Leakier than a wet weekend in Wales, the much anticipated next-gen Hue Play HDMI Sync Box is finally official and, as the rumor mill suggested it would, it supports resolutions up to 8K.
The new Hue Play HDMI Sync Box 8K, which Signify took the covers off of during IFA week, but not officially at IFA, is a major upgrade to its popular smart lighting accessory, which is designed to elevate your home entertainment experience.
Costing $350 / £300 ($50 / £70 more than the first-gen version), the new box is built to harness the power of the latest gaming consoles and streaming devices, the new sync box supports HDMI 2.1, allowing users to enjoy the highest quality video and gaming content with ultra-fast refresh rates.
Like the original Hue Play Sync Box, there are 4 HDMI inputs so you have plenty of scope to get various set top boxes, consoles and streaming devices involved.
The Hue Sync Box 8K boasts compatibility with HDR10 8K video at 60Hz, perfect for movie buffs looking to stream the highest resolution content, as well as 4K at 120Hz for gamers using next-gen consoles like the PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X. Dolby Vision is also supported.
Users can link up to 10 color-capable Philips Hue lights, turning their living rooms into an immersive light shows that mirror the gameplay or movie action in real-time.
It works with a range of Hue bulbs – you configure the layout in the Hue app – but the best experience (in my opinion) is when you throw a Hue Gradient Lightstrip into the mix.
For those who love to fine-tune their experience, the Hue app offers full control over brightness and intensity, allowing for personalized setups tailored to individual preferences.
The Philips Hue Play HDMI Sync Box 8K is available to order now.
