Best Nanoleaf Products To Light Up Any Gaming Room

Many gamers don’t consider their new gaming rooms ready for action without first installing some Nanoleaf smart lights. Nanoleaf rivals like Govee offer some less expensive wall panel lights, smart bulbs, and LED lightstrips. However, these alternatives often lack the build quality or innovative features of Nanoleaf lights. If a gamer is searching for the best gaming room lights to complement the most cutting-edge gaming rigs, Nanoleaf products are the ideal choice.

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Updated on April 23rd, 2024, by Adam Corsetti: Since this article’s last update, several new Nanoleaf smart lights have found their way into gaming rooms and outdoor spaces. The latest lights include innovative solutions for ceilings, patios, and portable lamps.

Game Rant’s Picks for the Best Nanoleaf Lights

Nanoleaf Shapes

Best Overall Nanoleaf Product To Light Up Any Gaming Room

$170 $200 Save $30

Brand

Nanoleaf

Integrations

Google Home, Alexa, Razer Chroma, HomeKit

Protocol

WiFi

Hub Required

No

Music Reactive

Yes

Multicolor Capable

Yes

Number of Panels

7

Service Life

25,000 hours

Voltage

110VAC – 240VAC

Brightness

560 lumens

Pros

• Straightforward installation
• Very bright and responsive
• Razer Chroma and Overwolf support
• Regularly updated with new features

Cons

• Thread border and Matter technology in early stages
• High cost per light panel

Nanoleaf Shapes are wall panel lights every gamer aspires to showcase on their gaming room walls. Shapes are available in Hexagon, Triangle, and Mini-Triangle varieties that can interlock to make some distinctive patterns. For buyers who aren’t so creative, the Nanoleaf mobile app can suggest different layouts before affixing them on walls with adhesive pads. Gamers will want to ensure that their walls are a smooth enough texture, otherwise a screw mount kit is recommended.

The Nanoleaf app can sometimes frustrate new users, but the number of available scenes is almost unlimited. Buyers can design their effects or download custom scenes from the large Nanoleaf fanbase. In the software, gamers can also group Nanoleaf’s lights into rooms for easier control of the devices in a household.

Shapes look spectacular on walls and possess all the smart home technologies a gamer could ask for. The panels have broad compatibility with Google Home, Amazon Alexa, and Apple HomeKit for voice commands or syncing with other smart devices. Users can set the lights to come on and off on a schedule or react to music. Also, Game Rant’s review of the Shapes discusses how they can act as a Thread border router, which supports the latest Matter devices running on a low-latency mesh network. Unfortunately, there are currently a limited number of Matter light bulbs and lightstrips. Users will also need a Matter-compatible hub to coordinate these devices.

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For specific gaming functions, Nanoleaf Shapes also doesn’t disappoint with its support for Razer Chroma RGB lighting and Overwolf. Gamers can sync the panels’ lighting with Razer mice, keyboards, or other brands of peripherals and motherboards that the Synapse software works with. Buyers will need to have a PC running desktop software in the background, but doing so unlocks several other features like Nanoleaf’s screen visualizer. When gaming or watching videos, the Shapes lights will reflect the changing color schemes of content.

Shapes have a high asking price per panel, which can quickly add up when purchasing additional kits to connect together. Even so, the Nanoleaf Shapes have proven durability and a long support cycle including regular feature updates. With outstanding build quality and compatibility with nearly all smart home ecosystems, Nanoleaf Shapes are the best smart lights for gamers.

Nanoleaf Lines Smarter Kit

Best Nanoleaf Accent Lighting for Gaming Rooms

$170 $200 Save $30

Brand

Nanoleaf

Integrations

Google Home, Amazon Alexa, Apple Home

Hub Required

No

Music Reactive

Yes

Number of Panels

9

Service Life

25,000 hours

Type

Light bar

Connectivity

Wi-Fi

Brightness

20 lumens per line

Pros

• Many different patterns possible
• Works with Google Home, Amazon Alexa, and Razer Synapse
• Lightweight yet durable construction

Cons

• Parts of mobile app could be more intuitive
• Lacks touch gestures

Like Nanoleaf Shapes, Lines can also brighten up depressing-looking blank walls. However, they operate using backlighting, which projects light directly onto surfaces behind the light bars. The default Lines kit ships with long, thin lights that connect at 60-degree angles for some surprisingly diverse patterns. If these possibilities aren’t enough for gamers, they can purchase the Nanoleaf Lines 90-degree kit, which can expand the design further.

Since the light that Nanoleaf Lines emits shines behind the bars instead of from their front surfaces, the overall effects are more understated than with panel lights. Even so, Lines are excellent choices for accent lighting to make gaming rooms more inviting. Otherwise, the light bars support virtually all the same functionality as Nanoleaf’s other smart lights. Gamers can operate Lines with Google Home or Amazon Alexa voice commands or group them with smart devices from many different brands. However, they lack the touch commands of the Nanoleaf Shapes and Canvas, which allow users to have some basic control over power and brightness.

Nanoleaf Lines also integrates with Razer Chroma to sync with other RGB components in a gaming rig. Overwolf is a relatively new addition that will program the light bars with game-specific reactive lighting in supported titles. Each of these features requires running Nanoleaf Desktop, so mobile users or gamers are unfortunately left out of the fun.

Despite their lightweight nature, Nanoleaf Lines showcases the company’s usual stellar build quality. They become even stronger when connected in larger shapes, making it possible to affix some designs on walls as a unit rather than one light bar at a time. Of course, the Lines’ structural integrity comes at a considerable cost per light bar. However, buyers typically receive nine light bars for the same retail price as seven Nanoleaf Shapes.

Nanoleaf Lines effectively combines backlighting with light bars that can form some conversation-sparking designs. Lines are the best smart lights for gamers looking to add sophisticated accent lighting near a gaming desk.

Nanoleaf Essentials Smart Bulb Matter Compatible

Best Nanoleaf Smart Bulbs for Gaming Rooms

$40 $50 Save $10

Brand

Nanoleaf

Integrations

Google Home, Amazon Alexa, Apple Home

Protocol

Bluetooth, Matter/Thread

Hub Required

Yes for Thread/Matter

Music Reactive

Yes

Multicolor Capable

Yes

Service Life

25,000 hours

Wattage

8.5W ±10%

Type

Light Bulb

Brightness

Max 1100 lumens

Pros

• More affordable compared to Hue bulbs
• Thread/Matter compatibility has potential benefits
• Extremely bright and colorful

Cons

• Connecting to multiple apps can be frustrating
• Some features won’t work on certain platforms

Wall panel lights make a statement in a gaming room, but gamers still rely on light bulbs to provide essential lighting. Smart light bulbs can easily replace traditional bulbs and bring any light fixture into the smart home era. As is typical with Nanoleaf lights, the manufacturer introduces some innovations with its Essentials Smart Bulbs that distinguish them from other bulbs.

The Essentials Smart Bulbs can connect to the Nanoleaf app through Bluetooth, but unlike most smart bulbs, they don’t directly work on Wi-Fi networks. Instead, the bulbs fully embrace the emerging Matter smart home protocol, which allows smart devices on many different ecosystems to function together with improved responsiveness. To make full use of the Essentials Smart Bulbs, buyers will want a Matter controller, which can come in the form of existing Google Home, Amazon Alexa, or HomeKit hubs. Once the Essentials bulbs are added to the Nanoleaf mobile app, the software will prompt users to add them to other platforms, usually by scanning a bar code.

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Brightness is definitely an advantage with the Nanoleaf Essentials Smart Bulbs, with a healthy maximum output of 1100 lumens. This makes the bulbs a great value compared to other more expensive options like Philips Hue. Essentials bulbs are still capable of a wide range of RGB effects taken advantage of by the diverse scenes in the Nanoleaf app.

As a cutting-edge Nanoleaf product, Game Rant’s review of the Essentials Smart Bulbs discovered a few quirks that might scare away some buyers. While adding the bulbs to multiple apps should be simple in theory, not all software is ready to work flawlessly with Matter lights. Also, support for features like scheduling can vary among apps, resulting in different user experiences. Even so, the Essentials Smart Bulbs are a tempting bargain for their performance and brightness, and they should only become more popular as Matter technology evolves.

Nanoleaf Essentials Smart LED Lightstrip Matter Compatible

Best Nanoleaf LED strip for Gaming Rooms

$40 $50 Save $10

Brand

Nanoleaf

Integrations

Google Home, Amazon Alexa, Apple Home

Protocol

Bluetooth, Thread/Matter

Hub Required

Yes for Thread/Matter

Music Reactive

Yes

Multicolor Capable

Yes

Service Life

15,000 hours

Wattage

23 watts

Type

Lightstrip

Pros

• Exceptional brightness
• Shows subtle differences in white hues
• Includes corded controller

Cons

• Only one color can display at a time
• Matter compatibility could be better

LED strips are among the most common additions to gaming rooms because they are especially versatile forms of lighting. Gamers can use them along baseboards or doorways to make entering and moving around rooms easier or to add some flair to gaming desks. The Nanoleaf Essentials Smart LED Lightstrip can function like an ordinary lightstrip but also embraces Matter technology like the Essentials Smart Bulb.

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The Essentials Smart LED Lightstrip is 6.5 or 16.5 feet long, depending on which size you choose, and can be trimmed at preselected points. If that length isn’t sufficient, buyers can also purchase expansion kits. Although most gamers will operate the lights through apps or voice commands, they also have the option of a corded controller to power the lightstrip on and off and toggle between some basic scenes. The Essentials Smart LED Lightstrip is also flexible, allowing buyers to route it around corners more easily.

Unlike many Govee lights, the Essentials Smart LED Lightstrip employs RGBCW technology instead of RGBIC. As a result, these lights can only show one color at a time. Regardless, their maximum brightness is enough to provide functional illumination in a room, not just accent lighting. Also, the lightstrip excels at displaying white hues, showing the differences between warm and cold shades of white.

The Nanoleaf Essentials Smart LED Lightstrip shares many of the same Matter compatibility features as the Essentials Smart Bulb. As buyers collect more Matter lights, they can form a stronger network of smart devices running on low-latency Thread networks. However, this lightstrip will individually share the same growing pains as other Matter devices, and feature compatibility with smart home apps will vary.

Offering above-average brightness and capable of both vivid colored and white light, the Nanoleaf Essentials Smart LED Lightstrip is the best lightstrip to illuminate a gaming room.

Nanoleaf Umbra Cono Portable Smart Lamp

Best Nanoleaf Smart Lamp for Gaming Rooms

Brand

Umbra

Integrations

Google Home, Amazon Alexa, Apple Home

Protocol

Bluetooth, Matter

Service Life

25,000 hours

Voltage

DC 5V

Working Temperature

2700 – 6500K

Brightness

130 lumens

Outdoor

No

Pros

• Stand allows users to place lamp in many locations
• Includes internal rechargeable battery
• Compatible with dynamic scenes in Nanoleaf app

Cons

• Bluetooth connectivity has limited range
• Matter support also requires Thread border router

One area where Nanoleaf trails its Govee rival is the lack of a smart lamp. That’s likely why Nanoleaf collaborated with Umbra to create a light fixture as innovative as its other smart lights. The Umbra Cono is a compact smart lamp that users can easily take from room to room or travel with. For gamers who find that smart bulbs in ordinary lamps lack a distinctive look, the Umbra Cono is the perfect gaming desk accessory.

With a length, width, and height of just over 5 inches, the Umbra Cono is perfectly balanced on its cross-shaped stand. Consequently, gamers can place it anywhere around a gaming room, and the lamp won’t tip over easily. Otherwise, the cone-shaped light will output a similar assortment of scenes that Nanoleaf showcases with its wall panels and LED strips. While not blindingly bright, the Cono provides convenient, maneuverable spotlighting that is often lacking in a room.

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How the Umbra Cono connects to smart home networks differs slightly from most Nanoleaf lights. Many users will control the lamp strictly through Bluetooth, since the Nanoleaf app doesn’t directly connect to it through Wi-Fi. Unfortunately, Bluetooth has limited range, so gamers might struggle to turn the light off and on from certain parts of a household. To integrate the Cono with other smart lights, buyers will need a Matter-compatible hub and Thread border router, which many smart speakers from Google and Apple can now act as. Still, as an emerging protocol, users may experience hiccups pairing the Cono with software outside the Nanoleaf apps.

Few smart lights in gaming rooms operate via battery power like the Umbra Cono, which greatly enhances its portability. Buyers can expect around five hours of usage before recharging it with an included USB-C cable is necessary.

Truthfully, gamers can gain a more functional and affordable fixture by replacing a bulb in a standing lamp. Even so, despite its somewhat high cost, the Umbra Cono works in many different scenarios in the gaming room with excellent color accuracy. Buyers searching for a multi-purpose smart desk lamp that doubles as a holder for pens or scissors should also consider the Umbra Cup.

Nanoleaf 4D

Best Nanoleaf Screen Mirroring Kit for Gaming Rooms

$90 $100 Save $10

Brand

Nanoleaf

Integrations

Google Home, Amazon Alexa, Apple Home, SmartThings

Protocol

WiFi

Hub Required

No

Music Reactive

Yes

Service Life

25,000 hours

Power Input

100V-240V

Brightness

275lm

Pros

• Camera is mounted above or below displays
• Lightstrip can be trimmed to fit smaller monitors
• Easy-to-use settings in Nanoleaf app

Cons

• Lightstrip not quite long enough for 85-inch TVs
• Installation requires some planning

Before the Nanoleaf 4D, the manufacturer lacked a camera-based screen mirroring product. For several years, gamers have relied on reactive lighting systems like the Govee Envisual TV Backlight T2 to enhance gaming and movie watching. The Nanoleaf 4D has some unique characteristics, like the ability for its lightstrip to be snipped to fit any screen size—from a gaming monitor to 65-85-inch TVs. Also, its included camera can be mounted above and below displays for more flexibility in gaming and media room setups.

As with most screen mirroring solutions, the Nanoleaf 4D uses a camera that constantly scans a screen and programs effects on a lightstrip inspired by movie or gaming content. In the Nanoleaf mobile app, gamers can progressively step up how detailed the reactive lighting is from 1D to 4D settings. Although the Nanoleaf app has a reputation for not being user-friendly, the controls for the 4D only involve a handful of different modes. Most users will keep the screen mirroring function active at most times, but there is also the option to use the same types of scenes and effects compatible with the company’s other lights.

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Setting up a screen mirroring system isn’t typically the easiest type of smart lighting to install. Buyers will have to route the lightstrip around the back corners of a monitor or TV, aided by some included round brackets. Even so, without some tricky measurements, gamers may have to reattempt installation to fit specific screen sizes. Game Rant found in its review that the Nanoleaf 4D kit for larger TVs required placing the strip farther away from the edges of a screen than what would normally be ideal. Regardless, because of the lightstrip’s impressive brightness, plenty of visible light was cast on the wall behind the TV.

There are an increasing number of reactive lighting methods on the market, including the Govee AI Sync Box, which programs lighting based on connected HDMI signals. Still, the Nanoleaf 4D is a far more affordable alternative, and its color accuracy and versatile camera make it the best screen mirroring kit for gaming rooms.

Nanoleaf Skylight

Best Nanoleaf Ceiling Light for Gaming Rooms

Brand

Nanoleaf

Integrations

Apple Home, Amazon Alexa, Google Home, SmartThings, IFTTT, Razer Chroma

Protocol

WiFi

Hub Required

No

Music Reactive

Yes

Color Range

2700-6500K

Number of Panels

3

Service Life

25,000 hour

Voltage

100-240V AC

Brightness

1400 lumens

Pros

• Easily expandable once main panel is installed
• Accurate cold and warm white hues
• Same features as other Nanoleaf lights
• Illuminates more of a room than wall panels

Cons

• Not Matter compatible
• Lighting is uneven on edge of panels

Ceiling lights may be the last type of gaming room lights buyers consider, choosing instead to rely on existing light fixtures. While smart bulbs can be added to these lights in some cases, they usually lack the modern aesthetic of panel lights. The Nanoleaf Skylight are slim, but powerful ceiling lights, capable of illuminating an entire room while supporting the brand’s gaming-oriented features.

The installation process for the Skylight differs considerably from most Nanoleaf lights. Buyers must ensure that the proper electrical wiring is available on ceilings since the panels don’t use external power supplies. An electrician would make quick work of the job, but even experienced homeowners should find the task fairly straightforward. Once the first Skylight is functioning, additional panels connect to it using a data cable, so it’s easy to expand the display to 100 panels.

Nanoleaf Skylights work using RGBCW technology, which allows them to show a full spectrum of colored illumination. However, the white component in the chip enables the Skylight to distinguish between subtly different white hues. Since these ceiling panels excel at providing practical lighting rather than just adding ambiance, their bright white LED lighting is a huge selling point. The Skylight is compatible with many of the more diverse scenes in the Nanoleaf app, but some gamers may notice spotty lighting toward the edge of the lights.

Gamers will enjoy the same features with the Skylight as with Shapes, including Razer Chroma support to sync with RGB keyboards and mice. Unfortunately, the ceiling lights are not yet Matter-compatible, which would simplify scheduling outside of the Nanoleaf app. Nevertheless, the Skylights appear in Google Home and Apple Home, so buyers can activate basic scenes and sync the lights with other smart devices.

After a somewhat precarious setup, the Nanoleaf Skylight effectively brings smart lighting to a previously ignored part of a gaming room. The lights’ excellent build quality makes them permanent additions to any space rather than frequently shuffled wall panels.

Nanoleaf Outdoor String Lights

Best Nanoleaf Smart Lights for Outdoor Gaming Spaces

Brand

Nanoleaf

Integrations

Matter, Google Home, Alexa, Apple Home, SmartThings

Music Reactive

Yes

Color Range

2700-6500K

Service Life

25,000 hours

Wattage

27

Connectivity

Wi-Fi (2.4 GHz b/g/n)

Power Input

100V~240V

Length

15m/49 feet, 30m/98.5 feet

Brightness

55 Lumens Per Bulb

Outdoor

Yes- IP65, IP67

Pros

• All parts of the string light are weatherproof
• Durable bulbs with unique design
• White hues are as impressive as colored scenes
• Easy way to quickly brighten up patios and decks

Cons

• Matter has yet to solve some connectivity issues
• Maximum lumen output is somewhat lackluster

Gaming room lights don’t have to be confined to four walls. Some gamers feel the urge to head outdoors as the seasons change, and weather-proofed smart lighting can make these strange surroundings more familiar. The Nanoleaf Outdoor String Lights are the manufacturer’s best effort yet to bring the same features gamers appreciate to patios and decks.

After purchasing the Outdoor String Lights, what’s most striking is how large and heavily shielded each bulb is. Not only are the bulbs weatherproof, but the attached controller box and power adapter can withstand the harshest conditions. Unlike most indoor bulbs’ smooth and round shapes, these lights are crystal-like. Not only will this catch the eye of more observers, but light will also effectively escape from the top to the bottom of the bulbs.

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Depending on the kit in question, the lights are available in 49 or 98.5-foot strands, with 20 or 40 bulbs in total. Expansion packs should eventually become available to cover the entire exterior of a home. While they aren’t the brightest bulbs, at 55 lumens, they are positioned close enough to each other for an impactful display.

The Nanoleaf Outdoor String Lights work best on 2.4 GHz Wi-Fi, so gamers need a sufficiently powerful router to cover outdoor areas adjacent to homes. However, Matter-compatibility aims to make adding the lights to existing smart home networks less painful. Certain features like scheduling rely on other apps, which makes having a Matter hub like a Google Nest speaker more essential. Sadly, this new type of connectivity is still experiencing growing pains, and buyers may have to complete an identical setup sequence several times. Still, in Nanoleaf apps, gamers can access nature-themed scenes and group the Outdoor String Lights with other Nanoleaf lights.

Regardless of connectivity issues, the Nanoleaf Outdoor String Lights impress with white hues that are bright enough to serve as practical lighting. Gamers can feel more at home when away from gaming rooms and PC rigs while experimenting with cutting-edge AI technology to create personalized scenes.

Nanoleaf Shapes Limited Edition Ultra Black Hexagons

Best Special Edition Nanoleaf Smart Light for Gaming Rooms

$200 $220 Save $20

Brand

Nanoleaf

Integrations

Google Home, Alexa, Razer Chroma, HomeKit

Hub Required

No

Music Reactive

Yes

Service Life

25,000 hours

Brightness

100 lumens per panel

Number of Panels

9

Voltage

100VAC ~ 120VAC

Pros

• Welcome change from traditional white light panels
• When off, Black Hexagons look more like artwork than lights
• Scenes are bright and vivid despite black exterior

Cons

• Prone to fingerprints
• A white power cord would blend in better on most walls

Occasionally, Nanoleaf releases special editions of its popular wall panel lights to celebrate movies and games or achieve a different look. As impressive as typical light panels are, their white exteriors can make them look rather ordinary when powered off. The Nanoleaf Shapes Limited Edition Ultra Black Hexagons are a refreshing change of pace with dark matte casing. Even without any lighting active, the Ultra Black Hexagons make their presence known on walls.

Despite a dramatically different appearance, the Ultra Black Hexagons work exactly like other Nanoleaf Shapes. Gamers can integrate them into smart home networks with other lights as well as sync them with devices using Google Home, Amazon Alexa, and Apple HomeKit. Buyers can also connect the Ultra Black Hexagons to other Nanoleaf Shapes regardless of their color. Of course, pairing them with the Special Edition Ultra Black Triangles would provide the most cohesive look.

While similar in function, some notable differences exist between the Ultra Black Hexagons and white Nanoleaf Shapes panels. The black matte finish of these panels is prone to fingerprints, and any unfortunate scratches will be more obvious. In addition, Nanoleaf went to great lengths to make everything with the Ultra Black Hexagons kit. As a result, the black power cord is more visible when hanging on walls than the usual white alternative.

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A few drawbacks aside, special edition Nanoleaf light panels usually sell out quickly for a reason. The black appearance of the Ultra Black Hexagons perfectly matches the commonly dark PC cases and other gear in a gaming rig. Also, the RGB lighting looks sensational, bright enough to overcome the lights’ black housing. Game Rant’s review of Ultra Black Hexagons discussed how these more distinctive wall panels complement an evolving gaming room.

How Nanoleaf Lights Can Change a Gaming Room

Nanoleaf lights are versatile enough to spruce up any gaming room, even if music editing or movie watching is also a focus. Since the Nanoleaf has more choices than ever with its smart lights, remember to focus on these considerations first:

Type of Light

Wall panel lights like Nanoleaf Shapes are often the first lights gamers aspire to hang on gaming room walls. Available in a variety of shapes like Hexagons, Triangles, and Mini-Triangles, Shapes panels are capable of some dazzling and dynamic lighting scenes. On the other hand, Nanoleaf Essentials Bulbs and Lightstrips can serve a more practical purpose, emitting sufficient light to allow gamers to navigate spaces safely.

Location

What part of a gaming room can most benefit from smart lighting can also narrow down the choices of Nanoleaf products. Nanoleaf Lines cast backlighting on blank walls for more muted but still beautiful accent lighting. However, if amplifying gaming thrills is more of a priority, Nanoleaf 4D targets the reverse sides of monitors and TVs with lightstrips that react to the dynamic color palettes in games.

Gaming room lights can also thrive in the great outdoors with the weatherproof Nanoleaf Outdoor String Lights. These thickly shielded string lights can entertain guests on patios with the same music and voice-reactive features as the brand’s other lights.

Compatibility

Nanoleaf lights are designed to sync their lighting effects with other Nanoleaf products in a home. Regardless, it’s unrealistic for many gamers to have even an entire room of smart lighting from the same brand. Not only do Nanoleaf Shapes and Lines work with other Google Home, Amazon Alexa, and Apple HomeKit devices, but they also can become part of gaming rigs. Thanks to Razer Chroma and Overwolf integration, Nanoleaf products can display the same RGB effects as keyboards and mice or signal in-game achievements like kills and victories.

Backlit vs. Frontlit

For the most functional type of smart lighting, the surfaces of panels like the Nanoleaf Skylight come alive with powerful white and colored illumination. This conventional form of lighting is the quickest way to make moving around rooms safer, but some gamers find it overpowering to keep on. For mood-setting effects, the backlighting on walls provided by Nanoleaf Lines can often create a more relaxing gaming room atmosphere.

Nanoleaf products are a significant investment that may cause potential buyers some hesitation. Nevertheless, buyer satisfaction is so high with Nanoleaf lights that any purchase can raise the level of a gaming room.

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FAQ

Q: What makes Nanoleaf wall panel lights, bulbs, and lightstrips superior to other smart light brands?

While expensive, Nanoleaf lights are celebrated for their build quality and embracing of the latest smart home technologies. Also, the company has a long history of supporting its smart lights even when newer products are released.

Q: What are the most popular types of lighting to add near gaming desks?

Many gaming keyboards, mice, and headsets are RGB-enabled with color-changing effects. To enhance the lighting from these peripherals, gamers often install RGB cooling fans and LED strips in PC cases. In recent years, other types of smart LED lighting like wall panel lights are common additions near PC desks.

Q: How long can you leave Nanoleaf lights on?

Most Nanoleaf smart lights can last 25,000 hours or more, exceeding the time the average buyer will use them. Modern RGB lighting utilizes efficient LED bulbs that draw less power to achieve the same brightness levels as older incandescent lights.