Samsung and Philips Hue Introduce New Subscription Service for Enhanced TV Lighting Sync

The partnership between Samsung and Philips Hue now offers a monthly subscription model for syncing smart lights with TV content, alongside a one-time purchase option.

• Samsung SmartThings and Philips Hue announce a partnership for syncing smart lights with Samsung TVs, offering a monthly subscription at $3.
• The Philips Hue Sync TV App allows users to sync their smart lights with TV content without needing extra hardware, previously available for a $130 one-time fee.
• The service is compatible with Samsung TVs from 2022 onwards and introduces features like music sync and better SmartThings app integration.
• The subscription model provides an affordable alternative to the one-time purchase, aiming to make the immersive lighting experience more accessible.
• The partnership also extends the Philips Hue Sync TV App to additional countries, including Brazil, Hong Kong, Poland, the Czech Republic, and Slovakia.

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