Ultimate TV Light Strips Comparison: LEDs Galore

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Make your TV look incredible with bias lights! We review several LED light strips for behind your TV and compare the brightness and colors to find the best bias lights. Let’s look at low budget and high-end lights to find the best fit for your home.
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@thuglifekittycat7848 4 жыл бұрын

I'm the lone tech nerd in my house, which has kept me from moving in the direction of having a smart home. I'm slowly adding devices and your videos have been REALLY helpful.

@SmartHomeSolver 5 жыл бұрын

UPDATE: I made a new video comparing smart light strips to find the best and brightest. You can check it out here: kzfaq.info/get/bejne/nMBho8qkx66rmH0.html

@nikongmer 5 жыл бұрын

Where's the link to the mounting brackets?

@SmartHomeSolver 5 жыл бұрын

I completely forgot to add that to the description. Sorry about that. Here is the link amzn.to/2GZZgan

@1988god1 5 жыл бұрын

You influence me again, I just bought govee stripe light. Plan to set my second room with all light, the first room is full with lifx, it not cheap at all, so, thinking about some affordable strip but good quality. Thanks

@1988god1 5 жыл бұрын

Hi, there. I have a question. I has mention it that I bought lifx bulb and strip light because of your video. Lifx is great, I love it. But the thing is, when I try to buy the connection Cable for extra strip, they're solo out on lifx.com. And as you know, it's been a while, do you know where can I find the right Cable for this type of strip? I know lifx is pretty exclusive.

@Jimmy-nl8yi 5 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the code! Just got me a strip, but then realized that it wasn’t for 65inch, so I tried getting another one with the code and it didn’t work, let me know if you can help! Thanks

@Haunted4Dan 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much for not complete saying Alexa out loud. Seriously, I can tell you obviously already know why that you've made that edit but it really helps. Especially because I watch KZfaq on my TV in my living room which sits a foot away from my echo device

@pauljenkins6877 4 жыл бұрын

I’m addicted to Lifx and you have shown me another use for them. Thanks for a very informative video!

@superpapi 3 жыл бұрын

Love the setup! I have it added to my wishlist for my upcoming birthday. I'll make sure to use your link so you get credit. Thanks for putting this video together.

@iamKORHAL 4 жыл бұрын

I'm a DreamScreenTV user and very sad they aren't in business anymore :( Looking forward to what LIFX is bringing to the tv world. Hoping someone picks up the DSTV tech and code

@co1ten 3 жыл бұрын

This is my kind of review! Great video and super helpful!

@TheHookUp 5 жыл бұрын

I have light strips everywhere... except behind my TV. For that I've got GU10 RGBW lightbulbs in small "uplights" from home depot

@mindsunwound 2 жыл бұрын

I use a govee kit with a camera that changes the bias lighting based on what's on the TV, I like it in the mode where it averages the colour balance on the screen, and throws one colour based on that, as opposed to the mode where the strips extend the on screen colours in the respective regions. It is a lot less distracting having the whole bias switching instead of regions switching.

@TomsGreenMind 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks, this was really insightful and helpful! I think I'm going to dip my toe in based on your recommendation 😁

@SmartHomeSolver 4 жыл бұрын

Glad it was helpful! Good luck getting started.

@caroll3085 4 жыл бұрын

Looks great, explained clearly. Great job!

@_Michael.Prib.1 4 жыл бұрын

Sir, Can you please provide me what you recommend to buy for the corners when I install this on my 65 " TV. Also, can you can you reference the clips that helps with the govee lights

@ShaneCreates 5 жыл бұрын

Nice video! I tried responsive bias lighting behind the tv a while back (hue tv app I think?) and thought I’d really like it but actually found it a little too distracting. Now I just stick to solid colors and turn the whole room to the same color. Great for setting moods when it’s movie time!

@SmartHomeSolver 5 жыл бұрын

Thanks! I agree about solid colors.

@abc876 4 жыл бұрын

It is a bit distracting, led strips behind the TV is more of a club look

@cegenie 5 жыл бұрын

I wanted to reach out to you because I’m struggling with some light strip projects. I Purchased some of the one top waterproof 16.4 feet strips that come with the splitter and I try to extend them but the additional strip wouldn’t respond to the same commands.

@ellasso13 4 жыл бұрын

Hi Smart Home Solver, thanks again for a great video. Did you try the Sylvania? I want integration with my smartthings but not the price of LIFX :( thanks

@dylanjastle 2 жыл бұрын

Cheers from 2021. This is the video I needed to sift through all the really cheap stuff and see what was worth it.

@hopefulkelvin 4 жыл бұрын

Really liked this video! I think I will buy at least 2 of them and try them out! And also where can I get this cloud shaped light that changes colors on your shelf? My kids love them!

@PraneetTulshyan 4 жыл бұрын

How did you connect Phillips Hue Sync directly with the TV wirelessly? Mine doesn't work when I cast my MacBook to my TV, since laptop screen remains still. Any ideas?

@BZ1340 4 жыл бұрын

Where did you get the pads to hang the strips. My strips seem to have issues staying on

@piotrblaszczyk662 4 жыл бұрын

Do you think a 1m long Lifx strip along the top edge of a 55in TV will be enough to achieve nice effect or better to go with the 2m option?

@spikey1197 4 жыл бұрын

Hi, great video! How did you connect your Govee lights to IFTT? Thanks!

@jeremyzeeky3024 4 жыл бұрын

Do you think you can make a dedicated video on responsive bias lighting?

@kimterran 5 жыл бұрын

So I bought the nexlux because you said it's compatible with smartthings. How do you add these to smartthings I can't find it

@prodjupiter95 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you for this video, it was very useful.

@SmartHomeSolver 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you! Glad to hear it was helpful!

@totalplonker824 4 жыл бұрын

Yours looks better than mine and I've managed to get my tv with a 'floating effect' click on the cat and you can see why ive gone into second place! NICE JOB

@Olson34 4 жыл бұрын

Will you be doing a review on the Phillips sync box?

@napalmhardcore 3 жыл бұрын

What size would I need to get for a 27" monitor? The Lifx website doesn't seem to give any advice for this application.

@FatePerry 4 жыл бұрын

How do you connect the strips? Do they all come with, and or need connectors?

@godphenix 5 жыл бұрын

Thanks for another great video Reed!!!

@SmartHomeSolver 5 жыл бұрын

Thanks Ryan!

@AlexFisher1805 5 жыл бұрын

can you provide a u.k. link? clicked on the link and it says product not found many thanks

@nakster 3 жыл бұрын

Good review, however Lifx and DreamScreen appear to be dead... Wonder what is new for the dynamic LED backlighting.

@mr.dodosoft6952 5 жыл бұрын

Hey! I recently installed Govee Amient Bias Lighting kit which uses a small camera that views the screen in fisheye to determine the colors on the screen. So far it works well but I realized it could be improved if it were to take color from a video input. I tried hooking up video input to it with no avail. There are ways to set it up with a raspberry pi but I don't have the tools to do it currently, but it would be cool if you would explore bias lights that were dynamic and change with picture. Great video!

@peterbristol5604 5 жыл бұрын

Yes... I agree, that would be great

@whiteandnerdytuba 4 жыл бұрын

I know it’s not your favorite but would like to see a breakdown of bias light strips that go with what’s on the tv

@AAlvarezRD 4 жыл бұрын

Ooohh I saw what you did there 4:02 “Alexa”

@dirtybetty5099 3 жыл бұрын

I need help!! I don't have a computer but I do have a Note 10+ and was wondering what the best way I should go in purchasing the lights that respond to the screens color? 😭

@hellogoodbye. 5 жыл бұрын

What about the ones that extend the color on the screen?

@gtrscort1 4 жыл бұрын

Not sure why I’ve never come across your channel before but I just watched a few of your vids. Just subscribed and used the coupon code for the Govee lights.

@SmartHomeSolver 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks! I'm glad you found my channel.

@jjhelios7214 4 жыл бұрын

I had dream screen they shut down and mine don't work anymore. Looking at Ambiscreen as best replace for my 4k TV.

@cjcottell 4 жыл бұрын

The Alexa logo appearing over the EvilCorp logo made me chuckle

@kamcheatham6090 4 жыл бұрын

Is there a way to activate an led light strip to come on/off when your TV turns on/off without using a USB light strip?

@swipyduck 3 жыл бұрын

Very useful content, thanks a lot ! :)

@julianchillby1024 3 жыл бұрын

What lights would you recommend for a 85 inch tv?

@leonellc 4 жыл бұрын

Which led strip do you think is the best for tunable whites? Ive tried Govee and the whites looks like purple or blue

@jvo1996 4 жыл бұрын

Hey reed. What kind of home router do you use since you have a lot of wireless devices?

@daveschmarder-1950 5 жыл бұрын

I just went for the Govee deal. Thanks for the code. Right now I have 2 wifi color bulbs in a fixture with a Y adaptor behind my set. It's ok but this looks better. My tv is only 43 inches. I hope to trim the strips.

@josuexq 3 жыл бұрын

How you doing now ?

@justineambrocio7579 4 жыл бұрын

could you recommend me a good led strip with built-in Rainbow running mode? I hardly find one on online stores. thanks

@gtmgtm8888 4 жыл бұрын

Search AliExpress

@NewToneProducer 3 жыл бұрын

Is it possible to have responsive bias lighting for a late 2015 iMac?

@justinw6448 3 жыл бұрын

I'd like to see you test the govee immersion kit in a new video

@lancekeeble628 4 жыл бұрын

Hey my man, love your channel...I didn't see a way to message you so I will do it here and see if you respond...Are you aware, that the nest/google's fire and co2 alarm will not allow IFTTT to make the Hue lights blink or turn red anymore...Do you have a suggestion on how to get around that or, what smoke/co2 smart alarms I can buy to use that feature?

@ethankattas7029 Жыл бұрын

Can you please do an updated version of this video? Thanks!

@JCourts2k23 3 жыл бұрын

You mentioned using clips instead of typing them to your TV, how does that work?

@darknessblades 4 жыл бұрын

is there not a system like philips ambilight on the marked, allowing the strips to be the same color as the pixel edges of the TV

@bertjedekat 4 жыл бұрын

Yes there are i clicked this video hoping to see those...

@jaywayne9985 4 жыл бұрын

I use the Philips hue lights I have about seven or eight of them in my room and I sync them up with the entertainment zone and it works great I just play everything from my computer through the Phillips hue sync

@PratikParija 3 жыл бұрын

I like what you did with Alexa there! Lol

@psychomaniac189 3 жыл бұрын

where can i find a link to light strip # 2?

@mennooowww1844 4 жыл бұрын

I already have 2 led strips but they're not smart. Can you just buy the controller that's seen at 3:40?

@xxSieg232xx 3 жыл бұрын

The light trip USB for TV just works if TV is on or it also works when the TV si off?

@antoniomora4424 4 жыл бұрын

if i buy the nexlux strip I kind of need to be turned on when I turn on the TV

@Battshimself 2 жыл бұрын

Do any of them turn on automatically if powered by the TV? Thats what im looking for.

@andreasm7348 3 жыл бұрын

Xenon led are slightly blue. But nice video very informative.. as a heads up I've tried loads and the best so far are teckin

@Mafioso1731 3 жыл бұрын

I was wondering what your thoughts are on the media Light's?

@ponere3849 3 жыл бұрын

I cant find the nexlux led strips on Amazon, can somebody help me pls?

@michaeljenkins3477 3 жыл бұрын

What's the lamp at 1:41 that you regulate thru the phone?

@ssjfranky07 3 жыл бұрын

Whats the size of lights I need for a 65 in tv?

@mrdavester 4 жыл бұрын

I have 3 hue bulbs placed behind mine currently. Not perfect, but it's all about matching the on screen colours for me. This will do until they make a proper multizone strip like the lifx z that works with the hue app.

@thaislage152 3 жыл бұрын

Hi Reed! I love your videos, thank you for providing entertaining and helpful content! My husband and I want to install under cabinet lights. My biggest hurdle is the microwave is in the middle of the cabinets (over the stove) and I want there to be a gap in lighting there, but would like to keep the same light strips so I can connect the colors. We bought lifx light strips but I’m wondering if we should’ve gone with philips-hue, because there seems to be more no light extensions for Phillips then lifx. Do you have any tips? Should I return lifx and switch to philips? Thank you!

@keopich8967 3 жыл бұрын

what is that spotlight that hold the light bulb?

@ch0lito 3 жыл бұрын

Smart Home Solver can you do an update video now that Govee has more new lights ? Will appreciate it.

@ON3S3V3NTHR33 4 жыл бұрын

“Dad, my arms are tired!” 😄

@Burnin-U 3 жыл бұрын

Which ones change with the color on the screen?

@hasanm1 4 жыл бұрын

this dude living in an arcade

@ali-k 3 жыл бұрын

ARE YOU OK

@awwbollocksthen1359 4 жыл бұрын

May I say your thumbnail shot looks really nice, if you click on the red dragon twice you can see we've use the same colour I hope the blues do it for you as it much is it does it for me. Lol

@DemonSlayer_ISTJ 3 жыл бұрын

Any tips on automation with the LIFX Z strips and a motion sensor anyone?

@JWard2 2 жыл бұрын

Does he have an updated video to this?

@kenherr1 4 жыл бұрын

Hi Reed, Is it true that phillips hue lightstrip can only show one color at a time? I bought the hue sync box and want to use their lightstrip behind my tv but if it can't have seperate colors for top, sides and bottom I'll have to find another solution. Thanks.

@SmartHomeSolver 4 жыл бұрын

Yes they can only show one color at a time. I'm looking at all the options for using the sync box myself and will hopefully have a video up soon about it.

@kenherr1 4 жыл бұрын

@@SmartHomeSolver That's what I thought. I'm thinking about installing the strip lights horizontally above the tv. I already have lamps on the side of the TV and 3 spotlights on the floor below it. It looks pretty good. Thanks for the reply.

@markburgess5295 5 жыл бұрын

Need a video on smart light strips inside and under kitchen cabinets. I can't decide which way to go with it. Want the ones inside the cabinets to come on when I open the cabinet doors and the over counter to be on demain. Would love to hear your opinion!

@SmartHomeSolver 5 жыл бұрын

Very cool video idea. I'll see what I can do! My kitchen could always use more light strips

@TopFlightSecurity415 3 жыл бұрын

just added them and i love it

@theonenorealer9367 3 жыл бұрын

Great video just subscribed

@reeceanthony5574 4 жыл бұрын

Does the color changed with the tv color

@0h2ezy 4 жыл бұрын

Love the way you used the on screen “E”

@SmartHomeSolver 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks, I'm glad you noticed!

@0h2ezy 4 жыл бұрын

Smart Home Solver recently found your channel... binged and subbed

@peterbristol5604 5 жыл бұрын

I got philips hue light around my TV and use my laptop running Philips hue sync. It's a hassle, to many things to do to get an ok effect. Do you know of any alternative to this? Thanks, great videos enjoy watching them.

@SmartHomeSolver 5 жыл бұрын

Thanks Peter! I agree it's a bit of a hassle to get set up. I was reading some ideas on reddit and some were saying they keep an old mac mini plugged into the tv that they play media on with hue sync always running. Seems like a decent option to reduce the hassle. Like I mentioned there is the DreamScreen and there is another less expensive option by Govee. amzn.to/31u03Z9 It has a camera that watches the screen to change colors.

@KingscarKillah 4 жыл бұрын

Hue just came out with a new device. Hue Play Sync

@peterbristol5604 4 жыл бұрын

Yeah just pre order mine yesterday... thanks

@BeardedTechGuy 5 жыл бұрын

Just like smart home gadgets there sure are a lot of different options when it comes to LED lighting!

@WORRO 3 жыл бұрын

Ok, I'm dumb with that said help me Sir. I have an 86 in LG 85 series smart LED 4K UHD TV with HDR (2020), I really want the motion type lights that correspond with whats happening on screen. Please tell me what would be a great option. I'd surely appreciate any help. Thank you. Thumbs-up video!~John

@LittleWhole 4 жыл бұрын

4:01 Dude this was insanely clever!

@SmartHomeSolver 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks! I'm glad you noticed!

@TAKV_gaming 4 жыл бұрын

LittleWhole IKR

@zakoz 4 жыл бұрын

LittleWhole found the Easter Egg

@sleeplxssyt8481 3 жыл бұрын

Where do i find that glow in the dark batman signal

@fortis619 3 жыл бұрын

Is there a light strip out there that would turn on automatically as soon as the room goes dark ?

@xxmyspac 4 жыл бұрын

just a fyi the lift strip is great but bending the corners for the tv can start messing up the colors on your strip since they dont have extenders

@midnightbass6596 4 жыл бұрын

You should also put lights on the tv stand it would look cool

@johnryangranada8026 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you for putting the care and effort into your light strip review! Your video is the first one I came across when I was exploring the topic. I feel the five ranges were covered fairly and it was awesome to learn the options that are currently offered in the market. Subscribed and looking forward to seeing more content! Oh and very nice touch at 4:01, haha =^-^=

@SmartHomeSolver 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks, I appreciate that! And you have a good eye to catch that at 4:01.

@mreyes2147 4 жыл бұрын

I am looking for a led light strip that could cover my 65’’ tV any recommendations??

@brianbunge8560 4 жыл бұрын

Manuel Reyes I use the Nexlux 16’ LED light strips on my 70” tv. The adhesive isn’t great, but otherwise they work really well.

@mreyes2147 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks

@8mrMadCat8 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you for your analyses. But what about Razer Chroma Hardware Development Kit. They are compatible with Razer Synapse and Chroma Studio which makes them great in pair with razer mouse and keyboard chroma effects. They give you much more options than anything you've shown in your video. The only down side is that there are only 4 strips of 50cm each, which is not enough to cover a big TV on its 4 edges.

@Super29127 Жыл бұрын

Here’s a question for you…I just got my first light strip and need to cut it but not sure about the connector I need. Are the connectors pretty much the same for the light strips? Or how do I find the proper connector for my Onn branded light strip from Walmart?

@RSP190166 4 жыл бұрын

Oh use the child in the corn. Great i'll try that. lol

@mechathanos5444 3 жыл бұрын

@ 1:42 what light bulb is that. I want one

@jamiesmith4745 3 жыл бұрын

You may know by now but its a Lifx

@silverstone78 4 жыл бұрын

How about the 30$ ambilight sets from china?

@pele19 3 жыл бұрын

Why weren’t the Phillips strips not on the list?

@Demo5 4 жыл бұрын

If your in the EU Philips builds ambilight in to there TVs works really well not surprising considering its Philips.

@KingscarKillah 4 жыл бұрын

I'm sticking with Phillips. Whole house is Hue and the just came out with the Hue Play sync...

@tashadfowler3465 4 жыл бұрын

Exactly... they say the Hue sync should be releasing in October...i cant wait.. always thought it was stupid to have to watch movies through your computer or Chromecast just to get them to sync