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Eventually, I turned 5GHz off temporarily and it was able to connect to the 2.4GHz network and then see the complete setup, and when I turned 5GHz on again it was fine. On my network it couldn’t find the 2.4GHz network and kept failing setup, despite having strong coverage. It needs to be connected to Wi-Fi and only supports 2.4GHz. Set up proved relatively simple – but it wasn’t hassle-free. The box has received several updates since it first launched and now supports 4K with standard HDR and Dolby Vision at up to 120Hz, so you can get the effect with faster frame rates when playing through the latest consoles are – however my TV is not 120Hz compatible I couldn’t confirm this myself. It’s also worth repeating that it has to come through the box via HDMI for sync to work, so your onboard TV streaming apps won’t get any Hue syncing pleasure. However, if you already have other Hue lights that are compatible, and a Bridge you can buy things piecemeal: a pair of Hue Plays on their own go for £103. The Sync Box has been on the market for a few years now and it’s something I’ve been experiencing for a while, so I was curious to try it.Ĭonnect up to four HDMI devices – but ports 2 and 4 provide the most bandwidthĪt the time of writing, the Sync Box, Hue Bridge and two Hue Play Lights can be purchased on Amazon UK for £382.98 – so again, this isn’t a cheap buy. If it sounds trivial and expensive, you’d be right in both cases – but it’s also PDC (Pretty Demon Cool) and might want to check it out. The Hue Sync Box is a tiny black device with four HDMI inputs and with compatible Hue lights and Hue Bridge, you can bring an Ambilight-style light show to your TV, no matter the brand. This will work with all modern day TV’s that have a HDMI input.Philips is known as a TV and lighting brand, and its Ambilight technology brings the two together, providing cool multicolored LED effects that harmonize with the content on your TV and music.
#HUE SYNC BOX PS5 1080P#
The Hue Sync box supports up to 4K 60Hz 1080p & 1440p 120Hz, HDR10+ & Dolby Vision. What versions of HDMI does this work with? Yes, all existing Philips Hue color capable lights will be able to connect to Philips Hue Play (HDMI) Sync Box to create an immersive entertainment experience. Will existing Philips Hue lights work with the Philips Hue Play HDMI Sync Box? The Philips Hue Sync mobile app is also needed to setup and control the Sync Box. You will need the Philips Hue app to connect your bridge and set up the entertainment area. You will need at least one Philips Hue color capable light, you also need to set this up in your entertainment area using the Hue app on your phone. Can I use the sync box through a HDMI splitter box? Name and select icons for your HDMI input devices (these can be edited later too)įrequently Asked Questions My lights out of sync with the TVĪdjust the delay/speed up settings in the Philips Hue Sync app.Select or create an entertainment area.Press search, when your Bridge is found, press the button on the Bridge, press Next.Connect to Hue bridge, make sure it is powered on and on the same WIFI as your Sync Box.
#HUE SYNC BOX PS5 INSTALL#
#HUE SYNC BOX PS5 PASSWORD#
Enter password (no copy/paste possible).Select your WIFI network and make sure this is the same your bridge is connected to.Connect to the Hue Sync Box via Bluetooth.Accept Terms and Conditions in the app.
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Make sure Bluetooth is on your mobile device is turned on.The LED will start blinking blue, confirm in the app that this is the case.Power on your Hue Sync Box by connecting it to the power adaptor, using the cable that is in the box.Connect your HDMI devices (PS5, games console, Chromecast) to your Hue Sync Box.


Here are step-by-step instructions on setting up the Philips Hue Play HDMI Sync Box.


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