Philips Smart Lighting launches Screen Sync and an HDMI 2.1 Sync Box on WiZ

What was announced

• Signify announced two products for Philips Smart Lighting on September 10: Screen Sync and the HDMI 2.1 Sync Box. Each is sold as a kit with a strip light.[1]
• Philips Smart Lighting is built on the WiZ platform and is controlled through the WiZ app. Signify describes it as separate from Philips Hue, with its own products, app and ecosystem. Its products connect directly to a home Wi-Fi network.[1]

Kits and prices

• Screen Sync with Strip Light starts at $84.99 for TVs of 40 to 50 inches, $99.99 for 55 to 65 inches and $119.99 for 75 to 85 inches.[1]
• HDMI 2.1 Sync Box with Strip Light starts at $149.99 for TVs of 55 to 65 inches and $169.99 for 75 to 85 inches.[1]

How they work

Screen Sync sits on top of the TV and is calibrated in the app. It works with native smart TV apps, broadcast TV and HDMI-connected devices, and has a built-in microphone for music response.[1]

The HDMI 2.1 Sync Box works with HDMI-connected devices and supports video up to 8K at 60Hz and 4K at 120Hz. Its strip has 60 LEDs per meter.[1]

Not stated

• Availability dates for the five kits.[1]
• Support for Matter, Bluetooth or the Hue Bridge.[1]