Colored lighting is a really fun way to expand what lighting in your home can do, and Philips Hue is arguably the best in the business. Now, Philips Hue is rolling out “Sports Live” as a new experience that can integrate with sporting events such as the upcoming World Cup.
Rolling out widely this month – and over the past few weeks as our sister site 9to5Mac points out – “Sports Live” on Philips Hue allows your lights to change colors and effects to match up with live sporting events, bringing the stadium feel directly into your living room.
As Philips Hue explains, this new feature includes flashes of color for “key moments” such as yellow or red cards, a countdown to kickoff, an animation of colors celebrating the winning team at the end of the match, and more.
With compatible smart lighting, Sports Live can bring matches to life beyond the screen, from a dramatic kickoff countdown to flashes of color for key moments, including goals, yellow and red cards, set pieces and penalties. Through integrations with leading smart home platforms, including Samsung SmartThings, users can incorporate dynamic lighting effects into broader matchday routines that coordinate devices across the home and extend the experience beyond the TV screen. The result is a fully immersive experience that allows fans to not just watch the game, but to feel part of it.
