Syfy, Philips Introduce First Immersive Lighting Series

Syfy and Philips have paired to reveal the first immersive lighting experience for a TV series with. 12 Monkeys.. The Syfy Sync second screen app and the Philips Hue connected lighting system will combine tp provide users with a new experience, the network announced today.

Telefilm Sharknado 2 was the first program where viewers were able to sync their Philips Hue lighting system with the soundtrack. For 12 Monkeys, viewers will get custom light tracks for all 13 episodes of the season.

The series will start Jan. 16 at 9 p.m., when fans will then have the ability to sync up the app to the lighting system. This will also prompt a specially designed “light track," and the app will also detect audio cues that will translate the Web-enabled Hue system.