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Rating 4.1 out of 5 stars with 1957 reviews

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    Rating 3.5 out of 5 stars

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    Rating 4.3 out of 5 stars

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81%would recommend to a friend

Customers are saying

Customers enjoy the immersive experience and ease of use of the Hue Play HDMI Sync Box, praising its color accuracy and the generally smooth setup process. However, some customers find the price to be high and have reported compatibility and connectivity issues. A few users also mentioned occasional lag.

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  • Rated 3 out of 5 stars

    No 4K 120 hz

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    Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Wished there was a 2.1 hdmi version sadly there isn’t

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 3 out of 5 stars

    Not worth the price.

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    Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Very cool and fun but you lose quality on 4K formats.

    No, I would not recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 2 out of 5 stars

    Wifi connection is hell

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    Posted . Owned for 2 weeks when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    This has been the most frustrating week in a while. The Wi-Fi connection for setup makes this unusable. Great concept, but not future ready.

    No, I would not recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 3 out of 5 stars

    Needs some updating

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    Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Most of the time, you have to reset the device to make it come on.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Cons mentioned:
    Lag

    Rated 1 out of 5 stars

    Oof - What a letdown.

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    Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    I was very excited to get this product. It may be the recent update, but the lag is unbearable and there are issues with HDR inputs. I should have researched more, I hope this helps someone.

    No, I would not recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 2 out of 5 stars

    Close swing, but a miss!

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    Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Was excited to experience the switch but the hdmi process didn't work as expected! I wasn't able to override the switch to turn off when watching regular tv which made that experience very distracting. Hopefully they will make some adjustments in the future to make it more user friendly.

    No, I would not recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from The Philips Lighting Team
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      Hi there, thank you for posting your review. We would love to hear you feedback on possible adjustments for the HDMI Sync box, so let us know!

  • Rated 2 out of 5 stars

    Returned Due to Audio Issues

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    Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Ultimately returned the product since it had some issues with passing through audio and making it cut out a fair bit. If that issue was resolved it seems like a pretty cool and fun item to have, but definitely a luxury item that's a bit pricey for what it does.

    No, I would not recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 1 out of 5 stars

    Samsung One Connect users MUST READ

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    Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    I cannot hook up through Samsung One Connect, without giving up the capability of selecting which devices to use without Sync, aside from the app ... so I haven't had the opportunity to see it's potential. I don't want to have to run my TV HDMI "sources" through the Hue Sync App! I wish Hue would find a fix for this, as I have been on many sites, that others have the same issue, without a possible solution. Aside from buying another TV (with HDMI ports), I cannot use Sync for it's intended purpose, in the preferred room.

    No, I would not recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from The Philips Lighting Team
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      Hi there, thanks for your review. The Hue Sync box should work with the One Connect without any issues. Did you connect the Hue Sync box between the HDMI devices and the One Connect box? Or the Hue Sync box after the One Connect box? The first option should be the right setup. Please contact us on social media for further troubleshooting. You can reach out to us on Facebook or Twitter at Facebook.com/huephilips or Twitter.com/tweethue This is where we offer 24/7 support!

  • Rated 1 out of 5 stars

    For the price not worth it.

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    Posted . Owned for less than 1 week when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Bought the hue sync to work with ps5, series x and LG CX. The app would stop syncing or the led strip would just stay frozen on one color. Using the sync box limits next gen consoles output which really takes away from the hdmi 2.1. You can spend a fraction of the cost and get the same features this hue sync and gradient led has to offer. For the 3 minutes it did stay synced it was ok but the downgrade on graphics and static led color, i can just go with a cheap rgb led strip and still utilize hdmi 2.1.

    No, I would not recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 1 out of 5 stars

    Incredibly Disappointing ... 'NOT IN SYNC'

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    Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    it has now been 5 weeks. I've used the device maybe 4 times after struggling for days to get it to work. Now it won't turn on at all. I used live chat to initiate an exchange (for the same item) and was told I only had 15 days to do that. That is an absolutely ridiculous policy. The live chat agent told me to visit a Best Buy store and ask them to make an exception. Exceptions are not an option online, only in person. Which is also a ridiculous policy. The four times I did get it to work, it's pretty much 'perfect', but after spending $250, I would expect Best Buy to gladly exchange it for another of the same item. I'm not asking for my money back.

    No, I would not recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Setup

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Awesome

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    Posted . Owned for less than 1 week when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Awesome product. Easy setup and now my ganing and movie watching on my TV lights up beautifully

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 3 out of 5 stars

    The jury is still out

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    Posted . Owned for 1 week when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Still not sure if this is worth the investment or not

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 2 out of 5 stars

    The Hue!

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    Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Phillips Hue is the standard but this just doesn't cut it. No 4K pass through for PS4 Pro. Otherwise it does work and does what it's supposed to do! Only gave it a 2 star for that reason. It's just an HDMI hub.

    I would recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from The Philips Lighting Team
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      Hi VinDaddy, thank you for writing the review. We support HMDI 2.0b, with HDCP 2.2. and resolution up to 4k 60Hz HDR10. Does it work with your PS4 pro if you adjust your resolution to a slightly lower resolution? If not, we would love to be able to see if we can help you on our social media channels.

  • Rated 1 out of 5 stars

    HDMI Signal cutting out

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    Posted . Owned for 1 year when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    I have a receiver setup, where all my inputs go through the stereo and out to the TV. I kept having the signal go to "snow" randomly. One way I could fix it would be to change the input on the receiver and change it back, effectively resetting it. The only thing that keeps the "snow" from coming back is to remove this from the chain. It never happens when I wire directly to the TV from the receiver, only when the sync box is in the mix. I replaced all the HDMI cables trying to resolve this. It's done it pretty much since new. If you'll google it, you'll see I'm not alone. This was a very expensive mistake

    No, I would not recommend this to a friend
  • Cons mentioned:
    Compatibility

    Rated 1 out of 5 stars

    Lame

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Like most reviews state…. It does not work all the time. It’s cool if it works but I didn’t see the value in the product and had to return it.

    No, I would not recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 1 out of 5 stars

    Sync Box + Hue Ecosystem not worth the trouble

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    Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    I so badly want to be happy with this purchase but everything about it has been frustrating. My devices passing HDR signals through it constantly have screen flickering issues. It often loses sync (probably due to minor issues with my internet) and needs to be restarted to get the lights working again. Good luck if you actually want to get the gradient light strip designed to work with it, they are constantly sold out and Hue's direct customer service is less than abysmal. I was so excited to jump into this ecosystem, now I'm just looking for ways to extract myself without taking too much of a loss on these overpriced products.

    No, I would not recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Hdmi sync

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    A must when buying the gradient lights

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    Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    You have to buy this in order to sync your lights. Works great with Apple TV and Xbox.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 2 out of 5 stars

    works ok, but not worth $$

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    Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    I have this set up with tv in office for TV and gaming using 2 Hue LED Bars behind the tv. It works, but not really all that impressed its ability to match the colors on the screen. Depending on the game or movie, it can be distracting. not worth the $$ at all.

    No, I would not recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from The Philips Lighting Team
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      Hi there, thank you for your review. Does it help if you change the intensity settings on the app with the matching of colors? Thank you for the feedback, we will take it into account for sure.

  • Rated 2 out of 5 stars

    A lot of money for little reward

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    Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    It’s easy if you don’t have a surround sound. But if you have top of the line equipment this restricts your capability . 4K Cable box, Apple TV, PlayStation , Logitech remotes, 4 K receiver, sling box and no sound from 1/2 of them using the sync box.

    No, I would not recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 2 out of 5 stars

    Okay, probably not worth the price

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    Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Works well when you get it hooked up, but can have connection issues when trying to use and setup the device. Can probably find a cheaper option for what your getting out of it

    No, I would not recommend this to a friend