Philips Hue Sync box HDMI 2.1 | The FIX we've ALL been waiting for!

[@GeekStreet]

Finally a fully operational HDMI 2.1 Sync Box Fancy LEDS - kzbin.info/www/bejne/Y4m5gnx5eah0bpI My review of the Philips Hue HDMI Sync box and how to get 4K HDMI 2.1

[@FatalCorleone07]

Fancyleds HDMI 2.1 sync box releases on the 30th. Hope you can get your hands on one for review🎉

[@GeekStreet]

@@FatalCorleone07 ah thanks for the heads up I'll check it out

[@FatalCorleone07]

@@GeekStreet so unfortunately, they pushed the release date back again to mid to late September BUT in email correspondence with them, their box is gonna have damn near everything lol: VRR, ALLM, CEC, 8K 60 etc etc

[@KLLDZR-se1qk]

@@FatalCorleone07with one input, lol

[@FatalCorleone07]

@@KLLDZR-se1qk that's why they make hdmi switches. Use your head

[@JMMinistries]

The PS5 only outputs RGB 8bit and The Xbox Outputs RGB 10bit that’s why when switching between consoles the spitter glitches!

[@GeekStreet]

Ah ok, that makes sense

[@MightyMostert]

Great solution to game at 4k 120hz. But a bit expensive for light background.. the wife wont appriciate 😂

[@GeekStreet]

Don't tell her see if she notices 😅

[@MetroWalt]

A bit expensive?? It’s very expensive!

[@Neil3D]

The price of these products is disproportionate and disgusting

[@ouzi9122]

Yeah $700 here 🤣

[@emanl84]

They’re Dutch indeed

[@Nakura-dj8mg]

Yes, but they're pretty good quality. I've had LEDs for the back of the TV before and right out of the box I was able to feel the difference

[@MovieCaveDave]

@@Neil3D Ohhhh you’re looking for champagne taste on a Cola budget, best head to cheap old govee, I bet you have an Android device 😂😂😂😂😂😂😂

[@AtomicShadow64]

@@MovieCaveDave Setting something like this up would destroy an Iphone user's brain because it doesn't automatically work.

[@johnrevill79]

Seems like a great way to address this issue right now! Presumably to add another source (ie a Sky TV box) I can just plug that in as another input source to thge Hue sync box? However, my concern would be the splitter is £110 and hue sync play £210 - given there is a single box solution in the works (ie hue sync play 8k) the cost of that is likley to be less than the combined current solution (and would also mean less clutter behind the TV...).

[@GeekStreet]

Yes thats right just use the splitter for gaming and use sync box as normal for other inputs. I've been meaning to try this for a while but never got round to it until now. A new solution that covers all would be best, but at least there's an alternative for now, I was disappointed it didn't work with the Govee sync box.

[@mcblocked2]

​@@GeekStreetThe HDMI 2.1 splitter with the second output downscalled to 1080p didn't work with the govee sync box??!

[@GeekStreet]

@@mcblocked2 no it didn't work the only way for it to work is if you turn off VRR.

[@mr.rawhite]

HDMI 2.1 | Great review, does the HUE light strip on its own only cover 3 sides of the TV (ie, top, left and right)?

[@GeekStreet]

That's right, something that did suprise me.

[@Jeff-wx3tx]

Thanks for the video. Note the link to the US splitter is incorrect

[@GeekStreet]

Thanks for letting me know I'll get that updated

[@sganet_]

The problem with this is Philip Sync Box stops auto-sync after a few days without an output signal. I’ve tried this with my AVR’s monitor2>SyncBox which does the same thing. I can get it to work from time to time but it just became this big hassle getting the lights to sync correctly consistently.

[@OnTheSpaceShip]

If you want to auto-sync, connect your splitter via DC to USB cable to your PS5. Each time you turn your PS5 it will automatically sync.

[@AeroFighterYT]

At the end of the day, most of our PS5 Games wont even support 120 hz, so its just whatever but a cool option for those who like to have the speed. I Hope Philips would make a new box with 2.1

[@emanueltorres6715]

HDMI 2.1 🤙🏼

[@GeekStreet]

❤️

[@cubancattle]

The cost of the setup is like 1000 usd. Insane. Do better Philips. Govee is killing you.

[@dubyadubyaeee]

@fancyleds have a 4k vrr version .

[@GeekStreet]

Yes this is it kzbin.info/www/bejne/Y4m5gnx5eah0bpIsi=AcdkUVep8UnAhco9

[@SergioERestrepo]

I have a sound bar how does that change the connections ? Can’t seem to figure it out

[@mikeg035]

How did you/Where did you get the mounts for the sync box and the splitter for the back of the TV? Thanks!

[@MovieCaveDave]

Amazon

[@OnTheSpaceShip]

Can I do something about losing synchronisation each time I'm changing game on PS5?

[@asensionmartinez9147]

HDMI 2.1

[@GeekStreet]

❤️

[@Kampfbroiler87]

Das große Problem bei dem Preis was Philips verlangt ist doch ehr , dass man nicht mal alle 4 Seiten abdeckt. Das ist traurig. Genau deshalb werden doch mehr Produkte von Mitbewerbern gekauft. Zum beispiel Lytmi.

[@MikeBotGaming]

Hey man, can u confirm this also works with ur ps5 to this date? Cause it wont work with mine. Splitter wont pass the signal thru so i dont get a picture

[@antreas206audio]

You can connect it Philips syng dox and With the Hue Bridge, and to synchronize with the TV various accessories, strip lamps ??

[@davellanos1824]

The entertainment area for the syncing to be given can connect to 10 lights maximum, thus you can have play bars, lightstrips, lightbulbs, table lamps and alike all hue products

[@themehmetoner]

Hi, I have a sound issue. PS5>Sync Box>LG TV>LG Sound Bar combination has no sound from LG sound Bar, only from TV speakers. Do you have any idea how to solve it?

[@sd33252]

Hdmi 2.1👍

[@GeekStreet]

❤️

[@stevecury2775]

So does allow dolby atmos to be used at the same time

[@ervo26]

still dont know wich one I should get

[@insertnamehere8723]

Having a hdmi 2.1 capable TV and console, the limitations of the sync box are becoming ever more apparent. To me personally, it just seems like philips have given up on the syncbox and are doing nothing to improve the experience without customers needing to jank together workarounds. It's almost 5 years and they have not bothered updating the sync box or at least decreasing the sync box price since. At this point, I'm starting to question whether or not the lights are worth the hassle for such a high barrier of entry to get this all to work.

[@SeanLazer]

Yeah I was thinking about buying this but this all seems like a massive hassle.

[@insertnamehere8723]

@SeanLazer don't get me wrong, when it works, it works great. Otherwise, the setup process can be a pain in the ass in addition to the price of all the components and the aforementioned limitations - and thst isn'tgetting into voice assistant integration issues at times. Just as a side, for some reason, I get intermittent cutouts from the sync box and have to reset it by turning it on and off. If I didn't know better, it is like they are trying to push customers to their ambilight TVs, but I'm not gonna give up my objectivley superior TV for bias lighting. No way!

[@stevenvanpelt486]

@@SeanLazer Same here. At first I got a heart attack when seeing the price of the complete kit (hub + sync box + light strip), but if I could just put it between my AVR and the TV without any hassle, it would be worth it. However, after reading into it, it became clear that this is just a legacy device which unnecessarily complicates things and introduces more hassle than it's worth.

[@davellanos1824]

Fellows, just to give my two cents here, the HSB has been given an update a few months ago, and even with this the device has some limitation as for the 120 requested. Thus, you have two options; go the route that it has been presented on this video getting a workaround using the suggested set up, or skip on HSB altogether as they launch at tne beggining of the year, the HUE SYNC APP FOR SAMSUNG TV (selected model from late 2022 and more on 2023), you still need the hue brige and lights around the tv and also the hue account as well, I think, but once it is set up there is no lag or workaround needed as everything that is shown natively on the Tv set (obviously it will work with you built in Apps) will sync with the lights around thus avoiding all the hardware issues, so whichever the content shown will be able to sync without any hesitation. You can obviously check if it is an option for you pricewise and if it is go for it and refer to their website for this hue sync app for samsung to have more details if needed, but so far it would be the best option as to avoid cables, hardware woes, sources needed, and helps you out a bit, not much but a bit on your pockets. Once again this is a suggestion, and you made the decision as it is your hard earned money. Cheers.

[@donnyvillan]

They've definitely given up. I had a 2019 ambilight TV that didn't need a synch box, it was built in to the TV to control the lights. Upgraded to a 2023 version, without knowing they'd stopped the built in provision. So now if I want to synch lights to TV, I need a synch box at £230. No chance.

[@rocketbrothers540]

Maybe Phillips should just create an updated sync box which natively supports HDMI 2.1. I have been waiting and won’t purchase till they update.

[@halon181]

There's a picture from Phillips of an updated box back in February. Thought it would be out by now. Lytmi fantasy 3 pro comes out in November that will do full HDMI 2.1

[@jdassonval]

Same for me

[@ahoyskid]

I’ve been waiting a while now too. And I’m still not fully impressed when they do update to 2.1 as it still won’t have native support for tvOS. No HUE app integration directly with the TV - LG, Sony, etc.

[@Bendersnatchling]

​@@ahoyskidyou can always fix that with any streaming stick. I guess you are having in mind Netflix or Disney plus and those will all run in every Chromecast, or fire tv stick.

[@ahoyskid]

@@Bendersnatchling it’s just messy. I want a clean set up. TV to AVR. No switching or splitting HDMIs. But yes. There are many ways to work around it, some better than others for sure. It’s just a pity it can’t be done natively within LG webOS because of licensing & brand guidelines. Hardware wise, it’s fully capable especially the CX or newer when talking LG. I’d prefer to pay a license fee. Keep things simple. Just makes more sense to me personally. Not in a rush to pick up a sync box or any other obsolete piece of hardware. For Apps Plex etc, PC is fine. Yes, a refined experience with built in API would be amazing. But I won’t hold my breath.

[@ryansummers9660]

Almost what I need. I need inputs for 2 devices though. I want to run a Xbox and an Apple TV. I wish Philips would just make a new sync box that would support 4k120hz.

[@GeekStreet]

I had a brief search 'While this standard enables up to 120Hz playback, the Apple TV is only capable of 60Hz maximum' so there may be no value in connecting it to a hdmi 2.1 port in reality

[@tb5703]

I want to connect my ps5 AND series X

[@adamhoover3822]

You can just connect the Apple TV to port 2 or 4 on the hdmi sync box, since those will support everything the Apple TV has to offer (4k 60hz, Dolby vision, Dolby atmos etc)

[@spectreracing]

What’s the setup if I use a receiver for all of my devices? I just use a single HDMI eARC from my receiver to my tv. Both tv and receiver are 120hz/VRR capable

[@CMA1967]

Excellent question, I have the same set up. Let’s see if we get any answers.

[@markus0v]

Unfortunately this is not a fix. Even though your Xbox will show 4K120 because the HDMI handshake there is "correct". The chain is still downgraded with everything going through the sync box outputting max HDMI 2.0b. So what you will end up is a HDMI 2.1 signal containing only 2.0b data.

[@mvburke331]

you missed the concept. The splitter sends one signal directly to the TV (4K120) and one signal to the synx box (for light control, only, no video output)

[@markus0v]

​@@mvburke331Sorry you guys are right. I saw a similar but different concept but all in the same chain. This popped up in my feed and I connected it. With a splitter this indeed can be a fix.

[@mikeuuuytffvghjjoopoiytf]

wish philips would sell their patent so we dont have to use ridiculously complicated work arounds to integrate dynamic lighting with good TV's

[@chungov]

Awesome review, highly detailed from start to finish 👍

[@GeekStreet]

🎮

[@chrisumali9841]

Thanks for the demo and info, finally I can use my Hue Sync Box. Have a great day. HDMI 2.1

[@gdimmerm]

@geekstreet This looks promising but I wonder what happens with Dolby Vision signal. It is a well known fact that the Philips Syncbox is unable to sync lights on a Dolby Vision signal, so I was wondering if this setup fixes this issue too (essentially the question is whether the HDMI splitter can somehow "remove" the Dobly Vision layer so that the Philips Syncbox can be fed a non Dolby Vision 1080p signal). Did you try any Dolby Vision output from your Xbox on your tests? Would be nice if you have feedback on this!! Thanks!

[@kyronconradjunus7119]

Hi Thanks for the video. I’ve bought all the gadgets you mentioned in this video. But I’m struggling to get them all connected seamlessly. These are my devices: Roku stream bar, PS5, Nintendo Switch. Could you please let me know the input output I should use? And on the TV input, which input? I’m using Hisense 65” U7KM. I’d greatly appreciate your help.

[@CMA1967]

I saw this unanswered question was posted three months ago. So I went back and unsubscribed.

[@TheLaughingLion]

Wow 4K 120 is cutting edge for consumer level gear. No lag and flawless integration and performance. It's a winner. like 220. 🎯🎯👍👍

[@GeekStreet]

Thanks bro

[@chrisedwards5447]

I still rather roll with a Govee T2. I'm sorry I just can't justify paying $500+ dollars just to have a immersion kit.

[@IrisSaturn]

Thanks for this! Have the exact same set up + Apple TV hooked up to the sync box on its HDMI port and output port. When switching between Apple TV to PS5 I have to plug out the Apple TV from the sync box output port for the sync lights to work with the PS5. Any workaround so we don’t have to take out the Apple TV from the HDMI Out port on the Hue sync box?

[@burakurgancoglu6908]

Did you find a solution?

[@MicahJordan]

Have this same issue. Seems like this solution won’t work for me

[@milesmorales980]

Great video! I have a question though. Without the splitter, is it possible to still achieve 4K120fps with VRR, without the lights sync - with the sync box passing through the signal from my PS5? I want to have the option of playing certain games in 4K120fps with VRR w/o light sync, and other games in the normal 4k60fps w light sync without having to constantly swap cables. Thank you!

[@smashinghappydays]

No I don’t think so. If it’s running thru the hue box it ain’t gunna be 120fps

[@XxMrKiwiZx]

I have the hue box, it is capped at 1440p120fps

[@willyweston4834]

Good evening, Please excuse me but I need your help. I am French speaking so sorry for the translation. Behind the splitter there are 3 HDMI ports, I would like to know which one goes on the TV, on the Philips Sync box and also on the console or the PC. Because I use a PlayStation 5 and an Nvidia 3080Ti gaming PC Since using only the Philips sync box, I am limited to 4K 60hz, I would like you to help me with the connection so that I can reach 4K 120Hz while using the lights from my ambilights. Thank you in advance for your help, best regards

[@GeekStreet]

The splitter takes one input can provides 2 output the first which os 4k 120hz goes to your TV and the second reduced resolution goes to the philips hue sync box.

[@willyweston4834]

Thank you for your response, as I am French speaking it is difficult to understand the video but I think I am halfway there. So as input I connect the HDMI of the PlayStation 5 then as output 1 I connect the television and output two the Philips hue box. My problem is that I have two devices (a gaming PC and the PlayStation 5) So if I only connect the PlayStation 5 as input, there are more ports to also connect my gaming PC so I would like to know how did you connect your PlayStation and your Xbox? Since there is only one input and you already connected the Xbox, I want to know how you also connected the PlayStation. Waiting for an answer, sorry if I repeat myself but I hope you understand and can help me Sincerely

[@EnigmaNL]

I wish it had 2 HDMI inputs. Now I need to buy two of the splitters.

[@bond2k]

I have a problem with this solutions and playing Blu-ray 4K, when i play the Blu-ray the screen goes black i tried the solution to switch it again bit dosnt Works, i Need to go to the 0-t main screen to again show ¿whats happening?

[@bond2k]

This is with a PS5

[@bond2k]

¿Someone? :(

[@bond2k]

SOLUTION: Yes, always the solution is in front of our eyes In this case below, when you flip the EZCOO splitter, there's a clear legend that if you have HDCP issues, just press the SELECT button for 5 seconds, and you're good to go... and that's how it works, so everything is already perfect.

[@poisonfortheweak]

“But one odd thing that I noticed”… was my bank account being completely empty after purchasing this setup. In fact, I will never recover financially…

[@89Helten]

HDMI 2.1 Thanks a lot for this!! i have had the Hue sync box for 2 years now, and it keeps going black while I play games. I ordered the HDMI switch immediately with express shipping. Can't wait to set it up :)

[@vanuatupacific]

omg I m waiting to know how to solve this for ages now, thank you so much

[@GeekStreet]

👌

[@redrosecounty]

Great guide, thanks. Unfortunately I think I'd best wait for the 8k Hue sync box to hook up my gradient lighting. Using a PC with 4K 144Hz @10 bpc YCbCr444. Would suck to have gone through all the effort and money I did to get screens, cables, graphics cards capable of that only to lose it for some light effects. it's harder than you'd think to get 4K 144Hz AND 10bpc chroma 4:4:4: working flawlessly. Granted such high level colour settings is wasted on games since none are designed for it but I do a lot of art on my system and so I need to keep it where it is really.

[@GeekStreet]

Check this out kzbin.info/www/bejne/Y4m5gnx5eah0bpI

[@icecold9731]

When is phillips hue 2.1 sync box coming? Video about that?

[@kyronconradjunus7119]

Hi, just wondering if you can recommend similar spec of splitter that supports 4k 120hz and VRR on PS5 that actually works flawlessly?

[@MrSwain4]

If possible let me know if you find one! I'm doing a bunch of Internet sleuthing and can't seem to find anything concrete.

[@sganet_]

Yeah, switch to Govee or wait for Philip to drop the 8k SyncBox to release which was first shown in February this year. That SyncBox will have 4k120 if it supports 8k60hz.

[@kyronconradjunus7119]

@@MrSwain4I bought all of the stuffs that he mentioned and followed the whole input output, but I’m having trouble with switching between devices and having the light strip syncing.

[@807baby_]

the reason why ur tv turns black for secounds is because the ps4 will always put hdr off and if u switch a game hdr on again its a playatatiom thing since ps4 even on ps5 is the same

[@kevinvotaw2916]

would something like this work instead - "CABLEDECONN HDMI 2.1 Ultra HD 8K High Speed 48Gbps Directional Switch Adapter 2in 1out 8K@60Hz 4K@120Hz Converter Compatible with Xbox PS5 Projectors Monitors"? I love the hue experience but everything is sooo expensive, saving $120 on a splitter would be great..

[@Eric-zy6et]

HDMI 2.1! Here b/c I'm gonna try this setup with the Govee AI box and I'm hoping you can validate my plan: Xbox Series X going into the splitter and from there to the my XR-77A80J's HDMI port 4 for the 4k 120hz. The second output in the splitter will go to the Govee sync box. My UltraHD blu-ray player and cable box will go straight into the Govee sync box. And the Govee's output will go into the TV's HDMI port 2 (since those devices don't *need* 120hz). I'm going to run a cable from the XR-77A80J's HDMI port 3 (the only one that's EARC-enabled) straight to my soundbar. Does this all check out? And follow-up: Do I need HDMI 2.1 for all? I may need one more wall-rated cable that's over 10feet to sort this all out. Any recommendations on those (I know 2.1 over 10' isn't recommended). Thanks!

[@thundr_monkey]

Not being able to sync with the smart tv is an instant deal breaker

[@quocalocka]

Does anyone ever get issues with Apple TV playing videos and then all of a sudden it just stopped working everything turns off and the light starts blinking red and you have to restart everything? I’m so using a Marantz receiver FYI thanks in advance

[@fofocho71]

Solution not valid if you are using an AV receiver and want to use one output from splitter to TV, as this splitter does not support ARC. Would work only connecting PS5 to TV and second output to Box, but you would sync only the PS5, not the rest of sources connected to the receiver

[@OnTheSpaceShip]

So if I have soundbar connected via HDMI to my TV it will no longer work correctly?

[@mr07623445678]

HDMI 2.1 🔥

[@GeekStreet]

❤️

[@quocalocka]

Does anyone ever get issues with Apple TV playing videos and then all of a sudden it just stopped working everything turns off and the light starts blinking red and you have to restart everything?

[@JeremyRicci]

Does this solve the issue with the Sync Box being overloaded by 4K signal? Mine drops signal very regularly, causing the screen to go black from anywhere between 5 to 30 seconds.

[@GeekStreet]

It worked fine for me

[@gav2159]

Only if the price wasn’t so ridiculous I just bought a Phillips Hughes starter kit with two light bulbs and a hub I really wanna get the lights for the back of the TV and the sink box but it’s just too much

[@robert1947]

Thats great. But how i explain it to my wife? 😅 i think its easier to buy one Philips Ambilight TV. But i will wait. May be a new Option comes. I love Ambilight

[@tertianend]

Be nice if Govee fixed the HDR issue with the sync box its still bugged and displays inaccurate or washed out colours when HDR is on Red is displayed orange smaller hues of colours are almost non existent.

[@iordachescucodrin4876]

Is there any backlight that works directly with the Smart tv? No connection from consoles or tv recievers. Only the signal that comes from the smart tv. I googled and cant seem to find one.

[@nunosantos47]

Great video @GeekStreet! Can you please enlighten me, on what’s the purpose of the splitter? Why we can’t have all the devices directly connected to the tv? Thanks in advance

[@GeekStreet]

The syncbox doesn't support hdmi 2.1 for the current gen consoles only hdmi 2.0 is supported so the max supported resolution would be 4K 60hz so the splitter provides a method to increase the supported resolution

[@wilsonzhao-hy4py]

brilliant idea! Buy I have both gaming console and Apple TV 4K, your approach seems can only make sure the gaming console be adapted to the lighting system. Wonder if there is a way to adapt 2 input source?

[@mschristian1125]

Have the same concern. Anyone know how to have this work for PS5 and Apple TV?

[@siniority]

@@mschristian1125 i asked the same question but no response, have you come up with a solution ?

[@canaksoy2826]

I don't have PS5 or Xbox. I have a pc. Can I connect my pc to hdmi splitter?

[@TheTreWalker]

Hmdi 2.1

[@GeekStreet]

🤩

[@carltollerton2344]

HDMI 2.1. Thank you what a genius idea! I’m purchasing right now

[@meelasD]

Nice workaround but unfortunately the splitter cant output a proper HDR signal to the hue sync box. VRR, 4k120 output etc works perfectly fine but whenever I turn on HDR e.g. on my ps5, the ambilight colours lack saturation and look washed out.. If you think of a HDR image on a standard SDR-monitor you also get a desaturated greyish picture which I guess is what the hue sync box is receiving from the splitter.. anyone experiencing the same? I tried all the EDID settings and switching between dolby vision compatibility mode on the hue sync box but no success :/

[@willemavjc]

^ This. You pointed out the flaw of this still clever idea OP got in his video. HDMI 2.1 with all features ON is not officially supported by Philips. Only 2.1 features should be dropped but HDR on 4K/120Hz in unpredictable since the negociation is not properly done. Still, did you try the HDMI port 2, the one with Dolby Vision etc capability? And did you try to activate the backward capability in app? May be worth a try.

[@meelasD]

@@willemavjc tnx dude. Sadly I used both the hdmi2 and the backward compatibility mode on and off but no success :/

[@tertianend]

Same with the Govee Ai sync box HDR is bugged and messes up colour accuracy reds are orange and misses smaller colour details on screen often extremely washed out turning off HDR fixes the issue but then image on screen looks 💩🤣

[@adamhoover3822]

For anyone who had similar issues I just fixed mine. I own both a ps5 and an Xbox series x with a 4k 120hz tv so I wanted to be able to use both at full capacity along with my hue sync system. How I accomplished this was similar to this creators but slightly cheaper. I bought two(2) hdmi splitters off Amazon from the same brand as his but half the price. I’m not totally sure what the difference between them is but I was able to get one for each system for the price of his one item. They have a 4K function and a 1080p downscale function which I used to plug into the hue sync box since you wouldn’t be seeing the output anyways. It’s a mess of wires but when it’s all said and done you’re able to switch seamlessly between both systems at full capacity and with your lights synced up to it as well

[@papstkubat7938]

Which one did you buy?

[@fofocho71]

This model does not support ARC

[@adamhoover3822]

@@papstkubat7938I actually came across an issue. Even though they properly output to both the tv and hdmi box, the hdmi box receives a duller color image, which causes the sync lights to also be dull. I’m trying out the more expensive splitter in this video right now

[@MrVinamp]

Did it work with other splitter? @@adamhoover3822

[@WhiteKnight0011]

Are you using a smart TV? I have PS5, NS Switch and PC all connected to the OneConnect Box of my Samsung smart TV, just trying to figure out how to fit in a sync box in between... Do I need three splitters for each console in my case? (each console -> each splitter -> TV +Sync Box) Also my gaming PC can output 8K so I might get a 8K splitter as well.

[@crazyp1526]

bro the ezcoo HDMI splitter will work the same with the Lytmi Fantasy 3

[@carltollerton2344]

Hi again, I purchased this hdmi splitter after watching your video but I just can’t seem to get it to work. Please, please would you have any advice on my set up? I have an LG C3 tv that supports everything it needs to and I’m using Sandstrom Gold hdmi cables that fully supports 8K, 4K, 2K and 1080p TVs. I have the Playstation 5 going into the hdmi IN port on the splitter and then a hdmi cable going from the 8K/CEC port on the splitter to the tv and then a hdmi cable going from the 4K/1080p port on the splitter going to the Philips sync box with the the splitter box set to 1080p on the OUT 2 switch and the EDID set to copy. With this set up the tv doesn’t pick up a signal and there’s no syncing of lights on the Philips hue sync box. Have I done something wrong or could it be that it needs a firmware update which btw isn’t available for the UK so I couldn’t do that either. Maybe I have misunderstood your video so if that sounds like I’ve set it up wrong I’d greatly appreciate your advice. Thank you 😊

[@GeekStreet]

Sounds correct what you've done, try clicking the select button on the splitter to flip between the different modes if that doesn't help contact the company I recon it's a firmware issue as the splitter should be capable of showing the picture.

[@carltollerton2344]

@@GeekStreet Ah thank you for your quick reply! I think i tried this already but i will give it another go. Thanks man

[@MikeBotGaming]

​@@carltollerton2344 hey man, how did everything work out in the end? I have the exact same problem and setup 😅

[@carltollerton2344]

Wow £120.99 for a hdmi splitter. I wasn’t expecting it to be that much. What with all the Philips hue lights and sync box there goes another £120 making it extremely expensive. Still a cracking idea tho but now I have to contemplate whether to cough up the extra dough or not

[@GeekStreet]

I was shocked myself when I saw the price but had to try this out

[@carltollerton2344]

@@GeekStreet I wasn’t sure if they were chancing it with the price but clearly it sells so I’m now warming to the idea of purchasing it. I have a PS5 and a 4K Blu-ray player that I don’t have going through the sync box because of the limitations the sync box has and I really miss the synchronised lights so I think I’m just going to have to cough up and pay the extra money. Thank you once again for a great video and offering a great solution to an annoying issue

[@ouzi9122]

​@@carltollerton2344 it's $700 here in Alberta Canada lol

[@MarcusandStorm]

My whole system is Sony which everything runs through my Sony receiver. I have yet been able to figure out how to get sound through my external speakers once the sync box connects. I also read that apps from your TV Netflix for example do not work with the sync box unfortunately. Any guidance would be greatly appreciated 🙏🏽

[@NinjaDefiler]

"Your rootah"

[@ArdaSemerci]

Merhaba dostum. Hue Light Tube'ü sehpanın arkasına nasıl yapıştırdın acaba? Onun da kutusundan yapışkan ve tutucu çıkıyor mu?

[@rulbert6245]

5 different plugs!!!!!!!!!! not including firestick / media device and gaming console. Everything eats power

[@GeekStreet]

😂 yeah I know

[@anthomatic42]

Anyone tried to use this with the Samsung S95C with the box?

[@johnmccullough251]

I just bought the Hue Sync box and Lights for my TV. I have an LG OLED. I'm not sure what this video is saying? Without this 4K 120 hertz splitter, the sync box is going to degrade my TV's output?? I think I'm going to just return it, because I really can't be bothered with all of this. Also, when I look up splitters on amazon, they all come with 2 devices, while this video shows just the one. I'm super new to this splitter device. I'm not sure what it's doing here? It's upgrading the signal that the sync box is degrading??? Thanks! Sorry for all the questions

[@GeekStreet]

The max resolution supported is 4K 60hz with the Philips Hue sync box. If you own a PlayStation 5 or Xbox Series x then it wouldn't make the most of those consoles.

[@johnmccullough251]

@@GeekStreet Thank you for the reply! I'm returning the equipment. I'll buy the 8k Sync box if that ever releases, which I hope it does. I spent too much money on my TV and console to mess with their capabilities for some lights. Thanks again!

[@GeekStreet]

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[@zachariahsilva8440]

I bought this. When I switch sources from Home Screen (TV) to my Xbox the TV gives me no signal. The lights are synced to my Xbox and work great however, I am not able to see the Xbox content on screen. Does anyone know how to fix this? I am thinking it is a bad HDMI cable Fancy LED provided. My TV is a 42 inch OLED LG C3

[@antreas206audio]

The application hue sync app It is not available for application For new releases Android . What can we do now??? the simple application Philips hue Can you do the same process?

[@davellanos1824]

Yes, the main Hue app, official one has in the middle the HUE SYNC TAB area for you to sync as needed with the lights and follow onthe process with Hsb

[@lexxielex]

HDMI 2.1. Can you plug in just your receiver to the sync box and have the same experience?

[@GeekStreet]

Yes, the splitter is just for gaming

[@bmacc604]

Would this work if I wanted to use the built in Netflix or Disney apps on my lg TV though?

[@blackmirror352]

@@bmacc604 no but you can get a fire stick or Apple TV and use that

[@Emtbtoday]

It was pretty cool watching this on my new 2024 Philips Ambilight that I got yesterday. I was just setting it up! My Samsung OLED screen packed up on me this week. It sounded like it was sparking inside, and then a massive white line ended up going across the bottom of the screen! I was totally gutted, but it gave me an excuse to get a new TV, and I wanted another Philips! I made a big mistake in 2022 when I sold my Philips and got a Samsung. Everything I have is Samsung, but as far as TVs go, it's not Samsung's strong point! That has always surprised me! I've had three Samsungs over the past eight years to see if they cracked it yet, but I've always been disappointed!

[@blakeallistair]

HDMI 2.1, ?? Wait so did is Hue sync box you just showed here is a HDMI 2.1 already?

[@OnTheSpaceShip]

No, this Hue Sync Box is HDMI 2.0

[@sinbrad]

Omg, my philips 55 oled only cost me £550

[@GeekStreet]

Wow and thats the cost of just the lighting alone 😳💸💸💸

[@rsg02169]

Love this review, thanks so much. I’ve just invested in the Govee AI sync box with two Lyra lamps and I believe the same switcher works there too. I’m connecting the Apple TV 4K latest version, PS5 and Nintendo switch to an LG Oled which supports 120Hz 4K, HDMI 2.1. Am I right understanding that it’s pointless trying to achieve the 2.1 HDMI with the Apple TV as it’s only going to reach 120Hz for gaming? Also are there any alternative switches which do the same. £100 is a bit steep to add the 2.1 HDMI to the PS5. Thanks so much in advance for the advice.

[@GeekStreet]

Yes with the Apple and unfortunately thats the cheapest I could find

[@RVM198]

The flickering of the tv in the PS5 scenario is caused by the conflicting HDMI 2.0 and 2.1. PS5 requires 2.1 and will cause this kind of behavior if 2.0 is in the setup. Had the same experience unfortunately

[@Atsuru]

But isn't that the purpose of the splitter? My understanding of this workaround is that you are taking an HDMI 2.1 CEC signal and directly passing it to the TV via the splitter. The splitter simultaneously duplicates and downgrades the signal to the sync box. Bypassing the limitations of the sync box. Or is there something I'm missing?

[@yihaoDK]

have you tried manually setting the PS5 to only output at 2.1?

[@Mrpyr0O5O]

Great review just got my splitter everything is working except 1 thing. Everytime i start up a game . my tv says there is no signal. When i turn all off and start up again i see my xbox home screen but as soon as i click on a game 2 launch it says no signal.

[@GeekStreet]

I wonder if you need to apply a firmware update?

[@Mrpyr0O5O]

@@GeekStreet really i just bought it ?? Just hook it on to a pc ?? Thx for the Quick reply btw!!

[@GeekStreet]

@Mrpyr0O5O I wouldn't be suprised as items could have been package a while back. Give their support a shout if your still stuck and let us know how you get on as hopefully it will help others.

[@Mrpyr0O5O]

@@GeekStreet nvm i tried using another hdmi 2.1 cable going to the tv and works fine for me now

[@jlhunter2008]

How did you mount the light tube to the back of your TV?

[@michaelfleischer7074]

Just bought the sony 95L and the HT-7000 sony sound bar with subwoofer and speakers. Currently I have my sounbar EARC connected to tv and xbox series x hooked to hdmi 1 on soundbar with all checks marked off on xbox settings, How do I implement what has been shown in this video without any degradation of video or sound when incorporating the hue sync box into my setup

[@PilotBilly]

Hi, can anyone help. My hue sync box works fine with my TV inputs. It registers that my Xbox series X is connected on the Hue app, but it never displays the input it and doesn’t display any images. I have checked the refresh rate, HDR, 2.1 cables. But it won’t pick up the Xbox input at all. Just a blank screen.

[@torstenduffrin9029]

I dident get it working with my Yamaha 3080 😢

[@3girls1cat]

hi I'm wondering if you could help me please. I have the Hue Phillips Sync Box, Bridge and the firestick has stopped working through it. do you,have any ideas please. its been working for2 years.

[@cliffordrebelo4423]

I have an XBX, PS5, and Nvidia shield tv hooked up to my AVR which supports 2.1/vrr/allm, etc. Would this work if I keep everything hooked up to the AVR and use the AVR output into the switch, then from switch to TV & Sync Box?

[@GeekStreet]

In theory it should

[@fofocho71]

No, you would lose ARC. This brand does not support ARC

[@cliffordrebelo4423]

@@fofocho71 thanks for the info. If that's the only thing that would be missing then sounds like I should be good since I'm not using ARC or the internal apps on the TV.

[@kingkilla192009]

So I used this for the pc. Followed along. But it still says my TV doesn't support 120hz at 4k. 1080p and below.

[@MrBRUCELEE98]

I found the best place for Phillips Hue....the trash can🗑🗑🗑 27 lights, 2 bridges and 3 sync boxes, thousands of dollars and it still doesn't work!! Don't waste your money

[@SoliiD]

@@MrBRUCELEE98 sounds like a you problem. No issue here

[@MrBRUCELEE98]

@@SoliiD Good for you🖕🏻

[@nathanb5840]

Hdmi2.1 lol does it work with Apple TV

[@duberxl9717]

I have this exact setup with PS5. The only issue I'm running into is that when I am playing 4K 120Hz games (Fortnite), the colors on the screen are desaturated and the brightness is pretty dark. When I switch to 60Hz content, the brightness is correct. Any ideas for a fix? Thank you for the guide!

[@wranefis]

hey sorry i really don’t know what going on here . what is the purposes of that device ? don’t tvs and xbox already support hdmi 2.1 ??

[@X7007]

does this support 4K144HZ RGB + VRR Gsync/Freesync + HDR10+? Ezcoo HDMI Splitter

[@HappilyInduced]

If you want multiple devices running at 4k 120Hz (PC + PS5 for example), it will start looking like a spider web with more than one splitter, but unless they release a new box with native support for multiple 2.1 inputs, this will be the best we have for now.

[@jlroman2]

Can someone help me out as to how I should connect my devices. I have the PS5 and firestick. What goes to the splitter (on which hdmi outpout?) and what goes to the sync box and tv? Thanks in advance.

[@crykiller09]

How can i do a firmware update? Cant find a Manual for that. Got a New Internet Router. Now my Box doesnt connect to wlan