Testseek.com have collected 56 expert reviews of the Philips Hue Play HDMI Sync Box and the average rating is 78%. Scroll down and see all reviews for Philips Hue Play HDMI Sync Box.
February 2020
(78%)
56 Reviews
Average score from experts who have reviewed this product.
Users
(76%)
11 Reviews
Average score from owners of the product.
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The editors liked
HDMI ARC support
Small box
Frequent updates with features like Siri and Dolby Vision
Amazingly immersive experience
Easy to use
Control via remote or Siri
Four inputs
Connect three devices to one outlet
Creates a more immersive viewing experience
Bright and colorful
Fluid syncing without lag issues
Integrates well with other Hue lights
Lots of fun
Makes TV and movies more immersive
Expands from one Hue bulb to ten in a system
Auto-switching is generally solid
The editors didn't like
No support for lossless audio formats
Expensive if not engrained in the Hue system
Another power brick for behind your TV
Too jarring with TV commercials
Expensive
Doesn't work with apps built into smart TVs
Should not be two separate apps to control your lights
The Sync app could use a bit more polish
Also requires a Hue Bridge to work
Expensive if you're not already in the Hue ecosystem
Published: 2021-12-21, Author: Jason , review by: techau.com.au
Performance, Impact, Brightness, Ease of setup
Pricey for the full solution
It is difficult to say that anyone actually needs this in this life, but there'll be plenty that wants it. I first saw the concept many years ago with a Kickstarter project that I invested in and at the time it suffered many limitations that made it wasn'...
Published: 2020-12-17, Author: Michael , review by: cravingtech.com
Elevate your experience by having your Hue smart lights at home syncing to the TV content at the highest qualityProsEasy to set up and useCompact designSupports up to four HDMI devicesLow latency, very responsiveHas different intensity and brightness sett...
Abstract: Philips Hue Sync Review – Smart light bulbs and lightstrips have been around for some time (check out our Philips Hue and Philips Hue 2.0 coverage) and they can enhance the mood in the room.Dimming the lights with a warm yellow colour can significantly bo...
Published: 2021-02-03, Author: Robert , review by: T3.com
Excellent smart lighting hardware,Guided setup procedure,Slick app,Play box works as HDMI switcher,
Won't sync lights with HDR10+ and Dolby Vision content, The Play box with a good lighting setup isn't cheap,
The Philips Hue Play HDMI Sync Box smartly allows you to sync coloured smart lighting to the content displayed on your TV or monitor, which in games, TV shows and movies, adds an extra level of immersion. There's no other product on the market that comes...
Abstract: The heart of the system is the Philips Hue Play HDMI Sync Box. It looks much like any other HDMI switch, with four inputs and a single output that runs to your TV. All of the HDMI ports are HDMI 2.0 compatible and work with HDR and Dolby Vision. Note that...
Published: 2020-03-21, Author: Robert , review by: T3.com
Excellent smart lighting hardware,Guided setup procedure,Slick app,Play box works as HDMI switcher,
Won't sync lights with HDR10+ and Dolby Vision content, The Play box with a good lighting setup isn't cheap,
The Philips Hue Play HDMI Sync Box smartly allows you to sync coloured smart lighting to the content displayed on your TV or monitor, which in games, TV shows and movies, adds an extra level of immersion. There's no other product on the market that comes...
Well-designed app, Immersive lighting for TV, films and games, Works with wide range of 1080p and 4K sources
No Dolby Vision or HDR10+, Slow to switch between sources, Expensive, and requires a Hue Bridge
Does the experience justify the price tag? There I'm not so sure. Even as someone with a half-decent setup and an extensive Hue system already in place, £230 for a control unit seems like a lot, particularly when it adds a minor layer of inconvenience to...
The Philips Hue Play Sync Box is the ultimate accessory for any Philips Hue owner, offering an immersive TV-synced light show that improves the movie-watching experience to no end, and it only gets better with more connected Hue products. Lighting conditi...
Immersive watching experience, Sleek and discrete hardware box, Four HDMI ports with 4K support
Pricey, Needs Philips Hue Bridge to work, Requires some furniture rejigging
The effect the Hue Play Box creates is stunning and makes certain movies and shows really fun to watch. It will engage you in a way that should delight most people. The setup was simple enough for anyone who already owns Hue lights and feels comfortable u...
Que valent les Lightstrip Hue Play Gradient équipées du Philips Hue Play HDMI Sync Box ?Aujourd'hui chez Vonguru, on s'attaque à nouveau à une marque que l'on connaît bien, à savoir Philips Hue! C'est d'ailleurs un sample un peu spécifique, qui aura beso...
