Philips Hue Play HDMI sync box 4K
$209.99
Current price is $209.99
About the Philips Hue Play HDMI sync box 4K
Open up the world of Hue entertainment on your TV with the Hue HDMI sync box 4K. Enjoy movies, shows, and gaming that come alive with a color-matching light experience that transforms the way you watch. Effortlessly sync Hue lights to your favorite content and enjoy smooth, clear visuals that keep up with every on-screen moment without interruption thanks to 4K resolution and a 60Hz refresh rate. With its compact design and simple HDMI setup, Hue Play Sync Box 4K fits effortlessly into any entertainment space. Set up your entertainment area in the Hue app, sync your lights with Hue Play Sync Box 4K, then customize the experience to suit whatever you’re watching or playing.
- Supports 4K resolution at 60Hz
- Sync content via Hue app
- Simple, compact design
- Add up to 10 lights with Hue Bridge
- Easy set up and installation
Features
- Product number (EAN/UPC)
- 046677610616
Design and finishing
- Color
- Matte Black
- Material
- Plastic
Durability
- Nominal lifetime
- 10,000
Extra feature/accessory incl.
- Batteries included
- No
- Plug Type
- Type A
Packaging dimensions and weight
- EAN/UPC - product
- 046677610616
- Net weight
- 0.23 kg
- Gross weight
- 0.35 kg
- Height
- 174 mm
- Length
- 79 mm
- Width
- 146 mm
- Material number (12NC)
- 929004315001
Power consumption
- Standby power consumption
- 1.2
- Power
- 5
Product dimensions and weight
- Cable length
- 1,000
- Overall height
- 23 mm
- Overall length
- 117 mm
- Overall width
- 87 mm
Service
- Warranty
- 2 year(s)
Technical specifications
- Mains power
- AC 100-240
- IP code
- IP20
- Class of protection
- Class III - Safe Extra Low Voltage
- UL Wet/ damp/ dry location
- Dry location
- Radio frequency sensing
- Not applicable
- Zigbee repeater functionality
- No
- Mounting options
- Portable
The bulb
- Software upgradable
- Yes
What's supported
- Compatible with Effects
- No
- Philips Hue App
- Android 12.0 and above, iOS 17 or later
- WiFi
- Works without Wi-Fi
- HDMI
- Yes
- Video resolution
- 4K60
- Video formats
- NA
- Defined support period
- Minimum 60 months from date of purchase from an authorized reseller
- Compatible operating systems
- Android, iOS
- Communication protocol
- Bluetooth, Zigbee
- Compatibility with 3rd party systems
- Alexa, Google Home, Apple Home, IFTTT, Klikaanklikuit, Matter, Samsung Smartthings, Sonos
- Matter functionality
- Not applicable
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.
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 uptp 8k in 60 hz and 4k in 120Hz, Dolby Vision, and HDR10+.
Not sure which Philips Hue sync option is right for you?
Check our sync guide to compare the available options and find the best setup for your needs