Philips Hue Sync Box, Play Bars and Gradient Light strip

[@michaelrichardson3967]

Love this video 👌

[@DansDistillery]

Love the video. I recently got a pair of Hue Light Bars and can't wait to set them up.

[@scottpinhorne]

Ooooh new toys :-) Enjoy Dan they are ace :-)

[@DidIDoThaat]

I love the start of this video!

[@scottpinhorne]

Thats kind of you to say, thank you

[@E69apeTheMatrix420]

Great video man. Definitely an under rated Channel. I can't subscribe untill I watched 3 of your videos but number 1 is good so far. I want this kit.

[@scottpinhorne]

Thanks Henry, I appreciate the feedback

[@rayb4923]

About to order mine 😂 great video! Very helpful

[@scottpinhorne]

Thats very kind thank you :-)

[@chadthomas3576]

Just stumbled on this “tech” and loved this video-nailed it! Haha thinking hopefully he will see this and I made some Brit man smile!

[@scottpinhorne]

Mission accomplished I am smiling 🙂

[@Owltroncam]

well made video, thanks

[@scottpinhorne]

Very kind of you to say thank you.

[@juancornejo4502]

Awesome man great video

[@scottpinhorne]

Very kind of you to say - many thanks.

[@disintegratebob]

Amazon app popped up offering me light strips as I watched this. :-)

[@scottpinhorne]

LOL Dam those cookies :-) Thanks for commenting.

[@miilotheminer]

if you have gamemode on for your tv, turn it off it makes to make the delay of the hue box less noticeable

[@zacherius137]

Subbed!

[@ivanaguilar7196]

I'm planning to buy this very soon

[@scottpinhorne]

Enjoy! I am still using my daily...

[@shane5001]

You deserve more subs, keep it up.

[@scottpinhorne]

Thanks Shane, thats very kind of you.

[@charlesspidell1447]

Play bars are the best,I have 4

[@KozKreoleKwenKomedi]

I got swallowed into buying these bars as well. But little they tell you that if you want such system as in this video it will cost you more than the actual 65inch TV on the wall.

[@Mr5150guy]

No mention of needing a Hue Bridge that I recall, or how to set height of lights in entertainment area (floor,TV, Ceiling). Also, more importantly, what were you drinking?

[@RingsideRants]

The delay is caused by using multiple inputs into the plugs . Try using just one input in both the plug for the sync box and gradient separately. Basically leaving 2 free inputs in both plugs.

[@scottpinhorne]

Ah great tip thanks Gary!!

[@ollie7145]

Hi I have a question. Can you change picture settings once the sync box is plugged in or does the sync box only allow one picture set that it comes with? I want to buy it but If I cant adjust the picture it will be a deal breaker for me :( Thank you so much :)

[@stuartvicky9896]

I was looking at these last night and was wondering if they were worth the price. Me and Vicky are excited to get home tonight so we can binge watch your channel. I always said you were funny but I have a feeling this will take it to a new level.

[@scottpinhorne]

LOL Hey Stuart! They are VERY expensive lights but in my opinion they worth it. They are great quality, they just work and the app is solid :-)

[@josephhandley1200]

Should I connnect the soundbar to eArc hdmi on the back of the tv or directly into the hue sync box ? …..Not sure if it matters but I also have my ps5 connected to the sync boy

[@Evil_Genius_888]

My new sync box and gradient light strip are sitting on the floor waiting for the new 55” tv that’s been on back order since late October. I can’t wait to get it setup! I do expect to add a pair of those play bars after the setup.

[@scottpinhorne]

Good job, are you excited?

[@Evil_Genius_888]

@@scottpinhorne I really am.

[@normslovesya]

I just learned so much from this vid. I watched the whole thing, such a great review. Thank you!

[@scottpinhorne]

Thats very kind, thanks for saying.

[@futbol1972]

@Qasim Zafar I habe direct tv with a dvr box that gets signal with coaxial cable through wall. From dvr box it has hdmi cable that goes straight to tv to get channels..I tried to plug in the hdmi cable from dvr box to philips sync box in one of open ports to sync ligjts with direct rv channels but no luck:

[@AsanKaliqAllah]

This is a great review! Subscribeed. One question though. Do you have to have the bridge or can I just use the sync box?

[@scottpinhorne]

I missed that point but you do need the Hue Bridge I am afraid...

[@davidedwards4088]

👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽

[@billybobb2897]

Hi Scott - just a question does it interface ok with your soundbar? any sound delays ? i have last years LG C9 OLED and a sky q plus their soundbox and it’s a godsend you did this video as i was considering buying a similar setup to yours to enhance but i’m too picky though and any delay from sound or visuals would be like a stone in my shoe if that makes sense

[@scottpinhorne]

Hey TY, thanks for your question. NO delay on sound at all. I run my apple TV 4K through it and then take my sound via optical from the TV to my sound-bar. I am also not sure what changed but last night watching Mr Robot on Prime it was nice and snappy and fast with transitioning between scenes so like someone else commented may have been a lag in my Wi-Fi.....

[@billybobb2897]

@@scottpinhorne well roll on the january sales! cheers scott! appreciated as ever

[@TheGnue]

Does it works whit in built apps on youre tv? Samsung owner here

[@muatac]

Hi, looks perfect! But a question, is possible use gradient lightstrips with hue bridge, to sync the lights with image across the app for mac on a macmini 2018? The syncbox for hmdi devices looks perfect but all stuff is a bit expensive. Thks

[@scottpinhorne]

Hi Marc Yes you can use their desktop software to achieve the same effect :-) Many Thanks Scott

[@R0B0T037]

Hi, mine gets stuck on finding the entertainment area in the app.. Any suggestions?

[@diamantinovieira9761]

Congrats on that setup! Let me ask you something please... when you seeing a movie for example. And you have it on 16:9 and you see those black bars up and down on your screen. How the lamps work? That affect the led strips at the upside and the lamps downside?

[@scottpinhorne]

Good question!!! They still work as the system knows the aspect ratio so all good :-)

[@Sp1c3Odyssey]

A few questions: 1)Have you seen any improvements since posting this with delay via firmware updates? 2)Does the hdmi pass through introduce any input lag for game systems? I’ve noticed on large TVs that any signal processing between the PlayStation and the tv starts to reduce the responsiveness from controller to tv. I’m guessing the game mode helps this but still curious. 3)Does the sync box pickup light activity from smart TVs? For example, if I don’t have any Apple TV box but simply play films via roku tv I would have no input to plug into the sync box. Thanks!

[@scottpinhorne]

Hey Nash. I am due to make an update video about this but all my issues were resolved with purchasing and using decent high bandwidth HDMI cables funnily enough! With regards to the games i cant advise there as i never play games or even own a console. You have to have an input into the sync box the lights to work so sadly they will not sync with apps directly on your smart TV. Thanks for your comment.

[@nasirwilson1345]

Is there a cheaper version that works just as good.

[@topnochdrone9507]

Hi Mate, great watching your channel. i got Issue with my Hue sync box it stop working so tried to reconnect to the network and it just doesn't want to connect anymore . i have reset it and reinstalled the app and all most everything that i can do. it fails at the stage where it ask to press and hold the power button until it turns green , i hope if you can help me here

[@rafaelalejandrohernandezes7434]

Do you happen to have the Link for the philip led ligthstrips? I only found the 2m led and i have a 65' tv screen.

[@scottpinhorne]

Hi, Its the gradient strip that comes in 55, 65 or 75 - jland.partners/2L5IjAD - cheers

[@SolarFFLite]

Great video 👍 one question how do you get the lights to sync when watching Netflix & Amazon prime in UK ?

[@scottpinhorne]

You need to be using those apps on an external device like an Apple TV, Amazon FIrestick or XBOX for example as the HDMI needs to passthru the sync box. If the apps are direct on a smart TV they wont be able to sync with the lights. thanks for your comment.

[@grw1618]

Can the gradient strip just be used as any standard Phillips lightstrip or colour bulb, in the sense that you can just turn it on, and select a colour tone and dim level for room ambience behind your screen (blue for example) or is its function purely to sync and throw multi colours following the picture? Also I'm gathering with a 7.1 home theatre setup, I would still be able to have all my sources (sky TV, playstation etc) plugged into my Yamaha receiver, and instead of plugging the HDMI out from my AV receiver to the TV, it would first go through the hue box (to achieve the lighting sync) via the hue boxes hdmi in signal, then from the hue box to the TV screen, making all HDMI sources (pay TV, playstation, chromecast ultra, basically whatever is plugged into my AV receiver react to the screen colours) ? Great video and thanks for the help!

[@scottpinhorne]

Hi, the gradient strip can be used as a 'normal' LED strip but you cannot control the separate zones of this strip without a 3rd party app. With regards to the pass thru, you would need to check with Yamaha to make sure it sends a clean HDMI signal out so that the Sync Box can read the colour info.

[@markviloria7355]

Ive been in the market for over a month for the 75 gradient and can't find any that aren't at reseller prices.

[@davidedwards4088]

I tried also and failed at finding one too, so I just used a Philips Hue light strip and added lamps with a light bar and bulbs to try get a similar look. It turned out pretty good 👍🏾 I couldn't be more happier. It looks amazing, I videoed some samples for anyone can see what it looks like. I hope this helps?

[@Spliffcraniums]

Get the Govee immersion for a quarter of the price

[@gabyxze1]

what happen if i have 2.1 hdmi in my 4K LED using xbox series X in 120Hrz.. mmm there is not issue using de SYNC Box in the middle??

[@mitchellsx]

Yeah would like to know this also

[@jkilvin]

Great video. Did u connect the sync box through your sound bar or directly to your tv, or does it not matter?

[@scottpinhorne]

I connected directly to my TV and then the sound out from the TV to the sound bar. I am not sure it would work full going through the sound bar and its always best to have less in the loop if at all possible. thanks for commenting.

[@dylanasaurasrex2612]

Any news on a sync box 2.0 or new version that will support 120Hz at 4K?

[@scottpinhorne]

Not that I can find at the moment. Many Thanks for your question.

[@sebsrox77]

Great review buddy! Thanks so much for the detailed explanation. Very useful.. Can I kindly ask you to please provide us with more details on how you plugged the Soundbar, TV and the Sync Box? Which HDMI you used for what? The soundbar has to be connected to the HDMI of the TV or to the Sync Box to work? Will you be able to help me with that?

[@scottpinhorne]

Hi Sebastian. I have my apple TV connected via HDMI to the sync box and then an HDMI from sync box to the TV. I have the sound bar connected via optical cable from the TV directly to the sound bar :-) Hope that helps. Thanks for watching.

[@sebsrox77]

@@scottpinhorne Great! I will try that. Can you please let me know if Dolby Atmos and DTS:X still works on Optical cable? I read that only ARC connectivity enables that function. Is that right?

[@scottpinhorne]

@@sebsrox77 Still seems to work fine for me :-)

[@subdiicee]

What’s the name of the song in the beginning of the video?

[@manjushkothare4519]

Does the sync box and the hue play bars need a wifi bridge to connect with your Phillips App?

[@scottpinhorne]

They do need the Hue Bridge which comes in most light bundles. Many Thanks for your comment.

[@latinjit6976]

How do u connect the hue lights to your sound bar..im having trouble setting it up

[@scottpinhorne]

Hey! Im not sure what it is your trying to do as i don't or haven't setup my lights to connecting to my surround sound before, not sure what the purpose of this would be?

[@kazkhan6556]

Brilliant video, I’ve learnt a lot watching your videos. However, if I had to buy everything you had for 1 perfect home TV experience, wouldn’t it be cheaper if I purchased Philips Ambilight 55OLED935? It’s all built in no need to buy the accessories separately. Please advise, thank you.

[@scottpinhorne]

Hi Kaz. I took a look at the TV and assuming you only want lights on the TV and not additional ambient ones around the room as well then it looks like that does the job yes :-)

[@kazkhan6556]

@@scottpinhorne yes it was the ambient lights behind the tv and the connected sound bar which is also looks appealing. Thanks for looking into this for me, I appreciate your time and advice. Many thanks 😊

[@Kiladrain]

Brilliant setup, how do you get the screensaver on the TV?

[@scottpinhorne]

HI, the option is under the settings menu in general if my memory serves :-)

[@markitos1967]

Hi Scott congratulations for a good video and explanation, you know those light strip for 55 inches tv will it work on tv 48 inches it seems Hue Philips dont do smaller size on the gradient lights.

[@scottpinhorne]

I dont think they would work cause, from my knowledge, they cant be cut down so you would have slack and thus the light position would be off :-) Thanks for the kind comments.

[@Jean_nell]

I bought everything I need to start a set up like this but now I’m extremely nervous that my TV won’t be compatible. I saw a lot of reviews saying it won’t accept a TV if it’s older then 2018. My TV is a Regular 2016 TV.

[@scottpinhorne]

Hi, The TV is the last point in the setup and the TV itself doesn't actually do anything that it doesn't normally do. All the leg work is from the Sync Box so you input i.e. sky box or games console goes into the sync box and then the sync box outputs a signal to the TV. I cant see why it wouldn't work.

[@mrbaldwinhills8366]

Do you need a splitter for this set up?

[@scottpinhorne]

I can confirm you do not. All your normal inputs go into the sync box and then one HDMI cable from there to your TV.

[@jonferre]

I already have 2 play bars in the back of my TV, would you recomend adding the gradient strip? or is it too much? *Question to anyone out there : )

[@scottpinhorne]

I personally would use the play bars along the bottom of the TV and then the strip around the TV. This is basically what I have done but only have one play bar on TV 🙂

[@ohanley666]

Just watched your video and I have the exact same setup although I haven't set up the gradient strip just yet.. Just an observation in your video you have a single play bar for down light. It's not configured correctly.. if you pop in to the sysnc box setup you can set the play bar to either top/side or bottom. It appears your bar is set to top and is probably why it looks like there is a delay. Just a heads up..

[@scottpinhorne]

Hey Jamie, I have it set to ground Height in the App, is this the setting you refer too?

[@ohanley666]

@@scottpinhorne It is.. However if you look at your vid from 09:15 onwards it appears the play bar at the bottom is displaying the colour from the top of the TV screen and not what is being displayed at the bottom.. Like I mentioned I haven't set up my strip as of yet (chrimbo pressie) but I do have 3 play bars 1 for top the other 2 for sides and 2 hue go's for bottom.. I couldn't figure out why the go's would not display colour being shown on bottom of screen same as you vid until I discovered that I needed to set them to bottom and now they display correctly.. Anyways if asyou say the play bar is set as bottom than I am not sure I am seeing what I am seeing in your vid.. Will setup my strip over then day or so and use single play bar for bottom and see if its a quirk with strip and bar.. Anyways as said was just a heads up and not in any way a criticism or anything like that..loved the vid BTW 😉

[@scottpinhorne]

@@ohanley666 I think i may must have realised this and changed it after recording the video but good eye :-) Thanks for watching I appreciate every single comment :-)

[@jimhellwig8615]

Where did you mount the philip’s sync box?

[@scottpinhorne]

Thats hidden behind my TV :-)

[@burakcelik3087]

Hi! Thanks for your review. 1) Which one gives more light? Bars or gradient? 2) Bars doesn't match Netflix without streaming device. Does Gradient need the same?

[@scottpinhorne]

The gradient strip gives better coverage in mu humble opinion. Regardless of what lights you use you will need to use the hue HDMI bridge if you want the lights to match the content on the TV as you input needs to connect to this so if you plan in using any built in apps on the TV directly they also will not work with the ambient lighting. thanks for your comment, appreciate it!

[@VinsanityTube]

Does it need a Hue Bridge to work also?? You didn't mention it, and I want to get me one of those!!!

[@scottpinhorne]

Hi Victor, all the lights require a Hue Bridge yes. Thanks for your comment.

[@serroperkov]

Will this create extra input lag when you Connect a game console to the hue box?

[@scottpinhorne]

I honestly don't know the answer to that one, but if the milliseconds make difference to you then I wouldn't bother with this as logic dictates there would be some delay even if just a few milliseconds.

[@Kangman02]

FYI doesn't work with new Playstation or Xbox so I would not buy if you are going to upgrade.

[@Kangman02]

Let me clarify, it works. Just does not support 120 refresh rate

[@Mr.B.man.]

The gradient light strips are sold out everywhere will regular philips light strip work ?

[@scottpinhorne]

The regular strip wont work with the hue sync box ambient lighting as it can only be a single colour the entire length of the strip where as the gradient strip has 7 zones which can all be different. Many Thanks

[@Mr.B.man.]

@@scottpinhorne thank you great vid

[@toddjohnson0306]

You have a settings or wifi issue w/the delay.

[@scottpinhorne]

Thank Todd. I took everything off the network/wireless whilst testing to be sure so the network side of things is okay, what settings would you suggest i look at? Many Thanks

[@joshw3090]

Try the video game mode not movie. Apparently quicker responses

[@pri9355]

How u get the light on the sound bar?

[@scottpinhorne]

I stuck a Play Bar underneath it with some 3M double sided tape 🙂

[@leecrockford229]

You fail to say total cost? I know the hdmi box is £200+ is it worth it?

[@kingscareermode5363]

My sync box isn’t finding the led strips

[@nithinbohra7238]

Sir what are the prices please can you mention I’m from INDIA these aren’t available here

[@scottpinhorne]

Hi, links in the video description to the lights and sync box and that should give you costs local to you :-D

[@BerrymanMovies]

Movie night at yours

[@almondv]

can somebody tell me where can I find the colour video sample @8:30 he did on the tv here on KZbin?

[@scottpinhorne]

Hi, it was this one.... kzbin.info/www/bejne/p3STp3eBi7V2qNk

[@gm2543]

Hi i have it all and yet i watched torn legacy and all the red seans never worked on the lights just orange white ect no reds once showed a small corner red bit ussless hue is. I have also old deamscrean 4k witch dose the same and thats real colors and shows all on screan not just bits hue think it wants to show bit odd.

[@scottpinhorne]

Hey GM Thanks for your comment. I have had various odd issues with my sync box with HDR and Dolby Vision etc but since replacing my HDMI cables for higher rated ones i haven't had any issues at all. I'm unsure if this would help your colour issue but i did have to tweak my settings a it to make it behave how i thought it should with the intensity and brightness etc... think i should make a follow up video!

[@philbrown7197]

But it doesn’t work with Your apps such as Netflix or Prime?

[@scottpinhorne]

Not if they are ran directly from the TV sadly. The sync box needs an input to it which you then connect to the TV so the signal passes through it then it would work with anything on screen.

[@skyfe5430]

@@scottpinhorne But how would you do that if the apps are built-in within the smart TV, and chromecasting directly plays them on the TV? ( i.e. the TV has a built-in chromecast ) That would mean I need to get a 2nd device that allows for the same apps, say a PS4, and put it in between the TV and sync box? Seems very cumbersome and inefficient.

[@scottpinhorne]

@@skyfe5430 IF you want to use the lights to react to the image the image needs to go via the Sync box so it wont work with built in apps on the TV. If you had a chromecast stick or kindle fire etc you would connect them to the HDMI on the Sync box or like you say a playstation/Xbox.

[@skyfe5430]

@@scottpinhorne Right, thanks for the response! The problem with chromecast is that it appears to be built into my TV, so I can't put it in between. If I'm only planning on using youtube and spotify to sync it with I guess I'm better off just connecting my laptop directly to my tv, without a sync box 😂

[@scottpinhorne]

@@skyfe5430 They have free windows software you can use if you connect your laptop to the TV to then have the lights react to content from your laptop and thus you dont need a sync box :-)

[@adrianwiuk]

Or just buy a Philips Ambilight TV, which doesn't have the delay.

[@coy9898]

Really considered doing this set up but just too overpriced

[@scottpinhorne]

You are 100% right very expensive setup but so far not an issue installing and no issues with it running at all now its fine tuned.

[@fellasq3840]

Wanted to like and dislike this video great review and setup but it did look painful to put together

[@scottpinhorne]

Thanks, i think :-) It was pretty easy to get it all up and running to be fair.

[@Sky-8646]

Over price box..

[@eventhorizon2873]

honestly i don't like the playbars. first of all their ugly and look like mid Nineties pc speakers, and i hate all the dead lightzones between them. the gradient is very appealing though

[@nchieltaselv7418]

Fantastic 😍💋 💝💖♥️❤️