While many imitators exist,Nanoleaf Shapesare the most desiredwall panel lights. Normally, Shapes demand a premium price tag, but some fantastic Black Friday sales make them accessible to more gamers than ever. The lights' extensive smart home platform compatibility and the ability to create unique designs separate them from the pack. Buyers can choose between configurations including seven Shapes Triangles or Hexagon lights, with the opportunity to interconnect lights from different kits.
Nanoleaf Shapes are straightforward to install with double-sided tape. Even though each panel is lightweight, they are well-built and have proven durable since their 2020 debut. Once set up, the manufacturer’s app suggests more complex patterns if adding Mini Triangles or Mini Hexagons. Nanoleaf periodically releases special edition Shapes, like the also discountedUltra Black Smarter Kit. Shapes even work withNanoleaf Blocks, 2024’s newest innovative smart lights that double as storage solutions.
Nanoleaf Shapes
Nanoleaf offers a flexible solution to RGB home decor lighting with its Shapes wall lights. Using Connect+ technology, shapes can be interconnected using triangles, mini triangles, and hexagon panels for a completely customizable design. Shapes can sync with moving images on PC monitors, using the Nanoleaf app. Host a concert at home with Shapes lights reacting to pulsating music. Nanoleaf lights are easily mounted on smooth surfaces with included double-sided mounting tape.
Shapes ship with a physical controller and also respond to touch commands. Still, most owners will control the lights through apps or voice commands. Shapes pair with Google Home, Apple Home, and Alexa without extra steps. Although the lights don’t support Matter, they act as a low-latency Thread Border router forNanoleaf Essentials Lights and Bulbs. The Nanoleaf app unlocks more capabilities like scheduling, which changes scenes to reflect the time of day.
Many Shapes features appeal to gamers who use desktop software to coordinate effects. The integrations run deep, including syncing with Corsair andRazer RGB keyboardsand mice. Whether an owner is a streamer or gamer, the illuminated Triangles and Hexagons flash to signal in-game events and accomplishments. Screen mirroring content on monitors and programming the Shapes with reactive lighting is also an option. For concert fans, the smart lights enhance rooms by reacting to the beats of music.
Buyers won’t have any complaints about the Shapes' brightness, even if they are dimmer than the newer Blocks. Color accuracy is another strong point for the lights, enabling subtle transitions between hues. The hundreds of scenes used byGovee Lightstend to be hit or miss, but Nanoleaf’s app focuses on patterns that maximize the potential of Shapes. Users can still download additional user-created scenes and experiment with custom creations.
Nanoleaf’s Black Friday sale isn’t limited to the versatile Shapes. The company’s inventory is designed to work together to create spectacular displays. If buyers are most interested in screen reactive lighting, the surprisingly affordableNanoleaf 4Dbacklighting kit is seeing a historically low price. Just in time for festive celebrations, the manufacturer is discounting the price of itsHoliday String Lights. These lights bring many of the same Nanoleaf features enjoyed in gaming rooms to indoor Christmas trees or outdoor displays.
