Signify has launched the future-ready Philips Hue Sync Box, a device from the company that plugs into your TV and creates a light show synced with your onscreen content. Unlike the original 2019 model, the upgraded box supports HDMI 2.1, making it better suited 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 create a smoother, more screen-accurate Hue-powered light show. Even if you don’t have a current-gen gaming console or compatible TV, the box will be better equipped to handle the gear you buy in the future.
The box can sync with up to 10 colour-enabled Hue lights. As with the previous model, you can change 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 older models during Covid lockdowns.
The Philips Hue Play HDMI Sync Box 8K is now available from the company’s website. It costs $350.
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