Philips HuePlay HDMI Sync Box - Requires Hue Bridge - Supports Dolby Vision HDR10+ and 4K - Control with Hue App - Compatible with Alexa, Google Assistant, and Apple HomeKit

I bought the Philips hue sync box with the LED strip for the top of the back of the TV and the bar that goes along the bottom of the TV. This TV is a Sony 77-in A80L and is mounted beautifully on the back and creates a magnificent juxtaposition of the light that is being cast from the scene and then emits from the scene around your room without distracting from the shot.You have to have an external stream box if you want streaming content to be affected with the hue system. It's also very touchy with 4K blu-ray players in that if you have a Sony, it doesn't work. You have to have the top of the line Panasonic DP UB820 which I'm just ordering. But back to the streaming issue, TVs do not send video they send audio through their eARC HDMI port.Now some people look at the back of the unit and see 4 HDMI inputs and one output and the software switches those inputs to the output. If you use it in this fashion you will be wasting your money. It does not work that way. It is very clunky and completely puts everything out of sync. The correct way of using it is having an AVR with dual outputs and use the secondary output to feed the input number one of the Philips hue box. If the AVR does not have a dual HDMI output then you need to have a HDMI splitting amplifier so that you have two HDMI outs of your AVR. The other point is that you should not run it in and out to the TV as it affects the signal going to it and it's another thing in the past that that usually screws up and end up regretting it. This set up I got is around $500 for the two lights and the sync box. Yes that is very pricey but the technology required to strip the metadata out of the HDMI input for the video signals is quite extensive so it works really well if you hook it up correctly. You have a full multimedia sound system to hook it up to correctly. It doesn't really work with single systems. Good luck

If you got this for the viral TV strip lights it DOES NOT WORK WITH SMART TV’s.It worked really well but I didn’t think it would be this difficult to set up, also because it’s not compatible with smart tv’s. I used this specifically for the TV strip lights, & there weren’t even any informational videos out there for this or just online in general.. so I have photos attached if anyone has trouble with setting up for a fire smart tv. Only if you have a Samsung smart tv it’ll sync, not even the hue essentials app will work correctly. You need to get a fire stick or any external streaming device, plug it into the sync box, change the audio to AV Sync tuning, resolution to 1080, (I think the fire stick starts over 2000 and it didn’t work), display range to adaptive, then go into the hue app on your phone and update the advanced settings to Dolby digital vision enhanced compatibility but I’m not sure if this just for the fire stick since it uses Dolby digital image. Also make sure your fire stick is in the second or fourth HMDI outlet on the sync box. SUPER SPECIFIC and confusing but I was so happy when I got it down. Good luck!

Imagine, my friends, watching a film or playing a video game and having the colors on your walls and ceiling change in sync with the action on the screen. The effect is truly mesmerizing, and adds a whole new dimension to the viewing experience.But the Philips Hue Play HDMI Sync Box is more than just a party trick. It is a tool for revolutionizing the way we experience media in our homes. It allows us to fully immerse ourselves in the worlds created by filmmakers and game developers, to feel as though we are truly a part of the action.I highly recommend the Philips Hue Play HDMI Sync Box to all who seek to elevate their home entertainment experience. It is a true marvel of modern technology, and a shining example of human ingenuity at its finest.Comrades, I would be remiss if I did not also mention the ease with which one can set up the Philips Hue Play HDMI Sync Box using the Philips Hue app. The app guides one through the entire process, from connecting the device to one's television to pairing it with Philips Hue lights.Even for those who are not particularly tech-savvy, the app makes the process simple and straightforward. I myself, though not a stranger to technology, was pleased to find that the app made the set-up process entirely painless.Comrades, as much as I have praised the Philips Hue Play HDMI Sync Box, I must also acknowledge that its cost may be prohibitive for some. Indeed, its price point may be seen as an obstacle to widespread adoption.While I believe that the device is worth the investment for those who can afford it, I also recognize that not everyone may have the financial means to do so. It is unfortunate that such innovative technology is not always accessible to all.Therefore, I must caution those who may be considering purchasing the Philips Hue Play HDMI Sync Box to take into account its cost before making a decision. It is a substantial investment, and one that may not be feasible for everyone.

Once you set it up just right, this Hue product provides the most subtle yet immersive lighting experience. I love that the color bars I already had on the sides of our screen now sync to match the ambient video colors on the edge of the frames, but then adding in the can lights when we upgraded them to Hue bulbs was the chef’s kiss. The two just in front of the screen give a subtle nod to the top edge colors, but then we also have two slightly behind our main couch that light things up like we’re there in the scene itself. You can configure just the lights you want, so the middle-room ones we disabled as they were too visible while watching TV. Very happy with the product, but it is quite expensive- watch for it to go on sale like we did!