Philips Hue Play Gradient Smart TV Light Strip: 55" $138; 65" $124 + Free Shipping

LL_RRoD

Dec 3, 2025 3:44 PM

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LL_RRoDDec 3, 2025 3:44 PM

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For those wondering, yes it needs both the bridge and the HDMI sync box.

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ProfessorDazzle

Dec 3, 2025 4:16 PM

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ProfessorDazzleDec 3, 2025 4:16 PM

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Quote from LL_RRoD

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For those wondering, yes it needs both the bridge and the HDMI sync box.

Samsung and LG TVs have an app, but it's tied to the TV and cannot be transferred. Makes it more expensive in the long run. However, if they still have a monthly option it's a good way to see if you use it enough to spend the money on the sync box and commit to the setup. Still need the hue hub for the TV app.

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Deal Hunter

Dec 3, 2025 5:32 PM

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EragornDec 3, 2025 5:32 PM

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Quote from ProfessorDazzle

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Samsung and LG TVs have an app, but it's tied to the TV and cannot be transferred. Makes it more expensive in the long run. However, if they still have a monthly option it's a good way to see if you use it enough to spend the money on the sync box and commit to the setup. Still need the hue hub for the TV app.

Unless you're keeping the TV for YEARS, then the monthly option makes way more sense sadly.
Helpful reddit post about it...
https://www.reddit.com/r/Hue/comm...t_but_the/

MD4685

Dec 3, 2025 7:04 PM

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MD4685Dec 3, 2025 7:04 PM

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Quote from LL_RRoD

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For those wondering, yes it needs both the bridge and the HDMI sync box.

You do not need a sync box for it to function as a light strip. This includes scenes both dynamic and regular.
You only need a sync box to tap into its ability to match the content shown on your TV.

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LL_RRoD

Dec 3, 2025 8:07 PM

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LL_RRoDDec 3, 2025 8:07 PM

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Quote from MD4685

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You do not need a sync box for it to function as a light strip. This includes scenes both dynamic and regular.
You only need a sync box to tap into its ability to match the content shown on your TV.

Lol, yeah some dumbass out there would actually do that.

Last edited by LL_RRoD December 3, 2025 at 12:17 PM.

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