Reddit reviews LED TV Backlights, Govee WiFi TV Backlights Kit with Camera, TV Led Strip Lights Compatible with Alexa, APP Control Music Led Strip Lights, TV Ambient Bias Lighting for 55"-80" TV Calibrate on APP
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Works with Alexa & Goggle Assistant: Use simple conversation starters to turn your TV backlights kit on and off, make them brighter and swap them to your favorite color, currently compatible with Echo and Google Assistant.Smart Control Mode: Take complete control of your lighting with Govee Home APP; Create romance, relaxation, party ambiance with Music and Mic function; Wifi control allows you turn on/off the led strip lights from anywhere; Timer function of the wifi controller make you wake up at your favorite color, keep you on Schedule. This wifi smart TV backlight is the upgrade version, please calibrate on "Govee Home" App, no calibration card come with the TV backlighting kit any more.Smart IC & Lamp Beads: Unique design by adding IC in light strip, a variety of colors and brightness can be changed simultaneously with frequency changes, Extend the beauty and elegance of colorful throughout your entire home.Various Video Compatibility: Sourced by camera, the TV backlight compatible with any form of television images like Internet TV, YouTube, DVD player, Online video. The color of the smart tv light will be changed base on the image. The camera collected the input picture from TV screen not video transmission port.Reduce Eyes Strain: Bias lighting increases perceived image clarity, boost the contrast and preserve correct color perception of the video image. Comfortable bias lighting will reduce eye fatigue between the bright TV and dark room. We offer 12 months worry-free product guarantee.
I bought a DreamScreen just before they went out of business permanently.
A friend saw it and bought this knockoff on Amazon. It’s not quite as good but works well enough. And as an added bonus it doesn’t care what the input is - the lights are solely based on what’s on the screen.
There’s definitely a way to do it using a computer program (or arduino/raspberry pi). As for off the shelf, the closest I’ve seen is this unit which is made for putting led tape light around the edge of a tv and it will output the average colors around the perimeter of the hdmi feed. Though you’d probably end up needing to modify so much you’d be better off writing code... I just thought it was a relevant device.
This is the exact model I have. Only $70
https://www.amazon.com/Backlights-Govee-Compatible-Lighting-Calibrate/dp/B07JKVKZX8/ref=mp_s_a_1_4?crid=29RICSCQFTO3Q&keywords=dreamcolor+with+alexa&qid=1557250045&s=gateway&sprefix=dreamcolor+with&sr=8-4
that's about normal for dreamscreen.
I have these in my living room, and they do work well.. but obviously you get what you pay for.
Yes, though as far as I am aware Philips Ambilight is the original (they've been putting it in TVs since the early 2000's).
If I were to do it I would do the Arduino method, but I wouldn't recommend buying the Adalight Kit from Adafruit. It is overpriced, you can get 16.4 feet of addressable LED strip with power supply for $25-35, which is enough for a 50" TV, and then you just need the Arduino.
And if you have Philips Hue Lights or Yeelights already, their are programs for both to match your display. Though those won't have quite the same effect, as you won't have a bunch of individual LEDs.
Additionally if someone wants a cheapish plug and play option this looks good: www.amazon.com/dp/B07JKVKZX8
I haven't tried it but the concept seems more convenient for a TV. It uses a camera pointing down at the screen to detect the colors, which may be less precise, but means you can have it work with multiple inputs easily.
I posted the link in another comment, just select the size. I spent 30 on these, they're nice but I think it would be better to buy the ones with the camera that senses the dominant color