HDMI 2.1 certified | 8K60Hz and 4K120Hz | HDR10+ and Dolby Vision | ARC and eARC passthrough | Up to 10 Hue lights
Overview
The Philips Hue Play HDMI Sync Box 8K syncs Hue lights with TV content from your HDMI devices. It is HDMI 2.1 certified with 4 ports, and Hue lists 8K at 60Hz, 4K at 120Hz, 4K at 60Hz and 1080p at 120Hz, with HDR10+ and Dolby Vision. Hue says it syncs lights at 8K 60Hz and 4K 120Hz, and you can link up to 10 Philips Hue lights. Hue’s sync guide lists it for advanced HDMI, gaming and sound systems.
It supports ARC and eARC passthrough, CEC and an IR receiver, and Hue lists Dolby Atmos. Hue’s US compatibility table shows HDMI Forum VRR and ALLM support, but not AMD FreeSync or Nvidia G-Sync. A power adapter is included (100-240V). It uses Zigbee and Bluetooth and is set up in the Philips Hue app (Android 10.0 or above, iOS 16 or later). Hue’s sync guide says a Hue Bridge isn’t required but recommends one to include more than one light, and Alexa and Google Assistant need a Bridge.
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Setup & Installation
Hue’s Australian setup guide is written for a setup where your Hue Bridge is already connected and added to the Hue app. Open the Philips Hue app, tap the three dots on the Home tab, then Add devices (or go to Settings > Devices and tap the blue plus). Scan the QR code and tap Next, or tap No QR code to search or use the serial number.
Wait for the LED to blink blue, then tap Yes and follow the on-screen instructions. Finally, name your HDMI inputs.
Common Problems & Fixes
Running into issues? Our Philips Hue troubleshooting guide covers step-by-step fixes taken from Hue’s own support pages, including not responding to Alexa or Google, Play gradient lightstrip not syncing with the TV and sync box not syncing your lights.
Who Should Buy It
Anyone who wants Hue lights synced with TV content from HDMI devices at up to 8K 60Hz or 4K 120Hz.
Verdict
The Hue Play HDMI Sync Box 8K is HDMI 2.1 certified and syncs up to 10 Hue lights at 8K 60Hz and 4K 120Hz, with HDR10+, Dolby Vision and eARC passthrough. It only works with HDMI devices, and Hue recommends a Hue Bridge to sync more than one light.
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