Philips Hue Sync App Expands to LG TVs

[ZS88]

So if my Apple TV is connected to my LG will it work or will I need to use LG native apps ie netflix, Hulu etc

It will work, was using it last night with my LG G4.

"The Sync TV app works with native smart apps such as Netflix and Disney+, HDMI devices, and set-top boxes."

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[RalfTheDog]

Why, what are they going to do? Tell streaming services/broadcasters what people are actually watching?

There was a scandal not that long ago where TVs connected to people's networks were port scanning everything on it and looking for open file shares. They say they are better now, but I will never trust them.

 

[RalfTheDog]

We only stream content to our TV, so would be a bit tricky not to be connected.

I only allow devices on my network that I trust. I don't trust TV manufacturers. They have a history of doing very shady things with people's networks.

 

[AppleTO]

There was a scandal not that long ago where TVs connected to people's networks were port scanning everything on it and looking for open file shares. They say they are better now, but I will never trust them.

Fair point, I actually keep mine on an isolated IoT network, along with any other smart devices.

 

[MacMcNugget]

I could think of about 800,000 better ways to spend money.

Name 500,000 of them…

 

[walkingm]

I’ve just come to say one thing: Hyperion.

It’s free, easy to install and can be used on LG webOSTV.

 

[Chungry]

I’ve just come to say one thing: Hyperion.

It’s free, easy to install and can be used on LG webOSTV.

I thought you had to root the TV though

 

[walkingm]

I thought you had to root the TV though

Yes, nowadays it’s very easy. And if the alternative is paying that price…

 

[philstubbington]

I’ve just come to say one thing: Hyperion.

It’s free, easy to install and can be used on LG webOSTV.

Oooh, thanks for that. Not heard of it before. I’ve got an older LG TV (maybe 2022) so not going to upgrade for the Hue app or, for that matter, willing to pay for it!

 

[wilberforce]

I was skeptical of this Hue Sync app, but I tried it and am pleasantly surprised how well it works with my LG G4 and the 7 hue lights (including several gradient ones) in my living room. It is really nice having the tone and brightness of the room lights sync with the on-screen material, so that dark scenes are not washed out by room lights and bright scenes are not stark, and color temperature of the ambient lighting is consistent with the color temperature of the screen. The intensity, responsiveness and brightness are adjustable.
For $3/ month I think it a trivial cost, at least compared to the $2000+ I have spent on hue lighting in my house, and I can cancel if the novelty wears off