Control RGB lights using Apple TV or HDMI signal

Hardware
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Hello Folks,

I wish I could control the RGB lights using Apple TV or generic HDMI signal (like Ambilight TV).

There is a ready solution “Philips Hue Play HDMI Sync Box” but seems to be not very stable and the price is insane: €229.99
https://www2.meethue.com/en-us/p/hue-play-hdmi-sync-box-/046677555221

Any ideas?

Thanks

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There were some alternative projects but I think most of them have been discontinued. DreamScreen discontinued their products and Lightberry HD is out of stock. I assume the only thing left is some DIY.

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I had a play with this. It worked but I found it more distracting than enhancing so I stopped using it:

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I used something for Kodi in the past as well, however OP is talking about an Apple TV (can you install Kodi there) or a generic HDMI output, that’s why I didn’t suggest this.

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Completely skipped over the Apple TV bit. Sorry. Apparently it can be installed, but with annoying caveats:

https://kodi.wiki/view/HOW-TO:Install_Kodi_on_Apple_TV_4_and_5_(HD_and_4K)

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Thank you all. And what about a generic passthrough HDMI device (like the Hue Play HDMI Sync Box)?