Signify has launched Sports Live, a new feature for Philips Hue and WiZ smart lighting products that syncs lighting effects with data from live football matches in real time (via Hue Blog).
The feature is being rolled out ahead of the 2026 FIFA World Cup. Sports Live uses live match data to trigger lighting changes at key moments in the game, including goals, yellow cards and red cards, with the aim of making at-home viewing more immersive.
Unlike traditional TV sync systems that rely on HDMI hardware to analyze on-screen content, Sports Live connects directly to live match data and responds to events as they happen, eliminating the need for additional sync hardware. During quieter periods, the lights adjust to reflect a favorite team’s colors, the leading team’s colors, or a neutral white when the score is tied.
Setup is managed via the Philips Hue or WiZ mobile app. In the Hue app, the feature is found under the Sync tab, where users select a room or area, which must include at least one color-compatible light, and optionally choose favorite teams to receive match suggestions.
Current games appear directly in the Sync tab, with a separate list available for upcoming matches. Sports Live automatically starts 15 minutes before kickoff once a match is selected, and a delay adjustment tool allows viewers to sync lighting effects with their specific broadcast.
After setup, users can still customize the default scene, brightness, and room. All lights associated with Hue Sync Box have priority and will not be used for Sports Live. WiZ users can access this feature through the company’s Wi-Fi platform without the need for a hub.
The Philips Hue 5.69 app update that features Sports Live also introduces a new Bridge zone, which consolidates all devices and automations from an entire Hue Bridge into a single group on the Home dashboard, with options to create scenes and hide or rearrange groups. The area appears by default in the “Hidden” section and must be manually resurfaced.
Sports Live is compatible with existing Hue and WiZ entertainment features, including Hue Sync and WiZ Sync with TV, with the 2026 FIFA World Cup currently underway in Mexico, Canada and the United States.
