Its a very effective, more affordable alternative to HDMI sync boxes like the Phillips Hue system.
I cheated as my test screen is on a stand!
The Nanoleaf app is nicely laid out and works well most of the time, but can occasionally crash.
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Whilst I appreciate that all software has bugs, some sort of an error alert would be nice.
But lets face it, screen synchronization is what were here for.
The only feature I found myself missing is a perennial issue for non-HDMI smart screen lights automatic screen detection.
Govee’s lights sit squarely in between but don’t offer such consistency or smooth light performance as Nanoleaf.
This can be mitigated with the software but it is a drawback with camera-based systems.
You find ambient lighting around screens distractingHow did you make it this far into the review?
Either way, the lights can be quite splashy, and wont be for everyone.
you could buy the Philips kit either fromPhilips-hue.comor their Amazon store.
There are caveats though, likethis HDMI 2.1 issue for PS5 players, so it’s worth researching further.
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On the plus side, Matter support is coming soon which could address these shortcomings.
Read our fullGovee Immersion smart TV lights review.
Everything gets reflected on the screen, especially in daylight which affects the colors that the camera detects.
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