Nanoleaf 4D - TV LED Backlight with Camera, TV Backlight Sync to Screen, Smart Addressable Gradient Lightstrip Kit, App & Voice Control, Trimmable for Home Decor & Gaming (Up to 85" TVs and Monitors)

I recently moved into a new place and decided that I wanted to upgrade my entertainment setup for the monthly movie marathons I host. I’m not exactly a techy person, so I looked for some inspiration on Pinterest and found a whole bunch of photos of Nanoleaf products. I was interested in the wall mounted lights but I have my TV in an entertainment centre so there’s not much space around it, so I browsed their other products and thought that Nanoleaf 4D looked perfect – and it is. Personally, I’m really happy with this product. I found it easy enough to set up and install – I get easily flustered and frustrated when it comes to cables and connectors, but I didn’t have any trouble with installing everything and I liked that I was able to trim the light strip to make it fit my TV perfectly. One thing I will note is that I use a lot of command strips and double-sided tape for things around my apartment, so based on prior experience I made sure to wipe down the back of my TV with a microfiber towel with a tiny bit of rubbing alcohol on it to clean the surface and ensure a good bond for the corner bracket and light strip tape and I haven’t noticed any issues with peeling yet. As for as the experience after setting it up, I really love how the Nanoleaf lights look and it has been an absolute game changer for my movie nights. When I was first considering putting LED lights behind my TV, I was worried that it would look like a laser light show (especially considering my entertainment centre is white and slightly reflective), but it has been the exact opposite. These lights are bright enough that the backlighting spills out into the room, but not so bright that it takes attention away from the screen. I love that I can turn off all the lights in my apartment and the lights provide the perfect amount of ambient lighting to significantly reduce eye strain and allow my guests and I to still see each other and the snack table. The lighting is also just stunning visually, the screen mirroring feature works great and makes this cool 4D effect which, paired with my new speakers, creates a really immersive experience and brings the movies to life, it feels like the colors and light from my TV are extending out like an aura behind it. Another thing I really like is that the package comes with a privacy cover. Overall, I think that this product is a winner, even for someone who is not too tech-savvy like me, and it has definitely taken my movie nights to the next level.

The Good: Once activated and if configured properly, the lights work well and enhance the viewing experience of movies and video games. Neat!The Bad: Activation was a nightmare. It took 3-4 tries, different phones, and a couple hours. It just kept failing, and each step might take up to 5 minutes before timing out or coming up with some error. I just kept trying different phones and even different networks until it finally worked.The Ugly: During activation, the mobile app asks for my home network credentials so it can connect. Then it immediately tells me to connect to its own open (no security) network. This insecure network stays on indefinitely and the device never migrates off of it. If you want to control the lights, you need to manually connect to this OPEN network. Since this network is isolated to just the Nanoleaf and there is no internet, when the app prompts you to update firmware, it fails because there's no internet on your phone or the device. Open/insecure network and terrible compatibility.I've started a chat with nanoleaf support and we've been chatting for days. At one point I was waiting 12 days for a response. Officially, I was told to change the settings on my Wifi 6 router to create a separate 2.4GHz network with its own SSID only on channel 11 and then connect to that network whenever I want to control the device.In 2023, we should expect better from IoT manufacturers and software developers. Separating networks, fixed channels, and open insecure networks are unacceptable solutions. Overall the light is a great product but limited by 2003-era wireless technology in the controller. It should be advertised as a beta device, early release, and cost much less until it is production-ready and performing without bugs and security issues.

What a pain in the a**. Setup process is horrible. You need to make sure that your wifi router is only running 2.4ghz during setup. Also, the controller keeps falling off the back of the tv due to poor adhesive that they are using. It doesn't sync correctly with your tv so you need to manually turn it on and off or you have to setup your schedule which is dumb because who does that for a tv.Finally, I cannot keep it working correctly. For whatever random reason it stopped working with the app and I can't reconnect.Run, run away.

The Nanoleaf 4D is a fantastic and affordable TV backlight that really blew me away with its quality and ease of use. If you're like me and prefer skipping the manual to dive right into the simplest settings, this is the perfect choice. It comes with a camera, a controller, and a long strip of light, offering three modes and plenty of settings for those who like to tinker.I’ve seen some fancy professional backlight setups at friends' houses, but honestly, all I wanted was something that reflects my TV screen and eases my eyes at night—and this does the job perfectly. I was initially worried the camera might lag, but nope, it’s super responsive. I mounted it on a white wall, and the lights are highly visible, especially in a dark room like a basement.Now, if you plan to install this in a living room next to a window, you might only get the best out of it after sunset. The strip is bright, but not quite bright enough to compete with full sunlight. Setting it up was mostly easy, but I had to hunt down an online tutorial because the button symbols didn’t match the ones in the manual—confusing, but nothing a quick search couldn't fix.I mostly use it for watching nature documentaries, and it's truly awesome, especially with Netflix's nighttime wildlife series. This backlight really shines (literally) in a dark room, but if you’re planning to use it during the day, you might not be as satisfied. But let’s be real, that’s not just a Nanoleaf problem, right?