Philips Hue Play HDMI Sync Box
Exact model HDMI Sync Box
Also identified as: Hue Play HDMI Sync Box 4K, Hue Sync Box 4K, 046677555227
Philips Hue Play HDMI Sync Box is the original HDMI 2.0-generation four-input controller for synchronized Hue color lighting up to 4K60, requiring a Hue Bridge and HDMI sources.
- Generation
- original Hue Play HDMI Sync Box, commonly called 4K
- Video inputs
- four HDMI inputs
- HDMI generation
- HDMI 2.0-era feature set
- Video limits
- up to 4K at 60Hz and supported lower-resolution high-refresh modes
- HDR
- supported formats include HDR10+ and Dolby Vision with compatible chain
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Hdmi Cable
Cable Matters Certified Ultra High Speed HDMI Cable, 3.3 ft
The official HDMI Sync Box resources document a standard HDMI connection. This 3.3-foot cable uses HDMI Type-A plugs and may connect a compatible source to this device. The source, selected ports, and complete signal path still determine resolution, refresh rate, HDR, ARC, and eARC support. Choose this length only when it reaches without tension.
Listing reviewed 2026-08-27
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Amazon Basics Ultra High Speed HDMI 2.1 Cable, 6 ft
The official HDMI Sync Box resources document a standard HDMI connection. This six-foot cable uses HDMI Type-A plugs and may connect a compatible source to this device. The source, selected ports, and complete signal path still determine resolution, refresh rate, HDR, ARC, and eARC support. Choose this length only when it reaches without tension.
Listing reviewed 2026-08-27
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Snowkids Ultra High Speed HDMI 2.1 Cable, 12 ft
The official HDMI Sync Box resources document a standard HDMI connection. This 12-foot cable uses HDMI Type-A plugs and may connect a compatible source to this device. The source, selected ports, and complete signal path still determine resolution, refresh rate, HDR, ARC, and eARC support. Choose this length only when it reaches without tension.
Listing reviewed 2026-08-27
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Use this Scanual guide to identify Philips Hue Hue Play HDMI Sync Box, follow official setup and reset guidance, and match power, radio, mounting, hub, and regional accessories to model HDMI Sync Box.
Philips Hue Play HDMI Sync Box is the original HDMI 2.0-generation four-input controller for synchronized Hue color lighting up to 4K60, requiring a Hue Bridge and HDMI sources.
Setup: Connect external HDMI sources to the four inputs, output to the display or receiver path, power the box with its exact adapter, add it in Hue, and link a Bridge Entertainment area.
Reset: Use the physical button sequence in Hue's Sync Box support instructions, then repeat Wi-Fi, bridge, entertainment-area, and input setup. Unplugging alone is only a restart.
Troubleshooting: For black screens or lost HDR, simplify the chain, verify every cable and input, disable conflicting HDMI-CEC temporarily, and compare source resolution to the original box's HDMI 2.0 limits.
Compatibility and ecosystem boundary: The original box does not capture apps running on the TV itself and is not the 8K HDMI 2.1 model. 4K120/8K60, 8K-specific cables, and replacement parts require the newer box.
Maintenance and accessory matching: Use its exact adapter, certified 18Gbps cables appropriate to length, ventilation clearance, a Hue Bridge, and color-capable entertainment lights. Keep model-specific mounts from stressing HDMI ports.
Published checkpoints: Generation: original Hue Play HDMI Sync Box, commonly called 4K. Video inputs: four HDMI inputs. HDMI generation: HDMI 2.0-era feature set. Video limits: up to 4K at 60Hz and supported lower-resolution high-refresh modes. HDR: supported formats include HDR10+ and Dolby Vision with compatible chain. Output: one HDMI output to television or receiver path. Hub requirement: Hue Bridge required. Lighting requirement: color-capable Hue lights assigned to an Entertainment area. Network: 2.4GHz Wi-Fi plus Hue Bridge relationship. Power: model-specific external DC adapter; use the printed rating. Source boundary: cannot see video generated by apps running inside the television. Reset: physical control sequence clears network and app onboarding.
- Output: one HDMI output to television or receiver path
- Hub requirement: Hue Bridge required
- Lighting requirement: color-capable Hue lights assigned to an Entertainment area
- Network: 2.4GHz Wi-Fi plus Hue Bridge relationship
- Power: model-specific external DC adapter; use the printed rating
- Source boundary: cannot see video generated by apps running inside the television
- Reset: physical control sequence clears network and app onboarding
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