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Philips Hue Launches Play Wall Washer, Rolls Out AI Lighting Assistant

ColorCast projection tech adapts wall lighting to on-screen content, creating dynamic ambiance for movies and games

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Overview

  • The Play Wall Washer is available now in Europe, the US, and Canada for $219.99 per unit or $384.99 for a two-pack in black or white finishes.
  • Upward-angled LEDs deliver up to 1,035 lumens through an aluminum matte housing, with intensity and position adjusted via a 3D drag-and-drop feature in the Hue app.
  • It integrates with the Hue HDMI Sync Box and Sync apps for real-time lighting that complements TV, movie, and gaming content.
  • The generative AI assistant is live in the Netherlands, Belgium, and Luxembourg and is set to launch in the US and Canada by the end of August.
  • Future AI enhancements, including automated schedules, scene automations, and an in-app chatbot, are slated to arrive later this year.