Color | White |
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Brand | Power Practical |
Indoor/Outdoor Usage | Indoor |
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Light Source Type | LED |
Power Source | USB (1A) |
Light Color | White |
Theme | Tv |
Occasion | Christmas |
Style | Modern |
Material | Vinyl, Metal |
Color Temperature | 6500 Kelvin |
Controller Type | Remote Control |
Number of Light Sources | 15 |
Voltage | 5 Volts |
Wattage | 5 watts |
Item Weight | 0.24 Pounds |
Control Method | Remote |
Water Resistance Level | Not Water Resistant |
Number of Batteries | 1 CR2 batteries required. |
Manufacturer | Power Practical |
Part Number | LUMTVCOLOR-XL |
Item Weight | 3.88 ounces |
Package Dimensions | 6.61 x 5.75 x 0.98 inches |
Batteries | 1 CR2 batteries required. |
Is Discontinued By Manufacturer | No |
Special Features | WE'RE HERE FOR YOU: Power Practical is committed to providing high-quality products. If you have any questions or concerns, message us! We will always get back to you within 24 hours for any issues or questions. |
Batteries Included? | No |
Batteries Required? | No |
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Power Practical LED Lights for TV in Living Room or Bedroom, Luminoodle Backlight, USB Powered Strips w/Remote for 15 Ambient Color Bias Lighting Options & 10 Brightness Modes, Size (41"-59" TV)
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Color | White |
Brand | Power Practical |
Indoor/Outdoor Usage | Indoor |
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Light Source Type | LED |
Power Source | USB (1A) |
Light Color | White |
Theme | Tv |
Occasion | Christmas |
Style | Modern |
About this item
- 【Easy on the Eyes】With 6500k True White, these LED TV lights help relieve eyestrain & headaches.
- 【Improves Contrast】Adjust the LED TV backlight colors & brightness settings using the wireless remote.
- 【Simple Setup】Install this USB- powered strip of TV lights w/ ease for gaming & home theater spaces.
- 【Includes】78 inch LED strip lights for monitors 24 - 29 inches with 3M adhesive & wireless remote.
- 【Cool Stuff For Your Room】15 colors, 10 levels of brightness & 1 fade mode.
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ASIN | B076X85988 |
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Best Sellers Rank | #57,860 in Tools & Home Improvement (See Top 100 in Tools & Home Improvement) #482 in LED Strip Lights |
Date First Available | November 10, 2016 |
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- Is Discontinued By Manufacturer : No
- Package Dimensions : 6.61 x 5.75 x 0.98 inches; 3.88 ounces
- Batteries : 1 CR2 batteries required.
- Date First Available : November 10, 2016
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Product Description
Power Practical LED Lights for TV in Living Room or Bedroom
Whoa, your screen time will never be the same. Color Bias lighting adds vibrant ambient lighting behind your TV or computer monitor to reduce eye strain and enhance your visual experience. Plus it adds a whole lotta style to your space! The included remote control allows you to change between various colors and brightness settings comfortably while working, playing, or binge-watching your favorite show.
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Perfect Fit designThe advance design support you install this LED light string in every corners. Flexible corners with 3M adhesive tape lets you setup your lighting to perfection. |
15 Color OptionsThe string light with 15 colors, 10 levels of brightness, and a fade mode give you plenty of options to personalize your lighting. Come & get one! |
USB PoweredEasy to keep the light running, all you need to do is put the light charing in any USB port. USB power makes the Luminoodle easy to turn on and off. |
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For TV UseWrap around the back of the TV and use it as a TV ambient light to bring you a unique viewing experience. |
For Living Space UseInstall it in any corner you need, light up the space anytime and anywhere, and choose from multiple usage scenarios |
For Bedroom UseThis string light can also be used as a night light, which is not only practical, but can also create an atmosphere in a room and be used as a decoration |
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Remote | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
Powered | USB Powered String Light | USB Powered String Light | USB Powered String Light | USB Powered String Light | USB Powered String Light |
Suitable TV Size | <24'' | 24'' - 29‘’ | 30'' - 40‘’ | 41'' - 59‘’ | 60'' - 80’‘ |
Modes | 10 Brightness Modes + 1 Fade mode | 10 Brightness Modes + 1 Fade mode | 10 Brightness Modes + 1 Fade mode | 10 Brightness Modes + 1 Fade mode | 10 Brightness Modes + 1 Fade mode |
Colors | 15 Colors Options | 15 Colors Options | 15 Colors Options | 15 Colors Options | 15 Colors Options |
Applicable scene | For TV/Computer/Laptop/Indoor | For TV/Computer/Laptop/Indoor | For TV/Computer/Laptop/Indoor | For TV/Computer/Laptop/Indoor | For TV/Computer/Laptop/Indoor |
Size | Small | Medium | Large | X-Large | XX-Large |
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Adhesion | 4.8 | 4.1 | 4.3 | 4.1 | 4.8 | 4.5 |
Easy to install | 4.7 | 4.3 | 4.5 | 4.4 | 4.7 | 3.8 |
Brightness | 4.6 | 4.2 | 4.4 | 4.6 | 4.6 | 4.4 |
Remote Control | 4.5 | 3.8 | 4.0 | 4.1 | 4.5 | 4.2 |
Sold By | Power Practical Inc | yueyiyangkeji | Daymeet | Govee US | Power Practical Inc | MATICOD |
size | X-Large (41"- 59" TV) | 32.8FT | 9.8ft for 32"-45" TV | — | XX-Large (60" - 80" TV | 13.1FT for 45"-60" TV |
light source type | LED | LED | LED | LED | LED | LED |
power source | USB (1A) | Corded Electric | Corded Electric | DC | Corded Electric | AC/DC |
light sources | 15 | 160 | 42 | 114 | 1 | 72 |
control method | remote | application | application | voice | remote | application |
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Customers like the ease of installation with the string light. They say the instructions are easy to follow and the lights are easy enough to install. They like the uniform colors and the solid color modes. Customers also appreciate the quality and reliability of the product. They mention that the lights provide enough reflected light off of the wall behind the TV to comfortably watch TV. Customers like that the product is bright and provides enough ambient glow. They also like the viewing experience, and value. However, some customers have mixed opinions on the remote control and size.
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Customers find the installation of the string light to be easy. They mention that the instructions are easy to follow, and the product is easy to install. Some say that the product attaches very easily and puts a lot of light behind their TV. Overall, most are happy with the ease of installation and functionality of the remote.
"...seems like it's the most flexible and will give you the best chance of making a custom setup for your TV, regardless of size, opposed to any pre-cut..." Read more
"...Installation went well, I cut off about 2.5 ft of light tape that was not needed and the 3M labeled adhesive seem to stick well although only time..." Read more
"...Brightness can also be adjusted.Installation was pretty easy, but you really have to plan the track first...." Read more
"...was a little bit brighter, but as for everything else I liked it, easy to install, convenient, de controller works great, good color selection." Read more
Customers are satisfied with the appearance of the string light. They mention that the chips on this strip give nice uniform colors, there are lots of brightness settings, and the solid color modes are excellent. The lights are dimmable and change color, and there are multiple shades of white. The blue color is nearly an exact match to the LED's on most audio gear. They look great and the remote has 6 preset colors.
"...The 5050 chips on this strip give nice uniform colors and none of that annoying color shadow effect...." Read more
"...works well even with the receiver mounted behind the TV, the remote has 6 preset colors one of which should meet your needs, I'm boring, I selected..." Read more
"...But, the solid color modes are most excellent and exactly what I was looking to get from this product...." Read more
"I recently wall-mounted my TV and the Luminoodle not only helps it look clean and awesome, but reduces eye strain, and sets the mood just right...." Read more
Customers like the quality of the string light. They say it's well built, reliable, and provides a great atmosphere for both TVs and computers. Customers also say it brightens/darkens, goes from solid to flashing, and is a reliable home theater addition.
"...when mounted on a TV but those strips also tend to be more durable since you can't break off any of the electronic components..." Read more
"...As for the product itself... it's awesome! Installation takes 5 minutes from prep to being done...." Read more
"...-mounted my TV and the Luminoodle not only helps it look clean and awesome, but reduces eye strain, and sets the mood just right...." Read more
"...Changes color, brightens/darkens, goes from solid to flashing and color blending thus allowing for more colors...." Read more
Customers like the brightness of the light. They mention that it provides a nice ambient glow, and the lights can brighten or dim. Customers also appreciate the various color options and the ability to pulsate the brightness.
"...Lights don't seem any dimmer with the Chromecast plugged in and streaming, and the chromecast works fine with no issues.-..." Read more
"This system operates as described, it's capable of pulsating the brightness (Mode 2) which is not what you want for a TV Bias light but mode 1 is..." Read more
"...Love that there are fifteen color options and several lighting modes. I thought it only did five colors: white, blue, green, red, and yellow...." Read more
"...we watch in 3D or in theater mode (very little light), as it lends a nice ambient glow making the movie easier to view. We have a 65" TV,..." Read more
Customers like the viewing experience with the string light. They say it helps improve the viewing picture, eases eye strain, and makes for a cool viewing experience on the TV. Some mention that the lights completely change their TV watching experience and improve overall contrast.
"...It definitely enhanced the viewing experience and I did notice a marked difference in the on-screen quality as well...." Read more
"...and the Luminoodle not only helps it look clean and awesome, but reduces eye strain, and sets the mood just right...." Read more
"...he already thinks his eyes feel better as it is supposed to help with eye strain, as per my doc. I can't wait to receive my set later this week. Ty." Read more
"...These actually helped my eyes greatly at in dark. Very great product, superb customer service, would definitely purchase more in the future...." Read more
Customers like the value of the string light. They say it's a great product for the price, and worth the price tag. Some customers also mention that the performance to price is fantastic.
"...This is such a beautiful and clever idea and so inexpensive and easy to install. No one should have any hesitancy in buying this...." Read more
"...manage,but I didn't want the hassle.so I found these and they were cheap and easy to use and setup,plus even had the remote to customize your..." Read more
"...product I have waited for a long time to purchase until the quality and price were right. I have been a Home Theater Enthusiast for almost 30 years...." Read more
"...as under-cabinet lighting--it works awesome for that purpose, and is cheaper and easier to set up than dedicated under-cabiner light products!" Read more
Customers have mixed opinions about the remote control of the string light. Some mention that it works well, is easy to install, and convenient. They also appreciate the color options and remote control as great features. However, other customers report issues with the remote, saying that it's rather buggy.
"...with the Chromecast plugged in and streaming, and the chromecast works fine with no issues.-..." Read more
"...selecting the color and adjusting the brightness this mode performs great as a bias light...." Read more
"...Once the TV was on for a few minutes the remote would not work. I contacted Power Practical, and they immediately took care of the problem for me...." Read more
"...Kudos to Power Practical because the product is excellent and if the customer service I received from Aurora is any indication, then this company..." Read more
Customers are mixed about the size of the string light. Some mention that the 13' length fits perfectly, while others say that it's too small.
"...hopefully this product lasts a long time since the fit and appearance is basically perfect on my TV...." Read more
"...movie easier to view. We have a 65" TV, and the large is a little short (about 4" from the bottom on both sides)...." Read more
"...Installation takes 5 minutes from prep to being done. The large strip was long enough for me to completely go around my 58" TV with enough to..." Read more
"...Lumidoodle light stip ended exactly where I began. So, it FIT PERFECTLY around the TV. The Adheasive is 3M type double sidded tape...." Read more
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- I bought the XL size (13.1 feet) for my 55" TCL 55P605 (2017 Best Buy version of the TV) and holy wow did it fit perfectly. I tried not to get my hopes up that it would be complete coverage until I had completely laid it out and taped it to the back of my TV with painter's tape, then I got stoked. It was so perfect, see pictures.
- Squiggly ribbon geometry on the LED strip makes folding those perfect 90 deg corners much easier if you fold it at the biggest squiggliest part.
- Brightness is good enough for me and color choices are also good enough. I plan to leave it on the soft white preset color, top right color on the remote. Next best color is the light orange color. I kind of wish there was another, darker orange between the light orange and the deep red.
- Remote is RF so you don't need line-of-sight to make it work and your IR TV remote won't mess with it. Pro tip, keep the little plastic strip that blocks the battery contact and put it back in when you're not using the remote so the battery doesn't drain. Color the end of it red with a sharpie so you don't lose it when it's out.
- In-line controls are a bit fiddly to get to on the back of the TV but it helps if you stick the controller in place with some 3M VHB tape. Read the instructions to figure out how to control all the modes and brightness with just the 3 buttons.
- Gets 5 stars for now, hopefully this product lasts a long time since the fit and appearance is basically perfect on my TV. If it fails prematurely I will update this review.
IN-DEPTH/TV-SPECIFIC REVIEW:
- This product has the 5050 LED chips, which are the larger combined elements that each contain smaller R/G/B LEDs, opposed to the older 3528 style which has separate elements on the strip for each color. The 5050 chips on this strip give nice uniform colors and none of that annoying color shadow effect. The strip itself is white and the elements are bare (i.e. NO silicone covering) but that allows you to fold the corners neatly into 90 deg angles.
- There are a few different folding options for making 90-deg corners. If you are careful to fold the correct direction you can make sure that the nearest LED element to the corner ends up on TOP of the stack and therefore avoids casting shadows on the wall. I got really lucky and all 4 corners of my TV ended up with an LED almost exactly in the corner so the backlight coverage is amazing and a complete border. I didn't stick the strip all the way down in 2 corners so that the LED would face straight back instead of angled in towards the middle of the TV (see pics).
- For installation, this TCL 55P605 had a border along both sides and the top that was perfectly the width of this LED strip... like they were made for each other. Along the bottom was less perfect and required some bridging up and over a few protruding sections but it came out fine (see pics).
- The strip ends overlapped by about one 3" section, which I decided to leave on instead of cutting off. Can't notice any brighter spot from the front so I will leave it.
- Use some double-sided tape to hold the in-line controller to the back of the TV and keep it from drooping and twisting off the LED strip.
- If you are curious about whether this TCL TV can power this strip, which claims to need 5V/1A in the setup sheet (although it clearly says 5V/0.8A on the packaging), it absolutely can. TCL does NOT give a max power rating to their USB ports, but it powers this XL LED strip just as bright as plugging it into a USB wall adapter.
- I also use a chromecast (original 720p version, I know it's old) that came with a wall adapter that outputs a max of 850mA (although it probably doesn't draw much more than like 500-600mA). I previously had this plugged into the TV's only USB port so that it turns off with the TV and doesn't stay on all the time, heating the electronics 24/7. I experimented with using a USB splitter to allow both the Luminoodle LED strip and the chromecast to draw power from my TV's single USB port and... it worked. Lights don't seem any dimmer with the Chromecast plugged in and streaming, and the chromecast works fine with no issues.
- At max I am drawing 1.85A through that single USB port, which seems like a lot for a TV port unless it's rated to run a HDD or something in which case it might be rated to 1.5-2.0A, but again TCL doesn't specify the power rating. I'm guessing the LED strip is only drawing 0.8A per the packaging (they say you need a 1.0A rated port, but most products only draw ~80% of the rated port for safety) and the chromecast is probably drawing about 0.6A max when streaming for a total of 1.4A, which seems like a reasonable load the TV should be able to handle. I don't use the chromecast all that often since the TV has a Roku built in but I will leave them both plugged in and see if any issues arise. Hopefully that only USB port doesn't get fried...
COMPARISON TO OTHER PRODUCTS
- I went back and forth between this product and one of the others with 4 pre-cut strips but eventually decided to get this one with the one long strip that would require corner folding and/or end cutting with hopes that I could buy a larger size and get full edge coverage on my 55" TV. The chances of getting an absolutely perfect corner-to-corner coverage with any pre-cut strip package seemed quite low, and those kits had several wires to deal with instead of just the one with this kit. Long story short, this Luminoodle product worked out perfectly for my 55" TV.
- If you have a TV larger than a 55", you might be able to get a full rectangle of coverage with the XL size of this product but you will definitely need to offset the lights in from the edge of the TV by several inches, which will give you a dimmer backlight appearance. For any 55" TV this should be able to give you pretty much perfect edge coverage, depending on how thick the bezels are, but make sure to lay it out and fold it gently before actually sticking it on for keeps. This product still seems like it's the most flexible and will give you the best chance of making a custom setup for your TV, regardless of size, opposed to any pre-cut package.
- The one benefit of the pre-cut strips featured on some other products is that they can be the waterproof version of the LED strip encased in a continuous silicone bead which is not necessarily beneficial for waterproofness when mounted on a TV but those strips also tend to be more durable since you can't break off any of the electronic components (I've knocked off LEDs from the non-sealed strips so be careful). These waterproof strips CANNOT be bent into nice 90 degree corners, however, so you don't really have a good option for getting perfect edge coverage with one long, continuous strip like you do with this Luminoodle product.
Reviewed in the United States on July 19, 2018
- I bought the XL size (13.1 feet) for my 55" TCL 55P605 (2017 Best Buy version of the TV) and holy wow did it fit perfectly. I tried not to get my hopes up that it would be complete coverage until I had completely laid it out and taped it to the back of my TV with painter's tape, then I got stoked. It was so perfect, see pictures.
- Squiggly ribbon geometry on the LED strip makes folding those perfect 90 deg corners much easier if you fold it at the biggest squiggliest part.
- Brightness is good enough for me and color choices are also good enough. I plan to leave it on the soft white preset color, top right color on the remote. Next best color is the light orange color. I kind of wish there was another, darker orange between the light orange and the deep red.
- Remote is RF so you don't need line-of-sight to make it work and your IR TV remote won't mess with it. Pro tip, keep the little plastic strip that blocks the battery contact and put it back in when you're not using the remote so the battery doesn't drain. Color the end of it red with a sharpie so you don't lose it when it's out.
- In-line controls are a bit fiddly to get to on the back of the TV but it helps if you stick the controller in place with some 3M VHB tape. Read the instructions to figure out how to control all the modes and brightness with just the 3 buttons.
- Gets 5 stars for now, hopefully this product lasts a long time since the fit and appearance is basically perfect on my TV. If it fails prematurely I will update this review.
IN-DEPTH/TV-SPECIFIC REVIEW:
- This product has the 5050 LED chips, which are the larger combined elements that each contain smaller R/G/B LEDs, opposed to the older 3528 style which has separate elements on the strip for each color. The 5050 chips on this strip give nice uniform colors and none of that annoying color shadow effect. The strip itself is white and the elements are bare (i.e. NO silicone covering) but that allows you to fold the corners neatly into 90 deg angles.
- There are a few different folding options for making 90-deg corners. If you are careful to fold the correct direction you can make sure that the nearest LED element to the corner ends up on TOP of the stack and therefore avoids casting shadows on the wall. I got really lucky and all 4 corners of my TV ended up with an LED almost exactly in the corner so the backlight coverage is amazing and a complete border. I didn't stick the strip all the way down in 2 corners so that the LED would face straight back instead of angled in towards the middle of the TV (see pics).
- For installation, this TCL 55P605 had a border along both sides and the top that was perfectly the width of this LED strip... like they were made for each other. Along the bottom was less perfect and required some bridging up and over a few protruding sections but it came out fine (see pics).
- The strip ends overlapped by about one 3" section, which I decided to leave on instead of cutting off. Can't notice any brighter spot from the front so I will leave it.
- Use some double-sided tape to hold the in-line controller to the back of the TV and keep it from drooping and twisting off the LED strip.
- If you are curious about whether this TCL TV can power this strip, which claims to need 5V/1A in the setup sheet (although it clearly says 5V/0.8A on the packaging), it absolutely can. TCL does NOT give a max power rating to their USB ports, but it powers this XL LED strip just as bright as plugging it into a USB wall adapter.
- I also use a chromecast (original 720p version, I know it's old) that came with a wall adapter that outputs a max of 850mA (although it probably doesn't draw much more than like 500-600mA). I previously had this plugged into the TV's only USB port so that it turns off with the TV and doesn't stay on all the time, heating the electronics 24/7. I experimented with using a USB splitter to allow both the Luminoodle LED strip and the chromecast to draw power from my TV's single USB port and... it worked. Lights don't seem any dimmer with the Chromecast plugged in and streaming, and the chromecast works fine with no issues.
- At max I am drawing 1.85A through that single USB port, which seems like a lot for a TV port unless it's rated to run a HDD or something in which case it might be rated to 1.5-2.0A, but again TCL doesn't specify the power rating. I'm guessing the LED strip is only drawing 0.8A per the packaging (they say you need a 1.0A rated port, but most products only draw ~80% of the rated port for safety) and the chromecast is probably drawing about 0.6A max when streaming for a total of 1.4A, which seems like a reasonable load the TV should be able to handle. I don't use the chromecast all that often since the TV has a Roku built in but I will leave them both plugged in and see if any issues arise. Hopefully that only USB port doesn't get fried...
COMPARISON TO OTHER PRODUCTS
- I went back and forth between this product and one of the others with 4 pre-cut strips but eventually decided to get this one with the one long strip that would require corner folding and/or end cutting with hopes that I could buy a larger size and get full edge coverage on my 55" TV. The chances of getting an absolutely perfect corner-to-corner coverage with any pre-cut strip package seemed quite low, and those kits had several wires to deal with instead of just the one with this kit. Long story short, this Luminoodle product worked out perfectly for my 55" TV.
- If you have a TV larger than a 55", you might be able to get a full rectangle of coverage with the XL size of this product but you will definitely need to offset the lights in from the edge of the TV by several inches, which will give you a dimmer backlight appearance. For any 55" TV this should be able to give you pretty much perfect edge coverage, depending on how thick the bezels are, but make sure to lay it out and fold it gently before actually sticking it on for keeps. This product still seems like it's the most flexible and will give you the best chance of making a custom setup for your TV, regardless of size, opposed to any pre-cut package.
- The one benefit of the pre-cut strips featured on some other products is that they can be the waterproof version of the LED strip encased in a continuous silicone bead which is not necessarily beneficial for waterproofness when mounted on a TV but those strips also tend to be more durable since you can't break off any of the electronic components (I've knocked off LEDs from the non-sealed strips so be careful). These waterproof strips CANNOT be bent into nice 90 degree corners, however, so you don't really have a good option for getting perfect edge coverage with one long, continuous strip like you do with this Luminoodle product.
The system came already paired to the remote which works well even with the receiver mounted behind the TV, the remote has 6 preset colors one of which should meet your needs, I'm boring, I selected the white color which is actually an off white. After you get the system adjusted where you like it you can put away the remote or misplace the remote like I probably will. If your TV does not control the power to the USB jack you might need the remote to power the bias lights on & off.
If you do not have a spare USB or any USB jacks you will need to use your own USB power supply (adapter), you may have a drawer full of these like I do. All standard USB power is 5 volts DC, you will need to use a supply that is rated for MORE than 1 amp of current or MORE than 5 watts, otherwise you will eventually have problems. The output current capacity is labeled on all USB power supplies.
Installation went well, I cut off about 2.5 ft of light tape that was not needed and the 3M labeled adhesive seem to stick well although only time will tell how good the adhesive is. I removed the TV from the wall mount and laid it flat on the carpeted floor, this allowed me to easily clean the TVs plastic and install the LED tape. If you do something similar to what I did (laying the TV on FLAT the floor) please remember that it doesn't take much pressure or twisting on the TV to damage the screen.
Adjusting bias lighting has been documented on the internet, google it... The primary point of bias lighting is to reduce the strain on your eyes, I have not noticed any exceptional changes in regards to my health or wellbeing in the last 3 days of using the bias light but I do believe it helps. Room lighting also effects how bias lighting effects your eyes... Also, according to the internet bias lighting can increases the perceived contrast of the on-screen image.
So far I am very happy with this purchase.
Reviewed in the United States on October 29, 2020
The system came already paired to the remote which works well even with the receiver mounted behind the TV, the remote has 6 preset colors one of which should meet your needs, I'm boring, I selected the white color which is actually an off white. After you get the system adjusted where you like it you can put away the remote or misplace the remote like I probably will. If your TV does not control the power to the USB jack you might need the remote to power the bias lights on & off.
If you do not have a spare USB or any USB jacks you will need to use your own USB power supply (adapter), you may have a drawer full of these like I do. All standard USB power is 5 volts DC, you will need to use a supply that is rated for MORE than 1 amp of current or MORE than 5 watts, otherwise you will eventually have problems. The output current capacity is labeled on all USB power supplies.
Installation went well, I cut off about 2.5 ft of light tape that was not needed and the 3M labeled adhesive seem to stick well although only time will tell how good the adhesive is. I removed the TV from the wall mount and laid it flat on the carpeted floor, this allowed me to easily clean the TVs plastic and install the LED tape. If you do something similar to what I did (laying the TV on FLAT the floor) please remember that it doesn't take much pressure or twisting on the TV to damage the screen.
Adjusting bias lighting has been documented on the internet, google it... The primary point of bias lighting is to reduce the strain on your eyes, I have not noticed any exceptional changes in regards to my health or wellbeing in the last 3 days of using the bias light but I do believe it helps. Room lighting also effects how bias lighting effects your eyes... Also, according to the internet bias lighting can increases the perceived contrast of the on-screen image.
So far I am very happy with this purchase.
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When you get to a corner, it may seem tricky but I suggest you just keep going and it will twist a little and a portion of it in the corner will not be stuck to the TV but that is fine, just keep going around the corner and stick it again to the back when you can and keep going, just do not apply too much pressure as it twists, should be very little pressure on it, just keep slowly going. I will include a screen shot to illustrate what I did.
I used the USB port in the back of my TV, and it turns off automatically when I turn off my TV and and vise versa. Lot of different color shades which I like, nice backlight behind the TV and I switch colors depending on my mood or game I am playing etc. I am a fan of TV backlights as there is no reflection compared to if the light source was behind you. Quite pleased with this product.
Reviewed in Canada on December 16, 2020
When you get to a corner, it may seem tricky but I suggest you just keep going and it will twist a little and a portion of it in the corner will not be stuck to the TV but that is fine, just keep going around the corner and stick it again to the back when you can and keep going, just do not apply too much pressure as it twists, should be very little pressure on it, just keep slowly going. I will include a screen shot to illustrate what I did.
I used the USB port in the back of my TV, and it turns off automatically when I turn off my TV and and vise versa. Lot of different color shades which I like, nice backlight behind the TV and I switch colors depending on my mood or game I am playing etc. I am a fan of TV backlights as there is no reflection compared to if the light source was behind you. Quite pleased with this product.
1. Lieferung & Verpackung
Ware wurde unmittelbar nach Bestellung versandt und wurde in Rekordzeit (2 Tage) geliefert. Sehr angenehm war, dass das Paket nicht überdimensioniert war, so dass nicht unnötig Verpackungsmüll entsteht. Das Produkt kommt in einer zweckmäßigen, robusten Kunststoffhülle.
2. Installation
Das Anbringen des LED Stripes ist denkbar einfach. Allerdings empfiehlt es sich, die Monitorrückseite vorab zu reinigen (Feuchttuch oder Mikrofasertuch), damit die Stripes perfekt haften können und die Klebewirkung langfristig anhält. Sobald man die Klebefolie abgezogen hat, kann man durch leichtes andrücken die Stripes anbringen. Auch die Ecken sind kein Problem und man kann im 90-Grad-Winkel den Klebestreifen installieren.
3. Inbetriebnahme
Per USB einfach mit TV, Receiver oder Connect-Box verbinden und mit der Fernbedienung einschalten und steuern. Besonders angenehm ist, dass beim Ausschalten des TV auch der Luminoodle Stripe abschaltet. Meistens mit 1-2 Sekunden Verzögerung, aber das ist zu verschmerzen.
4. Leuchtwirkung und Modi
Sowohl die Intensität als auch der Farbmodus kann mithilfe der Fernbedieunung (oder direkt am LED Stripe Ende per Schalter) angepasst werden. Besonders angenehm sind die Warmweißtöne, aber auch mit den Farben lässt sich ein toller Effekt erzielen. Ich bevorzuge die mittlere Helligkeitsstufe, da der TV meistens am Abend bei geringer Umgebungshelligkeit läuft.
5. Kundendienst
Auf meine Nachfrage zur Leuchtwirkung der LEDs wurde sofort reagiert. Weil ein einzelner LED Spot eine leicht geringere Leuchtwirkung erzielte, wurde umgehend ein Ersatzprodukt geliefert , welches tadellos funktioniert. Der Kontakt mit dem Support wär dabei sehr freundlich, unkompliziert und kundenorientiert.
Fazit:
Uneingeschränkt empfehlenswert. Vor allem die Farbtöne, Verarbeitung und Installation des Luminoodle RGB LED Stripes lassen bei mir keine Wünsche offen. Es handelt sich um ein Qualitätsprodukt.
Reviewed in Germany on February 23, 2021
1. Lieferung & Verpackung
Ware wurde unmittelbar nach Bestellung versandt und wurde in Rekordzeit (2 Tage) geliefert. Sehr angenehm war, dass das Paket nicht überdimensioniert war, so dass nicht unnötig Verpackungsmüll entsteht. Das Produkt kommt in einer zweckmäßigen, robusten Kunststoffhülle.
2. Installation
Das Anbringen des LED Stripes ist denkbar einfach. Allerdings empfiehlt es sich, die Monitorrückseite vorab zu reinigen (Feuchttuch oder Mikrofasertuch), damit die Stripes perfekt haften können und die Klebewirkung langfristig anhält. Sobald man die Klebefolie abgezogen hat, kann man durch leichtes andrücken die Stripes anbringen. Auch die Ecken sind kein Problem und man kann im 90-Grad-Winkel den Klebestreifen installieren.
3. Inbetriebnahme
Per USB einfach mit TV, Receiver oder Connect-Box verbinden und mit der Fernbedienung einschalten und steuern. Besonders angenehm ist, dass beim Ausschalten des TV auch der Luminoodle Stripe abschaltet. Meistens mit 1-2 Sekunden Verzögerung, aber das ist zu verschmerzen.
4. Leuchtwirkung und Modi
Sowohl die Intensität als auch der Farbmodus kann mithilfe der Fernbedieunung (oder direkt am LED Stripe Ende per Schalter) angepasst werden. Besonders angenehm sind die Warmweißtöne, aber auch mit den Farben lässt sich ein toller Effekt erzielen. Ich bevorzuge die mittlere Helligkeitsstufe, da der TV meistens am Abend bei geringer Umgebungshelligkeit läuft.
5. Kundendienst
Auf meine Nachfrage zur Leuchtwirkung der LEDs wurde sofort reagiert. Weil ein einzelner LED Spot eine leicht geringere Leuchtwirkung erzielte, wurde umgehend ein Ersatzprodukt geliefert , welches tadellos funktioniert. Der Kontakt mit dem Support wär dabei sehr freundlich, unkompliziert und kundenorientiert.
Fazit:
Uneingeschränkt empfehlenswert. Vor allem die Farbtöne, Verarbeitung und Installation des Luminoodle RGB LED Stripes lassen bei mir keine Wünsche offen. Es handelt sich um ein Qualitätsprodukt.
The lighting in 2 of the pictures I've added look a little fuzzy but that's really just my phone camera having trouble picking out the finer detail of the light hitting the wall. It looks far better in person.
This LED strip has drastically reduced any eye strain when using my monitor for extended periods, plus it looks really pretty if your keyboard and mouse are RGB capable and you customise the colours to match. I like this product so much I may end up buying another longer strip to use behind my TV.
I'd definitely recommend this if you're looking for a good customisable bias lighting solution at a fairly inexpensive price.
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on November 29, 2020
The lighting in 2 of the pictures I've added look a little fuzzy but that's really just my phone camera having trouble picking out the finer detail of the light hitting the wall. It looks far better in person.
This LED strip has drastically reduced any eye strain when using my monitor for extended periods, plus it looks really pretty if your keyboard and mouse are RGB capable and you customise the colours to match. I like this product so much I may end up buying another longer strip to use behind my TV.
I'd definitely recommend this if you're looking for a good customisable bias lighting solution at a fairly inexpensive price.