 hrs
Mains power
100-240 V
Class of protection
II - double insulated
Time until standby
20 min
- What's in the box
Power adapter
Yes
HDMI Sync Box
Yes
HDMI cable
Yes
- What's supported
Philips Hue App
IOS 15 and above
Android 10.0 and above
Voice assistants
Amazon Alexa
Google Assistant
Ports
4
IR receiver
Yes
WiFi
802.11 b/g/n/ 2.4 GHz
HDMI
2.0b with HDCP 2.2
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
- 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.