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New Philips Hue Sync TV app brings smart lighting effects to more TVs

The Philips Hue Sync TV is now available for some LG TVs. (Image source: Philips Hue)
The Philips Hue Sync TV is now available for some LG TVs. (Image source: Philips Hue)
A version of the Philips Hue Sync TV app for LG TVs has been released. The app allows you to sync Philips Hue smart lights with your LG TV for dynamic lighting effects that match what you are watching or playing. It is compatible with various TV models, formats and smart lighting products.

Signify has announced that the Philips Hue Sync TV app is now available for LG TVs in various countries worldwide. This means that Philips Hue smart lights can sync with content on LG TVs for an immersive watching or gaming experience. Supported Philips Hue smart lights include the Play Light Bar (curr. $89.99 at Amazon).

The Philips Hue Sync TV can be used to generate dynamic lighting effects, adjusting the brightness and color to match the on-screen content. The app will work with content from gaming consoles, set-top boxes, streaming sticks and various streaming apps like Netflix and Disney+. Supported image formats include 4K, 8K, HDR10 and Dolby Vision. This native smart TV app is compatible with LG TVs from 2024 onwards, running webOS 24 or later.

It is worth noting that the Philips Hue Sync TV app must be purchased. Customers can choose from a one-time cost of $129.99/€129.99 or a monthly subscription that allows you to access the app from up to three TVs, priced at $2.99/€2.99. It can be accessed in countries like the US, the UK, Canada, Australia and the Netherlands. A full list of countries in which the Philips Hue Sync TV app is accessible can be found below.

  • Europe: Austria, Belgium, Czech Republic, Denmark, Finland, France, Germany, Ireland, Italy, Luxembourg, the Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Slovakia, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, and the UK.
  • Other Markets: United States, Canada, Mexico, Brazil, Chile, Argentina, Australia, New Zealand, Hong Kong, Japan, Singapore, South Korea, UAE, and Turkey.
The Philips Hue Sync TV is now available for some LG TVs. (Image source: Philips Hue)
The Philips Hue Sync TV is now available for some LG TVs. (Image source: Philips Hue)
The Philips Hue Sync TV is now available for some LG TVs. (Image source: Philips Hue)

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Polly Allcock, 2025-02-27 (Update: 2025-02-27)