Philips Hue Play Hdmi Sync Box Setup: Hue Sync App, Light Demo, Google Assistant and Tv Remote Setup
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Today I'm talking about the Philips Hue Play Hdmi Sync Box, I'll walk you through step by step how to setup the box with the app, your Tv, google assistant and your tv remote control. There's been a few new feature additions as of spring 2020 such as voice controls with google assistant and the ability to pair up the Philips Hue Play Hdmi Sync box with your tv remote control. I'll guide you on the initial setup, then walk you through the process of setting up an entertainment area. After that I've made a light demo to demonstrate the lights syncing with video on the tv. Next we will setup the Philips Hue Play Hdmi Sync Box with google assistant for voice controls, this takes a bit of working around as the app guidance isn't enough! Don't worry though because i tell you exactly what to do! Last but not least I'll guide you on how to set the Philips Hue Play Hdmi Sync box with your Tv remote. All in all I really love the box and all the new features that have just been updated. I've had it in my entertainment system for a year now and its worked flawless. I really can't find any complaints at all, If you've got the Philips Hue Light then i highly recommend you give the Philips Hue Play Hdmi Sync Box a try! Thanks for watching, if you found this video helpful please give it a thumbs up as this really helps me out. Go ahead and comment if you have any questions and make sure to subscribe to the channel for more!
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00:00 - Philips Hue Play Hdmi Synx Box Device Tour
00:41 - Intro
00:57 - Sync Box Setup
03:05 - Setup Entertainment Areas in Hue App
05:34 - Lights Sync Demo
06:04 - Setup Google Assistant With Sync Box
08:28 - Pair Your Tv Remote to control Sync Box
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The Philips hue app has recently been updated, to setup entertainment areas you can refer to my recently published video of the Philips hue app walkthrough here: th-cam.com/video/GN_wtGaxXdU/w-d-xo.html
Hey Qasim! I really need help with this setup. I did everything you said but it does not do as you show on your video
@Darius Steven Wallin - Hey brother can you give me a few more details as to how you have everything and what you have hooked up.
What I meant is that it works with my chromecast because it is directly connected to the sync box but not when I use apps like Netflix on my tv
@Darius Steven Wallin - So for you to use apps like Netflix they must be run from a device connected through the sync box. Since the TV doesn’t pass through the box your smart apps can’t sync.
@@QasimZafar Thank you brother! Now I know how it works. Wish you all the best and really appreciate your fast response
Great channel btw! Keep up the good work brother
God bless!
The best tutorial I've seen on TH-cam thx for that.
@Robin van Droffelaar Thank you so much man! I appreciate it 🙏🏽. I’m glad you got value out of this video!
@Jeannie Ellis Hi thank you for the kind words I really appreciate it 🙏🏽. Glad you enjoyed the video as that’s always the goal, take care and be safe 😊✌🏽
@@QasimZafar hello, i did everything exactly how you explained , but my hue box stop at this part: i managed to connect at wireless, after i need to confirm the connection and press power button (3 seconds) and release it when is green. Led turns red and stay like that, but i cannot connect to it. Tried multiple times, reset it, started again from scratch, no success. What to do anymore please?
Very detailed video. Thanks for this 👍🏼
Amazing and great video with in-depth functionality walkthrough !!
@Santosh B - thank you for watching and the feedback I really appreciate it 🙏🏽. Glad you enjoyed the video 😊
Wow! You’re awesome a reply in less than 5 minutes! Thank you! I’ll try making another area.
Haha I try my best I’m not always this fast 😉
Am really grateful for this tutorial, very useful, thank you!
@RUFIGEKRU - Glad you enjoyed it do let me know if you have any other questions! Thanks for watching I really appreciate it 🙏🏽😊
Thanks for putting so much effort in explaining each step in detail. I like your reviews and all the videos are so much informative. Please keep up the good work. Im waiting for the next video ✌️
Thank you for watching and I really appreciate the kind words 🙏🏽
What if you don’t have a hue bridge will the lights still work with a sync box
Your welcome, first I didn't understand the Google home install on the sync box and because of your video I know now.
@Robin van Droffelaar Yeah the google home install is weird because the instructions from philips weren’t working for me. So I kept playing around with it myself until I got it to work. I’m glad I helped man the voice controls are a major plus because I love google home.
👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽 I finally have my Phillips Hue lights setup finished. My best examples are the Dolby Atmos demo and a car video with the music setting on.
@David Edwards - That’s awesome! Isn’t it dope? I love my Phillips hue setup and enjoy it very much 🤗. Thanks for watching I really appreciate it 🙏🏽😊.
@@QasimZafar It's everything I thought and more! It took a while but I'm glad I followed through with it. Hello from California, take care.
@David Edwards - You’ll enjoy it even more as time passes…the price pays for itself with the enjoyment you get when watching movies etc. hello 👋🏽 back from Virginia! Take care and be safe 🙏🏽😊.
I will definitely watch the Google nest mini video. See if there are any new things that I didn't know yet.
That’s awesome man, thanks I appreciate it!
To everyone watching, I’ve Pre ordered the new Philips Hue Gradient Lightstrip for my TV. This light strip is multicolored instead of just single colored like the strip I have now. This should be awesome to sync with. As soon as it arrives I’ll do a first look video and then a setup one just like this one. So stay tuned you all and thanks for watching! I appreciate it!
Learned some new things on this video.... Thanks!
@Maj Jam - Thank you glad the video helped you out. Thanks for watching I really appreciate it 🙏🏽😊
This was an excellent tutorial! Thank you so much!
@Tashiba Carlson - You’re welcome and thank you for watching I really appreciate it 🙏🏽😊.
This dude got THE best tutorial on youtube!!
@shadowfallenable - Hey thank you so much for your feedback, really happy you found the video helpful. Thanks for watching I really appreciate it 🙏🏽😊
I agree!!!
Thank you for the putting all the effort and detail into this video. Any thoughts and comments on Dolby Vision and the issues people are reporting?
Thank you John I appreciate the feedback and you for watching! Yeah I have it disabled because the signal that it passes out just doesn’t seem the register. The box or what you’re watching thinks that you’re trying to record the content and that’s why the sync and even playback tends to stop entirely. This is something that Philips needs to address and solve with an update. Based on my knowledge and experience that’s all I know and I hope it helps!
Very nice video. Bought the whole shabam 😂! Thanks a lot!!
Haha thank you so much for watching I really appreciate it 🙏🏽. Glad you enjoyed the video and found it helpful 😊. What’s your hue setup like?
i have seen a couple of your videos they are very impressive thank you
@GregBadWolf - Hey brother thank you so much for the feedback i really appreciate it 🙏🏽😊. Glad you are enjoying the content and this video was my early days and I’ve tried to slowly improve over time so I can do even better for the viewers. Thanks again and take care ✌🏽😊
Great man. I have never seen a step by step guide like this. Thanks for sharing 👍🏽
I might not be going to use this as these are really expensive here in India but however I enjoyed the way you guided through the setup process.
By the way, are those light strips behind the tv also hue strips as well? And will this work without the bridge? ( The bridge is the most expensive item on this list )
Edit: I got answers after going through your other videos. 👍🏽
@Jeevan Raj - Thanks for watching I really appreciate it 🙏🏽😊. Oh that’s awesome glad you got the answers...this tutorial was the hardest video to do, had to reset everything and start from scratch with every step, along with also showing everything in the app. But glad I got it done because I wanted it to be helpful for everyone watching because this box can be tricky to get up and running, but once you do it’s awesome 😊
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Hello, i see you have 2 Magnets. So i have to buy 2 mount packs to place the hue box in the wall. I am from europe, so with shipping i better buy it correctly 🤗
@@vindungen6759 Hi, yes you can buy two mount packs and also I’ve added a live chat option on the website so you should be able to message us directly and I’ll help you get your order setup. The mounts I’ve actually gotten updated so they have the adhesive backs built right in so much easier to apply. For the box you’ll be good with two mounts.
Gorgeous setup. That full room demo was epic. Would love to see more demos just of that with more colors, videos and etc!
Patrick Nelson - Thank you I appreciate the feedback. I’ve got some more Philips products that I’m working on testing out then I’ll have more videos for sure.
I have been buying two Philips Hue products every month. I now have 36 lights in my home and am finished purchasing smart lights. My next purchase will be the Sync Box. Been looking forward to this for a while. Wanted one but wanted to get all my lights first.
@ Chaoitcme - Hi hope you are well, I’m happy to hear you love philips hue as well. From bulbs to all the other products they’re really well made. They last long and trust me when you finally get this box you’ll enjoy the light sync. Let me know how it goes and if you need any additional help. Thank you for watching I really appreciate it 🙏🏽.
What did you use to attach the sync box to the wall? Looks very clever.
Erik Ence - Those are magnet mounts. I used super glue to attach them to the box. Glued two metal plates to the wall so they mount there and hold the box in place.
@@QasimZafar wehre do you buy yours?
@Jay - Hey these are my own brand been selling them for a while. I’ve got them listed on my website: tekmomo.com/products/tekmomo-magnet-mount
Thanks for watching I really appreciate it 🙏🏽😊.
Amazing tutorial! You are a genius! Thanks so much!
@Reginald Williams - Glad the video helped and thanks for watching!
This was so helpful! Thank you!
You’re welcome ☺️
Thanks bro 🙏 u actually helped me more than philips customer support 👏 god bless 🙌
@13binay - You’re welcome ☺️. I’m glad I could help and thank you for watching I really appreciate it 🙏🏽☺️.
Great job, this is really well explained
@davem1966 - Thank you I really appreciate you watching and the feedback 🙏🏽😊. Are you gonna be getting one? Let me know if you do need any help with setting it up 😊
Great presentation! thank you a lot!
thank you for this video. very helpful.
@j scott - you’re welcome and thank you for watching I really appreciate it 🙏🏽😊
Wow man thanks for the update on the Google home integration that's good to know 👍🏼 nice video as well by the way.
@Liam Alford - Hey thanks yeah when I was doing the video I wanted to include that because a lot of people have google home. Thanks for the feedback Liam I really appreciate it, glad you enjoyed as that’s always the goal 😊. Take care and be safe 🙏🏽😊
@@QasimZafar yeh I've been using Google now for about 3 years and wanted the sync last year when I came out but was like £220 🤔 not sure but more I've watch and then seen this from you it's made my mind up. Thanks again and stay safe to.
@@liamalford1782 that’s awesome yeah I love google home...such wide compatibility and those little minis are so affordable that you can throw one in every room lol. That’s awesome man, the box is definitely worth it I’ve had so much joy watching content and playing games on here. If you add a lightstrip then go for the gradient one...I’ve done a video on that one too...really love how it changes multiple colors. You too man take care and be safe ✌🏽😊
Very nice i like it! I love the idea of the strong magnet attaching the Hue Box. Keep up the great works.
Thanks Julius, I appreciate you watching! Yeah I wanted it hidden behind the TV. I’ve done the same for the fire stick as well.
@@QasimZafar do you have a link to that magent? Hahah I like it alot!
@Julius Pasion those are ones I used to actually sell on Amazon. I’ve got a bunch at the house lying around. Are you in the United States? If so go to my channel home page and shoot me an email and I’ll send you a couple 😁
@@QasimZafar Much appreciated!
Got the email I’ll have them sent latest by tomorrow 😁
Cool setup 👍
Thank you I really appreciate it and thanks for watching, hope you found it helpful 😁
Increíble video!! Me ayudo mucho
Daniel CR - Glad you enjoyed thank you for watching, I appreciate it 🙏🏽
Zabardust qasim bhai
@basit Ali Ali - Bhai bohat shukria! Yeh early days of TH-cam ki video hai, Ab kafi improvement ho gi hai. Bohat acha laga aap ki comment par ke. Bohat Shukria!! 😊
Def a great tutorial on Philips Hue Setup. Liked and subscribed #supportingchannelgrowth
@DesigrOptic - Hey thanks so much for the feedback I really appreciate it. Thanks for the sub and welcome to the TH-cam family, I hope you find the rest and future content to be just as informative 😊. Take care and be safe 🙏🏽😊.
I m very much impress by yr effort
@Ch Vicky - Thank you I appreciate it 🙏🏽😊
Hey what’s up buddy! Congratulations in advanced for such a successful video.
I really like it helped tons of people. I have a little q… I recently bought my Samsung Q700 soundbar and plugged it directly to the tv but for some reason since day 1 I’ve been having a video “lag” when it comes to a black screen of 3-4 seconds before the video comes up. Any suggestion?
I have the soundbar connected directly to the TV with HDMI eArc. My sync box currently has plugged in my Apple TV and PS5., sync box is connected directly to tv of course.
Just picked up a Philips hue sync box and have my PS5 hooked up to it best decision ever . All I need now is the gradient light strip
@omar garcia - That’s awesome as I also have been so pleased with my sync box and honestly can’t watch or play content without it. You’ll love the gradient strip, I switched to that from the standard one and it’s a game changer for sure. Thanks for the input and watching the video I really appreciate it 🙏🏽😊.
thank you for explaining so well. I want to connect my smart tv but don't have a fire tv hub I just want it to use the smart tv but already have to plug that hdmi cable into the main one. Is there a way to use the smart tv instead of plugging in another device like the fire tv
How many times did he say go ahead? Lol. Great video.
@fly4life - haha like a million 😂 so many steps to go through man but definitely won’t be saying it like that in the future. This video is from when I first started the channel. Thanks for watching I really appreciate it 🙏🏽😊.
very well explained
@Gorky - Thank you for the feedback and for watching I really appreciate it 🙏🏽😊
Great video! I followed every step and it worked great! Thank you!! I just gotta say tho, if I had a nickel for each time you said "go ahead." XD
@Mundashie - Thank you I’m glad the video helped. Haha 😆 multiply the go ahead by the video views and I’d be pretty well off 😂😂. I definitely noticed, it was one of my early videos so I made sure not to do that again. Thanks for watching I really appreciate it 🙏🏽😊.
@@QasimZafar Said with good humor. I am very grateful that you made the video. Thank you! =)
@Mundashie - Oh yes and I totally laughed at it too…because I know how much I had to say that 😂. Thanks I’m happy you found it helpful. What do you have in your hue setup?
@@QasimZafar So far I have colored lights in my recessed ceiling, with an LED strip behind my tv, but i'll be getting the gradient strip soon and i'll move the LED strip to the cabinet underneath my wall mounted tv. I am finding that my ceiling lights are too distracting when watching a movie with the sync box. Still trying to find the right way to configure the lights to make it enjoyable. Guess that's part of the fun of setting up Hue lights. :)
@Mundashie - That’s awesome I also started with the standard strip and now I’ve got the gradient strip. I really love the effect of the gradient strip. I’ve got bulbs in my ceiling as well and you are right sometimes depending on what I’m watching it can be distracting so I always set the intensity to low. Yeah you’re right just playing around with the lights and syncing different things you’ll eventually find stuff that works best for your setup. I really love my Philips hue lights and I enjoy them very much 😊.
Quality content
@William Sigdal thank you so much, I really appreciate it 🙏🏽
Thank you for video
@Yash Satpute - You’re welcome and thank you for watching I really appreciate it 🙏🏽😊
Hey!
Nice video, just wanna say that your soundbar is upside down, ur placement is if u whanna have the soundbar above your tv 😉
Awesome video. Thanks for sharing. The magnets are awesome. Where did you buy them?
M Terrell - Hey thanks for watching I’m glad you found the video helpful. I used to sell the magnet mounts on Amazon. I’ve got a bunch laying around if you need some send me an email and I’ll send it out to you, did it for another viewer as well. Thanks again and take care!
Thanks man for the informative videos. Really liked how extensive you got into it. Hopefully receiving my Hue Sync Box tomorrow.. got 26 Hue lights in the home. So I'm exited to get started with it. Hope I can get it to function with my Logitech Harmony setup.
Hey Christian you’re welcome, thanks for watching I appreciate it! That’s a lot of lights, you’ll really enjoy it! You shouldn’t have a problem, lemme know how it goes man cause it’s exciting when you’re first setting up.
@@QasimZafar I actually had similar functionality years ago using a Java application on Windows. It represented the colours on your Windows screen. Had a small delay though. So I'm wondering how the Hue Sync Box will impress me, or not. Let's wait and see.
Wow that’s awesome man it definitely should the sync works well with the TV. You should also try out their desktop app, it’s free for Pc and Mac it’s great if you’ve got lights at your computer desk that are philips hue. Then you can have them sync with the desktop screen. Just google “hue sync desktop app”. That’s what I tried before actually getting the box 😁
Christian Gravemaker Hey did the sync box come in yet? Hopefully you got it all setup man 😁
@@QasimZafar Hey Qasim thanks for the follow up. Yes it's installed and working. Getting it to function with my Harmony hub/remote was tricky.. cause sometimes you just want to watch the news on TV without the light going nuts. But loving it so far. Was a bit disappointed by the fact the app stated that some of my bulbs weren't optimal color wise. Seeing they're 1st gen Hue bulbs. But I'm pleased with the results thus far. Was eyeing that gradient strip but won't be able to place it behind my projector screen. Hue team contacted me about it.
Yes, I am also happy with the Google home. I use it for the Philips Hue lamps and for switching the TV on and off and now also for the sync box. I hope you will also make new videos about the new ledstrip that I will also buy myself.
@Robin van Droffelaar Yeah google home is my favorite I use it for many things in my smart home. Yes Robin I’ve actually preordered the gradient lightstrip so as soon as it arrives I will do a video for everything related to that strip like I did for the sync box. Also check my google nest mini video if you’re interested, it was one of my first videos and I’m doing a giveaway for it. So you might be able to win an extra google device for your home 😁.
Robin van Droffelaar - Got update from philips for the gradient lightstrip they’ll be shipping it out in two weeks so should have it soon 😁.
@@QasimZafar O wow nice man I will watch your video when it is online looking forward to it.
Robin van Droffelaar - Thanks man just wanted to update you cause I know you’re waiting 😁.
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Thank you for the video! How can I play TH-cam and have and hue sync work with it. I've only been able to sync my dvr player with hue sync. How do you work your fire stick with the hue?
@Linda Lisotto - You’re welcome and thank you for watching I really appreciate it 🙏🏽😊. Just have the firestick plugged into one of the ports on the hdmi sync box. Just make sure everything you’re trying to sync runs through the sync box. Hope this helps and let me know if you have any other questions!
Thanks I didnt know I need an external source (apple tv chromecast etc)
Great video!!! From my understanding, the light only work if there is an input from the Sync box. So watching regular programs such as Disney/Netflix from your TV doesnt control the light?
Thank you for watching I appreciate it! Yes you need to have the inputs running through the box to have them sync. For example to sync with things like Disney plus if you have the app on an Apple TV or fire stick which is plugged into the box connected to the tv then the lights can sync.
Awesome info nice done clam every tv hookup with it only Philips tv
@Ch Vicky - Hey thank you for watching I really appreciate it 🙏🏽😊. Any TV can hookup to it that has hdmi port so you can connect the box to the TV. You also need an external streaming device to connect to the box so you can have your content sync. Hope this helps and do let me know if you have any other questions 😊
@@QasimZafar from where i got that stuff
@Ch Vicky - These can be found on the Philips website, which country are you located in?
@@QasimZafar pakistan
Are Philips hue products available there? If so then I can tell you exactly which ones you will need.
Great video mate. Question: can you use any HDMI cable to connect the sync box with the tv? Asking this because my OLED is already wall mounted and i don't want take my tv off the wall just to change cables.
Najim19 - Thank you I appreciate it! Yes you can as long as it’s from out the out/tv port
If you have a soundbar in your HDMI 3 ARC , do you keep it in the TV ARC ? Or do you put it into the HUE SYNC BOX ?
Hi nice video, what kind of hue lights do you have on the back of the TV for this demo? Thank you.
@Gilmer Rubio - hey thanks for watching I really appreciate it 🙏🏽😊. I’ve got the hue lightstrip plus...and also an extension for it to get it around the TV.
Hi. This video helped me a lot thank you. Only problem is that my hdmi cable is connected from my tv to my denon system which connects to my external speakers. I tried disconnecting the hdmi from the tv but it disconnects the surround sound. Also my blue ray is connected to denon receiver also so how do I get the hue lights to work with blu ray player. Also my fire stick is not working since taking it out if my tv and connecting it to the hue sync box. HELP please !!! Do I need an hdmi coupler ???
Hey thanks for the feedback! Can you try connecting the speakers via optical output and the rest of the devices through the receiver.
I wish to purchase this sync box but I'm a little concerned because I've got all my inputs (Apple TV, cable box, Fire TV) going into the back of my AV ! I have to have it going in the back of the av, for me to able receive the best audio quality from that particular source! I was just wondering if it's there another way round it?
If you were to click on the red Dragon twice you can see my setup and considering I've managed to get my TV plus furniture to have the FLOATING EFFECT all because of these smart lights, then this syncbox would certainly be the cherry on top! 😁
Not only have you got great presentation and editing skills but it's the way you explain things that does it for me! GOOD JOB
@Total Plonker - Checked out your setup you did a good job with it 👊🏽. Now you can add the hdmi sync box. All you’ve got to do is plug it up in between the AV and the TV. A couple people have done setups like that and it works great. Hope this helps and thanks for watching I appreciate it 🙏🏽😊
@@QasimZafar and that's why I've just subscribed! cheers bro
@Total plonker - Thank you so much for subscribing I really appreciate it 🙏🏽😊. Cheers 🥂let me know if you have questions when setting it up as it can be a little tricky. I’ll guide you through it as I’ve done with a few others that have the same kind of setup 😊. Take care and be safe!
Excellent video!! Just wondering what kind of mount is the one your using for your Phillips box. Is it like a magnet?
@Christopher Garcia - Thank you so much for the feedback! Yeah it’s magnet mount product of mine, the link is down below if you’re interested. Thanks for watching I really appreciate it 🙏🏽😊.
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Thanks. It was super helpful. I just have a small query, how long does it take to update the software?
@Ritamay Jana - You’re welcome I’m glad the video helped! The software update shouldn’t take long if you have a good Wi-Fi connection mine was done in just a few minutes. Thanks for watching I really appreciate it 🙏🏽😊.
Thanks for your video!
I hope they release an update where you can add more lights to the entertainment areas, you can add up to 10 only. But you can add up to 50 lights to the bridge i Believe.
If you can pass this message to Philip hue Department to allow more than 10 lights in the entertainment areas, it will be great.
Thanks 😊
@Regino Santos - Thank you for watching and the feedback it’s really appreciated!
Yeah that is one downside to entertainment areas and syncing, it’s limited to 10 devices. I also hope they’ll update this in the future so it can support more. You are correct 50 lights/devices for the bridge. I’ll do my best to reach out but I’m not sure if it’ll work. Thanks again and do let me know if you have any questions!
@@QasimZafar hello 👋🏻,
It is my pleasure to support your great job!!
Definitely it will be a plus if they do that.....not the whole 50 lights, but at least a few more 🤣. Perhaps 🤔 soon with a new update they do it.
Yes, that will be great if you can reach them too. Actually, I called Philip hue today and the person I spoke said he hasn’t heard anything about adding more lights to the entertainment areas for syncing, but he did summit my request to the Philip hue teams. I believe The more customers who ask for this, they probably will do it sooner...I’m pretty sure they can accomplish that, this company is the best making this types of lights and are way ahead of others in technology.
Thanks for your reply and will definitely keep you in Mind if any other questions.
@Regino Santos - Yeah I’m sure this is something requested by many users as it’s pretty each to reach a ten light max especially in a larger room. So hopefully they do add it at some point in the future. Sure thing ask me whatever and hopefully I’ll be able to answer it 😊
@@QasimZafar yeah I’m sure too, let’s keep our fingers crossed 🤞 and hope they surprise us.
Thanks for your time and keep making great content 😊👍🏼
Do you have a soudbar below the TV? and if so, was it a pain to use with the sync box? I saw some issues but I think they were older issues. Thanks ahead of time!
@South Shore Saber Services - Hey thanks for writing in and yes that is a Sonos sound bar. There shouldn’t be issues nowadays when connecting sound bars. I’ve got mined connected straight to the TV via optical cable so I haven’t had issues. If you’re connecting one through hdmi arc then make sure arc bypass is enabled on the box and you should be fine. Hope this helps! Take care, be safe and thank you for watching 🙏🏽😊
Thanks for one of the best sync box videos 🙏👍.
I will receive my sync box and the gradient striplight this week. This is my setup for now:
LG OLEDC9 65"
Tv Box ---- Tv Hdmi 1;
Soundbar (Samsung HW-Q80R) --- Tv Hdmi 2 eArc;
Nvidia Shield Pro 2019 ----Tv Hdmi 3;
PS4 (PS5 on the way)---- Tv Hdmi 4;
How do you think i should connect with the sync box without losing Trued HD sound (Atmos, Dts-X) , HDR+, Dolby Vision? Thanks 🙏
Hey Adrian first of all thank you very much for watching and your feedback it really means a lot 🙏🏽. So the soundbar you’re gonna leave it as is connected straight to the TV.
The PS4 (soon to be PS5 😊), the NVIDIA player and the TV box plug them in directly to the input ports on the sync box. Then just run one hdmi from the out port of the sync box to any hdmi in off the TV and you should be good to go 😊.
Also you’re gonna love the setup as I really love my gradient lightstrip it’s a huge change from the previous strip and is just beautiful.
Also if you play Cold War then we should play sometime. I have the new series s but that game has cross play 😊.
Take care and thanks again...Do let me know if you have any trouble after setup and I’ll be more than glad to help ✌🏼
@@QasimZafar Thank you for your help. I give you feedback when the hue gear arrives 👍. Stay safe
@@adrianrodrigues1988 sure thing I’ll be waiting, you too take care and be safe! 😊
Great video and keep it up !! I also have a question before I burn money and it doesn't work out as expected ... A complete combination would be possible: Sync box Signe floor lamps as rear set up left and right Gradient lightstrip I would be very grateful for your feedback!
Regards
Mo
Hi Mo first of thank you so much for the feedback and watching I truly appreciate it 🙏🏽. Man that’s a setup, I’ve actually always wanted the Signe floor lamps as they look so beautiful. I think that would be more than sufficient and give you a nice ambiance when watching content and great feedback when syncing. Hope this helps you and thanks again 😊
Well done Qasim.
@Lou - Thank you very much for the feedback and for watching I really appreciate it 🙏🏽😊. Let me know if you have any questions about setup!
If you do your switching thorough an AVR for a surround/ATMOS system would you then plug the HDMI coming out of the AVR to any one of the HDMI inputs of the Hue Sync Box?
@Dave Klein - Yes that’s how you would do it but make sure you enable the ARC bypass.From the hue sync app open up the settings tab, then click on advanced settings and then turn on “enable arc bypass”. Let me know if this helps and also thanks for watching I really appreciate it 🙏🏽😊
Hi, great vid. do you have a fire stick in your sync box? If so have you had any problems?
@Alby Live - hi thank you for the feedback and for watching I really appreciate it 🙏🏽😊. I have used a fire stick and I’ve had issues but mine was one from 2 years ago. I’ve used a newer fire stick and now currently using the new google chromecast device and I haven’t had a single issue this far. Hope this helps!
Thanks for the video very informative! Would voice control also work with Amazon Alexa?
@Kit Kat - Hi thanks for watching and yes it works the same. Same setup for box but you have to setup Alexa with the Alexa app. Let me know if you need help I can guide you.
@@QasimZafar you should make a video with Alexa
hi great video.im new to all this phillips hue.ive just bought strip light and bridge I was wondering do I need to buy this hdmi sync dox as well for my tv light to mimic picture on tv ?
@wayne robinson - Thank you so much for the feedback! That’s a good place to start with the lightstrip and bridge. Do remember that the bridge is good for pairing up to 50 hue devices. For syncing lights you will need to get the hdmi sync box and connect your media devices through the sync box’s ports. Let me know if you have any other questions and thank you for watching I really appreciate it 🙏🏽😊.
@@QasimZafar hi thanks for replying,1 more thing can I plug this into tp link box rather directly into router so I can set this uo in bedroom?
@wayne robinson - You’re talking about the bridge right? If so I don’t see why that wouldn’t work so go ahead and you should be fine.
@wayne robinson - If you’re talking about the sync box then it doesn’t need to be plugged in, it’s got Wi-Fi so you’ll be fine.
How do tekmomo magnets do with vibration. I want to hang my sync box and atv to a wall; I have a subwoofer on my set up and was wondering if bass would cause magnets to fail.
@aure p - That won’t effect the magnets, I have a subwoofer sitting in the wall where I have my tv and I’ve not had any issues. The magnets are strong and also the adhesive on them is very strong. Hope this helps and let me know if you have any other questions.
Ughhh... I was holding out for the Phillips Ambilight TV release in the US. But it looks like I have to settle for this for the time being.
@B. Cherry - Yeah they’re not coming anytime soon and this is definitely the best alternative. I’ve had mine for quite some time now and I really love it. If you have questions when you get it, feel free to reach out. Thank you so much for watching I really appreciate it 🙏🏽😊.
Good demo. I recently purchased the Hue Sync Box and I connected to Deco mesh network. For few minutes it will work but after that it gets disconnected from the wifi network often. The Hue Sync app will show connecting and then it will connect and again it will disconnect from wifi. Have you faced this issue.
Hey brother there must be something w ring with the WiFi network. That’s all I can think of. I myself haven’t had any issue (I use the google wifi mesh system).
Nice video 👍
What size TV is that and what is the approximate viewing distance from the main seat? Thanks
@rt1185 - thank you for the feedback and for watching I really appreciate it 🙏🏽😊. The TV is 65in and the main seat is about 11 feet away. Hope this helps! Let me know if you’ve got any other questions
Where can I find the HDMI sync box?? I was going to get the entire kit yesterday at Best buy but I only found the gradient light strip 65-in and the hue bridge, the HDMI sync box seems to be out of stock everywhere everywhere
@Dakota Watson - Yeah this has actually been an on going issue since last year during Covid 😢. What I’d recommend is order it through Amazon because that way when it gets back in stock it’ll be shipped to you. I just checked and right now it’s expected to be delivered September 27th. I’ll put the link down below if you do need it. Unfortunately nothing really can be done about this at this point but to wait. Hope this helps and thanks for watching I really appreciate it 🙏🏽😊.
amzn.to/3gA7isz
I think this would be so much nicer if they had this for the movie projector
Since you use a laptop or pc for ur projector, you can just use the totally free philips hue sync app and do the same stuff :)
@allen Duncan - yeah depends on your projector setup you could totally use the hue sync desktop app for me. You can also connect the projector with the sync box as well I’ve helped a few people get that setup. If you tell me about your setup I can guide you! Thanks for watching I really appreciate it 🙏🏽😊
@kainthanvampire - thanks for the input you’re totally right 😊 I use the desktop app with my desk setup for my lightstrip and it’s great. Thanks for watching I really appreciate it 🙏🏽😊
Hey Q. Great review. I have everything set up however when I connect my Google Chrome cast to the sync box everything on the screen is the color green can you help?
@sevenno - Hey thanks for the feedback and for watching I really appreciate it 🙏🏽😊.
Do you have the newer chromecast hooked up to the box?
Thanks for the video. I've recently purchased this box, cause I have a bridge for my current lights, I wanted to upgrade. Quick question. I still have the old app for the first lights of the entertainment area, and now when I purchased this new box it made me download another app but an updated version, so basically I have two apps to control the same area. And they keep on messing up with each other and the lights dont work as well and or always turn off when my phone is not on. It's really weird. Do you think the old app is messing around with the new app?. Should I delete both apps and download them again for a full reset and see if that fixes it?. Thank you
@jay villa - Yes that could be the reason. Just stick with the new app, a reset of everything and setup from scratch should solve any issues. Hope this helps and thanks for watching I really appreciate it.
can you control hue lights with LTE connection after the initial setup?For example I may want to turn on one of them before I enter my home...
@Mr. Nobody - Yes once you’ve got your hue app all paired up than you can control the lights from anywhere in the world. All you need is a data or Wi-Fi connection 😊. Thanks for watching I really appreciate it 🙏🏽😊.
Hi Qasim. This is a great video! I have a question. Will sync box video output loses any signals? Like dolby atmos or video quality
@Cui Hongyuan - Thanks for the feedback, you shouldn’t have any issue as I haven’t experienced anything like that. Thanks for watching I really appreciate it 🙏🏽😊.
Thanks for the instructive video. Where did you buy the magnetic wall amount for the sync box?
Thank you for watching I really appreciate it 🙏🏽. I used to sell those on Amazon a while ago so I’ve still got a bunch laying around the house. I can send you one if you like!
I’d like the strip for the sync box as well. How much?
@@DNJ122 you mean the magnet mounts right? I can send you them for free I have a bunch laying around. If from a desktop browser you go to my homepage and then click “about” there you will be able to see my email
So you don't need a separate bridge in addition to the sync box for the extra lights that sync with the tv motions on the side?(The lights in addition to the lights on the back of the tv)
@Matthew Szczerba - You’ll need the bridge, without the bridge you can’t sync the lights. The bridge is what brings everything together 😊. Hope this helps and let me know if you have any other questions for me! Thanks for watching I really appreciate it 🙏🏽😊.
Quick Question! As we have a smart TV and watch everything with the installed steaming apps, Can the lights still be used regardless if they arnt connected to the sync box? I understand the light wont reflect whats happening on screen but I still obviously would like them on rather it just being used for my games consoles
@Rio Hughes - Yes your lights will function normally as they do without the sync box. Let me know if you have any other questions for me and thank you for watching I really appreciate it 🙏🏽😊.
Is there anyway you can sync them with applications within the tv? I have a Samsung tv and I watch TH-cam Netflix prime etc all with the tv applications without external sources.
@J.W. - Unfortunately not, the best option to having all those things sync is grabbing a fire stick and plugging it into the box. The content has to pass through the sync box for it to sync. Hope this helps and thank you for watching the video I really appreciate it! 🙏🏽😊
This is a great video, but the one thing all tutorials have forgot to mention about is that Hue Sync does not work with your TV apps. For me I'm a Netflix or Amazon Prime viewer. It has taken me days to workout why my Sync box is not syncing. Now I know why. So to get this to work with said apps you need to stream it via streaming device be that an Xbox, chromecast or fire stick which is plugged into the Sync box. With the later two, open either streaming apps on your mobile, tablet or laptop and cast the screen to your TV. This will then have the Sync box work. It's annoying to have to do it this way and I do hope there will be a better solution in the future. Hope that helped some of your viewers.
@Chris White - Thank you and yes you’re right but honestly I started with the setup and so I figured that would be clear that the box needs devices connected to it to sync content. I get this question quite frequently so I’m definitely sure that your input will help. Thank you so much for your feedback and for watching the video, I really appreciate it 🙏🏽😊.
If I want to can I have the sync box off and just watch TV with no lights ? I ask as I often fall asleep with the audio coming out of my soundbar via a Apple TV and a switcher but with the tv off, so will the sync box turn on when I power on the Apple TV ? or can I pick and choose
@MovieCaveDave - Yes you can most certainly do that. The sync box only comes on and starts when you initiate sync. Other than that you can do everything as you normally would.
I’ve been watching your videos. They are very informative, so u got a new sub. I’m just confused, got box connected. Please see comment I made. I’m lost. Thank u
How do you have the lights set at the bottom of the tv? I will have my sonos mounted underneath my tv, but I’m not sure which route I should take for the bottom of the tv lights
@DjN0nam3 - I took my tv down when I went to setup my lightstrip. I got two extensions and just ran it along the border of the TV. I’ve now upgraded to the gradient strip. Hope this helps and thanks for watching I really appreciate it 🙏🏽😊.
Hi ! this is the best video on the Hue Sync !
I have a question :
According to Philips « Now allows for HDR10+ content when the Hue sync box’s HDMI cable is on the second output of an AV receiver » that it meen if I want the best quality from my BLURAY4kDISCPLAYER, I have to plug it in HDMI2 of the SyncBox ?
@Alain Massol- Thank you so much for your feedback and for watching I really appreciate it 🙏🏽😊. As far as I know any of the inputs should work totally fine with hdr10+. Can you tell me the layout of your setup so I can guide you accordingly. Hope this helps looking forward to your response 😊
@@QasimZafar hi, thanks for your time, my setup is :
Nintendo Switch > Sync Box HDMI1
LGBluray4k player > Sync Box HDMI2
TV HD > Sync Box HDMI 3
SYNC BOX HDMI OUT > TV HDMI 1
LG SOUNDBAR SN8YG + LPK8 > TV HDMI 2 (ARC)
🔘 I notice when I plug the Bluray player directly on my Tv that the quality is better.
Is it possible ? And It’s a dilemma, the SOUNDBAR take the only HDMI ARC in my TV.
🔘 The BIG QUESTION is :
Can I plug my Blurayplayer un the HDMI INPUT of the SOUNDBAR and then plug the soundbar on the SyncBox to go out on the only HDMI ARC Of the TV ? Maybe like this I can have the best video & sound quality...
@Alain Massol - So sorry this comment got considered as spam and got held for review so I didn’t see it until now 😒.
You should be able to do that but for that setup you’ll have to enable arc bypass in the settings of the sync box app. From the hue sync app open the settings tab, then advanced settings and inside here you should see “enable arc bypass”. If this is not enabled then the sound won’t pass through. Test it out and report back to me and we will go from there!
@@QasimZafar awsome I’ll try !
@@alainm7044 do let me know if it works out 😊
Are you able to get your Sonos sound bar to sync with the hue sync box and gradient lights?
iByron m - Yes I am, I have it directly connected to the TV via optical cable and it works perfectly in sync with the content and lights.
dont forget to buy 8k 48 gb/s hdmi cables for syncbox to tv. also every device to the syncbox wich you want to play 4k netflix with vision and atmos from. keep in mind every passtrough to your tv and to the syncbox need to be top quality.
if netflix stops playing its all about data limitation from a cheap hdmi cable.
the syncbox is have a 2.0b port wich is fast enough (4k 60hz)for atmos and vision. dunno for gaming, but stadia's hdr10+ works great with hue sync. most people blame netflix or the syncbox but that is not the truth, they just don't understand technology
tested: netflix trough google home (voice)>chromecast ultra>sync box> 2.1 cable to lg c9. OK
tested netflix: nvidia shield pro>hdmi 2.1 cable>syncbox>hdmi 2.1>lg oled c9. OK
series: lost in space 4k atmos and vision.
@R B - Thanks for the info it’s really appreciated. I however haven’t had issues with Netflix and I’m just using a standard 4K hdmi cable. Thanks for watching and the input I’m sure it’ll help some resolve their issues for sure 😊.
Hi what is the 'sync4' you mention in relation to your fire tv please. 👍
@drunken4 - I don’t understand 😞
Can i connect hue box with eARC build in TV with out outsource player. because when i see moovie i see on samsung apps netflix or apple tv on taizen os
Hey thanks for watching! Unfortunately you need to connect it into a standard hdmi port not e-arc and also in order for apps to sync you will need an external device like a fire stick that’s connected to the box. Hope this helps!
I hope you’re still answering comments on this video! Can you see if there’s a setting in the sync app to enable “ARC” on any of the hdmi inputs? It’s critical for me because my Apple TV is connected wirelessly to my HomePods and the Apple TV needs to get an ARC feed over hdmi from the TV in order to play wirelessly. However, the Apple TV also needs to be sync with the lights, therefore it needs to go through the sync box.
TLDR; I want my Xbox and Apple TV plugged into the sync box and audio being fed to the Apple TV through the sync box via ARC.
Thanks! I hope you understand me wanting to confirm this feature exists before dropping $200+ on the sync box :)
@JB Nelson - Hey bud thanks for the question and I try to answer all comments as soon as I can. To answer your question there is an option to “enable arc bypass” in the settings. Hope this helps and thanks for watching I really appreciate it 🙏🏽😊.
@@QasimZafar sweet! Thanks!
nice
@Rick Astley - Thank you for watching the video I really appreciate it 🙏🏽😊.
Question, i have the Phillips Hue sync box, light strip, bar and the Go portable light, I plan to us this for my tv whenever I play games etc, do I need to get the bridge to connect all of my lights?
@Axel Ramirez - Nice set of lights you got there and yes you will need the bridge in order to connect all these together and enjoy the light sync. Hope this helps and thank you for watching I appreciate it 🙏🏽😊
@@QasimZafar thank you so much, I really appreciate it!!! 😭💖 and thank you for your videos, a new subscriber here!
@Axel Ramirez - Sure thing I try and engage as soon as possible with everyone 😊. Thank you ❤️ I really appreciate you subscribing it means a lot. Can promise I’ll continue putting my best effort into each video to make it enjoyable and informative 😊. Take care and be safe glad to have you as a part of the TH-cam family!
Really informative video. Thank you
Question: will it work when you are playing contents directly from your smart tv like Netflix, TH-cam, Amazon prime apps and not from external devices like roku or firetv?
@Jatinder Pal Singh - Thank you so much for the feedback and for watching I really appreciate it 🙏🏽😊. It actually won’t you have to have an external device running through the box for it to be able to sync the content. I’ve used it with firestick, chromecast and Apple TV and all have worked well. Hope this helps and let me know if you have any other questions 😊
@@QasimZafar thank you and appreciate your reply 🙏🏻🙏🏻
@Jatinder Pal Singh - You’re welcome I’m glad I could help! Take care and be safe 🙏🏽😊
Which downlights are you using?
now if only they add DV support...With the industry moving in that direction, i can't justify buying this until they either update software to support DV or refresh the sync box with a new model.
Do we HAVE to have the Bridge in order to sync to our TV or can this be done without that?
@VirulentViper - Yes the bridge is required for sync, it’s a good purchase because you can connect up to 50 Philips devices to it 😊. Hope this helps and thanks for watching I really appreciate it 🙏🏽😊.
Hi, this is an amazing how to, but I have a question. I have a new Samsung TV that has the feature to recognize the device on the HDMI port, so I can pair the TV remote to it in order to only use 1 remote for everything.
Do you think this feature is still going to work, as the devices would regroup on 1 HDMI via the HUE box?
Also would this allow the Apps that run on the TV directly (Tizen OS) like TH-cam, Amazon Prime, Disney+ etc.
Thank you already
@Patrick Boentges - thank you so much for the feedback and for watching I really appreciate it 🙏🏽😊. The remote should still link up with the devices even when they’re plugged through the device. The built in apps on the TV will run but for you to sync you’ll have to use devices like the fire stick to pass through the box so the content can sync. Hope this helps!
@@QasimZafar Hello yes this helps.
Thank you very much :)
@@roccatrs You’re welcome...glad I could help 🤗
could you give some details about the wall mount bracket?how close it is to the wall;the closer the better or it doesnt matter;or it need exactly distance from the wall;
Hey thanks for watching I really appreciate it! Are you talking about my magnet mount that I put behind the box to stick it to the wall?
no about tv wall mount bracket and the strip
@@dm-fs4lz my TV is maybe just couple inches away from the wall. For the gradient strip it shines outward so the wall behind the tv won’t be blocking any light.
@@QasimZafar ok i understand thank you.nice work ! 🙂
@@dm-fs4lz You’re welcome...glad I could help! 😊
Hello what did you use to play on tv ? 4k player xbox one x player 4k dvd blueray as this is not the same as dreamscreen witch work as should useing xbox ps4 or a 4k player what are you useing ??
G M Hi I used a fire stick to play media on my TV. Had Xbox one here as well but I moved that to my office area to play on my curved monitor.