

Just follow the steps in your Hue Sync mobile app settings menu to install the software update and start enjoying the new functionality. For example, you can switch between multiple HDMI devices or turn the sync box on or off. Configure your sync box to respond to any button on your remote control via the Hue Sync mobile app, and you are ready to go. In addition, the Philips Hue Play HDMI Sync Box is now able to respond to your standard infrared TV remote control or the Harmony universal remote. Users can power the sync box on or off, start or stop the light sync, switch from audio to gaming or video mode, and even switch HDMI channels with a voice command. Popcorn in one hand and a drink in the other, and all set to turn on your personal surround lighting experience? Simply ask Alexa, Google Assistant or Siri to help you out! The latest software update also adds voice control to the Philips Hue Play HDMI Sync Box. Four HDMI inputs allow you to connect your media devices to your Hue setup, resulting in a fast, seamless display of colorful smart light that responds to and reflects the content you watch or listen to.


The list of supported televisions and HDMI devices can be found here: ”Start syncing my lights” Sync your smart lights to your on-screen TV content with the Philips Hue Play HDMI Sync Box. When Blu Ray Player is only connected to AV receiver and output from AV to the TV, it works, so the Hue Sync Box has some issues handling whatever HDCP content when coming from my AV receiver. Somerset, New Jersey – With its latest software update, Signify enriches the Philips Hue Play HDMI Sync Box. You can now enjoy synchronized surround lighting effects from your color-capable Philips Hue lights when watching Dolby Vision or HDR10+* content that is passed through the sync box to compatible televisions. Hue Sync Box must be disconnected and does NOT work with: - Blu Ray Player > 4k UHD, TV says HDCP is not supported.
