Philips hue is the best sync box period

I was just about to order the whole bundle from Amazon for $500+ for my A95k but after watching this... and your ambient light example where colors are shifting during static scene.... em.... I am not as excited anymore. 🙄

I run the app Hue Essentials on my Sony Bravia AndroidTV for hue sync functionality for watching Emby/Plex. the gradient lightstrip is much better for TV backlight.

Wait a minute.. can't one just connect the lightstrip directly to the tv so it sync with whatever the tv is showing no matter what app or input the tv shows? That is dumb if that is the case..

If you’re going to return it, return the damn thing. No need to come online to tell us. What do you want us to do, beg you not to return it?

This thing is straight garbage. I’m returning. You need bridge, hue, and lights just to do video syncing. And the app(s) is garbage. Need two apps that never work. It’s a straight POS

We need Americans like you to do more of this, call out the over priced gimmicky crap that's should on Amazon. I'm behind you man. Hell, I do the same thing. I'm just way rider unfortunately. Way to go sir

I know this is from 2019 however I wanted to say the things for the honesty. I was going to buy one currently but I've been in the middle because they have not updated the box to a proper HDMI 2,1. Instead, all they did was firmware update but the full capability is lacking behind. Plus some have said it tends to over heat and they have not released a newer one for 2022. They updated the unit to be able to pass through HDR 10 and Dolby vision but the problem is in my situation I'm only using a PlayStation five applications as well as the TV applications. The TV apps can display DV/Atmos 3-D sound to send it to a receiver. But the apps for the PS5 lack HDR10+/DV etc only basic HDR and 4k because sony does not want to pay royalties. It can on a disk (pass threw) in my situation I use amazon/Apple tv+ yet on the PS5 it defaults to 4k/hdr and regular surround sound. Because everything needs to be connected for the box, the television cannot pass the signal backwards only the audio. Hue even said built in tv apps it wont work, only connected devices. Since the PS only does 4k/hdr and regular surround. It makes no sense to use the box with it when the tv apps have it all. I wont be using this for gaming. How you say too distracting. I could however use it for videos and movies. Just makes no sense to pay $250 for a machine that has not been updated properly and has tiny little issues here and there. I even heard it has problem with 120 Hz signals from games. There seems to be too many negatives unless the person just needs something very basic and in my case all my A/V stuff is up-to-date because it's my side hobby. I feel like I'm crippling myself getting this an older model. Might as well wait for gen 2.

How did you connect the sync box to your Disney plus. I cant get it to connect ??

You could have tried a splitter for 30 bugs

do do I need the sync box for watching movies or is it only if Ima playing games? I dont play games so.... Also will the 75 inch gradieng lights, bridge and chromcast will be enough while watching movies..Iam still kindda holding back because all the coments i have read about lights been so distracting while watching a movie???

yea thats whats holding me back about getting this gradient lights. A lot of people have mentioned that they are distracting when whatcing movies:(

So if I get this gradient lights the lights wont be able to sync with the tv apps for example..netflix, hbomax, amazon prime movies etc...eventhough I have the sync box, bridge and chromcast? dont play games so I wont be using xbox.. I Justwanna use my tv apps with the gradient lights, sync box, bridge and chromcast.

First of all, u used the led strips.. they lag and less quality then the standard lights. Second of all, this is video is outdated cause not long after this video the Sync Box now supports HDR10+ and Dolby

To intense not letting light work sorround wall.

Lights to close to wall!!! Tv mounted s To close. Need more spread. SIMPLE!

I can't seem to get clarity on one thing. Does this gradiant light with the HDMI sync box work if I'm streaming KZbin TV (via TV), Amazon Prime (through Samsung TV) and Netflix (through Samsung TV)

8 minutes to say that it's too expensive for you... 🧐

that space behind the TV is enough for the Play

if you want a cheaper option for $160 check out lytmi neo v2. The newer one that will be out in December cover 4 sides of the tv and supports hdmi10 and Dolby vision.

i"m a gadget geek. And I have to say... I love my HUE. It does what I want and I feel that it enhances the movie experience without taking focus from the subject/movie. But everyone is different and easily distracted and thats a factor. This is an "individuals" situation. But I think this a relatively fair review on his personal experience.

This is defiantly not worth it if you're just gonna use a basic hue strip for your tv.. sorry to say. The gradient light strip or multiple play bars are the way to go IMO.. also high intensity at like 25% brightness for less distraction and more uniform color fade, with the correct response to fast or action scenes. Its pricey but its worth it if done correctly.

Get the Light Mi Neo syncbox for 100,- its great! Just set it to slow and about 20-30% and it will enhance the experience not distracting at all.

Any cheaper alternatives? Not dropping $230 + $150 + $50 on this

You can dial down the intensity - also using the play gradient is much more immersive and subtle when needed. Dialogue driven film derive much less benefit. Colorful action movies like Spiderman Far From Home best exemplify the value. Ultimately, it”s a matter of taste. I agree that any sound or visual effects should enhance the immersion into the film and not be a novelty distraction that pulls the audience away from the cinema

Bruhhh the price of the sync box tho 😭😭😭

Fuck phillips hue. GOVEE IMMERSION V2

"quick note" this video is OLD and doesn't cover "gradient lightstrip". Not to mention he just MOANS the whole video. Subtitles ?

Its only so bad because your tv is on your wall- its necessary that the tv is 5-10 inch away from your wall

i have well over $1000 invested in phillips 4K tv, hue lights, bridge, play bars & sync box. i’m beyond frustrated because i have 12 color hue lightbulbs that sync box wont even recognize ….and at $50 a bulb 🤦🏽‍♂️ i’m almost ready to publicly bash the sh** out of phillips for this. i found this video seeking answers to remedy my sync issues and so far i have NOTHING!!! 🤬

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price is a big no for me. i think they are trying to become like Apple, making an eco-system where you need the bridge and sync box to have full experience but making them unreasonably expensive. no one would buy graiden strips for just romantic lighting. sync box is a must to pair with. and pricing it as nearly same as the strip itself? fuk them. if they make an application for smart tvs to work as a syncbox then i will consider again.

Thank you!! Honest and to the point! Not buying crap lol. Way too expensive. They copy apple, they make anything premium by simply raising prices, they aren’t the problem, people buy so people r the problem. Anyways thanks.

I paid $350 for the kick starter light pack that I think uses some of Philips source code. That was a little over 10 years ago

Kindly let me know if, 1. You have installed 2 strips on the back of the Tv? 2. How are the lights changing there colour automatically while you talk? 3. Sync Box and a Hub Bridge both are required to set up a Tv Xbox and Sonund Bar? Appreciate if you can rp for me to understand.

I found that philips hue is way better for anime.

i think you should remove this video or at least give a clear disclamer that you used normal Lightstrips and not the gradient. This really put people on the wrong foot (mislead)..

Soooo since the sync box sucks what would the alternative be that’ll be much better?

several issues why you did not love this how you should. Just having the lights behind the TV is really missing out on what the sync box is used for. You need more lights around the room for full effect. Also this is not for just average movie watching. Its for certain movies, or even concerts or music. Its more of a cool attraction. Returning simply because of the price it seems you did not do your research before buying. I have everything set for the syc box but have yet to find it in stock. So maybe when i purchase it, ill change my mind

I really wish people would give their opinion without the money factor. If $230 is to much you should be looking at it. Go bye an 8k 85 inch TV

The dealbreaker for me is no HDMI 2.1

For those watching this, he just did not take the time to set it up properly, I have seen other videos where they figured out how to use high intensity and the light at 20-30% and it works fine on both dialog and action scenes. Also it now supports both HDR10+ & Dolby Vision.

I was browsing on BestBuy when i came across the Philips gradient light strip. Decided to look into it further and wow was I ever disappointed when i found out that you not only needed the hub but the sync box too. In Canada for the light strip, sync box and the hub it comes up to almost $800... that's ridiculous even by Philips standards! Sure it looks cool but not $800 cool!

The Govee Immersion kit does this, works way better and cost way less. You can get it on Amazon for like $70-$80, comes with the lights and everything you’ll need. Also the Philips Hues box downscales whatever you’re watching. If you have a 4K 120hz display, the box will downscale to 60hz. I honestly think that and Govee’s TikTok popularity had a hand in this device basically being discontinued.

Thanks for the review, this was really helpful! I was just considering this product, but I'm of a similar disposition to you when it comes to distractions while viewing, so I think I'll pass!

It looks sooo painful for him to say philips hue play bar 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣 hahahahahahahahha

Why do you only have lights behind the tv? I guess it comes down to price

Sooo basically you’re cheap and have ADD

The Philips Hue Sync Box looks just like the DreamSceen device I bought a few years ago. I checked and DreamScreen is out of business.

The app for pc is great and free, have a pc connected to my tv since 2007, the reaaon I stated was that Itold the wife"look If I but the 60" I can also have work done on the with the pc"....still getting away with it 14 years later,. I dont stream with but I see a lot of movies...and of course i have app on my pc too it is nice to have the light change when working and gaming