Philips Hue could finally challenge Govee with its own TV backlight camera
All is expected to be revealed at IFA in a few months time
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Philips Hue could be about to take on Govee with its own TV backlight camera.
Rumoured to launch at IFA 2026, the new accessory would offer a simpler way to sync your Hue lights with what's happening on screen, without the need for an HDMI Sync Box.
Philips Hue could soon be launching its own TV backlight camera, according to a new report from HueBlog. Rumoured to be called the Philips Hue Screen Sync Camera, it's expected to make its debut at IFA 2026 alongside several other new Hue products.
Govee has long dominated the TV backlight camera market, with several popular models that use a camera mounted on top of the TV to mirror on-screen colours with compatible smart lights. Whilst Philips Hue already offers an impressive entertainment setup with the Hue Play HDMI Sync Box, it relies on an HDMI connection, making it less flexible than a camera-based system..
Pricing and an official launch date are still unknown, but if HueBlog's report is accurate, IFA in September is expected to reveal all.
From the single leaked image, the new accessory appears to clip onto the top edge of a TV or monitor, where it uses a built-in camera to monitor what's happening on screen. It then analyses the image and sends colour data to compatible Philips Hue lights, extending the action beyond the display and into the room.
TV backlight cameras have been a huge success for Govee in recent years, so it'll be interesting to see how Philips Hue's take compares. Personally, I think it could be a fantastic addition, especially for anyone looking to create a more immersive home entertainment setup without relying on an HDMI Sync Box.
