Transform your Gaming Setup with Philips Hue Sync | The Tech Chap

[@PcCentric]

Love RGB, but always prefer accent lighting over quick firing effects

[@kevinandersson2133]

PC Centric I have to agree with you.

[@MedyGames]

I tried this before with other non 1st party apps & at that point I had the same oppinion. But with this app it works .... Watching Movies without it feels dull now :D ... You just need to adjust the brightness & speed correctly ... then it doesnt feel flashy & annoying .. but rather ads a wow effect if I were to describe it :D

[@tonymaftean]

The versatility of the Hue system gives you control over that. This video doesn't cover everything, you have various modes of lighting and you can set up brightness and speed so that it doesn't end up being a distraction instead of adding to the experience. That's why Hue is so much more expensive because it does work flawlessly and you have granular control over everything.

[@Cooper3312000]

If they weren't so damned expensive!

[@PhillyDjHook]

That's why i'm glad and thank God that I already have the lights. I'm just waiting for it to come to my 4K Samsung with HDR and PS4 Pro.

[@youngflydoctor]

Ew, ps4

[@Tenac47]

@@PhillyDjHook This will not work i guess. It only work with a PC or Mac.

[@nitefall9734]

How much?

[@drdreson]

Джонатан no they aint

[@Carl-yu6uw]

DIY Ambilight for your Sony tv.. but it would require two or preferably four light sources behind the tv, or better still an improved sectional lighstrip that could display separate colours along it's length, with position context for each section held in the app. Maybe Hue version three.. Definitely warrants an Android TV app too.

[@besnikmaloku]

there is Philips "Hue Play" 3 pack or 2 pack wichever you prefer, that is more than enough for your tv ;)

[@davidedwards4088]

👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽 My son and I finally have our Philips Hue light setup finished.

[@Thetechchap]

Yay!

[@davidedwards4088]

@@Thetechchap Thank you for the reply. Happy 4th of July.

[@paul8926]

I just had to purchase this, after viewing your video. They are currently sold out, but I was lucky to order one from Best Buy. Now, I can’t do without it. You are right, it is awesome! 👍

[@wantedki11a135]

i just want to confirm because i want to get it like rn. So all you need is the bridge 2nd gen and the lights youre going to use? im not sure if i need the little hdmi hub thing for it.

[@PermaChill]

I have hue and the overwatch light syncing is amazing! I use Razer's software to sync the games. Though the bloom bulbs don't go dim enough I'd definitely get the go lights vs the bloom

[@newtonsthirdlawofmot]

Lol no one hates you Tom. Haters will hate, you're doing a wonderful job! But take all that hate as constructive criticism and try to improve on anything that is trying to pull you down. Much love mate ❤

[@HimalayanSnow-]

Linus says hue is a rip off, never was he so wrong ! I got these lights before Hue Sync app launched as I knew they would eventually get around to it and now I have been rewarded !

[@robinenbernhard]

linus says many things

[@bulldog5513]

Thank You, Your video made the set-up easy and your examples gave me more ideas.

[@owuzone]

GEEZ!! Any Hue Sync app for the PS4 or Xbox ?

[@evilcookie199]

Imagine getting flashed bang in a game

[@seanconroy3567]

I have the 1st gen bridge I take it I would have to buy the newer version to be able to do this?

[@The-elephant-In-the-room76]

Do you need a Philips Hue Play HDMI Sync Box as well?

[@MardyBum100291]

Beautiful set up, have wanted to do it for a while but set up and cost puts me off. Would the light sync work with a PS4? I don’t really have space left to plug into the TV or consoles!

[@mrburn6119]

agree the kit is good so is the app - just it would be even better if the palette for audio could be changed or even a scene uploaded

[@unbekannt-lp8xm]

Thanks for the video. What monitor is it you use and what chair do you have?

[@ySOserious7777]

You didnt mention about coolest thing about gaming sync. When you put the lights behind you and set your app than those light will flash when there is light source in the game behind you as well.

[@wantedki11a135]

thats so fuckin dope omfg

[@Tom-ff8cv]

Why do you need the Hue Bridge to connect to external monitor? Even if i don't need my phone to control anything do i need the hue bridge? Thanks

[@MrPolypropylen]

Can the strips individually address each LED? I might buy a bunch of the strips and stick them to the back of my monitor. However the strips would have to be individually addressable and not show the same color throughout a strip because this would reflect changes in one area of the monitor....Know what I mean? In your Video it Looks like the LED strip below your desk always has the same color and one half of the strip can’t show another color.

[@aeroblizz1987]

AFAIK the led strips can't show different colors at a time. I think you could install 2 led strips with the two ends joining right behind your monitor and have both show different colors, just like with the go bulbs

[@johnny5alv]

What about playing games on a PS4 and tv?

[@PhillyDjHook]

It's a way to play your PS4 games on your PC or laptop just look up how to do that. And after you do that, then cast it on your TV from your computer with Google chromecast. Seems like a lot of work but it'll have to do till PS4 get a Hue update.

[@AManAboutAVlog]

Please add links to the light strip and 2 desk lamps that you're using. Great video!

[@timmy3822]

That’s pretty cool. Would be awesome for gaming, I just know the initial set up cost is going to be pretty high for what is essentially just a few bulbs.

[@wantedki11a135]

thats true its very expensive for what youre getting but to be fair youre not paying for the bulbs really, id say youre more paying for the actual chips and boards that make it work yknow?

[@yungsavage5005]

link to your desktop wallpaper ? Thanks

[@hongesagatame]

If I would put a Hue LightStrip behind my monitor would it be possible to divide that in to 4 different zones? Top, bottom, right and left?

[@kayumust]

already bought myself the go today :) next up is the starter with lightbulbs & hub then strips for desk and monitor like yours and then indeed both apps on phone and pc for sync oh man can't wait ! , ty !

[@lordflipzo]

Hi Tech Chap, just wondering, can I use this for audio sync only? Like if there are footsteps or shooting on either the left side or right side, the lamp will light up? I'm asking is because I'm hearing impaired, not all games support visual indicators, I'm hoping a third party hardware like this one might help. I hope you can do a video for the deaf community. Awesome video. Thanks

[@wantedki11a135]

OOOOOOOOOOOO thats i damn good question. id love to know that myself. i plan on buying it tonight if i can figure out 100% of the things i need for it. I'll try using the "music" option and playing a game because i assume itll just recognize any audio that come through your speakers or headphones. heres to hoping!

[@ShadrikEaston]

are you using a light bar under you desk? it seems responsive as well as your 2 lights.. what is it? I was looking at something like the light strip but it wasnt what i was looking for. i wanted the same screen reproducing lighting in an led strip.

[@pward2482ify]

Is this for a pc or Mac only can you use it with a smart tv?

[@jantlotus]

Have had this setup for a month now. But i have complained to Philips about the Hue Sync. For in my case i use Nvidia Surround 5760x1080 and that works great in games, but when i feel to watch a movie only the middle screen is active and Hue Sync then only see my left and right screen as black. So i said to them that they should have a option in the settings for the app to switch between different resolutions, in my case from 5760x1080 to 1920x1080. Hope they will look in to it.

[@jacerlab]

Can this be done with with other smart lights as well?

[@chopsuie]

Hey, If I turn my PC off, does it turn the lights I've got selected off too?

[@nicholasyoung8085]

Yes as the screen is black even though the image is still being sent to the tv....

[@alakama_2398]

But you can stop syncing the light to your screen (you can see the button of the software in the video) by doing it the lightd don't go off, then you can control it with the app or the hub

[@Radhakrishnan]

Even I am planning for this. Does light strip works with hue app and changes the color according to the video on the screen?

[@tarunprakashsingh]

Hey so this will only work on a computer or laptop connected to the tv? If i want to watch something on appletv or shield. It will not work?

[@adamprokofiew394]

Underrated Channel

[@AulesHammer]

so The light strip will only sync one color? Like if I have blue on the left side of my screen and red on the right side,, how would that show up as a whole on the light strip?

[@maydaygoingdown5602]

So....how do the strip lights at the back of the monitor sync to anything??? As far as I know they don't work of Bluetooth or WiFi so how are they syncing to any sound??

[@medavidcook]

Great video, what monitor are you using?

[@g4zzyp]

Did the Logitech G560 Speakers not do something similar? Cool thing with this though is I think it will also work with Razer Synapse I believe as that supports Hue?

[@nickbroekman9360]

Is there also a hue sync app coming for nvidia shield (guess android based?). Think most people dont want to use this with a laptop in their living room...

[@peterliang5254]

I was wondering whether the hue light bulbs were able to sync with Smart TV?

[@1nfamous76]

Hi tech chap, where did you get the 2 smart lamps at either side of your monitor.

[@shineonnent.7951]

This is so dope I know im late af but mannnn I run my projector of my htpc so I can save that 300 bucks for the sync box

[@petertraversone689]

Is there any way to do this with an Xbox One, or Smart TV?

[@HoMMoS94]

Is bridge required to get the lights be reactive?

[@rixyrohaizie]

thanks. now i have alternative for my home theater's backlight. cant wait for more immersive movie.

[@haondeagle4421]

did you need to get the sync box for this or can you just use the bridge v2?

[@michaels8526]

Will this work with a smart tv or only PC?

[@simoneade8948]

Hi in some of your other videos the wall behind your monitor is blue. I also have a blue wall but I’m not sure the hue will work well without a white or neutral colour wall. Any ideas

[@Spartan640]

I ve got a question, must be the sync app in the computer on at all time, or can u just have u hue app on your phone only on after pairing the pc app with your light equipment, I have different entertainment areas and I wasn't thinking to bring my huge pc to every single room every time I want it to synchronize, in addition, I dont really want to have my pc on if im not going to play on it. Thanks!

[@alxander0x0]

@The Tech Chap hellu,whats your chair ? is it good and comfortable ? can you give me a link of your chair? ty ^^

[@GrayFox370]

Is there any app or program that does this for our RGB keyboards and mice?

[@li-weigroen]

I tried to mirror it from my pc to tv, but it Will only sync with KZbin but not with Netflix or Disney+. Do you know why

[@wil677]

Did you install the lightstrip behind the desk too? Please advise. Thanks x

[@wantedki11a135]

i looked the stuff up and it does look like he has a light strip and not a light bar. the light bars are considerably shorter than the strips and i dont see any separation of the light behind his desk.

[@vladn4321]

I checked the link you provided and all lights are OUT OF STOCK =))

[@Thetechchap]

hopefully they'll come back in soon!

[@doomguy6213]

Do you need the phillips hue bridge?

[@zakielangel]

so i just buy them and conect ? or do i need something special ?

[@christophhazy8080]

Is that monitor (LG 38WK95C) working with the Surface Book 2 via one single USB C cable?

[@Jannemandevries]

It's basically the next iteration of the AMBX system from a few years ago, also from Philips. I have that and I love it so I'll definitively check this out.

[@Zabarion]

hey awesome video! I do have a qeustion its completly unrelated to this but the keyboard you are using I watched the video you made about it and I really want to buy it because its super clean wireless and yet simple but I do play games like overwatch and fortnite battlefield etc and you said you tried gaming on it and it was pretty good so my qeustion is do you still use it for gaming?

[@giorgosapo4508]

Is it ok if the Bridge is in a nearby room ?

[@danm2368]

Where can I buy those bowl-shaped light bulbs?

[@MrSuperman957]

Which monitor do you have?

[@maxshand]

do you need the Philips hub? or will the app work via wifi/bluetooth motherboard and the app software?

[@wantedki11a135]

i think you need the bridge 2nd gen or "Bridge V2", thats what it says on the phillips site when you click on the PC options

[@railb1rd]

is it possible to use this on a rasperry pi that is connected to a TV?

[@moltenpros]

wow. I should have gone with hue instead of Lifx. Now I am considering getting a couple hue lights just for this feature.

[@collinkelch7764]

The pc program is super picky about the display modes for multi monitors. it will not sync with duplicated monitors (laptop to TV) and I have had hit or miss luck with Extending the primary display. There is room for improvement.

[@adibannur1985]

What's that monitor? Is it by DELL?

[@just181]

Is the hue sync free if I had the hue go?

[@declanbeckett4433]

What desktop case is that? i like it

[@Zaine22]

Do you the hub to enable the light sync with the hue go as the hue go don't need a hub to work ?

[@seannewcomb7594]

Random question, does the color change if 'Night Light' is enabled in Windows?

[@egshane]

any news on if and when this will work with xbox one?

[@MrArkiri]

Here is a question I hope you can help with. If I am in one room gaming and my partner is in another watching TV on her PC can this work on both? I have spoken to Phillips tech support they say yes but believe it or not they are not sure how you would set it up. I am assuming set up another room and then activate it on both which I have tried but no joy. Any help greatly received.

[@logun0]

Can we re-use old Mad Catz Gaming lights with phillips sync?

[@andydong4122]

Does this work with Apple TV or roku?

[@NOTOyt]

Hi, do I need an app only to sync colour with whats on the pc screen? or I need to buy bridge as well for it? Thanks

[@wantedki11a135]

youll need the Bridge 2nd gen in order to sync with a PC, but i dont have one so id advise looking that up to double check. i just looked on phillips website

[@roots7927]

Do I need the sync device in order to get that lighting for gaming?

[@BrilliantBenGaming]

I have the home kit but it's hard to find hue color bulbs in stores {home depot stopped carrying them) and they're still pricey

[@fransarj]

@thetechchap can you post Amazon links to all the hue sync items in your video?

[@CharlieMcNiel]

Any idea if there are plans to bring this to Xbox?

[@MsCMR80]

I’m not tech savvy so here’s my Question: can’t I just have it work w my tv With no laptop monitor involved? Thanks!

[@lucasleite694]

MsCMR80 no because the software is connected to the pc, sorry. But there are other led strips that reflect what the monitor is displaying which seems like what you are looking for.

[@QwdFX]

Now it can with the sync box but damn expensive

[@lando6486]

Can this sync up with my TV (Samsung q8)?

[@Bad.Ju.Ju.]

Love your setup! Do you know if that phillips sync app is available in the nvidia shield? Sorry for the random question 😅

[@StayMetal18]

if you just have the lightstrip itself can you use it to display two different colours on each side ?

[@mrbiggz51505150]

How can I hook it up to watch tv thru my cable box? Or do I just need a laptop on at all times. Thanks

[@darthjarjar455]

3:25 Hell yeah

[@flawlesswilson]

seriously, you do so much advertised content, a lot more than comparing with other tech youtubers

[@maddocks2379]

I had the lightbox with 8 point independent LEDs. I loved it but the software was super buggy with Windows 10. This is something that interests me but I wish Phillips made a full ambilight kit

[@kylecosper6766]

This didn’t age well lol, at least you can get a kit now, just cost a arm and leg

[@Warlock_UK]

Might have to try this app later, looks like it could be decent - though scrolling youtube might be annoying in a darker room - where you go from accenting video colours to sudden white from the background of the comments.

[@Warlock_UK]

Yup. Thanks for this. Works great, game changer for my setup :)

[@mumbai8308]

i am not getting entertainment option on my mobile app. Can any one able to help me . I am not using the latest hue bridge box style one . I have old round style one . As the video is old enough i am assuming that it should work with new version also. Any help would be appreciated Thanks

[@AkhilWalavalkar]

Any solution for PS4 or direct connectivity with an Android TV?

[@davidjohn0505]

Tom, that is just awesome. I have a Philips TV in the kitchen and it has that type thing going on at the sides of the TV and as you say it just makes whatever you are watching more immersive....this Hue lighting seems to do the same thing. I love the lighting strip and those cool lights on your desk. One thing what is that Flat screen TV you have.. is it a Samsung?

[@CustomTeslaLightshows]

why i cant add an WRGB from philips hue in my entertainment scene?

[@mikku2565]

2:20 game?

[@pmiller7148]

Jdfas Blsy no mans sky

[@bjorn1049]

Is this also possible with a tv

[@soni204]

Do i have to buy the Philip bridge or can i use a built in with my Echo Plus?

[@Curiosity_Cars]

u can use built in mate. I Do.

[@soni204]

AjR I have downloaded Philip sync app but it won’t pick up built in bridge. Shall I just find out Alexa’s IP and manually configure it?

[@Go.el_Hadam]

I finally set this up on my color bulbs. It is so cool.

[@AXYEJIu]

Whats the performance impact?

[@haondeagle4421]

What’s your monitor?

[@Tino0611]

So what do I need to do this?