Philips Hue Play HDMI sync box 8K

Name: Philips Hue Play HDMI sync box 8K
Brand: Philips Hue
Price: 384.99 USD
Availability: InStock
Rating: 3.2 (6 reviews)

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About the Philips Hue Play HDMI sync box 8K

Transform your entertainment into a fully immersive light syncing experience. The Philips Hue Play HDMI sync box 8K elevates the way you play, watch, and listen by syncing your Philips Hue lights to what's on your screen. With an ultra-fast refresh rate, it matches your light colors with the highest quality video content at 8K 60Hz and 4K 120Hz.

Syncs lights with TV content at 8K 60Hz and 4K 120Hz
HDMI 2.1 certified
Creates 1:1 color sync with what's on your screen
Link up to 10 Philips Hue lights
No camera or wires hanging in front of your screen

Features

Product number (EAN/UPC)

046677579753

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
Extra feature/accessory incl.

Power adapter included

Yes
Guarantee

2 years

Yes
Packaging dimensions and weight

EAN/UPC - product

046677579753
Net weight

0.85 kg
Gross weight

1.13 kg
Height

183 mm
Length

72 mm
Width

248.5 mm
Material number (12NC)

929003499602
Packaging information

EAN

46677579753
Power

Power Supply

100 - 240 V
Power consumption

Adapter voltage

12
Standby power consumption

0.8
Power

7
Product dimensions and weight

Net weight

0.59 kg
Net weight

1.30 lb
Overall height

1 inch
Overall length

7-7/8 inch
Overall width

4-5/16 inch
Service

Warranty

2 year(s)
Technical specifications

Lifetime

10000hrs
Mains power

100-240 V
IP code

IP20
Class of protection

Class II - Double Insulated
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

8K60Hz,4K120Hz,4K 60Hz; 1080p 120Hz; HDR10+ & Dolby Vision.
CEC

Yes
Video formats

HDR10+; Dolby Vision
Audio formats

Dolby Atmos
Supported

Bluetooth 5 for installation with WIFI
Defined support period

Minimum 60 months from date of purchase from an authorized reseller
Communication protocol

Bluetooth, Zigbee
Compatibility with 3rd party systems

Alexa, Google Home, Apple Home, 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 uptp 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.
Ratings and Reviews

Overall score: 3.2

6 reviews

Three Home Installations, Zero Problems!

2026-07-25T04:52:36.000+00:00

DotCom

5

Excellent product. Setup was quick and straightforward using the Hue app. I own three Hue Play HDMI Sync Boxes, each in a different home theater configuration, and all have performed flawlessly. One is connected to an LG C2 TV, Apple TV, PS5, and Sonos Arc; another to a Yamaha receiver, Apple TV, Sony BRAVIA TV, and Polk Audio in-wall speakers; and the third to an Apple TV, Sony BRAVIA TV, and Sonos Beam. Across all three systems, I’ve experienced no audio latency, video dropouts, or sync issues. The lights respond instantly and can be easily customized in the Hue app. A separate hub is required for each entertainment area to sync simultaneously which is the only downside.
Great product!

2026-07-28T15:24:04.000+00:00

Hector

5

I’ve had this product for a year now. I had ongoing issues with blue screen or the image not displaying. However after months of trying different things I found the issue too be one of the HDMI cables was not 2.1, 4k. And the best setup that worked after replacing cables. Is to have the sync box in between receiver and tv. Current setup is Apple TV into receiver, receiver into HDMI 4 on sync box and make sure earc, is turned on the sync box for sync box between receiver and then sync box out to tv. Also if you have lights not syncing with music, make sure Spatial Audio Dolby Atmos on Apple TV is off. Hope this helps.
Huge waste of time - was cool when it worked

2026-07-18T04:45:32.000+00:00

Cubs

1

Can be summarized in one word, frustrating. I've had this product for a week now with countless issues. My current TV setup is bravia 8 tv, sonos beam gen 2, apple tv, and Xbox series x. Everything worked well until I introduced the hue sync 8k. Issues ranged from the tv powering off randomly, the hue sync switching my input channel randomly, and the audio cutting out constantly. I've spent over a week trying to fix the issues but the only way these issues wouldn't arise was by removing the hue sync box. I'm very disappointed in this product, especially with the cost and frustration. I would not recommend this if you are gaming or trying to watch a movie in 4k dolby atmos.
Frustrating setup

2026-07-15T14:16:01.000+00:00

Sad customer

1

Beware - setup is extremely complicated. We have a brand new OLED tv and an Apple TV (no weird setup) and could not get this to connect to the Hue app. We are two IT professionals and even had support from the Hue troubleshooting support. We have never had an issue with any Hue product in the past. Such an expensive product should not be this challenging to setup. Wasted over 5 hours trying to get it to connect with no success.
Gotta have it

2026-07-13T12:33:17.000+00:00

Qwill

5

Super easy setup. It works well in my home theater. The every day use is amazing and doesn't require the app as it comes on automatically. It's downstream between my amp and my projector. I can't live without this. AMAZING
Frustrating

2026-07-14T05:45:28.000+00:00

Danman136

2

Bought a few months ago and nothing but weird problems ever since. From audio issues, video connectivity issues to random power issues it sucks. So frustrating.