CES 2023: Nanoleaf’s New Light Kit Syncs to What’s on TV Using a Small Camera

Nanoleaf's CES 2023 showcase introduces the new 4D TV Smarter Kit.

It is an RGB light strip that syncs to the action on your TV using a small camera. Not to mention that it supports Matter like most of its offerings this year.

CES 2023: Nanoleaf's New 4D TV Smarter Kit

As per a report by The Verge, Nanoleaf is releasing a new RGB light strip for TV viewers that syncs the lighting to the action on the big screen.

The LED maker announced that the new 4D TV Smarter Kit comes in two sizes. One works for 55 to 65 inches TVs, while the other option works for larger displays, between 70 to 80 inches.

So if you have a massive TV in your living room, spanning roughly 80 inches, this lightning kit might be what you are looking for. For owners of smaller TVs, there is also a lighting strip for you.

The Nanoleaf lighting kit seeks to give its users a more immersive viewing experience. To do so, it mirrors the colors of what users are watching on TV, whether it is a blockbuster movie or a video clip on YouTube.

Small Camera Syncs Lights to What's Playing on TV

While there are other offerings out there that basically do the same, this new 4D TV Smarter Kit uses a small camera to sync the lighting.

The camera sits on top of the TV, similar to a webcam. However, instead of pointing toward the user, it faces down to the screen. After all, it should help the lighting kit sync its colors and animation based on what's playing on the display.

The Verge notes that the use of a camera to sync lighting on TV is not entirely new. Govee already offers a similar system.

Given that, what does the new 4D TV Smart Kit that other current offerings miss out on?

Mac Rumors reports that the light strip could also mirror the synced colors to all other Nanoleaf lighting in the room. With that, it could expand beyond the backlighting.

Is TV Bias Lighting Really Necessary?

Various manufacturers, such as Philips Hue and Govee, are now offering LED strips that sync with the videos on your TV or monitors.

But are these lightning systems, known as "bias lightning," really helping improve the viewing experience? Last time I checked, cinemas lack such RGB lights.

According to a report by Digital Trends, the backlight of TVs improves the overall picture. It isn't merely for aesthetic purposes, after all.

"Bias lighting" reportedly refines contrast, color, and black levels for the viewers by making them slightly deeper.

To some extent, it might also help reduce eye strains. No wonder gaming setups now include RGB backlights as well.

Nanoleaf is releasing the 4D TV Smarter Kit in the second quarter of 2023, retailing for $99.99.