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Philips Hue "Sync Box Lite" and "Sync Camera" leak, offering cheaper light synchronization
Key points
- Philips Hue "Sync Box Lite" has one HDMI input, priced at £109.99.
- Sync Box Lite supports 4K60 or 1080p120 performance.
- "Sync Camera" is a TV-mounted device for screen-based light synchronization.
- Both devices could launch as early as next month.
- Philips Hue announced a partnership with Nanoleaf for ecosystem integration.
- Philips Hue will add app features like backup/restore functionality and AI-generated scenes.
- The Philips Hue Play Screen Sync uses a single fisheye camera mounted on the TV.
- The Play Screen Sync works with native TV apps.
- Sync Box 4K costs $150.
- Play Screen Sync costs $120.
- Wall Light Module costs $40.
New Philips Hue Sync Hardware Leaked
Information regarding two new Philips Hue products, the "Hue Play Sync Box Lite" and a "Sync Camera," has been found on a retailer's website. These devices are designed to offer more accessible ways to synchronize Philips Hue smart lights with television content, addressing the high cost of the existing Sync Box 8K.
Hue Play Sync Box Lite Details
The "Hue Play Sync Box Lite" provides the core functionality of the standard Sync Box but with a significant reduction in price. It acts as an intermediary between a single device and a TV, syncing room lights to on-screen content. Unlike the standard model which supports up to four HDMI inputs, the Lite version has only one HDMI input and one output. Its performance is limited to 4K60 or 1080p120.
The price for the Sync Box Lite is £109.99, a 60% decrease from the £299.99 Sync Box 8K. In the US, it is estimated to cost around $140-150.
Philips Hue Sync Camera
Another leaked product is the "Sync Camera," a TV-mounted device that processes lighting effects by observing the television screen directly. This eliminates the need for HDMI inputs and allows synchronization with content from the TV's built-in applications. Pricing for the Sync Camera has not yet been revealed.
Potential Release Timeline
Both the Sync Box Lite and Sync Camera could be released as early as next month, potentially coinciding with the IFA trade show scheduled for early September.
Updates
- Sync Box 4K costs $150.
- Play Screen Sync costs $120.
- Wall Light Module costs $40.
- Philips Hue announced a partnership with Nanoleaf for ecosystem integration.
- Philips Hue will add app features like backup/restore functionality and AI-generated scenes.
- The Philips Hue Play Screen Sync uses a single fisheye camera mounted on the TV.
- The Play Screen Sync works with native TV apps.
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How outlets covered it
Philips Hue has released two new products, the Sync Box 4K and Play Screen Sync, to lower the cost of syncing smart lights with TV displays, starting at $120. Additionally, a new $40 Wall Light Module enables Nanoleaf products to integrate into the Philips Hue ecosystem, expanding compatibility for third-party apps.
Philips Hue announced new, more affordable sync box options, including a camera-based model and a 4K HDMI version, alongside a partnership with Nanoleaf for ecosystem integration. The company also revealed upcoming app features like backup/restore functionality and AI-generated scenes.
Details have emerged about two new Philips Hue products, the "Hue Play Sync Box Lite" and a "Sync Camera," which aim to provide more affordable options for syncing smart lights with TV content. The Sync Box Lite features a single HDMI input and a lower price point, while the Sync Camera uses a TV-mounted camera to process lighting effects directly from the screen.