Philips Hue Sync TV app has integrated with Samsung SmartThings to optimise the interaction between the Philips Hue Sync TV app, Samsung TVs and the SmartThings ecosystem.

The Philips Hue Sync TV app will be released in more countries, get a monthly subscription option and be integrated with the SmartThings mobile app for even easier control.

“The integration of Philips Hue Sync TV app into the SmartThings ecosystem allows users to create immersive multi-device entertainment routines, enhancing their smart home experiences like never before,” SmartThings US head Mark Benson says.

“This partnership underscores our commitment to delivering seamless and innovative solutions that enrich the lives of our users, making their smart home experiences more immersive and enjoyable.”

With the SmartThings ecosystem, Samsung users will be able to control the Sync TV app via their smartphone alongside their other SmartThings-compatible devices. The app allows users to adjust the settings with their smartphone without having to interrupt the TV content. With the SmartThings app, users can choose between different modes and start or stop syncing.

Philips Hue Sync TV app compatible with 2024 Samsung TV models can also look forward to accessing the Music mode feature in the app, allowing Philips Hue lights to react to the audio of what’s playing on the TV.

The integration of the Philips Hue Sync TV app into the SmartThings app and the monthly subscriptions will be available starting in autumn 2024. Users will be able to access these features after downloading or updating to the latest version of the Sync TV app.

The Philips Hue Sync TV app is available for Samsung Q60 series or higher QLED TVs manufactured from 2022 onward. Music mode will be available for compatible 2024 Samsung TVs from launch and will be available for compatible 2022 and 2023 Samsung TVs later this year.