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Philips Releases Hue Sync software to synchronize light with your PC activity
Philips jusr announced new software for Windows that allows users to link the color of their lights to activity on their computers. In addition, the company will release Hue outdoor lamps in the summer.
CES – Las Vegas, Nevada (USA) – Philips Lighting (Euronext: LIGHT), the world leader in lighting, today announced a number of new software features and enhancements to the Philips Hue ecosystem. The updates allow consumers to transform their everyday home lighting into rich experiences and do even more with light, from the living room to the backyard.
Philips Hue Entertainment: The natural ingredient for an immersive entertainment experience
Following a free, over-the-air software update in December 2017, Philips Hue customers with color-capable lights and a Philips Hue V2 bridge can enjoy truly immersive home entertainment experiences. The new software, created as a result of pilots, insights and feedback gained from leading companies in the entertainment industry, synchronizes Philips Hue lights perfectly with gaming, movie and music content. Razer, the world’s leading lifestyle brand for gamers, is the first partner to go live.
Accompanying the new Hue Entertainment functionality, Philips Lighting will introduce Hue Sync, an application that will run on any Windows 10 or macOS High Sierra-based computer, in Q2 2018. Philips Hue Sync creates immediate, immersive light scripts for any game, movie or music played on the computer, so consumers can enjoy the content they are playing, watching or listening to even more.
“Since the start, Philips Hue has been about turning everyday lighting into extraordinary experiences. We are taking this to the next level with the rollout of Hue Entertainment, the announcement of our first content partner and the upcoming launch of the Hue Sync app,” said Chris Worp, Business Group Leader Home, Philips Lighting. “Our first step is with gaming, the largest segment in the entertainment industry, followed by movie and audio integrations. To take this even further and realize the full potential of the combination of light and entertainment, we are giving the developer community access to our Philips Hue Entertainment API and tools. We look forward to see the creativity developers will apply to our new applications to make the most of Hue’s immersive power.”
Set up and discover all that Philips Hue can do with app update 3.0
Early in Q2 2018, Philips Hue will introduce a redesigned Hue app for both iOS and Android. Based on comments, feedback and ideas from Philips Hue users, the redesign will enhance both existing and new features, to help consumers light their home smarter with even more ease. The new app will improve daily use, and ensure seamless setup and integration of Hue accessories and new Philips Hue Entertainment partnership integrations. The interface will also enable consumers to instantly access their last used scenes, and to simply group lights and select their desired color temperature or color.
Hue your home, indoors and out
In summer 2018, Philips Lighting will take the Philips Hue experience outside the home with the debut of an outdoor line. This new line of products will let consumers get more out of their exterior lighting by allowing them to personalize their ambiance for any moment outside, whether simply relaxing with family or entertaining friends. It will also increase their peace of mind when arriving home or while away.
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#5509434 Posted on: 01/10/2018 10:25 PM
Philips recently updated hue with a new entertainment API with different types of synchronous/batched transactions - this allows them to update multiple lights with way lower latency. It should respond a lot faster to what's occurring on the screen now. AFAIK none of the 3rd party apps (which I assume you're using because aside from this app philips has no official screen -> light app) use the new API yet. So technically this app would be better until the others update their stuff. I assume philips just wanted their own official implementation.
What exactly is new about this? I can already sync my games to Phillips Hue, albeit I have to use borderless window mode for it to work. Sadly for HDR games I can’t do that, as HDR requires full screen mode. It’s not a feature I use a lot anyway, I tend to just stick to a colour like purple or blue as it’s easier on the eyes than white at night.
Philips recently updated hue with a new entertainment API with different types of synchronous/batched transactions - this allows them to update multiple lights with way lower latency. It should respond a lot faster to what's occurring on the screen now. AFAIK none of the 3rd party apps (which I assume you're using because aside from this app philips has no official screen -> light app) use the new API yet. So technically this app would be better until the others update their stuff. I assume philips just wanted their own official implementation.
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#5509474 Posted on: 01/11/2018 01:07 AM
Ah ok that makes sense, thanks for the explanation. Yea it is a 3rd party app I’m using
Ah ok that makes sense, thanks for the explanation. Yea it is a 3rd party app I’m using
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#5509486 Posted on: 01/11/2018 02:17 AM
I keep my lights on green if I can't sync them to the game mainly cos it matches my rig but also the colour green stimulates a larger percentage of cones in the eye which has a soothing effect according to scientific evidence as the human eye has evolved to perceive more shades of green than any other colour in the spectrum, I think it's something to do with foraging for food but I digress.
I keep my lights on green if I can't sync them to the game mainly cos it matches my rig but also the colour green stimulates a larger percentage of cones in the eye which has a soothing effect according to scientific evidence as the human eye has evolved to perceive more shades of green than any other colour in the spectrum, I think it's something to do with foraging for food but I digress.
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#5509521 Posted on: 01/11/2018 04:52 AM
Why the fuck would i care about a light show when i'm watching my screen, playing a game or viewing a movie?
Why the fuck would i care about a light show when i'm watching my screen, playing a game or viewing a movie?
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#5509624 Posted on: 01/11/2018 11:43 AM
I didn’t know that, I do use green sometimes, but that’s some good information, thanks.
Don’t knock it until you’ve tried it. It helps draw you into what you’re watching or playing. Some TV’s have it built into the edge, but when you have a whole room that can do it, it works really well. My friend was like you, then he came over and loved the effect and went and bought some Phillips HUE lights.
I keep my lights on green if I can't sync them to the game mainly cos it matches my rig but also the colour green stimulates a larger percentage of cones in the eye which has a soothing effect according to scientific evidence as the human eye has evolved to perceive more shades of green than any other colour in the spectrum, I think it's something to do with foraging for food but I digress.
I didn’t know that, I do use green sometimes, but that’s some good information, thanks.
Why the frack would i care about a light show when i'm watching my screen, playing a game or viewing a movie?
Don’t knock it until you’ve tried it. It helps draw you into what you’re watching or playing. Some TV’s have it built into the edge, but when you have a whole room that can do it, it works really well. My friend was like you, then he came over and loved the effect and went and bought some Phillips HUE lights.
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#5509636 Posted on: 01/11/2018 12:52 PM
Aaaahahahahahaha
Okay, okay... back to serious.
Who in their right mind would put those hugely expensive lamps outside, where they can just be.... repossessed *caugh*stolen*caugh*... by pretty much anyone.
Hue outdoor lamps
Aaaahahahahahaha
Okay, okay... back to serious.
Who in their right mind would put those hugely expensive lamps outside, where they can just be.... repossessed *caugh*stolen*caugh*... by pretty much anyone.
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#5509667 Posted on: 01/11/2018 02:21 PM
15$ per bulb (e27). Yea. I bet you have more expensive stuff outside to be "repossessed".
Besides, maybe you put it out in the backyard, or if you are in apartment, you can use it on the terrace or something.
15$ per bulb (e27). Yea. I bet you have more expensive stuff outside to be "repossessed".
Besides, maybe you put it out in the backyard, or if you are in apartment, you can use it on the terrace or something.
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#5509672 Posted on: 01/11/2018 02:31 PM
Aaaahahahahahaha
Okay, okay... back to serious.
Who in their right mind would put those hugely expensive lamps outside, where they can just be.... repossessed *caugh*stolen*caugh*... by pretty much anyone.
People that live in an area where others don't steal lightbulbs?
Aaaahahahahahaha
Okay, okay... back to serious.
Who in their right mind would put those hugely expensive lamps outside, where they can just be.... repossessed *caugh*stolen*caugh*... by pretty much anyone.
People that live in an area where others don't steal lightbulbs?
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What exactly is new about this? I can already sync my games to Phillips Hue, albeit I have to use borderless window mode for it to work. Sadly for HDR games I can’t do that, as HDR requires full screen mode. It’s not a feature I use a lot anyway, I tend to just stick to a colour like purple or blue as it’s easier on the eyes than white at night.