Philips Hue Sync box HDMI 2.1 | The FIX we've ALL been waiting for!
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Is this the fix that gives 4K 120 hertz on Philips Hue Play? Testing out Philips Hue Play and Govee AI Gaming Sync box to see if this HDMI splitter actually makes a difference and gives you 4K gaming with 120 hertz, with smooth play and awesome ambient lighting. These are my results
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00:00 Preview
00:31 Intro
01:26 Unboxing
02:23 Installation
03:49 Philips Hue Bridge
04:17 Hue Sync App Setup
04:51 Settings
05:18 Xbox Resolution and TV details
05:36 Hue Sync App Settings
05:41 Performance
07:03 HDMI Splitter test with Govee
07:42 Summary
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@GeekStreet 8 ай бұрын
Finally a fully operational HDMI 2.1 Sync Box Fancy LEDS - kzfaq.info/get/bejne/Y76GhKx0qamlaGQ.html My review of the Philips Hue HDMI Sync box and how to get 4K HDMI 2.1
@FatalCorleone07 8 ай бұрын
Fancyleds HDMI 2.1 sync box releases on the 30th. Hope you can get your hands on one for review🎉
@GeekStreet 8 ай бұрын
@@FatalCorleone07 ah thanks for the heads up I'll check it out
@FatalCorleone07 8 ай бұрын
@@GeekStreet so unfortunately, they pushed the release date back again to mid to late September BUT in email correspondence with them, their box is gonna have damn near everything lol: VRR, ALLM, CEC, 8K 60 etc etc
@KLLDZR-se1qk 7 ай бұрын
@@FatalCorleone07with one input, lol
@FatalCorleone07 7 ай бұрын
@@KLLDZR-se1qk that's why they make hdmi switches. Use your head
@chungov 8 ай бұрын
Awesome review, highly detailed from start to finish 👍
@GeekStreet 8 ай бұрын
🎮
@joebleyor 7 ай бұрын
great review and great picture quality
@chrisumali9841 2 ай бұрын
Thanks for the demo and info, finally I can use my Hue Sync Box. Have a great day. HDMI 2.1
@vanuatupacific 6 ай бұрын
omg I m waiting to know how to solve this for ages now, thank you so much
@GeekStreet 6 ай бұрын
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@rocketbrothers540 7 ай бұрын
Maybe Phillips should just create an updated sync box which natively supports HDMI 2.1. I have been waiting and won’t purchase till they update.
@halon181 6 ай бұрын
There's a picture from Phillips of an updated box back in February. Thought it would be out by now. Lytmi fantasy 3 pro comes out in November that will do full HDMI 2.1
@jdassonval 6 ай бұрын
Same for me
@ahoyskid 5 ай бұрын
I’ve been waiting a while now too. And I’m still not fully impressed when they do update to 2.1 as it still won’t have native support for tvOS. No HUE app integration directly with the TV - LG, Sony, etc.
@Bendersnatchling 5 ай бұрын
@@ahoyskidyou can always fix that with any streaming stick. I guess you are having in mind Netflix or Disney plus and those will all run in every Chromecast, or fire tv stick.
@ahoyskid 5 ай бұрын
@@Bendersnatchling it’s just messy. I want a clean set up. TV to AVR. No switching or splitting HDMIs. But yes. There are many ways to work around it, some better than others for sure. It’s just a pity it can’t be done natively within LG webOS because of licensing & brand guidelines. Hardware wise, it’s fully capable especially the CX or newer when talking LG. I’d prefer to pay a license fee. Keep things simple. Just makes more sense to me personally. Not in a rush to pick up a sync box or any other obsolete piece of hardware. For Apps Plex etc, PC is fine. Yes, a refined experience with built in API would be amazing. But I won’t hold my breath.
@carltollerton2344 Ай бұрын
HDMI 2.1. Thank you what a genius idea! I’m purchasing right now
@89Helten Ай бұрын
HDMI 2.1 Thanks a lot for this!! i have had the Hue sync box for 2 years now, and it keeps going black while I play games. I ordered the HDMI switch immediately with express shipping. Can't wait to set it up :)
@KAMUNTI 8 ай бұрын
HDMI 2.1 . Extensive review as always. 👌👌
@GeekStreet 8 ай бұрын
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@wilsonzhao-hy4py 3 ай бұрын
brilliant idea! Buy I have both gaming console and Apple TV 4K, your approach seems can only make sure the gaming console be adapted to the lighting system. Wonder if there is a way to adapt 2 input source?
@joewhite8904 4 ай бұрын
Thanks for the review. very helpful.
@GeekStreet 4 ай бұрын
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@1nfamous76 6 ай бұрын
Brilliant video, I will invest in that splitter FOR SURE as I have all the other equipment shown hooked up already to my LG C9 OLED - I have my Series X, PS5 and Nvidia Shield connected to the Hue sync box
@EnigmaNL 7 ай бұрын
I wish it had 2 HDMI inputs. Now I need to buy two of the splitters.
@rsg02169 8 ай бұрын
Love this review, thanks so much. I’ve just invested in the Govee AI sync box with two Lyra lamps and I believe the same switcher works there too. I’m connecting the Apple TV 4K latest version, PS5 and Nintendo switch to an LG Oled which supports 120Hz 4K, HDMI 2.1. Am I right understanding that it’s pointless trying to achieve the 2.1 HDMI with the Apple TV as it’s only going to reach 120Hz for gaming? Also are there any alternative switches which do the same. £100 is a bit steep to add the 2.1 HDMI to the PS5. Thanks so much in advance for the advice.
@GeekStreet 8 ай бұрын
Yes with the Apple and unfortunately thats the cheapest I could find
@dogbog99 22 күн бұрын
HDMI 2.1 Thanks for this thurou explanation and setup guide.
@GeekStreet 22 күн бұрын
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@flumps9069 7 ай бұрын
Just wondering if this setup would work with a multi hdmi in/1 out before the splitter?
@moislam79 Ай бұрын
Multi 2.1 HDMI inputs? Then I'd guess you need one of these splitters for each device! If it's just one 2.1 input (as in my case, PS5), then that goes into the splitter and the rest of the devices go into the other inputs on the sync box
@TheLaughingLion 8 ай бұрын
Wow 4K 120 is cutting edge for consumer level gear. No lag and flawless integration and performance. It's a winner. like 220. 🎯🎯👍👍
@GeekStreet 8 ай бұрын
Thanks bro
@insertnamehere8723 6 ай бұрын
Having a hdmi 2.1 capable TV and console, the limitations of the sync box are becoming ever more apparent. To me personally, it just seems like philips have given up on the syncbox and are doing nothing to improve the experience without customers needing to jank together workarounds. It's almost 5 years and they have not bothered updating the sync box or at least decreasing the sync box price since. At this point, I'm starting to question whether or not the lights are worth the hassle for such a high barrier of entry to get this all to work.
@SeanLazer 5 ай бұрын
Yeah I was thinking about buying this but this all seems like a massive hassle.
@insertnamehere8723 5 ай бұрын
@SeanLazer don't get me wrong, when it works, it works great. Otherwise, the setup process can be a pain in the ass in addition to the price of all the components and the aforementioned limitations - and thst isn'tgetting into voice assistant integration issues at times. Just as a side, for some reason, I get intermittent cutouts from the sync box and have to reset it by turning it on and off. If I didn't know better, it is like they are trying to push customers to their ambilight TVs, but I'm not gonna give up my objectivley superior TV for bias lighting. No way!
@stevenvanpelt486 5 ай бұрын
@@SeanLazer Same here. At first I got a heart attack when seeing the price of the complete kit (hub + sync box + light strip), but if I could just put it between my AVR and the TV without any hassle, it would be worth it. However, after reading into it, it became clear that this is just a legacy device which unnecessarily complicates things and introduces more hassle than it's worth.
@davellanos1824 4 ай бұрын
Fellows, just to give my two cents here, the HSB has been given an update a few months ago, and even with this the device has some limitation as for the 120 requested. Thus, you have two options; go the route that it has been presented on this video getting a workaround using the suggested set up, or skip on HSB altogether as they launch at tne beggining of the year, the HUE SYNC APP FOR SAMSUNG TV (selected model from late 2022 and more on 2023), you still need the hue brige and lights around the tv and also the hue account as well, I think, but once it is set up there is no lag or workaround needed as everything that is shown natively on the Tv set (obviously it will work with you built in Apps) will sync with the lights around thus avoiding all the hardware issues, so whichever the content shown will be able to sync without any hesitation. You can obviously check if it is an option for you pricewise and if it is go for it and refer to their website for this hue sync app for samsung to have more details if needed, but so far it would be the best option as to avoid cables, hardware woes, sources needed, and helps you out a bit, not much but a bit on your pockets. Once again this is a suggestion, and you made the decision as it is your hard earned money. Cheers.
@donnyvillan Ай бұрын
They've definitely given up. I had a 2019 ambilight TV that didn't need a synch box, it was built in to the TV to control the lights. Upgraded to a 2023 version, without knowing they'd stopped the built in provision. So now if I want to synch lights to TV, I need a synch box at £230. No chance.
@rianbowden8266 3 ай бұрын
Wondering if you can answer a couple questions for me? If I have a larger screen (120 inch projector) can I use multiple gradient light strips to go all the way around? And other question is if this will break my Dolby Atmos? Thanks!
@mr.rawhite 8 ай бұрын
HDMI 2.1 | Great review, does the HUE light strip on its own only cover 3 sides of the TV (ie, top, left and right)?
@GeekStreet 8 ай бұрын
That's right, something that did suprise me.
@crazyp1526 8 ай бұрын
bro the ezcoo HDMI splitter will work the same with the Lytmi Fantasy 3
@user-ci5ds1lp5i 6 ай бұрын
HDMI 2.1 - Great Video!
@WooDeWow 4 ай бұрын
If you have a soundbar in your HDMI 3 ARC , do you keep it in the TV ARC ? Or do you put it into the HUE SYNC BOX ?
@AlexGower 6 ай бұрын
I want to use the philips hue sync box, to run my apple tv to my projector. If I run my apple tv to my projector I can turn it on and off via the hdmi cec protocol. Does this still work if I put the hue sync box inbetween these devices? Does it still pass the cec protocol?
@JMMinistries 8 ай бұрын
The PS5 only outputs RGB 8bit and The Xbox Outputs RGB 10bit that’s why when switching between consoles the spitter glitches!
@GeekStreet 8 ай бұрын
Ah ok, that makes sense
@milesmorales980 6 ай бұрын
Great video! I have a question though. Without the splitter, is it possible to still achieve 4K120fps with VRR, without the lights sync - with the sync box passing through the signal from my PS5? I want to have the option of playing certain games in 4K120fps with VRR w/o light sync, and other games in the normal 4k60fps w light sync without having to constantly swap cables. Thank you!
@smashinghappydays 4 ай бұрын
No I don’t think so. If it’s running thru the hue box it ain’t gunna be 120fps
@XxMrKiwiZx 2 ай бұрын
I have the hue box, it is capped at 1440p120fps
@sunsunai13 3 ай бұрын
Hi, I wondering which HDMI cable I should use to make it work. Thanks.
@adamhoover3822 7 ай бұрын
For anyone who had similar issues I just fixed mine. I own both a ps5 and an Xbox series x with a 4k 120hz tv so I wanted to be able to use both at full capacity along with my hue sync system. How I accomplished this was similar to this creators but slightly cheaper. I bought two(2) hdmi splitters off Amazon from the same brand as his but half the price. I’m not totally sure what the difference between them is but I was able to get one for each system for the price of his one item. They have a 4K function and a 1080p downscale function which I used to plug into the hue sync box since you wouldn’t be seeing the output anyways. It’s a mess of wires but when it’s all said and done you’re able to switch seamlessly between both systems at full capacity and with your lights synced up to it as well
@papstkubat7938 7 ай бұрын
Which one did you buy?
@fofocho71 7 ай бұрын
This model does not support ARC
@adamhoover3822 7 ай бұрын
@@papstkubat7938I actually came across an issue. Even though they properly output to both the tv and hdmi box, the hdmi box receives a duller color image, which causes the sync lights to also be dull. I’m trying out the more expensive splitter in this video right now
@MrVinamp 6 ай бұрын
Did it work with other splitter? @@adamhoover3822
@WhiteKnight0011 6 ай бұрын
Are you using a smart TV? I have PS5, NS Switch and PC all connected to the OneConnect Box of my Samsung smart TV, just trying to figure out how to fit in a sync box in between... Do I need three splitters for each console in my case? (each console -> each splitter -> TV +Sync Box) Also my gaming PC can output 8K so I might get a 8K splitter as well.
@jlhunter2008 5 ай бұрын
How did you mount the light tube to the back of your TV?
@aaronbannerman4072 6 ай бұрын
So how can I do this with both an XSX and PS5 without having to unplug and swap console cables? Also I have a Sonos beam in the mix. Any help would be appreciated! 🙏🏽
@ArdaSemerci 3 ай бұрын
Merhaba dostum. Hue Light Tube'ü sehpanın arkasına nasıl yapıştırdın acaba? Onun da kutusundan yapışkan ve tutucu çıkıyor mu?
@ryansummers9660 8 ай бұрын
Almost what I need. I need inputs for 2 devices though. I want to run a Xbox and an Apple TV. I wish Philips would just make a new sync box that would support 4k120hz.
@GeekStreet 8 ай бұрын
I had a brief search 'While this standard enables up to 120Hz playback, the Apple TV is only capable of 60Hz maximum' so there may be no value in connecting it to a hdmi 2.1 port in reality
@tb5703 7 ай бұрын
I want to connect my ps5 AND series X
@adamhoover3822 7 ай бұрын
You can just connect the Apple TV to port 2 or 4 on the hdmi sync box, since those will support everything the Apple TV has to offer (4k 60hz, Dolby vision, Dolby atmos etc)
@tazgoth23 6 ай бұрын
I think you can connect it to av resiver. And set it on 1080p 60hz 8bit.
@Eric-zy6et 5 ай бұрын
HDMI 2.1! Here b/c I'm gonna try this setup with the Govee AI box and I'm hoping you can validate my plan: Xbox Series X going into the splitter and from there to the my XR-77A80J's HDMI port 4 for the 4k 120hz. The second output in the splitter will go to the Govee sync box. My UltraHD blu-ray player and cable box will go straight into the Govee sync box. And the Govee's output will go into the TV's HDMI port 2 (since those devices don't *need* 120hz). I'm going to run a cable from the XR-77A80J's HDMI port 3 (the only one that's EARC-enabled) straight to my soundbar. Does this all check out? And follow-up: Do I need HDMI 2.1 for all? I may need one more wall-rated cable that's over 10feet to sort this all out. Any recommendations on those (I know 2.1 over 10' isn't recommended). Thanks!
@stevecury2775 7 ай бұрын
So does allow dolby atmos to be used at the same time
@redrosecounty 5 ай бұрын
Great guide, thanks. Unfortunately I think I'd best wait for the 8k Hue sync box to hook up my gradient lighting. Using a PC with 4K 144Hz @10 bpc YCbCr444. Would suck to have gone through all the effort and money I did to get screens, cables, graphics cards capable of that only to lose it for some light effects. it's harder than you'd think to get 4K 144Hz AND 10bpc chroma 4:4:4: working flawlessly. Granted such high level colour settings is wasted on games since none are designed for it but I do a lot of art on my system and so I need to keep it where it is really.
@GeekStreet 5 ай бұрын
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@austine1425 8 ай бұрын
Can you just buy a longer hue light strip to cover the bottom of the tv as well? Or will the lights not sync to the colors of the tv correctly.
@garmmermibe5397 6 ай бұрын
It won't sync correctly since it would be treating the bottom of the TV as the "side" instead. If you want the bottom to be lit, you'll need either one or more additional lights, which you can then assign to the bottom center/bottom-right/bottom left in the app. Or all in one if you get a gradient tube.
@Spook2312 4 ай бұрын
I have a cable tv box connected and a Playstation 5. When i play PS5 with game optimizer mode turned on (LG tv), when i switch to the hdmi from the cable tv box to watch tv, that hdmi input also has game optimizer mode switched on. Why cant the sync box hold tv pichture pre sets seperate for all the 4 hdmi inputs? Is that because the sync box has only one hdmi out?
@soundsation9464 4 ай бұрын
Is HDR effected can you do Dolby vision at 4k120fps
@michaelfleischer7074 23 күн бұрын
Just bought the sony 95L and the HT-7000 sony sound bar with subwoofer and speakers. Currently I have my sounbar EARC connected to tv and xbox series x hooked to hdmi 1 on soundbar with all checks marked off on xbox settings, How do I implement what has been shown in this video without any degradation of video or sound when incorporating the hue sync box into my setup
@shahnawaz9277 8 ай бұрын
I want to sync for 4k 120 fps for my PC and my PS5, how do I do that? Do I need two splitters? Or are there any splitters with two inputs ? As per my understanding the PC/PS5 will go into the input and the output 1 for the TV is the 4k 120fps while the output 2 downscales to 1080p for sync lighting?
@happyjunki3 6 ай бұрын
I have the same question. Have you figured this out?
@Fabian__dtx 6 ай бұрын
2.1 and 4k and it works with Dolby. I’m sooo tempttteedddddddd
@IrisSaturn 3 ай бұрын
Thanks for this! Have the exact same set up + Apple TV hooked up to the sync box on its HDMI port and output port. When switching between Apple TV to PS5 I have to plug out the Apple TV from the sync box output port for the sync lights to work with the PS5. Any workaround so we don’t have to take out the Apple TV from the HDMI Out port on the Hue sync box?
@burakurgancoglu6908 2 ай бұрын
Did you find a solution?
@MicahJordan 2 ай бұрын
Have this same issue. Seems like this solution won’t work for me
@kyronconradjunus7119 5 ай бұрын
Hi Thanks for the video. I’ve bought all the gadgets you mentioned in this video. But I’m struggling to get them all connected seamlessly. These are my devices: Roku stream bar, PS5, Nintendo Switch. Could you please let me know the input output I should use? And on the TV input, which input? I’m using Hisense 65” U7KM. I’d greatly appreciate your help.
@chrisandvonna2 Ай бұрын
I saw this unanswered question was posted three months ago. So I went back and unsubscribed.
@johnrevill79 8 ай бұрын
Seems like a great way to address this issue right now! Presumably to add another source (ie a Sky TV box) I can just plug that in as another input source to thge Hue sync box? However, my concern would be the splitter is £110 and hue sync play £210 - given there is a single box solution in the works (ie hue sync play 8k) the cost of that is likley to be less than the combined current solution (and would also mean less clutter behind the TV...).
@GeekStreet 8 ай бұрын
Yes thats right just use the splitter for gaming and use sync box as normal for other inputs. I've been meaning to try this for a while but never got round to it until now. A new solution that covers all would be best, but at least there's an alternative for now, I was disappointed it didn't work with the Govee sync box.
@mcblocked2 5 ай бұрын
@@GeekStreetThe HDMI 2.1 splitter with the second output downscalled to 1080p didn't work with the govee sync box??!
@GeekStreet 5 ай бұрын
@@mcblocked2 no it didn't work the only way for it to work is if you turn off VRR.
@mr07623445678 8 ай бұрын
HDMI 2.1 🔥
@GeekStreet 8 ай бұрын
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@Jeff-wx3tx 8 ай бұрын
Thanks for the video. Note the link to the US splitter is incorrect
@GeekStreet 8 ай бұрын
Thanks for letting me know I'll get that updated
@mikeygriffiths2868 4 күн бұрын
Can you have game mode on and is there vrr and what happens when you load in a game on xbox
@cliffordrebelo4423 7 ай бұрын
I have an XBX, PS5, and Nvidia shield tv hooked up to my AVR which supports 2.1/vrr/allm, etc. Would this work if I keep everything hooked up to the AVR and use the AVR output into the switch, then from switch to TV & Sync Box?
@GeekStreet 7 ай бұрын
In theory it should
@fofocho71 7 ай бұрын
No, you would lose ARC. This brand does not support ARC
@cliffordrebelo4423 7 ай бұрын
@@fofocho71 thanks for the info. If that's the only thing that would be missing then sounds like I should be good since I'm not using ARC or the internal apps on the TV.
@grandpaatemybanana 12 күн бұрын
@geekstreet This looks promising but I wonder what happens with Dolby Vision signal. It is a well known fact that the Philips Syncbox is unable to sync lights on a Dolby Vision signal, so I was wondering if this setup fixes this issue too (essentially the question is whether the HDMI splitter can somehow "remove" the Dobly Vision layer so that the Philips Syncbox can be fed a non Dolby Vision 1080p signal). Did you try any Dolby Vision output from your Xbox on your tests? Would be nice if you have feedback on this!! Thanks!
@andychungUK 6 ай бұрын
So intrigued by this. Have the sync box and splitter arriving on Wednesday. Heard we can use a USB to DC cable to plug the splitter into the PS5 for power, to allow auto sync? Plan to try that too.
@OnTheSpaceShip 4 ай бұрын
I just tried that but amblight still loses synchronisation
@GoSPeeDxRaCeRGo 3 ай бұрын
Does this splitter allow CEC passthrough?
@Chukilaje 5 күн бұрын
what app are you using to reproduce and synch. Natives apps with Samsung tv like Netflix wont work
@Sound1one Ай бұрын
Would this work with a Samsung Frame tv with the one connect box?
@duberxl9717 4 ай бұрын
I have this exact setup with PS5. The only issue I'm running into is that when I am playing 4K 120Hz games (Fortnite), the colors on the screen are desaturated and the brightness is pretty dark. When I switch to 60Hz content, the brightness is correct. Any ideas for a fix? Thank you for the guide!
@papstkubat7938 7 ай бұрын
Is it possible to set this up with a av-reciver (home theater)?
@fofocho71 7 ай бұрын
No, this splitter does not support ARC
@X7007 Ай бұрын
does this support 4K144HZ RGB + VRR Gsync/Freesync + HDR10+? Ezcoo HDMI Splitter
@redrosecounty 5 ай бұрын
Just plugged in a Hue Bridge (was using them bluetooth direct to app before) and what did I discover? If you are using a PC you don't even need a Hue Sync Box!!! I downloaded the Hue App for the Microsoft store and it has a sync function. Just enable it on your PC. I get full Hue lighting sync across my OLED gradient light strip, gradient 2m+1m extension and Hue Play Bars at 4k, 144Hz 4:4:4 chroma since there is no hardware limitation involved. Your PC basically becomes the sync box by running the app in the system tray. A bit niche I know, not everyone is like me but for PC users with large screen tv's or even monitors with Hue lighting this is a big win.
@user-yt2qe5it7r Ай бұрын
🤣RIGHT! That's the whole reason I started this Philips Hue addiction 🤣 I am assuming that the Sync Box is for people without P.C.'s/laptops and Google T.V.'s (I ASSUME) Kind of like those boxes you would have to screw into the back of the black & white t.v.'s back in the day to hook up those v.c.r. things? 🤣 But still watched the whole video #HDMI 2.1
@mikeygriffiths2868 4 күн бұрын
Questions if you can download it do you still need the bridge thing and could it work on xbox
@KMcCullough90 8 ай бұрын
With the Hue Sync Box and this HDMI 2.1 splitter, does the box sync automatically when turning on the TV and changing content/inputs? Or require you to press sync on the Sync app repeatedly? And any news on the release of the Hue Sync Box 8K/HDMI 2.1?
@GeekStreet 8 ай бұрын
I found you have to click sync now once it starts up not repeatedly. I've asked Philips Hue a number of times and they still don't have any update.
@MikeBotGaming 27 күн бұрын
Hey man, can u confirm this also works with ur ps5 to this date? Cause it wont work with mine. Splitter wont pass the signal thru so i dont get a picture
@icecold9731 2 ай бұрын
When is phillips hue 2.1 sync box coming? Video about that?
@OnTheSpaceShip 4 ай бұрын
Can I do something about losing synchronisation each time I'm changing game on PS5?
@jyveturkey1894 8 ай бұрын
Setting the splitter at 1080/120, isn't that downscaling your source? What about native 4k 120?
@GeekStreet 8 ай бұрын
No its downscaling the output2
@MarcusandStorm Ай бұрын
My whole system is Sony which everything runs through my Sony receiver. I have yet been able to figure out how to get sound through my external speakers once the sync box connects. I also read that apps from your TV Netflix for example do not work with the sync box unfortunately. Any guidance would be greatly appreciated 🙏🏽
@0gmatt 7 ай бұрын
I got this setup and it works, but the sync box disconnects every time I switch games. My TV is permanently set to game mode and I’ve tried lots of settings. It didn’t have this problem before the splitter was added. Any advice?
@0gmatt 7 ай бұрын
Found the fix. The sync box needs an HDMI out plugged in to enable the box to auto-start on an active input. I plugged in an HDMI cable from the out on the sync box to an unused HDMI in on my receiver. Problem solved.
@falconsh92 8 ай бұрын
did you do something extra with the splitter? like an update or something. My lights stop syncing at the time VRR is enabled. doesn’t matter what EDID is tuned on. and yes the switch is turned to 1080p. what kinda works for me is to turn the PS5s 4K-output to -1 what limits the HDR. the HDMI cable are all 2.1.
@GeekStreet 8 ай бұрын
I mentioned in the video, reselect copy on splitter and it starts working again
@falconsh92 8 ай бұрын
@@GeekStreet tried it… did nothing. thats why I asked.🥺
@GeekStreet 8 ай бұрын
@@falconsh92 weird i didn't do anything different, you have the right outputs connected? It may need a firmware update, I'm guessing
@OnTheSpaceShip 4 ай бұрын
Same problem here. WHEN VRR is off, amblight is synchronised, but when I'm turning it on then each time I'm changing my game I'm losing synchronisation. What to do with this?
@arshRhere13 7 ай бұрын
How did you manage to hide the light bar? Anyone have advice on this?
@GeekStreet 7 ай бұрын
The tv unit had a wood backing on the back, I just balanced it on that.
@antreas206audio 5 ай бұрын
You can connect it Philips syng dox and With the Hue Bridge, and to synchronize with the TV various accessories, strip lamps ??
@davellanos1824 4 ай бұрын
The entertainment area for the syncing to be given can connect to 10 lights maximum, thus you can have play bars, lightstrips, lightbulbs, table lamps and alike all hue products
@Alexander-lv2mi Ай бұрын
Do you need a hue bridge to have syncbox? Does it work with built-in apps like Netflix & KZfaq and so on?
@GeekStreet Ай бұрын
You'll need a bridge and no it this does not work with inbuilt apps
@countheisenberg3086 5 ай бұрын
HDMI 2.1 Great video!
@GeekStreet 5 ай бұрын
❤️
@MightyMostert 8 ай бұрын
Great solution to game at 4k 120hz. But a bit expensive for light background.. the wife wont appriciate 😂
@GeekStreet 8 ай бұрын
Don't tell her see if she notices 😅
@MetroWalt 7 ай бұрын
A bit expensive?? It’s very expensive!
@dzohare 7 ай бұрын
Do i need the bridge if i just want to use the strip light on my tv with games console?
@GeekStreet 7 ай бұрын
Yes unfortunately you do
@jaym11203 8 ай бұрын
Wow bro soo cool
@GeekStreet 8 ай бұрын
Thanks so much!
@3girls1cat 4 ай бұрын
hi I'm wondering if you could help me please. I have the Hue Phillips Sync Box, Bridge and the firestick has stopped working through it. do you,have any ideas please. its been working for2 years.
@IXxRGExXI 4 ай бұрын
Can someone help me out as to how I should connect my devices. I have the PS5 and firestick. What goes to the splitter (on which hdmi outpout?) and what goes to the sync box and tv? Thanks in advance.
@kevinvotaw2916 6 ай бұрын
would something like this work instead - "CABLEDECONN HDMI 2.1 Ultra HD 8K High Speed 48Gbps Directional Switch Adapter 2in 1out 8K@60Hz 4K@120Hz Converter Compatible with Xbox PS5 Projectors Monitors"? I love the hue experience but everything is sooo expensive, saving $120 on a splitter would be great..
@kyronconradjunus7119 5 ай бұрын
Hi, just wondering if you can recommend similar spec of splitter that supports 4k 120hz and VRR on PS5 that actually works flawlessly?
@MrSwain4 5 ай бұрын
If possible let me know if you find one! I'm doing a bunch of Internet sleuthing and can't seem to find anything concrete.
@sganet_ 5 ай бұрын
Yeah, switch to Govee or wait for Philip to drop the 8k SyncBox to release which was first shown in February this year. That SyncBox will have 4k120 if it supports 8k60hz.
@kyronconradjunus7119 5 ай бұрын
@@MrSwain4I bought all of the stuffs that he mentioned and followed the whole input output, but I’m having trouble with switching between devices and having the light strip syncing.
@RVeerman198 7 ай бұрын
The flickering of the tv in the PS5 scenario is caused by the conflicting HDMI 2.0 and 2.1. PS5 requires 2.1 and will cause this kind of behavior if 2.0 is in the setup. Had the same experience unfortunately
@Atsuru 6 ай бұрын
But isn't that the purpose of the splitter? My understanding of this workaround is that you are taking an HDMI 2.1 CEC signal and directly passing it to the TV via the splitter. The splitter simultaneously duplicates and downgrades the signal to the sync box. Bypassing the limitations of the sync box. Or is there something I'm missing?
@yihaoDK 6 ай бұрын
have you tried manually setting the PS5 to only output at 2.1?
@ShadowClouds 5 ай бұрын
I have an odd issue where if red is being displayed it’s shows orange instead any idea on how to fix it?
@spectreracing 2 ай бұрын
What’s the setup if I use a receiver for all of my devices? I just use a single HDMI eARC from my receiver to my tv. Both tv and receiver are 120hz/VRR capable
@chrisandvonna2 Ай бұрын
Excellent question, I have the same set up. Let’s see if we get any answers.
@cheeriomartinez 2 ай бұрын
What if you have a sound bar?
@kacaus 5 ай бұрын
Can I use this without any extra devices? Does it work if I just play videos on the build-in app in the tv like Netflix and KZfaq? Thanks.
@GeekStreet 5 ай бұрын
No that doesn't work unfortunately
@PilotBilly 5 ай бұрын
Hi, can anyone help. My hue sync box works fine with my TV inputs. It registers that my Xbox series X is connected on the Hue app, but it never displays the input it and doesn’t display any images. I have checked the refresh rate, HDR, 2.1 cables. But it won’t pick up the Xbox input at all. Just a blank screen.
@HoodRed69 8 ай бұрын
Do u know if this supports 12 bit color on pc?
@GeekStreet 8 ай бұрын
The splitter should in theory as it supports hdmi 2.1, but you could contact the seller on Amazon to confirm.
@carltollerton2344 Ай бұрын
Hi again, I purchased this hdmi splitter after watching your video but I just can’t seem to get it to work. Please, please would you have any advice on my set up? I have an LG C3 tv that supports everything it needs to and I’m using Sandstrom Gold hdmi cables that fully supports 8K, 4K, 2K and 1080p TVs. I have the Playstation 5 going into the hdmi IN port on the splitter and then a hdmi cable going from the 8K/CEC port on the splitter to the tv and then a hdmi cable going from the 4K/1080p port on the splitter going to the Philips sync box with the the splitter box set to 1080p on the OUT 2 switch and the EDID set to copy. With this set up the tv doesn’t pick up a signal and there’s no syncing of lights on the Philips hue sync box. Have I done something wrong or could it be that it needs a firmware update which btw isn’t available for the UK so I couldn’t do that either. Maybe I have misunderstood your video so if that sounds like I’ve set it up wrong I’d greatly appreciate your advice. Thank you 😊
@GeekStreet Ай бұрын
Sounds correct what you've done, try clicking the select button on the splitter to flip between the different modes if that doesn't help contact the company I recon it's a firmware issue as the splitter should be capable of showing the picture.
@carltollerton2344 Ай бұрын
@@GeekStreet Ah thank you for your quick reply! I think i tried this already but i will give it another go. Thanks man
@MikeBotGaming 27 күн бұрын
@@carltollerton2344 hey man, how did everything work out in the end? I have the exact same problem and setup 😅
@maximrabal4116 7 ай бұрын
HDR en Xbox tiene un rango de color de 10 bits y ps5 de 8 bits, ese es el problema de la blackscreen
@crykiller09 Күн бұрын
How can i do a firmware update? Cant find a Manual for that. Got a New Internet Router. Now my Box doesnt connect to wlan
@lexxielex 8 ай бұрын
HDMI 2.1. Can you plug in just your receiver to the sync box and have the same experience?
@GeekStreet 8 ай бұрын
Yes, the splitter is just for gaming
@mikegarrett9344 4 ай бұрын
It should be backwards compatible with hdmi 2.0 correct?
@samzeggai 8 ай бұрын
Hi man! Great video. When i try to connect my little Internet router (which provides channels and apps such as Netflix etc when connected to my TV), and try to connect it to the Sync BOX, it says "HDMI not detected". Do i need an HDMI splitter? If yes, can i use any HDMI splitter? (the one you have is quite expensive!) Thanks for your future answer, and wonderful setup ! :)
@GeekStreet 8 ай бұрын
You shouldn't need a splitter for that, check the resolution as the maximum supported is 4k 60hz
@DaveyPacheco 8 ай бұрын
I'm a little confused. How much is everything going to cost on a 55 inch in the US if I start from scratch with no lights
@luisgarcia1096 6 ай бұрын
Have you found out??
@DaveyPacheco 6 ай бұрын
@@luisgarcia1096 no sorry
@MrANTBIG 5 ай бұрын
do you need the hue bridge box if only your only doing the lights on the tv?
@davellanos1824 4 ай бұрын
The Hue bridge is the Hub of the system, if you want the syncing the you need the bridge, furthemore as these lights are designed for this purpose it is mandatory to have the bridge regardless to communicate with them, cheers.
@dinjoDJ 5 ай бұрын
Does it sync with drm apps
@snapascrew 5 ай бұрын
Maybe I’m just dumb but how does the light bar know how wide your tv is and therefor what colors to put where on the strip stuck on the back?
@davellanos1824 4 ай бұрын
No question is dumb mate, we all learn, so the HUE APP, has the Sync tab area when you do the pairing process to set up the HSB it request for you to set up the Entertainment Area-EA- on that area, usually by default called TV AREA as it is where you would have the tv set, you are able to set up the position of the light on a 3d room therefore the HSB knows where each light is located in the physical world and can send the signal to the correct light to show the requested color inrelation to the content that is shown on the Tv set, hope this clears your question.
@HappilyInduced 3 ай бұрын
If you want multiple devices running at 4k 120Hz (PC + PS5 for example), it will start looking like a spider web with more than one splitter, but unless they release a new box with native support for multiple 2.1 inputs, this will be the best we have for now.
@dinjoDJ 5 ай бұрын
Does it work with drm apps
@dpac90 8 ай бұрын
The PS5 may be glitching because HDCP might be turned on? I’ve had similar issues and turning HDCP off on the PS5 helped
@GeekStreet 8 ай бұрын
Thanks let me test that out
@gilbertgutierrez8787 8 ай бұрын
@GeekStreet did it work?
@GeekStreet 8 ай бұрын
@@gilbertgutierrez8787 not had time yet give me a week.
@tomhall9370 7 ай бұрын
You legend!!! I’ve been trying to set this combo up for about 3 hours and turning off HDCP has resolved the issue and lights now sync!! I’m so chuffed so thank you. Still can’t switch on VRR since it days my tv doesn’t support it - I know it does since if I connect my PlayStation directly to the tv i can then switch VRR on. If you know the fix for this I will do many nice things! 🤣 Also if I turn game mode on which is how I normally get VRR to work the screen goes blank ‘power source off’ message appears. Any solutions would be awesome but just to have it working now is a blessing!! My tv is: This is my tv model SAMSUNG QE55QN700BTXXU 55" Smart 8K HDR Neo QLED TV with Bixby, Alexa & Google Assistant
@poapy Ай бұрын
Hello, is it obligatory to have the sync box to have such effect? it’s really pricy
@akki.akshay 5 ай бұрын
I'm planning to get either the Ai sync box or T2 for my 65 inch Samsung $90C tv that is connected to Samsung q600 soundbar. My usecase is for watching KZfaq content and movies on various streaming services like Netflix, prime etc. Which one should I go for?
@GeekStreet 5 ай бұрын
Just hang on a couple of weeks I have something special coming 😊
@akki.akshay 5 ай бұрын
@@GeekStreet I would love to wait but black friday discounts might be off by then
@GeekStreet 5 ай бұрын
Ok do you watch all the content via inbuilt app's? If so go for the T2 if you use a firestick for example then the ai sync box is the best option
@meelasD 4 ай бұрын
Nice workaround but unfortunately the splitter cant output a proper HDR signal to the hue sync box. VRR, 4k120 output etc works perfectly fine but whenever I turn on HDR e.g. on my ps5, the ambilight colours lack saturation and look washed out.. If you think of a HDR image on a standard SDR-monitor you also get a desaturated greyish picture which I guess is what the hue sync box is receiving from the splitter.. anyone experiencing the same? I tried all the EDID settings and switching between dolby vision compatibility mode on the hue sync box but no success :/
@willemavjc 3 ай бұрын
^ This. You pointed out the flaw of this still clever idea OP got in his video. HDMI 2.1 with all features ON is not officially supported by Philips. Only 2.1 features should be dropped but HDR on 4K/120Hz in unpredictable since the negociation is not properly done. Still, did you try the HDMI port 2, the one with Dolby Vision etc capability? And did you try to activate the backward capability in app? May be worth a try.
@meelasD 3 ай бұрын
@@willemavjc tnx dude. Sadly I used both the hdmi2 and the backward compatibility mode on and off but no success :/
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