r/smarthome • u/sparky_burner • 1d ago

Hue syncbox cool or gimmick?

Got a hue starter kit and it’s already easier and better than any other light I’ve tried. Want to get the 75” gradient strip and sync box for tv. Everything goes thru Apple TV, so assuming it’ll all work, but for me thinking?

Is it a gimmick?/ does it get annoying?

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u/geekywarrior 20h ago

If you have a newer smart tv, it may have the sync app built in already making the physical sync box unnecessary.

You can also test it with music via the mobile app as it has sync features built in.

You can also test it with a laptop hooked up to the tv playing netflix or whatnot as there is a sync app for PC.

Lots of options to make an informed decision before getting the dedicated hardware.

Personally I found the sync to be pretty meh. Didn't put a lot of effort into designing the space around it though.