Subj : Your Philips Hue Play HDMI Sync Box is getting a big software upd
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From : TechnologyDaily
Date : Wed Apr 09 2025 18:45:07

Your Philips Hue Play HDMI Sync Box is getting a big software update, and 
it's good news for gamers

Date:
Wed, 09 Apr 2025 17:30:00 +0000

Description:
The latest update fixes bugs and should improve performance for PS5 owners.

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has released a firmware update for the Philips Hue Play Sync Box 8K The 
update will particularly benefit PS5 and PS5 Pro owners It also adds 
"seamless" compatibility for 3D content 

If you have a Philips Hue Play setup at home, there's good news  a new 
software update is rolling out now for your Sync Box, and it's packed with 
features and fixes to improve your multimedia experience. 

As Hueblog.com explains, firmware version 2.5.0 makes several changes that 
should be music to gamers' ears. For example, the Philips Hue Play HDMI Sync 
Box 8K now works with Display Stream Compression (DSC), allowing 8K 
resolutions at 60Hz for the PS5 Pro . 

In its release notes , Signify (the company behind Philips Hue) also promises 
optimized input source switching, which should reduce latency if you're using 
a PS5 connected to an LG TV. 

3D content can now also be routed through the Sync Box 8K, with Signify 
promising "seamless compatibility" in case you're still holding onto your 
2011 collection of 3D Blu-rays. Bug patching 

Signify has also fixed a bug that caused "issues with CEC power on/off 
functionality and auto off after 20 minutes" when the Sync Box's HDMI cable 
was connected to the second output of an AV receiver. 

Automatic light syncing now works properly when the box is used in this 
configuration, too. 

There is also new firmware for the Philips Hue Play HDMI Sync Box 4K . This 
makes "general bug fixes and improvements," though Signify hasn't provided 
more specific details. Both updates are rolling out now, and you should 
receive the new firmware in the next few days (if you haven't already). You 
might also like Got Philips Hue lights? This free update gives you 8 new 
scenes for an instant makeover Setting up your Philips Hue lights is now 
quicker and easier than ever thanks to the latest app update Want to expand 
your Philips Hue setup? These 3 new lights will let you take it outdoors



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Link to news story:
https://www.techradar.com/home/smart-lights/your-philips-hue-play-hdmi-sync-bo
x-is-getting-a-big-software-update-and-its-good-news-for-gamers


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