FAQs
What's the difference between 4D V1 & 4D V2?
We made two major upgrades based on your feedback:
NEW FOR Nanoleaf 4D V2- Enhanced White & Color Match Accuracy
- Improved Adhesive & Design with the Ultra Flexible Zig Zag Lightstrip for Easier Install
Do I have to turn on screen mirroring all the time?
No, you can also use the Nanoleaf 4D lightstrip as a regular multicolor lightstrip behind your TV to create ambient lighting with solid or gradient color effects.
Is there a difference between mounting the camera above or placing it below the screen?
4D is compatible with multiple mounting options to allow you to choose the one that best suits your TV setup (ie if you have a console table, mounted TV, etc.) .While both placements provide a great screen mirroring experience, depending on your layout, mounting the camera above your screen may slightly improve color accuracy. If the camera is placed below the screen, make sure it is not in a high traffic area where it is constantly being shifted as it can affect the accuracy of your screen mirror calibration.
Which Scenes react to the colors on the screen?
The 4 Screen Mirror Modes in the Nanoleaf app's "4D" tab all capture the colors on your screen and extend them out to your Nanoleaf RGB lights. You can also enable the "Rhythm" effect for each of these modes as well, to allow them to react to the audio AND visuals from your screen at the same time.
All other Scenes found in the Nanoleaf App or on the 4D Controller such as Color, Dynamic, and Rhythm Scenes are NON-MIRRORING, as each utilizes their own unique color palettes.
What is Sync+?
Sync+ is a feature that allows you to virtually connect all Nanoleaf RGB lights* in the same space so that you can extend screen mirroring lighting effects across them based on their relative positioning.
You can enable Sync+ within the Nanoleaf App, and choose which of your specific Nanoleaf RGB devices you want to include/exclude from it.
Does the camera record any video footage?
The 4D camera does not record, save, or store anything onto the device, the cloud, your phone, or anywhere else. It is simply used to feed color data to your lights to create the mirroring effect in real-time. Additionally, the camera is only activated during the initial calibration step, and after that, only when a screen mirroring mode is selected.
For extra peace of mind, a magnetic privacy cover is included with the camera in the kit, so you can cover it when not in use if you wish to do so.
Can I cut the addressable Lightstrip?
Yes, but make sure you cut the loose end of the Lightstrip that is NOT connected to the power cable. Trimming the addressable lightstrip to better suit the dimensions of your TV screen or monitor size will help optimize the screen mirroring experience. Lighting effects will automatically remap to the trimmed length.
What is the difference between the 4 Screen Mirror Modes?
The 4 Screen Mirror Modes—1D, 2D, 3D, 4D— allow you to dial up the immersion to suit the specific type of content you're watching, and your own prefrences.
1D: Ambient white backlighting that adapts to the brightness on the screen.
2D: The dominant color on the screen is mirrored across the entire lightstrip at once.
3D: All colors from the screen are scattered across the lightstrip at once, transitioning dynamically to encompass the feeling of the palette rather than matching the specific action.
4D: An exact match of your content, extended beyond the screen.