I'm not sure why I'd want a light behind my TV if I'm trying to watch a good film, especially after getting a TV that displays great dark scenes.
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Review: Nanoleaf 4D Adds Easy Content-Synced Backlighting to Your TV or Display
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Analyzing the output of your Display via a camera seems a little insane to me, honestly.
This mirrors my experience. I purchased the new Nanoleaf A19 bulbs with Thread support, and I have been nothing but disappointed. I have given up on receiving tech support or refund, and I have decided to wait until iOS 17 is released, at which point I will either be delighted to see Nanoleaf's improved compatibility with HomeKit, or I will be moving into the more expensive but seemingly much better-engineered Philips Hue ecosystem instead.
Definitely understand this. For me, I don't like watching TV without some kind of lighting, so I tend to prefer backlighting. In my office, I use Hue stuff.
Has there been an explanation as to why this company gets such outsized coverage on this site? I never read about Nanoleaf products anywhere but here. Macrumors really wants coloured wall hexagons to be a thing.
I was with Hue for awhile (Only had 3 bulbs & a dimmer switch) & I switched to Nanoleaf.
One reason was the lower price point, and the other was the fact Nanoleaf didn't require an additional hub. (Really prefer to streamline and cut down on things like that if possible). Overall, the experience hasn't been bad. They are a solid "OK" for me...but I prefer the Hue bulbs (and app).
Plus, Nanoleaf products are harder to find. I can find a pretty nice assortment of Hue products in stock at most places that carry smart lighting. Nanoleaf is hit or miss...with many more misses.
The lack of a hub & lower pricing made me switch, and I'll continue to use what I currently have. But if I decide to expand, I think I'll head back to Hue.
One reason was the lower price point, and the other was the fact Nanoleaf didn't require an additional hub. (Really prefer to streamline and cut down on things like that if possible). Overall, the experience hasn't been bad. They are a solid "OK" for me...but I prefer the Hue bulbs (and app).
Plus, Nanoleaf products are harder to find. I can find a pretty nice assortment of Hue products in stock at most places that carry smart lighting. Nanoleaf is hit or miss...with many more misses.
The lack of a hub & lower pricing made me switch, and I'll continue to use what I currently have. But if I decide to expand, I think I'll head back to Hue.
It's odd, isn't it? They seem to get a front-page splash every couple of months.
I took a punt on a Govee version a year or so ago for around £40. It was okay. A fun gimmick. But you had to keep remembering to turn it on and off every time you watched TV and eventually the adhesive for the strips started coming loose. Now it kinda just hangs off the back of the TV and looks a mess.
I’ll remove it as we’re about to move house, but I doubt I’ll be inclined to find a way to stick it back on.
What I am interested in, is your above mantelpiece mount that has a mechanism to lower down. That looks cool.
I’ll remove it as we’re about to move house, but I doubt I’ll be inclined to find a way to stick it back on.
What I am interested in, is your above mantelpiece mount that has a mechanism to lower down. That looks cool.
I don't want a classic TV set at all. But Apple doesn't make one that just works! My 2009 iMac 27" with an EyeTV Hybrid tv-stick is on its last legs. I might one day just give in and buy an LG OLED − like an animal. 🤷
Couldn’t imagine trying to pick out what’s happening in The Batman with a huge light shining around the TV!
In my office I use some soft lighting behind my desk with one of those LED strips but I feel like computer work is a bit different than watching flicks.
Search for “how to fold LED strip 90°” for videos, or take a look at the attached pic. Basically you bend it back over itself, choosing a spot that makes sense. Works great, have been doing it for years with no issues.
The lights automatically adjust based on what is on screen. They will automatically be off during dark senses.
I think you've completely missed where most people don't use this as an always-on backlight behind the TV - while watching TV -but as a sort of extension of the screen for an immerse feeling (and because it helps reduce eye strain)...
still partially on (though obviously dimmed):
next scene, off:
That makes more sense - I was just going off their promo pics, which just seemed really bright and intense and distracting to me.
I would recommend a dimmable static white bias light over those multicolored dynamic backlights. You're actually reducing your color and contrast experience because you are flooding the area behind the screen with a similar color and luminance level. Professional colorists use 6500K bias lights like those from biaslighting.com. I don't have any association with them. I am just a satisfied customer.
