Philips Hue launches new light syncing for HDMI 2.1 and more

• Combine the highest-quality video and light syncing for an immersive gaming, movie and music experience with the next-generation Philips Hue Play HDMI sync box 8K.
• Integrate Philips Hue Secure with Alexa and Google Home, and enjoy helpful new automations in the Philips Hue app.
• Create unique and personal lighting experiences with the Philips Hue Ensis pendant light, now available in the US.

Bridgewater, NJ – Signify (Euronext: LIGHT), the world leader in lighting, announces the launch of the next-generation Philips Hue Play HDMI sync box 8K for immersive gaming, movie, and music experiences, as well as new lights and app features that provide additional ways to personalize the lighting in your home. The new Philips Hue Play HDMI sync box syncs lights to the latest HDMI 2.1 video standard used by gaming devices, such as PS5 and Xbox One, with resolutions up to 8K and refresh rates up to 120 Hz. Also launching are new Philips Hue Secure features and automations, such as Alexa and Google Home compatibility, as well as advanced Philips Hue lighting features in the app for even more personalization. Additionally, the Philips Hue Enis pendant light is now available in the US.

High-quality, game-changing light sync

Philips Hue Play HDMI sync box 8K is built to take gaming, viewing, and listening to new levels. This next-generation sync box lets you take advantage of the latest gaming console features that are only just starting to be seen in the market. It supports the HDMI 2.1 video standard used by gaming devices, such as PS5 and Xbox One, as well as the latest TVs and other streaming devices. This allows you to sync and stream the highest quality content at ultra-fast refresh rates and resolutions, including 8K at 60 Hz for video content and 4K at 120 Hz for console gaming.

The HDMI sync box 8K will awaken your senses with a truly immersive media experience. It syncs up to 10 color-capable Philips Hue lights to match the action on the screen in any game or movie. All color-capable Philips Hue lights, including the specially designed Play lights, can match the colors on your screen accurately, creating an exciting and interactive experience throughout the whole room. Adjust brightness and intensity directly in the Hue app for even more personalization.

Personalize smart lighting in the Philips Hue app

Philips Hue is extending the collection of Effects in the Hue app with four brand-new Effects: Cosmos, Underwater, Enchant, and Sunbeam.  To get an even richer experience, you can now also personalize any Effects — both existing and new ones — by changing their intensity (i.e., brightness and speed) and base color for any occasion.

For users with larger setups, Philips Hue will be upgrading the Hue app to support the integration of multiple Bridges later this year. Users will be able to add multiple Bridges to a single home, view the status of all their rooms in a single view, and control them without needing to switch between Bridges.

Furthermore, Philips Hue accessories are getting even smarter. New features include the much requested Do not Disturb, which prevents motion sensors from changing the active scene when motion is detected, as well as starting and stopping of mimic presence and timers via Hue switches.

App features to further secure your home

In addition to continuous innovations in lights and features, Philips Hue is also launching several app updates and improvements for its integrated security system. New features will become available later this year in both North America and Europe.

• Philips Hue Secure cameras will work with Alexa and Google Home, letting you use voice control and display the live streams from your cameras on compatible devices, like Echo Show, Fire TV and the Google Nest Hub, as well as in the Alexa app and Google Home app.
• Philips Hue Secure users can now set helpful routines for arming and disarming the Secure system according to their daily schedule, ensuring that their system is always armed when they need it to be.
• The new Battery Saver option for Battery Cameras enables you to manage your camera battery life for extra hours of use.

What else is new from Philips Hue?

The Philips Hue Ensis pendant light is now available in the US. The perfect pendant for your dining table, the Ensis has two lights that you can control individually. Whether you’re working from home or having a cozy diner, you can create unique and personal lighting experiences with its downlight for functional activities and additional upper light for colorful ambiance.

Philips Hue is also introducing a new AR feature in the Hue app that will enable users to experience Philips Hue lights through AR before purchase. Users can see lights in their actual spaces and experience the product at scale with realistic light effects in their own environment to see how it would look in real life. The AR feature is supported by iOS Pro devices and will become available Fall 2024 in both North America and Europe.

To find out more about the latest Philips Hue products and app features, visit www.philips-hue.com/newlaunches.