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Philips Hue launches new Sync Box, Nanoleaf integration
9to5Google • • technology
Key Points:
- Philips Hue introduced new sync boxes at IFA 2026, including the affordable Play Screen Sync with a fisheye camera for color capture and the Play HDMI Sync Box 4K with a single HDMI connection, both offering simplified Bluetooth setup without requiring a Hue Bridge.
- The Play Screen Sync is input-agnostic and works with native TV apps, unlike the more expensive $385 Play Sync Box 8K, providing a budget-friendly option for immersive lighting synced to TV visuals.
- Philips Hue announced new gradient strip lights for TVs up to 100 inches and a partnership with Nanoleaf, enabling Nanoleaf shapes to integrate into the Hue ecosystem with scene and automation compatibility.
- The Philips Hue app will gain backup and restore functionality and a new Custom AI Behaviors feature to enhance user experience, with these updates rolling out starting fall 2026.
- The Play Screen Sync is priced at $119, and the Play HDMI Sync Box 4K at $149, both now available on Philips Hue’s website and retailers like Amazon.
