In Store (Only?) Philips Hue HDMI Sync Box - $199

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12-22-2019 at 01:03 PM #2

It really is the most overpriced item in Hue's lineup and already doesnt work with video formats enthusiasts in this space will want. Theres a 3rd party solution in the works that wont be quite as expensive but is looking to solve some issues this hue box has. Lookup harmonizehue.com

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12-22-2019 at 01:06 PM #3

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It really is the most overpriced item in Hue's lineup and already doesnt work with video formats enthusiasts in this space will want. Theres a 3rd party solution in the works that wont be quite as expensive but is looking to solve some issues this hue box has. Lookup harmonizehue.com

works great for me

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12-22-2019 at 01:12 PM #4

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It really is the most overpriced item in Hue's lineup and already doesnt work with video formats enthusiasts in this space will want. Theres a 3rd party solution in the works that wont be quite as expensive but is looking to solve some issues this hue box has. Lookup harmonizehue.com

I have it and it is amazing. No issues with streaming from any gaming console, Blu-ray, or Apple TV.

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12-22-2019 at 11:50 PM #5

Just went by Best Buy. Can confirm, it's $199 in store.

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12-23-2019 at 09:10 AM #6

FYI, anybody that cares about home theatre at all should be aware, this does NOT support Dolby Vision. This is the winning format of HDR that Netflix, many 4K Blu-ray's, and Apple TV, many others use. This was a major mistake to be omitted from such a high end device.

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12-23-2019 at 02:58 PM #7

An HDMI splitter or a HTR with dual HDMI outs is a work around for no HDR/Dolby. Going to see if I can use my gift cards on this tonight. Thanks op!

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12-23-2019 at 04:13 PM #8

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An HDMI splitter or a HTR with dual HDMI outs is a work around for no HDR/Dolby. Going to see if I can use my gift cards on this tonight. Thanks op!

HDMI splitter usually suck. Some high end receivers let you display simultaneously but they are usually expensive/ top of the line models and are not guaranteed to be in sync. If you find a good hdmi splitter that does simultaneous 4K 60fps HDR please let me know! Edit maybe this: https://www.bestbuy.com/site/rock...Id=5986903.

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12-23-2019 at 11:34 PM #9

Running with my PS4 Pro and XBox has been such a killer experience. I was streaming through my laptop and syncing that way and this is just so much faster not to mention less controller lag. Using separate accounts works but messy and took a while to setup. As far as the HDR+/Dolby Vision (I don't really use either of these currently) but I have heard different reports some got it working, some not, maybe check reddit or the $99 play lights thread that's blowing up right now.

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12-24-2019 at 08:19 AM #10

confirmed but good luck getting aprice match I spoke to 2 supervisors 2 reps and 2 chat reps last evening. they refuse to call a store to verify price stating they can only match what is on bby.com. Went to store at 7 am this morning. grabbed the item the pricetag and headed for the counter. took 3 minutes. and also picked up my hue play kit that was indicating sold out in store and cancelled online order for the 99 price vs 120 and got the 50 gift card. I was hoping to avoid the 40 min trip but had to run to Costco anyways so made a plan and executed it for the 70 back in my pocket off price matches on the hub as well as the 2 play kits. Wished them a Merey Christmas and that was that. I can confirm it is still 199.99 for the hue sync in the store. For what it's worth I offered to take the pricetag back to the area of the store as I had removed it. Pretty good deal on hub I guess for something that never goes on sale. it appears or very seldom at that.

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12-24-2019 at 09:03 AM #11

I can't get this to work with apple 4k tv and my sound bar,i get no sound Out of the soundbar ...works perfect on my xbox.

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12-24-2019 at 09:13 AM #12

Any idea how long the sync box will stay at $199.99 in store? I keep buying the play bars and have to wait for the one I ordered this morning to ship so I can get the $50 gift card. I'd imagine it probably won't ship until Thursday.

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12-24-2019 at 12:01 PM #13

I'm hoping this will still be on sale day after Christmas.

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12-24-2019 at 04:52 PM #14

Quote from Mooch55 :

FYI, anybody that cares about home theatre at all should be aware, this does NOT support Dolby Vision. This is the winning format of HDR that Netflix, many 4K Blu-ray's, and Apple TV, many others use. This was a major mistake to be omitted from such a high end device.

Huh, so you're saying if I plug my nVidia Shield Pro (2019) into this Sync Box, I'd be sacrificing Dolby Vision on my OLED TV for lights that are behind the TV? Thanks for bringing this to my attention.

Update: According to MacRumors.com [macrumors.com]:

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The Hue Sync Play Box supports 4K at 60Hz and HDR 10, but it does not support HDR10+ or Dolby Vision, so if you have a TV that uses HDR10+ or Dolby Vision, this may not be something that you want to invest in. It does support passthrough so you can still watch HDR10+ and Dolby Vision content, but it can't detect them to create the lighting effects.

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