There are hopes for a newer Sync box that has HDMI 2.1. The Sync box does not have an Ethernet port, so it relies entirely on your home Wi-Fi connection to talk to the Bridge (which IS connected via Ethernet as a requirement). I also recommend having the Sync box somewhere in your home that has strong Wi-Fi. Again, because of the limitations of HDMI 2.0.) But you cannot do 120 frames per second at 4K resolution or do VRR. So, you could lower the resolution of your PS5 or XBOX Series X and have the lights sync at 120 frames per second at those resolutions. (EDIT: The Sync box CAN, however, process 1080p or 1440p at 120 frames per second. It’s not a deal-breaker by any means, but if you have either of those two consoles (and a newer TV capable of 4K/120 and VRR), the Sync box will not allow you to take advantage of those things. With the Sync Box being only HDMI 2.0, it’s limited to 4K/60 (4K resolution, 60 frames per second) and no VRR. Well, if you have a PS5 or XBOX Series X, those consoles can do things like 4K/120 (4K resolution, 120 frames per second) and/or VRR (Variable Refresh Rate), both of which require HDMI 2.1. There’s a native Philips Hue app for PC that can talk directly to the Bridge, and will sync the lights with whatever’s displaying on your PC monitor(s).Īlso, the Sync Box is HDMI 2.0 only, not HDMI 2.1. You do NOT need a Sync box if you’re just using a Windows PC. Just connect them to the Sync box, your Sync box will talk to the Bridge, the Bridge controls the lights. ![]() HDMI devices - Streaming boxes, game consoles, blu-ray players, cable boxes, whatever you want, as long as it’s got HDMI. (You can have it control regular Hue lights in your room/house as well.) The gradient light strip or Play Bars are your best options. Lights - Any Philips Hue lights will work, but if you’re buying a Sync box, presumably you’re using it with a TV or monitor of some kind. The Bridge - which is the thing that actually controls your lights
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