If you’re like most people, you’ve probably noticed that streaming has become a pretty big deal. And in today’s competitive marketplace, there are endless ways for streamers to enhance their content creation in terms of hardware, lighting, cameras and just basic room aesthetics.
One major product line is becoming the norm for premium streaming niches: Nanoleaf lights.
People are starving for LED, touch sensitive, music syncable shapes. They look aesthetically pleasing to an audience and they’re controllable through smartphone apps and Alexa.
Pretty cool right?
We here at Get On Stream firmly believe in the power of cool RGB Lights in your stream setup. However, we’re not prepared to spend a whopping $349.99 for this product and you don’t have to either. Compiled below is our recommended list of the 7 best cheaper Nanoleaf alternatives.
7 Best Nanoleaf Alternatives
Yescom Smart LED Pack
Premium Lights – Ideal for Gaming Streamers
Straight outta the gates, the Yescom Smart LED pack comes with 10 wall mountable touch sensitive lights that can be customized to over 15 million colors.Featuring smartphone control, music sync and Alexa compatibility, this first entry is a premium choice for streamers buying smart.
Already this selection is roughly ⅓ of the price of the very popular Nanoleaf lights, with practically all of the same features.
Pros:
- Adjustable colors
- Smartphone Control
- Music Sync
- Alexa Compatible
- Touch sensitive
- 10 Pack
Cons:
- Still expensive
Govee Glide RGBIC Light Bars
Premium Lights – Ideal for Video Production
Hey, maybe you don’t even want shapes. If so, then the Govee Glide RGBIC Light Bars are the choice for you. These bars can be customized to create portraits and art. Offering over 15 million colors for 12 interchangeable pieces, 12 music modes, 40+ dynamic scenes and includes smartphone and Alexa compatibility, the question isn’t IF you’ll be trying out these light bars – The question is when?
Probably soon given its low price.
Pros:
- Adjustable colors
- Smartphone Control
- Alexa Compatible
- Music Sync
- 12 Pack
- Good Price
Cons:
- Less Noticeable
- No Shape Options
- No Touch Sensitivity
LIFX Lightstrip
Moderate Expense – Ideal for Home Decoration
A more unconventional form of RGB lighting, the LIFX lightstrips produce an ambient glow through 2 meters of cable and can be situated from above furniture to below counters and desks or behind the T.V. Users can control the lightstrip using smartphones, Alex and Google Home, and can access multiple color combinations through 16 sections of the strip, and apply animated special FX.
Another neat trick of the LIFX lightstrip is the ability to sync these cables with alarms.
Pros:
- Smartphone Control
- Alexa and Google Home compatible
- Special FX
- Alarm Sync
Cons:
- 2 Meters
- No Touch Sensitivity
- Not much versatility
Koozam Smart Panels
Moderate Expense – Ideal for Home Studios
Finally, back to some shapes. The Koozam Smart Panels offer many of the features we’ve already seen in the premium range – Adjustable colors, touch and smartphone control, sound activation and compatibility with Alexa and Google Home. What really draws in Koozam’s audience is the 30-day return policy and the cheaper pricing.
These Smart Panels are lightweight enough to be utilized for walls, tables and just about any furniture you’d like to transform with some RGB lighting. Not a bad buy folks.
Pros:
- Adjustable colors
- Smartphone Control
- Touch sensitive
- Sound Activation
- Alexa and Google Home compatible
- 30-Day Return policy
- Lightweight
Cons:
- 2 Meters
- No Music Sync
Amailtom Hexagon Touch Lights
Cheaper Expense – Perfect for Streamers
- 【Touch Control Wall Light Panels】- Inspired from building block bricks & jigsaw puzzle and honeycomb,the hex modular component lights are entertaining.low power LED light panels use a capacitive proximity sensor to detect your body and turn on or off with little effort. Easily turn your wall into a work of art. Create special light patterns according to your imagination. Especially designed for enhanced games, home theater, home decor. Add a wow-factor to your rooms!
- 【Infinitely Splicable】- EACH PANEL MEASURED 4.1x 3.5 x 0.7 INCH.USB power supply with adaptor,can be connected to the power bank,computer,laptop,wall outlet.A larger display can be achieved by splicing these lights.Each cable can supply up to 20 units.If you need to splice more, you need multiple USB cables.Sticky adhesive pads are included for installation on a variety of surfaces.Comes with a desktop stand.Made of high quality shade material for uniform light & powerful light transmission
- 【Smooth Operation Slide On/Off】- Turn on/off wall lights by the users physical touch. A capacitive sensor is used as a switch that turns each component on or off when the users body touches the surface. This design allows the user to effectively slide where they want or need light.Easily swipe your fingers, arms, or even your shoulders across these light panels to activate the lights. Simply Turn your room decor from ordinary to extraordinary!
- 【DIY Customize Joy】- Use hexagonal module to create any structures, then turn it on/off by touching. No dark area on the surface and seamless split & joint.These blocks can be spliced together to create various shapes, let your imagination run wile and make gorgeous effects. Great for making your rooms vivid, which offer a variety of experiences for dining or other life scenarios.
- 【Minimalist Design & Multipurpose】-Create unique layouts & display your personalized lives.Unique geometric design not only illuminate but also decorate your house.Widely used in the living room,bedroom,stair,kitchen,party,restaurant,hotel,commercial building, bar,etc.Perfect Xmas/Birthday Gift for your love ones or your family.Also can be used as Nursery Night Lights/kids bedside lamp,it'll warm their heart.Any quality-related issues pls feel free to contact us, we'll offer a best solution
A premium contender, Amailtom’s 6-pack Hexagon Touch Lights offer millions of colors, touch activation, dynamic modes, timer settings, remote control,lower power consumption with its minimalist design and comes with a desktop light stand. If you’re looking for an affordable RGB lighting option, then this is for you.
Still not convinced? Let’s go even cheaper.
Pros:
- Adjustable colors
- Remote Control
- Touch sensitive
- Lower Power Consumption
- Comes with desktop Light Stand
Cons:
- No Alexa or Google Home compatibility
- No smartphone control
- No Music Sync
Selfila Hexagon RGB Lights
Cheaper Expense – Ideal for Home Decor
- 【Creative DIY Shapes】Inspired from building block bricks and jigsaw puzzle and honeycomb, the selfila hexagonal Gaming Room Decor LED Lights fast modular component lights are entertaining and interesting. They allow you to create unique layouts and display your personalized smart lives. You can design the panels into shapes as you like.
- 【Cool and Gorgeous Decoration】Add a wow-factor to a room. You can create cozy and quiet ambiance for reading, multi-color light for party and holiday, yellow to make your home warm and pink to render romantic atmosphere, etc. An amazing and impressing light decor for various scenes: home, party, bedroom, wall, hall, commercial building, restaurant, bar, cafe, pub, concert, workshop, hotel, corridor, studio, stairwell, etc.
- 【Fancy Colors & Awesome Effects】This selfila smart rgb led lights for wall will give vivid color, bright light cycle and variable hue scheme.You can choose different colors and modes to suit your moods and the scenes. You will enjoy stunning and gorgeous light effects, experience unique pop and vibe.
- 【Super Easy Installation】Fast modular components without APP， that can easily adapt to any scenario. Use magnetic edges to connect the lights together to form the structure that best fits your interior.
- 【Perfect Gift &Safe voltage】Standard USB 5V power supply (not including adapter)，Give your lover or child a perfect gift and dress up their bedroom，DIY Creative desk lamp,Wall Light Fixtures,night lights.
Maybe you don’t need a super impressive set up to wow your audience. Or if you’re like most people, you just have a different niche. That’s okay! The Selfila range of Hexagon lights can satisfy your RGB needs, featuring adjustable colors, special FX, touch control and a USB power cable. Each Hexagon is fully magnetized for snap customization.
This is the perfect gift for brightening up a nursery, entertainment room or home studio.
Pros:
- Adjustable colors
- Special FX
- Touch sensitive
- Magnetic Customization
Cons:
- No Alexa or Google Home compatibility
- No smartphone control
- No Music Sync
- No versatility
- Simple design
Govee Neon Rope Lights
Cheapest Expense – Perfect for Gaming Rooms
- Govee Envisual: Our 1080p intelligent camera captures the color onscreen and automatically applies to your Govee TV backlights. Higher resolution with more accurate color recognition. ( Notice: The camera is only used to capture the color onscreen, it cannot be used for projection or audio.)
- Smart Voice Control: Manage your LED lights for TV with simple voice commands, via Alexa and Google Assistant, or with the Govee Home app. Enjoy access to more colors and features like Timer, Video, DIY and Music mode, helping you create the ambiance you need.
- Dynamic Light Effects: RGBIC technology allows you to customize each strip light segment and display multiple colors simultaneously. With 99+ scene modes and 2 video modes, your viewing experience and Christmas parties will be different. You can also save other people's DIY Styles from the Govee Light Studio.
- Enhanced Music Mode: The control box of the LED lights for TV is equipped with a built-in mic, helping you sync them to music. Choose from 4 modes (Energic, Rhythm, Spectrum, Rolling) and jazz up your holiday gatherings with vibrantly dancing colors.
- Install with Ease: The camera can be attached to the center top of your TV. With clips and adhesives, the 12.5FT TV backlights made up of 4 pieces can be installed firmly on all 4 sides of any 55-65 in TV. Each side is connected via a flexible cable.
- Endless Possibilities: Add expressive and customizable neon rope light looks to game room, living room, bedroom and holiday decors for an exciting DIY lighting experience. With IP67 water resistance, our neon strip lights can be used outdoors decorations.(Note:the adapter and control box are not waterproof).
- Dynamic RGBIC Color: Let your imagination run alright with Govee RGBIC technology. Set more color at one time on the bendable neon rope light and also display flowing, animated effects based on nature, holidays, and emotions.
- Sync with Music: Elevate your leisure time, gaming time with neon gaming lights, which uses a built-in mic to detect, music & gaming audio and match with effects that react in real time for thrilling home entertainment moments. Add more fun to your bedside, wall decor.
- Voice Activated: Manage your LED strip lights with simple voice commands via Alexa, Google Assistant, and Govee Home App. Enjoy access to more features like Timer, Video, DIY and Music mode, helping you create pleasing smart home.
- Wide Application: Choose from 16 million DIY color customization, 64 scene modes, 11 music mode and so much more with a simple tap on Govee Home App for wall decorations. Easily apply it to smooth ceilings or walls with the included 10 clips and 10 screws.
Our final (and perhaps our personal favorite) contender is the Govee Neon Rope Lights. If Nanoleaf Hex and LIFX lightstrips had a baby, this would be the product. Featuring a whopping 16 million colors, 10-foot of rope, smart voice control, music sync and compatibility with Alexa and Google home, why wouldn’t this be your 1st pick on a budget? The Neon Rope light also offers special FX, community sharing features and can be used outdoors with its IP67 water resistance.
The versatility alone is worth a buy, let alone the cheap price tag.
Pros:
- Adjustable colors
- 10-Feet of Length
- Smart Voice control
- Special FX
- Music Sync
- Alexa and Google Home Compatibility
- IP67 Water Resistance
- Cheap
Cons:
- No Shape Options
Wrapping Up
As you can now see, there are so many ways to decorate your home and gaming studios to a premium standard WITHOUT having to fork over hundreds of dollars. Never forget that Get On Stream is always dedicated to researching and providing the best information to keep gamers informed.
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