• Works with any HDMI device
  • Seamless light syncing
  • Easy to install yourself

Take TV to the next level

Don't just watch TV — experience it. Surround yourself in lights that match the action.

Instant app control

The Hue app is your control center for all things sync. Change the intensity, brightness, and mode.

Personalise with the Hue app

Go hands-free with voice

Pair with a smart home assistant, such as Alexa or Siri, to control syncing with simple commands.

Philips Hue voice activation

Control your way

Use the Hue app, your voice or a TV remote to control your light sync setup.

Use your TV remote

Configure any infrared TV remote to control the sync box 4K — start, stop and more.

TV remove configuration
Hue sync box up to four devices

Connect up to 4 HDMI devices

Set-top boxes, streaming sticks — whatever HDMI device you use to watch, you can connect. The sync box 4K automatically detects which one is playing and switches to it.

Create an entertainment area

Create a virtual room

An Entertainment area is a virtual representation of your home theater. Drag and drop the lights to their real-life location for the optimal sync experience.

High-quality video

Fine-tune the experience

Let's get personal. Use the app to change the sync intensity, dim or brighten the lights, adjust the overall light balance, and more. 

Where to install a Hue sync box

Extended PDP spare parts

Need a spare?

Get replacement power cables, mounts, and more for your sync box.

Extended PDP spare parts

Upgrade to 8K

If you're all about the specs, the sync box 8K is your match. It supports the highest-quality picture — ideal for 8K movies and console gamers.

Questions & Answers

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 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.

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.

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+.

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. 

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.

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.

Specifications

Design and finishing

Colour

Black

Material

Synthetic

Metal

Environmental

Operational humidity

5% <H<95% (non-condensing)

Operational temperature

0 °C - 40 °C

Packaging dimensions and weight

EAN/UPC - product

8718699704803

Net weight

0.68 kg

Gross weight

1.04 kg

Height

20.1 cm

Length

29.6 cm

Width

10.2 cm

Material number (12NC)

929002275802

Packaging information

EAN

8718699704803

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

Up to 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

5 years, except 3 years for Hue Bridge (see “End of Support Policy”)

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