2 ways to sync your Philips Hue smart lights to movies, games, and music

Enhance your home theater experience with Philips Hue smart lights! This guide shows you how to sync your lights with your TV or monitor for immersive viewing. Whether you're using a computer or a TV, we've got you covered.

Using the Hue Sync Desktop App (for Computers)

The simplest and most affordable method is using the free Hue Sync desktop app (Windows and macOS). This synchronizes your lights with your computer screen, ideal for gaming or movie nights on your laptop or desktop. Ensure your computer and Hue Bridge are on the same Wi-Fi network.

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Download and launch the app. Choose "Help me set everything up" for first-time users or "Search for bridge" if your lights are already configured. The app guides you through connecting your hardware.

The app will locate your Hue Bridge. Next, use the Philips Hue mobile app to create an "entertainment area," grouping the lights you want to sync. Specify their location in the room for optimal synchronization.

Back in the Hue Sync desktop app, select your entertainment area and click "Start light sync." Choose from "Games," "Movies," "Scenes," or "Music" modes, adjusting the intensity ("Subtle," "Moderate," "High," "Extreme") and enabling "Use audio for effect" for dynamic color changes.

Fine-tune settings within the app or the Hue mobile app for optimal results. App settings also allow you to select the display for syncing and configure keyboard shortcuts.

Syncing with Samsung TVs (2022 or later)

For Samsung TVs (2022 and newer), a dedicated Hue Sync TV app is available. This offers seamless integration but costs $130. Setup is similar to the desktop app, but select "For my TV" when creating the entertainment area in the mobile app.

Using the Play HDMI Sync Box (for other TVs)

For other TVs, the Philips Hue Play HDMI Sync Box ($250) is required. This box connects to your TV and up to four HDMI sources, automatically switching between them. It supports Dolby Vision, HDR10 , and 4K resolutions.

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Create an entertainment area in the Hue mobile app ("For my TV"), specifying your TV's location and connected lights. The Hue Sync mobile app (Android and iOS) lets you control effects, modes, intensity, and brightness, and integrates with Google Assistant, Alexa, and Siri.

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