Philips Hue
Philips Hue Play HDMI Sync Box 4K
- HACS component
- Local control
- Wi-Fi
- Ethernet
Prices verified October 2026
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The box that makes Hue lights follow your TV picture. It only earns its place if you already have enough Hue lights to sync, since the lights usually cost more than the box. At £109.99 on Amazon UK it's priced well under the older 8K box, and matches the price the article saw at Hue's own shop. For Home Assistant you get a community integration rather than a core one, and I couldn't confirm it supports this new 4K model yet, so check before buying if HA control matters.
What can Home Assistant control on the Philips Hue Play HDMI Sync Box 4K?
No core Home Assistant integration that I could verify. A community integration (huesyncbox, installable via HACS) targets Philips Hue HDMI sync boxes, but I could not confirm it supports this new 4K model, so treat HA support as unverified.
Specs
| video | 4K HDMI passthrough sync box |
|---|---|
| function | Syncs Hue lights with on-screen content |
| connection | Wi-Fi/Ethernet to the Hue system, needs a Bridge |
How does the Philips Hue Play HDMI Sync Box 4K compare?
| Product | From | Protocol | Local control | Integration |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Philips Hue Play HDMI Sync Box 4K (this product) | £109.99 | Wi-Fi, Ethernet | Yes | HACS |
| Athom WLED WS2812B LED strip controller (pre-flashed) | £6.5 | Wi-Fi | Yes | Native |
| Elgato Key Light Air (MK.2) | £129.99 | Wi-Fi | Yes | Native |
| Govee E14 Smart Bulb RGBWW | £24.99 | Wi-Fi, Bluetooth | Cloud | Cloud |
Frequently asked questions
- Does the Philips Hue Play HDMI Sync Box 4K work with Home Assistant locally?
- Yes. The Philips Hue Play HDMI Sync Box 4K is controlled locally in Home Assistant through a community integration installed through HACS, so it keeps working if your internet connection or the Philips Hue cloud goes down. Control and state updates stay on your own network.
- Which protocol does the Philips Hue Play HDMI Sync Box 4K use, and do I need a hub?
- The Philips Hue Play HDMI Sync Box 4K uses Wi-Fi. To pair it with Home Assistant you need no hub — it joins your Wi-Fi network directly. Philips Hue's own hub is not required when you integrate through a community integration installed through HACS.
- How much does the Philips Hue Play HDMI Sync Box 4K cost in the UK?
- The lowest price we have listed for the Philips Hue Play HDMI Sync Box 4K is £109.99 at Amazon UK. Prices were last checked in October 2026 and change often, so confirm on the retailer's page before buying.
Philips Hue
Philips Hue Play HDMI Sync Box 4K
£109.99 at Amazon UK