When watching TV, it’s not just about viewing the screen; using ambient lighting that extends the screen’s light to the walls can enhance immersion. There are two main types of Ambilight products. The first type uses a camera to analyze the screen’s colors, which can be used with any TV, but it has the downside of slower response times and being affected by external lighting.
The second type is the sync box that directly analyzes HDMI signals, offering precise color representation and fast response times. However, the high price has been a significant barrier. Fortunately, a product that addresses this issue has been released, and I am excited to introduce it to you.
The WiZ TV Lightstrip + Sync Box Starter Kit, which uses the sync box method, is available at a reasonable price in the 100,000 KRW range. Let’s take a closer look at this product.
Product Specifications and Components
The WiZ HDMI Sync Box Kit supports HDMI 2.0 and fully supports 4K 60Hz resolution, HDR10+, and Dolby Vision.
Product Specifications
Resolution Support: 4K 60Hz
HDR Formats: HDR10+, Dolby Vision
Connectivity: Wi-Fi (2.4GHz), Bluetooth
Smart Home Compatibility: Amazon Alexa, Google Assistant, Matter
Color Temperature: 2,700-6,500K
HDMI Port: Single HDMI 2.0 input
Price: 147,700 KRW for 55-65 inch TVs, 170,570 KRW for 75-85 inch TVs
Distributor: Synex Zone
The kit includes a sync box, power adapter, HDMI cable, LED strip, and clips for attaching to the back of the TV. You can neatly secure the strip and the power cable connecting the strips using adhesive clips.
Product Features
The light strip is designed to cover the left, top, and right sides of the TV with a 3-sided segment RGBIC method, making it easy to install on the back of the TV.
The RGBIC method allows multiple colors to be displayed simultaneously on a single strip, creating a smooth gradient effect. The back of the strip has double-sided tape for easy attachment to the TV.
The end of the strip has a USB-A connector that connects to the sync box for power supply and data transmission.
The sync box reads video signals directly from the HDMI input, analyzes the entire screen, and transmits color information to the strip. Unlike camera-based systems, it offers precise color representation and fast, lag-free response.
The box-shaped sync box has a toggle switch on the front to turn the power on and off, and the back provides an HDMI input and an output port to transmit signals to the TV. The sync box supports both Wi-Fi and Bluetooth and can be compatible and integrated with WiZ’s gradient floor products.
Installation Method
The WiZ TV Lightstrip’s smallest size is for 55-65 inch TVs, but today, I will install it on a 43-inch Samsung Smart Monitor M7.
Currently, I’m using the Samsung Smart Monitor M7 with a Camel mobile stand in a Samsung StandbyMe style. I’ve recently been enjoying games connected to the newly purchased Nintendo Switch 2, so I wanted to use the WiZ TV Lightstrip to create a true gaming room atmosphere.
First, clean the strip mounting area with the included alcohol swab. The installation process is simple: attach the LED strip to the left, right, and top edges of the TV and secure it with the included clips as shown in the picture above.
Since it’s a product for 55-65 inch TVs, the strip length will be excessive. It’s not recommended to cut the strip, so you can fold it as shown in the picture above.
It’s also good to secure the USB cable attachment with a cable clip to prevent disconnection, as shown in the picture above 🙂
Connect the strip to the sync box, connect the Nintendo Switch output to the sync box input, and connect the sync box output port to the TV’s input port to complete the installation.
App Setup
Download the WiZ app, create a home, and turn on the power with the sync box’s toggle switch. The app will find the sync box via Bluetooth and provide Wi-Fi connection instructions. Make sure your phone is connected to a 2.4GHz network.
First, pair the strip and set the lighting direction to complete the app setup. The WiZ app is divided into static, dynamic, and custom colors, allowing you to set designated colors and various lighting effects. The dynamic menu’s sync function analyzes HDMI signals to provide lighting effects that enhance immersion for movie watching or gameplay.
After installation, I played an ambient light video on YouTube to test if the LED direction was set correctly.
Various Lighting Effects
The WiZ TV Lightstrip offers four preset sync modes: Cinematic, Vibrant, Relaxation, and Rhythmic.
The Cinematic mode provides a theater-like experience when watching movies, with lighting that reflects the TV screen’s colors.
The Vibrant mode has the fastest response time, making it ideal for fast-paced content like games or sports videos.
The Relaxation mode softly illuminates with the most prominent color on the screen. The Rhythmic mode adjusts the lighting brightness and darkness according to the audio detected by the sync box’s built-in microphone, matching the colors at the center of the TV screen.
In actual game tests, the natural backgrounds, sky, and water colors from The Legend of Zelda were beautifully reflected on the walls, and the battle effects flashed during combat scenes, enhancing the game’s immersion.
In Conclusion
The biggest attraction of the WiZ TV Lightstrip is its accessibility at a reasonable price. Competing products are priced at least in the mid-300,000 KRW range, but this product is sold at an attractive price in the mid-100,000 KRW range, even including the HDMI sync box.
With excellent cost-effectiveness, simple installation, various lighting effects, and expandability with other WiZ products, I highly recommend it to those who want to create an immersive content viewing environment and home entertainment beginners.
It also seems like a perfect housewarming gift at an affordable price. This concludes the review of the WiZ TV Lightstrip Sync Box Starter Kit.
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