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Philips Hue Play HDMI Sync Box (Black) + $50 Best Buy eGift Card Expired

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Best Buy has Philips Hue Play HDMI Sync Box (Black, 555227) + $50 Best Buy eGift Card on sale for $199.99. Shipping is free, otherwise select free in-store pickup where stock permits.

Thanks to Community Member ScottFr33 for posting this deal.

Note: $50 eGift Card is added to cart automatically when you add Philips Hue Sync Box. Availability for in-store pickup may vary depending on location

Key Features:
  • Sync your Philips Hue lights to your TV screen
  • Fast and seamless light experience
  • Use with any Hue color-capable light
  • Connect up to 4 HDMI devices
  • Supports HDR10+, 4K, or Dolby Vision
  • Easily connect to your Hue Bridge and use your sync box immediately with any TV and any HDMI device.
  • Control your entertainment experience and sync box any way you want: with the app, on-product control button, any infrared TV remote, or your voice.
  • Personalize settings in the app
  • Hue Bridge and color lights required
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Philips Hue Play Sync Box marked down $50 from $249.99 to $199.99 at Best Buy. Then, you get an additional $50 Best Buy E-gift card emailed to you at purchase.

The purpose of the sync box is to allow Philips Hue Play lights sync with your TV.
Things to note: *Must have Philips Hue Lights and the Bridge *Will not sync with built in streaming apps on a SmartTV, you would also need a fire stick, gaming console, or chrome cast (something that plugs into the hdmi) to play the apps to have it sync

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You lose 4K 120hz option on consoles if you use this
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So basically the order or ports is you plug your Shield/PS5/Xbox/etc into this and then the HDMI goes out of this into your TV. This only works with external devices of course though - you can't use the built-in OS on your tv to send signal to this.
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Correct - this only supports EXTERNAL HDMI inputs. There aren't any TV's out there that I know of that have HDMI out abilities.
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midkay
10-01-2022 at 02:56 AM.
10-01-2022 at 02:56 AM.
Amazing price. Bought one of these for $220+tax a few weeks ago; zero regrets, I love it. The whole room becomes part of your viewing experience. Still within the return window so I'm happy to snag this deal and save $65+.
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MagentaCreator8889
10-01-2022 at 03:21 AM.
10-01-2022 at 03:21 AM.
So that items do I need to use this:
- this kit
- gradient lights
- bridge

That's it?
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10-01-2022 at 03:31 AM.

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10-01-2022 at 03:31 AM.
You lose 4K 120hz option on consoles if you use this
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10-01-2022 at 03:50 AM.
10-01-2022 at 03:50 AM.
You will want to make sure you use ports 2 or 4 for gaming consoles as they have more bandwidth. There is a whole Reddit post about it. Also it does not work with apps via your smart tv. For example, if you watch Netflix via your smart tv you will not get the benefits of the sync box, you will need to watch Netflix via a console or another device that is connected to the sync box.
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10-01-2022 at 03:54 AM.
10-01-2022 at 03:54 AM.
Quote from Eragorn :
Just it didn't like that I had devices that were "always on" like my apple tv and it wouldn't switch well automatically to my ps5. Also, sometimes it wouldn't display the lights correctly and it was bugging me.

Using it with your PS5? I take it you don't have a TV with HDMI 2.1? Or have I missed the news that the sync box was updated to passthrough 4k120?
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10-01-2022 at 04:05 AM.
10-01-2022 at 04:05 AM.
I have a Sony AV receiver for sound and an Apple TV 4K for watching TV. I'm already in the Hue ecosystem and have 2 play bars and the hub. Would I have any issues using everything with this sync box?
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10-01-2022 at 04:14 AM.
10-01-2022 at 04:14 AM.
If you're like me and want a viable solution to this without shelling out the two billz:

Get the free Hue Sync app on PC. It will translate everything on your PC screen to your lights in a defined "Entertainment Area" as well. Just use an old or current laptop to either stream your content or connect directly to your TV via HDMI and you will have roughly the same effect as this.
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10-01-2022 at 04:33 AM.
10-01-2022 at 04:33 AM.
Cain you hook this up to your receiver for it to play apps that are built into the tv (ex. Netflix, Hulu)?

And does it still negatively affect the video quality?
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10-01-2022 at 04:43 AM.
10-01-2022 at 04:43 AM.
I have a ton of hue stuff but questions on this
I have an LG c1, can I plug this in, an Apple TV, Xbox X and sonos arc (currently in the eArc hdmi slot)? Or would only the apple tv benefit. I don't want to lose the Xbox 120hz gaming
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10-01-2022 at 04:54 AM.
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Quote from ShrewdManatee2194 :
Cain you hook this up to your receiver for it to play apps that are built into the tv (ex. Netflix, Hulu)?

And does it still negatively affect the video quality?
No, not with the internal apps. This sits between the video device and the display. But you shouldn't use built in TV apps anyway.

This is a great price. I love my sync box and lights. If you want to use it with your Xbox Series or PS5, just be aware you will lose HDMI 2.1 features like 120hz and VRR. No idea why they haven't upgraded this box yet to it. Other than that, it can handle whatever, including Dolby Vision.
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10-01-2022 at 05:07 AM.
10-01-2022 at 05:07 AM.
Just in time for me to buy this and return the one I just bought from Amazon in early September.
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10-01-2022 at 05:10 AM.
10-01-2022 at 05:10 AM.
I have:
Shield (2017) --> Yamaha Receiver --> Hue box --> LG Oled 65" (using 6 play bars)

works fine. I get 4K HDR content through perfectly. sometime theres signal throughput issues where tv cant find any signal when first turning on the system or if you leave the system idle for awhile. If you keep pressing buttons on the shield remote, eventually the shield is able to push a signal through again, usually takes 20-30 seconds.

Otherwise perfectly fine.

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10-01-2022 at 05:13 AM.
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Was waiting for a deal on one of these. Thanks OP!
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10-01-2022 at 05:27 AM.
10-01-2022 at 05:27 AM.
I assume this works ok with regular Hue light strip? I don't have the newer gradient strip yet and only the older strip behind my TV.
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10-01-2022 at 05:32 AM.
10-01-2022 at 05:32 AM.
Have my entire man cave loaded with Hue lights. The sync box is a beast. Love it with the gradient light strip
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