Nanoleaf 4D Screen Mirror Kit review

pcgamer.com:

Reactive RGB has come a long way over the years. From resource-hogging glowy speakers to AI-driven wall shapes you can control from your phone. But I’m always looking for a cleaner, more simple, and accurate solution. This time, it’s Nanoleaf’s go. Yes, the same Nanoleaf cladding the walls of your favourite tech/gaming influencer or cosy game fan.

Reactive lighting isn’t new for the brand known for turning wall geometry into a nerdy subculture of home decor. Its new take is the Nanoleaf 4D Screen Mirror Kit—a trimmable light strip for screens up to 65-inches (or 85-inches for a premium), flexible corner brackets, a camera, and a tiny control hub. It’s a clean, affordable marvel that supports anything on your screen. However, some minor issues during setup can hold it back.

The Quick Start guide summarises the installation process in four steps: Apply the corner brackets, stick the lights down, place the camera, and link it to the box. A handy kickstand lets the camera sit in front of the display if you don’t want it perched atop your screen. It’s not ideal on a desk, but it’s an option for living rooms. Either way, plug it in, and you’re good to go. Oh, if only things were that simple.

The purpose of the flexible corner pieces is never explained. You’re told to skip that step if you don’t want them, but there’s no mention as to why you might. In reality, they’re a simple solution to a very real problem.

Length: 4m
Dimmable? Yes, via app
Contents: light strip, camera, camera mount, camera privacy cover, hub, corner brackets, power supply
Connectivity: Apple Home, Amazon Alexa, Google Home, IFTTT, SmartThings, Razer Chroma
LED type: RGBIC (10 clusters per meter)
Power usage: 24W
Price: $80/£90

By wrapping the lights along the corner buffers, the LEDs can shine further afield. This keeps the corners from becoming too bright where the LEDs on the strip bunch up while allowing the lighting to spread further along the wall or, in a tight space, onto adjacent ones.

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