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Philips Hue partners with Nanoleaf and expands entertainment lighting line at IFA 2026
A new $40 module connects Nanoleaf wall panels into Hue setups alongside lower-cost TV light-syncing hardware.
The short version
- Philips Hue announced a partnership with Nanoleaf and launched a $39.99 module to integrate select Nanoleaf panels into the Hue app.
- Hue unveiled lower-cost entertainment hardware, including a $119 camera-based TV sync system and a $149 4K HDMI Sync Box.
- The official Hue mobile apps will add cloud backup and restore features as well as AI-generated lighting scenes beginning in fall 2026.
Key facts
- The Philips Hue x Nanoleaf Wall Light Module costs $39.99 and allows owners of Nanoleaf Hexagon, Triangle, and Mini Triangle panels to manage them via the Hue app.[The Verge]
- The Nanoleaf module supports concurrent Bluetooth, Zigbee, and Thread connections, enabling simultaneous operation in both the Hue app and Matter-compatible apps.[The Verge]
- Hue introduced the Play Screen Sync camera kit starting at $119, which reads colors directly from a TV screen and functions with native smart TV applications.[9to5Google · The Verge]
- A new Play HDMI Sync Box 4K was released priced at $149 with a single HDMI port, serving as a lower-cost alternative to higher-end models.[9to5Google · The Verge]
- Philips Hue announced updated gradient strip lights designed for TV setups supporting displays up to 100 inches.[9to5Google]
What remains uncertain
- The exact release schedule for the backup and restore functionality and AI-generated scenes has not been detailed beyond a broad rollout starting in fall 2026.[9to5Google]