Philips Hue Sync Box 8K Review

The Philips Hue Sync Box 8K bridges your TV and Hue lights, analysing on-screen content in real time and adjusting connected Hue bulbs, light strips, and fixtures to match. The effect during gaming or action movies is astonishing – explosions bathe the room in orange, underwater scenes cast a blue glow. The new version supports up to 8K resolution and Dolby Vision.

Setup is straightforward: place the Sync Box between your media devices and TV, connect to the Hue app, and assign which lights should sync. The intensity and speed of the transitions are adjustable. It also works with music, pulsing lights to the beat.

At $350, it’s a luxury accessory that requires an existing Hue ecosystem. The HDMI passthrough occasionally glitches, requiring a restart. But when it works, it’s the most immersive way to experience movies and games outside of a dedicated home theatre with professional lighting.