Philips Hue’s new, cheaper Sync hardware leaks with ‘Camera’ and ‘Box Lite’ [Gallery]
The Philips Hue Sync Box lets you match up your smart home lighting to what’s on your TV, but it’s not cheap. A new “Lite” version is coming, though, which cuts the price drastically by only having a single HDMI input, while a “Sync Camera” simplifies the setup for TVs without additional inputs.
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Philips Hue has announced a new, cheaper version of its Sync hardware, which will be available in two models called the "Lite" and "Sync Camera." The "Hue Play Sync Box Lite" is set to be significantly more affordable than the standard model, which costs £299.99.
The Lite version offers the same core functionality as the original Sync Box 8K, but with a single HDMI input. This allows it to sync the lighting effects of a single device to the content currently playing on the TV. The Lite version will be priced at around £109.99, a substantial 60% reduction compared to the 8K model's price.
Additionally, Philips Hue has also teased a "Sync Camera" solution for TVs without additional inputs. This TV-mounted device watches the TV screen to process lighting effects, eliminating the need for HDMI entirely. While not as sophisticated as the other options, it does have the advantage of being able to sync content from the TV's built-in apps.
Both the "Sync Box Lite" and "Sync Camera" are expected to be released soon, potentially as early as next month. The IFA trade show, which usually takes place in early September, is also expected to be a venue for their debut.
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