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Philips Hue Play Screen Sync

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Hue Play Screen Sync (Philips Hue), detail view
Image: Signify press materials

Does the Philips Hue Play Screen Sync work with HomeKit, Alexa, and Google Home?

The Philips Hue Play Screen Sync needs no HDMI connection.

It is a plug-and-play fisheye camera that sits on a TV and syncs Hue lights to anything on screen. 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 Screen Sync facts

How facts are sourced: every cell cites its source below
FactValue
StatusCurrent[1]
List price$119.99[1] as of
TypeSync devices[1]
VideoCaptures the screen with a fisheye lens. No video output.[1]
HDMINone (no HDMI)[1]
Lightsunknown
Hue BridgeNot needed for one Play gradient strip. A Bridge adds up to 10 lights.[3]
Matterunknown
Released2026-09-03[3] (US availability date.)

Integration paths

How the Philips Hue Play Screen Sync 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 Screen Sync

1 routeHow 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
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 $119.99

Cite this page

Philips Hue Play Screen Sync. Smart Home Canon. https://smarthomecanon.com/devices/philips-hue-play-screen-sync. Last checked 2026-10-20.

Sources

  1. [1]
    MFRphilips-hue.com / Philips Hue Play screen sync - 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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