Philips Hue Play HDMI Sync Box
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No, HDMI 2.0b with HDCP 2.2
For a PC there is no need for this box, what you are looking for is probably the Hue Sync Desktop App for Windows or MacOS: www.philips-hue.com/fr-ch/explore-hue/propositions/entertain...
This software works via the Hue Bridge to synchronise with Hue Color, Play and Gradient devices.
The box you are asking about is intended to be inserted between the HDMI output of a game console
Hi,
You have 2 ways to drive Philips Hue immersive lighting:
OPTION-1. you rely on the Philips Hue box
OPTION-2. you rely on the Philips Hue SW
OPTION-1 benefits:
- can be used without SW (e.g. on a TV set)
- not intrusive (does not "overload" your PC.. even if the SW is really light)
=> I use it on my TV set
OPTION-2 benefits:
- cheaper
- does not require a configuration SW on the
Hello
Has there been an update?
Unfortunately I had the same problem.
Since then no longer in use.
If you want to synchronise your TV with Hue lamps, you still need the Philips Hue Play HDMI Sync Box for any TV.
This is due to the (too) high refresh rate of the console. Have a look here for a solution
youtu.be/QnIvD2nL7G8?si=MSAMJr-FTEEZ4jWC
You have to connect the Apple TV to the box and the box to the TV. Works perfectly with Apple TV. You can connect up to 4 devices to the box.