That means that you can not only control the panels themselves via touch gestures, but also use each individual panel as a smart button to do things like turn the lights on in another room, turn on your smart TV, and lock the front door. Instead of opening the app on your phone or scrambling for the right button on the controller, for example, you can simply tap or swipe on the panels to adjust such things as brightness, scenes, and even control your other HomeKit smart home devices (HomeKit Hub required). This gives users a seamless way to control the panels on-the-fly but is also great fun. And, they do so pretty well and very organically – even though there is the slightest bit of delay, which isn’t really noticeable unless you stop what you’re doing and stare at it for a while. When in Rhythm mode, the panels react to sound frequencies so that when you’re watching movies, playing music or gaming, they react accordingly and based on the Rhythm Scene they’re currently set to. Each panel is incredibly responsive and intuitive, whether you’re controlling it via the app or smart assistant, using Touch Control, Actions and Gestures, or have it set to the Rhythm mode. I’ve used other cheaper wall lights from lesser-known brands, and most of them pale in comparison to the Nanoleaf Shapes. ![]() (Image credit: Nanoleaf) Nanoleaf Shapes review: performance Just be sure to anchor that cable at the bottom so that it leans straight against the wall. ![]() As long as you attach it strategically, it shouldn’t distract from the aesthetic you’re trying to achieve. Otherwise, you’ll end up like me, having to strategically put up artwork over the area of the wall where paint has peeled off from careless tape removal. Just take care peeling off those mounting tapes (and maybe use an appropriate tool). The beauty of Nanoleaf’s light panels is that they’re not only modular, they’re easy to dismount as well when you’re ready to move on to a different design. The Mini Triangle mounting tapes, however, are less than half the size of the regular ones and struggle to stay attached. I have textured walls and didn’t have a problem with the regular-sized mounting tapes. Nanoleaf will warn you that the included double-sided mounting tapes are not ideal for non-smooth surfaces, but those tapes are so effective that this isn’t as big of an issue with the bigger panels, which have larger mounting tapes. Even the Mini Triangles are surprisingly solid. But, so far, none of my panels have decided to quit on me. I’ve dropped them more times than I care to admit and my cats have used them as seat cushions. Luckily, the panels themselves seem to be robust in build. Handling them takes a bit of care, and if you break one, you’re going to have to order a replacement pack. That’s especially because those linkers aren’t the most robust. And, you also want to make sure that every panel you put up already comes with the linker that will connect it to the next because trying to stick a linker behind an already installed panel is a tad stressful. You want to make sure that you’re measuring and lining things up – as you would putting up a big picture frame or artwork. You need to clean your wall first, for example, so it isn’t dusty. You need a bit of planning and definitely some forethought. You can’t just connect all the panels together and stick them on your wall all at once. Setup, therefore, isn’t as complex as you might think, but it does require some thought. These linkers make it possible for any light panel – no matter the design – to share a single power source and controller, and for those individual light panels to work together as one. This linker not only allows the panels to connect, but also delivers power and connectivity from one panel to the other. In the back, each panel has one slot on each side (two on the big Triangles) into which you can pop a linker. Each panel emits its own light and is touch-reactive, allowing it to function independent of other panels. First, let’s talk about how these light panels work. That allows Shapes users to be even more creative in their designs.īut, I’m getting ahead of myself. While the Canvas and Light Panel lines, and even the newer Elements, stick to one variant, Shapes comes in three: the Hexagon, the Triangle, and the Mini Triangle. Nanoleaf Shapes is the most versatile of Nanoleaf’s offerings to date. (Image credit: Michelle Rae Uy) Nanoleaf Shapes review: design and setup
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