The rumored Philips Hue Play HDMI sync box 8K has been officially announced and is now available to buy. It’ll cost you $350, though — a $50 bump from the first-gen model. Hue promises this version will bring even more impressive music, movie, and gaming entertainment immersion with no latency and ultra-fast refresh rates.
According to Philips Hue, the new sync box adds support for the HDMI 2.1 video standard, can handle resolutions up to 8K, and refresh rates up to 120Hz. It supports Dolby Vision and HDR10 Plus content at up to 8K at 60Hz for video content and 4K at 120Hz for console gaming.
The sync box uses HDMI inputs to sync your Philips Hue lights in time with the content on your screen, flashing and splashing colorful lighting…
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