Signify, the company behind Philips Hue and WiZ smart lights, is launching a new Sports Live feature that connects lighting effects to real-time live sports data. The new feature will arrive in time for the 2026 FIFA World Cup to kick off in June.
Sports Live will bring real-time match synchronization to Philips Hue and Philips Smart Lighting connected by WiZ
The company says the new Sports Live feature will begin rolling out in May before a full release in June. This feature will allow smart lights to react to in-game moments to create a more immersive visual experience.
Sports Live uses live match data to trigger real-time lighting effects for key moments such as goals, red cards and yellow cards, extending the action beyond the screen and into the home. Easy to set up and arriving in time for the world’s biggest football event of the year, Sports Live makes watching football at home more immersive than ever.
Signify adds that users will be able to select a favorite team and assign color changing lights to the Sports Live feature. From there, the feature will work automatically without the need for specialized hardware or connection to other services.
The feature will include the ability to time lighting effects for broadcast delays with the ability to automatically pause and resume. Signify explains more about what to expect from smart lighting effects with Sports Live:
During quieter periods of play, the action remains captivating as home lighting systems intelligently adapt to the game state, displaying the color of the favorite team, the color of the leading team or a warm white when the score is tied, creating an always personalized viewing experience.
Last month, Signify enhanced the smart lighting experience with the launch of a new immersive feature called SpatialAware. Signify also recently launched an upgraded Philips Hue Bridge Pro with even more features.
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