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Philips Hue Play HDMI Sync Box 4K

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Hue Play HDMI Sync Box 4K (Philips Hue), front view
Image: Signify press materials

Does the Philips Hue Play HDMI Sync Box 4K work with HomeKit, Alexa, and Google Home?

Sources plug into the Hue Play HDMI sync box 4K, which syncs up to 10 Hue lights to the picture through a Hue Bridge, or one Play gradient strip over Bluetooth.

It has a single HDMI connection and passes 4K at 60 Hz. It suits HomeKit, Google Home, Alexa, SmartThings and Home Assistant users through an integration (Zigbee).

At a glance: works withHow this is decided: cited platform facts only
HomeKit
Yes[1]
Zigbee, via integration
Google Home
Yes[1]
Zigbee, via integration
Alexa
Yes[1]
Zigbee, via integration
SmartThings
Yes[1]
Zigbee, via integration
Home Assistant
Yes[2]
Zigbee, via mvdwetering/huesyncbox

Key facts

Philips Hue Play HDMI Sync Box 4K facts

How facts are sourced: every cell cites its source below
FactValue
StatusCurrent[1]
List price$149.99[1] as of
TypeSync devices[1]
Video4K 60 Hz[1]
HDMI1 HDMI connection[3]
LightsUp to 10 Hue lights with a Hue Bridge[1]
Hue BridgeNot needed for one Play gradient strip. A Bridge adds up to 10 lights.[3]
MatterNot applicable[1]
Released2026-09-03[3] (US availability date.)

Integration paths

How the Philips Hue Play HDMI Sync Box 4K connects

1 pathHow facts are sourced: every cell cites its source below
PathRequiresiLocaliFeatures lostPlatformsi
ZigbeeHUBZigbee coordinator[1][3]unknownunknown
About these columns
Requires
Hardware the path needs beyond the device and a controller.
Local
Yes when control on this path keeps working with the internet down.
Platforms
The platforms that work with the device on this path: Native (out of the box), Via integration (needs an add-on) or Not supported.

Home Assistant and Homey

Ways to add the Philips Hue Play HDMI Sync Box 4K

2 routesHow facts are sourced: every cell cites its source below
PlatformLeveliIntegrationDetailsEvidenceLimitations
Home AssistantCommunity[2]mvdwetering/huesyncboxZigbee
  • Quality: Custom[2]
  • Works with Home Assistant: Not certified[2]
Product line namedNone stated
HomeyOfficial app (local)[4]nl.philips.hueZigbee
  • App: Official[4]
  • Runs on: Homey Pro[4]
Product line namedNone stated
About these columns
Level
How the device gets into the platform on this route. The headline is the best route: local before cloud, direct before bridged, core before community. The methodology page lists every level.

Releases

  1. 2026
    1. Released [3]

      US availability date, from $149.99

Cite this page

Philips Hue Play HDMI Sync Box 4K. Smart Home Canon. https://smarthomecanon.com/devices/philips-hue-play-hdmi-sync-box-4k. Last checked 2026-10-20.

Sources

  1. [1]
    MFRphilips-hue.com / Philips Hue Play HDMI sync box 4K - Philips Hue US store
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  2. [2]
    DBgithub.com / GitHub: mvdwetering/huesyncbox (HACS default)
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  3. [3]
    PRsignify.com / Signify press release, 3 Sep 2026: Screen Sync, sync box 4K, Nanoleaf wall light module
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  4. [4]
    DOChomey.app / Homey App Store: Philips Hue
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