Signify has launched a more future-proof Philips Hue Sync Box, the company’s device that plugs into your TV and creates a light show synchronized with the content on screen. Unlike the original 2019 model, the upgraded box supports HDMI 2.1, making it more suitable for the PS5 and Xbox Series x/S.
The Philips Hue Play HDMI Sync Box supports resolutions up to 8K at 60Hz for video and 4K at 120Hz for gaming. In theory, this should make for a smoother, more accurate Hue-powered light show on your screen. Even if you don’t have a current-gen gaming console or compatible TV, the device will be better equipped to handle any gear you buy in the future.
The box can be synced with up to 10 color-capable Hue lights. As with the previous model, you can adjust the brightness and intensity to your liking in the Hue app. The system also works with Alexa, Google, and Siri voice assistants — a feature the company added to the previous model during Covid lockdowns.
The Philips Hue Play HDMI Sync Box 8K is now available in The company's websiteIt costs $350.
