How to SYNC your Philips Hue Lights with your TV & PS4/XBOX! | The Tech Chap

The Philips Hue Play HDMI Sync box let's you connect your cable box, PS4, Xbox, blu-ray player (anything HDMI) to your TV and sync with your Philips Hue smart lights for more immersive movie nights and gaming sessions! 👉 Pre-order: bit.ly/2lV89dS
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[@Thetechchap]

The full name is Philips Hue Play HDMI Sync box (bit of a mouthful)... see if you can tell in the video where i had to re-record the voice over to correct myself haha! 😂

[@MaZEEZaM]

It looks great to me, even without the lights aspect, simply as a source connection module to tidy up the number of cables needing to connect to your tv.

[@Cel3381]

Do you know if this will work through a receiver?

[@RizzyReign]

Can you jsut use a alexa echo hub instead?

[@TanerUNER91]

How to sync hue things? Short answer: with money Long answer: money

[@supersaiyanbro]

At 229.99 dollars yeah I agree with money lol

[@antoineprice9373]

lmao

[@totalplonker824]

Yours looks better than mine and I've managed to get my tv with a 'floating effect' click on the cat and you can see why ive gone into second place! NICE JOB

[@Felix-tv1re]

229$ is like 150$ too expensive

[@Boxxcutter]

I'm sure there's a Chinese knock-off version that works half as well you can get for that price.

[@AZmotion]

@@Boxxcutter there are. You can make your own DIY one as well and it looks better than this

[@smOOdiebOOdie]

Minecrafted Can you share how? 🙂

[@Jakeznk]

Felix0199 agree.

[@endlessbasher]

Such an expensive box ridiculous should be 20’bucks

[@davidalzate4943]

love this thing but I'm having trouble with it turning on and off. I have the CEC button enabled. I turn the tv off and it turns the box off as well. but when I turn the tv on, the sync box won't turn on I still have to do that manually. anyway around that?

[@Kamino_3]

Thank you for this great information!! A bit pricey when I can just stream my console to pc and have the same experience. But having this in my set up would be more natural so I wouldn’t need to set up my lights with my pc.

[@Dixiit]

Hi, great test but I have some problem, I bought the box when it came out and I have a lot of problems with it, it forgets each time my synchronization box and disconnects on film, often after 5 minutes , I have all my devices connected to a home theater which is connected to the box hue which is connected to the video projector, have you ever had these problems, and would you have any solutions please? Ty for all

[@eventhorizon2873]

Are the leds on the hue light bar, light up individual or one color. I thought i saw a slight difference between positions

[@TheRyaninspokane]

Is there any voice control commands that will work with the hue sync box? I have google minis and the xbox one x

[@TheGodfatherUk]

So question What If your arc cable goes into your av reciever? Do you plug the box into your reciever instead?

[@abdulrahmansalah7247]

Wooooh that's amazing I liked it really looks cool 😍😍😍🤩🤩🤩

[@koysormiah9551]

I am planning on upgrading my TV. How does this support TV built in apps such as Netflix? And does the HDMI splitter support Next Gen console HDMI 2.1? Thank you, always appreciate your input and such a shame the new Philips OLED+ ambient TVs do not support HDMI 2.1.

[@rossholland7447]

I’ve got a Philips Ambilight 65PUS8545 tv, can I get the bridge and pair it to 2 Phillips hue lights either side of the tv to colour match the ambilight in the tv ? Any help would be greatly appreciated thanks

[@Michael-qr1pl]

Would I need 2 hue box’s for each room or can I do different groups for the bridge and hue?

[@MrDeeCHIEU]

Will this sync box work with those gu10 ceiling lights and plugged into the hdmi of a projector?

[@mjk9462]

Means if I bought hue box no need for streaming my ps4 to my laptop?

[@JustMyToys]

Can this be connected to the Samsung One Connect boxes with the QLEDs?? If so are there any issues at all?

[@Buckeyes202]

Is there any way this is every going to be available through the native tv apps? It is sooo much easier and convenient using my tv apps for everything and it plays content in Dolby vision.

[@shaulishamay]

Can you please share a link for the thin standing light you have in there

[@3lialshai5]

What if you have a smart TV how would I connect to the box for it light up while watching Netflix etc ?

[@nerovanguard846]

It's awesome! Expensive but awesome. Although, isn't too bright sometimes? Maybe an LED strip instead of bulbs?

[@FedericoBlack]

So you can connect almost everything? Like I have my tv, Amazon fire stick and ps4.

[@himariaizawa425]

I want this for a warzone intro

[@Cloontange]

Setting mine up rn bro

[@himariaizawa425]

@@Cloontange niceseuu

[@angelopeiris]

What about when I'm using just the TV or monitor? Like if I use Netflix built into the TV ? Will the lights still sync 🔃?

[@elmergonzalez1202]

Hey I want to extend my hue lights over 20M, but phillips says the maximum you can extend is 10M, Do I have to buy a different bridge & sync every 10M? Please help.

[@STAGFITNESS]

At last , been waiting for something for PS4 to work with hue

[@mondyjoy]

Okay so I got these play gardient lightstripes. And I want them to mimick what I do when I play on my PS4. But what I don't understand is where the hdmi cables are suppose to go? Ps4 only got 1 hdmi port. So 1. Hdmi through ps4 to tv 2. Hdmi through ps4 to sync box 3. One hdmi cable through ps4 to tv AND a hdmi through tv to sync box 4. Hdmi through ps4 to sync box AND hdmi through tv to sync box. How does it work? Also I only use my tv for gaming. So only ps4. Do I still need Apple tv or is it enough with a bridge and sync box? Soooo many questions! 🤯

[@BIGBASSSAMA_4]

Is this ok to use with no problem using a qled tv and a Sony soundbar at the same time?

[@carlostepoxdominguez8315]

Soo cool!

[@adang9948]

Does anyone know if I will still need a Phillips hue smart hub or does the hdmi sync box have one?

[@futbol1972]

Ok so I got the gradient lights to work with Netflix. They match with what's on tv. I was streaming from phone through chromcast. I have sync box, hue bridge and chromcast, I will be changing chromcast with roku though. So now I would like to know if my lights will work (sync/match) with direct tv regular channels or they only work when streaming with external device such as chromcast,roku, appe tv etc?? I have a direct tv satellite dish on top of roof, there is a coaxial cable running through wall from the satellite dish on top of roof to my direct tv reciver/box/dvr. From the direct tv reciver there is a HDMI cable that goes straight to tv to get signal to see cable channels. I have tried hooking up the hdmi cable from reciver to one of empty ports in hue sync box instead of tv but I get no signal this way. the inputs are gray out on tv when I plug hdmi cable from reciver straight to sync box, no signal but as soon as I plug in hdmi cable from reciver to tv the imput turns blue and I can see channels. Do ligjts just work as ambient ligjts when watching cable channels through direct tv?

[@aamirjaffar111]

I dont see Philips light strip as one of your light source here. Will it work with it?

[@redshamrock05]

Do you have to have the HDMI box thing or can you just get the lights and that’s it?

[@mariot.5178]

dose it work with sync with philips TV without the HUE bridge?

[@lokeshr9098]

Without Philips hdmi sync box, can we use with Amazon basics hdmi sync box.. because in India we don't get Philips hdmi sync box..

[@jpad2349]

Do you need the gradient lights or can this be done with the light strips @thetechchap

[@46djdick]

Will work when no external data sources? I have cable TV. If not how to solve it?

[@angelslave18]

Is it possible for the native apps of smart TVs to synchronise with the synchbox?

[@4C4P5]

Do I need the box? I don't have one with my laptop and it works fine, but if I have an LG smart oled TV, will I be able to skip the hdmi box? I don't think it's worth the cost if I can skip it.

[@MohamadSalahaldin]

How can one sync Philips hue with etc and connected to bridge in 2024. I’m having problem att connecting to Philips bridge

[@LockeNL]

No hdmi 2.1😢. I was waiting ages for this box to be announced. First I was really exited, but when I found out that it doesn’t support eARC, dolby vision, 4K 120Hz, HDR10+, ALLM, VRR,.... I became sad..... as a Dutchman I am a proud Philips user but I have to wait this one out until HDMI2.1 an DV are supported

[@danm4320]

You could always get a decent HDMI splitter for a good price but that just adds insult to the price you're paying for...

[@LockeNL]

Dan M in time probably but there are no 2.1 splitters yet. And you still have to deal with hdmi handshake and the fact that Dolby vision will not activate the lights at all

[@Buckeyes202]

Dan M what would an hdmi splitter do in this circumstance?

[@TRX25EX]

Was wondering, will the home theater revievers with 2 hdmi output solve this issue? I have one from Yamaha, so if i plug one into TV other to this Philips thing will work? 🤔

[@LockeNL]

TRX X I am afraid that is wont work properly. I for example have a marantz sr7010 with three HDMI outputs. The issue with HDMI handshake (and HDCP) will be still there. Furthermore my AVR passes Dolby vision trough. So the HDMI sync box will receive Dolby Vision and will not do anything (but pass trough which is worthless in our suggested solution) we have to wait....I think. But I have no high hopes.... they had to add HDMI 2.1 for future proofing...

[@WillemJanSikkema]

But, does it work for normal TV channels? As in, coax cable directly in the TV. Or is it just for external devices

[@redrugbyhammer30]

Hi tech chap, would the Hue Sync box work with a Samsung one connect box?

[@henryccxx]

Hello I have a few things * Philips Hue Bridge * Samsung QN90C * Philips Hue HDMI Sync Box * Hue LED gradient lights * Amplifier for audio * PS5 Can i ask how do i connect the above items so that when i play on my PS5, i can still use my sound system but also able to use Hue LED Gradient lights when I play on my TV? Is it TV - > SYNC BOX -> amplifier -> PS5 TV - > SYNC BOX -> hue gradient lights OR IS it TV - > SYNC BOX -> PS5 TV - > SYNC BOX -> amplifier -> PS5 TV - > SYNC BOX -> hue gradient lights thANKS SO MUCH

[@xanxusyo3745]

There is alot of bad reviews on the connectivity for the bridge box. I have been waiting for something as awesome as this but now, I'm just afraid that I will experience the same thing.

[@christianboggan1948]

What about with a Roku smart tv? I doubt it would work since it would run independently from an HDMI

[@SaiyanZen]

Damn its always something i need first i get the lights just then find out i need the hue bridge now i was trying to sync and i need another box geesh now im out of funds! 🤦🏽‍♂️😤😤😤

[@yxngskrilla7538]

Literally, it’s fucked

[@dracoshafi]

Hi, I’ve connected it successfully, however I can’t get the PlayStation 5 to change input any ideas? I’ve tried with Siri Shortcuts as well, but no luck.

[@draganbrankovic2793]

You should definitely do some Game walkthroughs 😁

[@nirvanafatal]

I can't wait to get mine.

[@LINX29X92]

So the sync pc app might contain hell of viruses but I installed anyway. Actually worked nice with my pc I watched Mulan (2020) with video sync enabled and it worked through out the movie. Fast forward not even a day later watched a movie on Netflix (nothing) then watched a movie on Amazon (nothing). Seems Disney so far is the only service that syncs with hue (video) wise. Any other suggestions or opinions? Thanks

[@giannimaccario9571]

Incredible ! Expensive, but incredible. Since Philips created Ambilight, i've always wanted to see it expend on other TVs or even desktop. Now it's true, it's gonna be a lot of money, but slowly, you can create an utterly unique experience while watching film or gaming !

[@mrnicefoxy8250]

Please can you help me i dont know what happen to my 4K HDR10 HDMI cord i got it back in 2017 this cord has 2 lights on if i rn HD the light goes blue or i have it at 4k the light will go to blue showing 4k i have a pro and QLED tv now over the past year i looked at my light on my cord its olny showing HD light when it was running at 4k i didn't touch my pro setting i just woke up one morning and found out my cord is not showing 4k light olny saying HD i notice when i first got the cord in 2017 with my pro it had good detail in my games now the cord showing HD when my pro settings are set to 2160p do i need a new model of a 4k HDMI cord is that my problem my cord is to old its 3 years old now

[@yerba02]

Anybody knows if this Sync Box works if I play content from a normal external hard disk? I mean, do the lights lights match?

[@renebt2207]

What if you have an av receiver? How is that going to work?

[@chrisanderson4044]

So I have a question: I don't have cable, I use nothing but Chromecast and streaming apps.. I have the sync box, but I had heard there are a lot of soundbars that don't work with this box and/or are big pain to set up. So my question is does anybody have a definitive answer as to which soundbars if any are going to be compatible with this thing??

[@JoseDW7000]

Holy cow that’s amazing! Yes not cheap, but also everything Philipps Hue is kind of expensive anyways.

[@mossi08]

How does it fair if you connect a sound bar to it and play music?

[@rob3846]

Does the box cause additional input lag?

[@JoelsterG4k]

This is what Philips hue needed to fully support movies and console gaming with HDR.

[@MauR1CEnl]

Still, if you have a brand new high end tv this wont work for me because it lacks hdmi 2.1

[@deszybwoy6502]

Can I buy philips Hue synx box and connect it to my LG TV?

[@RK-si4ln]

This is Dope!

[@erejiqi9219]

Is this also working with Philips hue (Bluetooth) ?

[@thekwoka4707]

Will it work with an actual smart TV that doesn't use hdmi? Or is that already covered by the older bits of tech? And this is the thing to make "dumb" tvs work?

[@xcel1428]

What are those stand up light poles?

[@BonesyBoiii]

We are going to get some!

[@henrymgray]

I have a Philips TV with Ambilight and you can sync hue lights up with it, yes you will still need the bridge, not sure which version as I've not done it yet. This device it's a good idea although a bit pricey, but then again it is Philips hue.

[@jeffreycarrington9098]

I think John Wick 3 would look behind amazing with this box!

[@bunlongheng2900]

The light doesn't seem to display evenly around the TV. It lights up in certain spots. I think the stripe will produce much better experience.

[@jptartaro]

Does the Hdmi port support HDR?

[@scottburden123]

Question though. I have 3 hdmi ports from PS4, pc and sky all going into my soundbar, then one into the tv. How would this work on that type of set up?

[@Justmeandmy20cents]

You have to connect your consoles to the soundbar directly and then out from the soundbar (only picture passes through 4k HDR10) to the sync box and then from the sync box to the tv. If you have a ps4 pro connect the sound directly to the soundbar so only picture and color passes through the hdmi into either the soundbar or Sync box. This should work.

[@mikeshift225]

I'll consider buying this product when Phillips releases an ARGB light strip. Until then, I'll continue to use my DreamScreen.

[@butecuncun10]

Work in for 4k?

[@agill2103]

What if i had a blue ray comnected to the av receiver

[@Walterwhite0721]

One question. What about apps frame smart tv if i don't have any tv box? Working with this as well?

[@ZubairHamed]

fraid not.

[@richarduk]

Does it work with Chromecast?

[@tbaby67]

i have it but my xbox say no signal help

[@defcon3451]

I need to know the amount of input lag added. If there is bypass or passthrough option so that video quality isn't affected. I use two HDMI out of my 4k player, video goes to tv and audio goes to my receiver. I feel like there should be another for this to happen with out negatively affecting overall experience. Just curious that's all

[@moorepower13]

If your too worried about it use the zone2 hdmi output to the hue box.

[@AnthonyTrifoglio]

Ok but does it work with light strips?

[@dennylafoss]

This is ok for movies but I dont want my ps4 going through another box before it hits the tv... plus this needs an hdmi, most people just use the apps on their smart tv so this wont work with that.... and then it uses the arc port so goodbye sound bar... then 230? Yea ok...

[@psychonaut038]

Use sound bar with optical

[@dennylafoss]

@@psychonaut038 u cant use the best sound quality with optical... and I'm not sacrificing that these that's for sure

[@Justmeandmy20cents]

@@dennylafoss Why is this a problem? Just go from the HDMI out port from your soundbar to one of the Hue HDMI 4K HDR passthrough. I think this should work and youll have 4 more HMDI free for other stuff. Also, Tosslink is lossless sound, zero lagg. Hdmi can introduce 40-80 milliseconds of delay when using older stuff with new.

[@dennylafoss]

@@Justmeandmy20cents hows the soundbar receiving sound signal in that scenario?

[@mattcam200577]

great news .. at last phillips are allowing us to use our TV’s with out hue accessories.. 10 plus years too late but never the less a great step in the right direction ..

[@VWayyyyyyyy]

This is nice.

[@Vegas702]

This is crazy money 💰

[@Owltroncam]

But sync box can't do without the led strips, and both can't do without the extra bridge

[@lucamariani3939]

Doea it work with tv apps? Or should i use an external device like fire stick to get this effect for example with netflix?

[@Pierredorado300]

it works with everything that you can connect with HDMI

[@weaselinjeans1]

Ok, great idea but this smacks of an afterthought. I have a few Phillips Hue bulbs, strip lights and hub which I do use on a regular basis with My echos and show 5’s.......but why is it that Phillips insist on putting their prices so high!! £250 for this is ludicrous. I will wait for the Chinese cheap version to land I think. Great review as ever Tom 👍🏼

[@mjalalaldin]

How about if you have AV Receiver 🧐 ?

[@bokiss9663]

Do you need a bridge and a sync box for just the 2 lightbars ?

[@bokiss9663]

Or just a sync box ?

[@evelinecarolinelienhuaming1184]

Yay 🙌🙌 this can be Perfect for Playing PS4 in My Lovely Sweets Room!!! 🙆🙆🙆

[@originalmagneto]

does it support dolby vision throughput when I plug in my appleTV4k?

[@niklaschmid]

Nope

[@kikool06]

No working with Nas dlna and Netflix embedded in tv !!!

[@edmonngo8439]

should've used the hue light strip for the tv, hue play shoud be below the tv facing the wall. its not projecting the light properly, color's not balance.

[@ILIVE4HOLIDAYS]

All of my gear (PS4, Apple TV 4K, 4K Bluray player) have connected to my Dolby Atmos soundbar via HDMI cables. So how could my gear be connected to my soundbar if I use their HDMI ports to connect them to this Philips Hue Hub first? Can that single HDMI output pass through every video and audio formats such as HDR, HDR10+ Dolby Vision, or Dolby Atmos etc?

[@martijnkuntzel1361]

I also would like to know

[@lloydol9680]

I use Netflix and Amazon prime apps on my TV. The hue sync won't work unless a device is connected to the box and then box to tv?

[@tashadfowler3465]

Unfortunately without a signal it won't work. Only a Phillips ambient TV with built in multi zone lights will react to apps built into the television or video sources coming in through HDMI. All Philips Hue needs to do is make a multi-zone LED strip. But even with the signal coming into the Philips Hue box there has been many issues with it not working right.

[@MrPants1970]

But I have all my hdmi going into a receiver and then one link to the tv, how will this work? Thanks 🙏

[@HAL-zl1lg]

Plug the receiver into the box and the box into the TV.

[@RomboutVersluijs]

I really wonder how many would use all those HDMI ports. Would be nice if they made different version with less ports and thus be more affordable. The tech is super nice but its quite expensive. I guess it has some kind of implemented capture mechanism to do this

[@StrandgaZt]

Look at the bright colors when you want to play it in a more comfort way. It's like a tech demo. You like it for sure, however when installed it feels like it's to much and expensive.

[@Joker23236]

So how would you hook it up?? If the xbox has to go into the tv to see the screen how can it also plug up to the sync box along with the tv

[@Stupranos]

The Xbox goes in the sync box then the sync box goes to the tv.

[@indym8523]

They need to make one for LIFX