Philips Hue on Samsung TVs also in the form of a subscription
Philips Hue expands cooperation with the Samsung SmartThimgs ecosystem. Soon, the Philips Hue Sync TV application, which can be installed on the Korean manufacturer's TVs, will also be available as a monthly subscription.
Business Signifyknown for its lighting Philips Hueis expanding its partnership with the company Samsungwhose platform SmartThings is used to manage a smart home. This is intended to make it easier for Korean TV users to enjoy even more combining television entertainment with spatial lighting. And it started over a year ago when Samsung Smart TVs have gained an application that allows you to control Philips Hue lamps. There will be changes in this area this spring.
Monthly subscription and additional countries
App Philips Hue Sync TV will be available soon in subscription model with a monthly fee of PLN 12.99. Users will be able to choose between a one-time payment to unlock the app on one Samsung TVor opt for a monthly subscription that supports up to three Samsung TVs in the same household. The Sync TV application will be available in additional countries: Brazil, Hong Kong, PolandCzech Republic and Slovakia.
Integration with the SmartThings ecosystem
Philips Hue Sync TV is here to stay integrated with the SmarthThings ecosystem. Thanks to this, users of Samsung products will be able to control the application via your smartphone, along with other SmartThings-compatible devices. You will be able to change lighting settings without having to interrupt the content you are watching. In the SmartThings app, you'll be able to switch between different modes and start or stop syncing. It will be possible too creating automation multiple devices to create perfect conditions for watching a movie with one button.
Music mode
Philips Hue Sync TV app users on compatible 2024 Samsung TV models will soon benefit from a new feature – music mode. Instead of following the content on the screen, Philips Hue lamps will respond to the sound played on the TV. The music mode is designed to be compatible with any music, turning your living room into a private concert hall. Later this year, Music Mode will also be available on compatible Samsung TVs manufactured in 2022 and 2023.
We're excited to expand our partnership with SmartThings to give users more control over their entertainment experiences.
– said Jasper Vervoort, Business Leader, Philips Hue at Signify
Philips Hue Sync TV app integration with the SmartThings ecosystem allows users to create immersive entertainment scenarios across multiple devices, expanding smart home capabilities like never before. This partnership underlines our commitment to providing seamless and innovative solutions that enrich the lives of our users by making their smart homes more engaging and enjoyable.
– added Mark Benson, head of SmartThings US
Availability and compatibility
The Philips Hue Sync TV app is available for Samsung QLED TVs from the Q60 series or higher, manufactured from 2022. Philips Hue Sync TV app integration with the SmartThings app and monthly subscriptions will be available starting from spring 2024. Users will have access to these features after downloading or updating to the latest version of the Sync TV app. Music mode will be available for compatible 2024 Samsung TVs from launch. For compatible 2022 and 2023 Samsung TVs, it will be available later this year.
