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Philips Hue Play HDMI Sync Box 8K

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Hue Play HDMI Sync Box 8K (Philips Hue), angled view
Image: Signify press materials

Does the Philips Hue Play HDMI Sync Box 8K work with HomeKit, Alexa, and Google Home?

Four HDMI 2.1 ports set the Hue Play HDMI sync box 8K apart from the 4K box.

It passes 8K at 60 Hz and 4K at 120 Hz and syncs up to 10 Hue lights to what is on screen. It suits Google Home, Alexa and Home Assistant users through an integration (Zigbee).

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

Key facts

Philips Hue Play HDMI Sync Box 8K facts

How facts are sourced: every cell cites its source below
FactValue
StatusCurrent[1]
List price$384.99[1] as of
TypeSync devices[1]
Video8K 60 Hz and 4K 120 Hz, with HDR10+ and Dolby Vision[1]
HDMI4 HDMI[1]
LightsUp to 10 Hue lights[1]
Hue BridgeHue Bridge needed for voice assistants[1]
MatterNot supported[3]
Released2024-09-05[4] (US availability date.)

Integration paths

How the Philips Hue Play HDMI Sync Box 8K connects

1 pathHow facts are sourced: every cell cites its source below
PathRequiresiLocaliFeatures lostPlatformsi
ZigbeeHUBZigbee coordinator[1]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 8K

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)[5]nl.philips.hueZigbee
  • App: Official[5]
  • Runs on: Homey Pro[5]
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. 2024
    1. Released [4]

      US availability date. $349.99 at launch.

Cite this page

Philips Hue Play HDMI Sync Box 8K. Smart Home Canon. https://smarthomecanon.com/devices/philips-hue-play-hdmi-sync-box-8k. Last checked 2026-10-20.

Sources

  1. [1]
    MFRphilips-hue.com / Philips Hue Play HDMI sync box 8K - Philips Hue US store
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  2. [2]
    DBgithub.com / GitHub: mvdwetering/huesyncbox (HACS default)
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  3. [3]
    MFRphilips-hue.com / Philips Hue and Matter
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  4. [4]
    PRsignify.com / Signify press release, 5 Sep 2024: HDMI sync box 8K
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  5. [5]
    DOChomey.app / Homey App Store: Philips Hue
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