There are multiple products on this listing, and the reviews are a bit unclear as to which product is being talked about. So, the product I have is the "DreamView T1 H6199". Most specifically, this is NOT the v3 model with dual cameras. "People" say that the v3 product is a step backwards. The product firmware updated at first boot, and is running 1.10.05. This is installed in a 75" TCL TV, purchased a year ago. All that said... This is MUCH cooler than I was even hoping for. There are multiple modes with this controller, most folks are here because of the TV application which is what I'll focus on below. Setup is straightforward, but can be complicated by the TV being wall mounted, or heavy, or just cumbersome. I was able to use the adhesive on the strip itself (3M), and didn't need to use the (included) clips. The strip is *not* just a 4-pin LED strip. It's heavy, wrapped in a diffuser case, and segmented. There are two short segments, and two long. When you stick on the strip, start in a lower corner, then go up and around. It doesn't matter which corner, you can set that in software. The short segments fit the sides, the long ones go across. This is an excellent touch, dealing with a single solid strip is a real pain. The camera - people love to complain about that camera thing on top of the TV! Guess what? You can install it on the bottom. You set the camera position in the software. Works great. 🙃 Defining the screen to the camera will take a bit of thinking. The process makes sense, but their explanation is 'hard'. Short form... install everything; fire it up; head to calibration; ignore the "orange squares" (which I didn't receive, but you don't really need). Then, OPPOSITE of what they say, dim the room and find something bright on the TV. The calibration interface will show you a still image of what the camera sees. You'll define each corner of the TV screen as shown in the image, then the top middle. With the room dark, and the TV bright, the image will be fairly clear in the interface. Drag each of the dots to each of the corners, then set the extra middle dot to the top-middle of the screen. Hit the REFRESH button to check your work. It's VERY important that you set the dots to the screen, not just the whole frame of the interface. *** REMEMBER - if you mounted the camera at the bottom of the TV, the image will be upside down. When you set that "top" dot, it'll look backwards in the interface. Flipping your phone upside isn't cheating. Lol From there, be sure that the software is on TV mode, and give it a run! Remember that you can adjust brightness, saturation, and color balance. Don't leave them at defaults! You won't like the results. Past that - The controller has different modes, including scene, color wash, and a music mode... There's a lot here! Different effects for the modes! DIY options! A point about "off" - a couple of folks have talked about the unit not really turning off-off, there's always a glow. The firmware I'm running supports a feature where you can set a true OFF. It's triggered by (their words) "the hue not changing for a period of time", and it works GREAT. This is smarter than just looking for a static screen, it really is the hue. For example, the Roku screensaver scrolls, but the hue is generally the same. This controller will catch that and turn OFF. It'll come back on automatically when the screen (hue!) changes. No need for weird power configurations. This does the job just fine. In use - man, it's cool. The effect is much more pleasing than I thought it would be. I made the statement to someone the other day "if I turn it off, I don't like it". It's on all the time now, turning it off makes me see the white wall. Ewww. Keep in mind this isn't extending your screen, it's flooding the wall with relative color. There are 16 segments in the cable, so 16 control zones. With the diffuser casing, this does the job really well. Recommend. Remember, this is NOT the v3 model.

Pretty excited to write this review. Originally had some basic led lights for my TV when I came across a FB ad about immersion led lights that move with the picture. I looked everywhere for a product that functioned like that ad, this was the closest I could find that I trusted based off of reviews. Pros 1st - absolutely love the brightness and vibrant colors of these lights!! Huge update from my previous basic red lights! 2nd - LOVE the visual effect it gives to the TV once its on. Kind of gives off a 3D picture like effect, like it gives the picture depth. 3rd - love the simple physical remote it comes with that's used in conjuction with the installation. Glad i don't have to add another remote to my collection in the living room. If I want to controller it or adjust the functions of the lights in depth I can do it from my phone in the app. Besides that, the mini controller operates basics functions, colors and movement with just 3 buttons. 4th - I love you how it gives you the option to place the camera for the TV interaction either at the top or bottom. I installed mine on the bottom of my floating TV and it's not noticeable at all. Also allow me to keep my wii sensor bar above my TV. Seems to function just as good on the bottom as it would on top without the annoying eye sore of looking at it while watching tv. During set up in the app is when it gives you the option to place it above or below the screen. Besides that, the instructions only indicate on top. I only knew I could put it on the bottom because I watched a product installation review in YouTube. 5th - love the fact you can change the lights to move with the rhythm of music! It has a sensor that picks up surround sounds and you can even adjust the sensitivity of that sensor through the app. 6th - the app itself is pretty friendly to operate. Not too sophisticated or complicated. There alot of functions and features through the app but simple enough to go through it without getting lost. Cons and not many in my opinion 1st - As far as timing on screen with the colors of the led lights I would give it an 8.5 out of 10. There's a very slight lag when it comes to the colors matching up with the speed of the picture but honestly it does a great job catching up, not a huge deal just something I noticed if you're being EXTREMELY PICKY. 2nd - Color accuracy with on screen color id give a 8-10. In some spots it'll project a random different color than what's actually on screen. Again I knew not to expect it to be 100% perfect, but not worth complaining about to me. 3rd - installation does take kinda long if you want to place the lights correctly to function the best. The adhesive isn't the best, used 3m tape, it does hold, but if you're familiar with 3m tape, you know its more about the prep work before applying vs the actually strength of the adhesives themselves. Some of the spots around the cornering of the lights when you have to make hard angle adjustments is where the tape is the easiest. It comes come with some placement holders, but I could of felt a little more comfortable with a few more to secure a couple other spots. Overall I do love this product, hoping they last a long time, completely adds a different element to your TV and gives it great ambiance. Added a video so you can see for yourself.

This is an incredible product that adds so much to your TVs viewing experience. I simply cannot believe I never had one of these. Now I want one for every single one of my TVs in the house. XD I'll let my video speak for itself. Very easy to setup and use, the Goove app is amazing and allows you to setup and tweak the settings to match exactly what is being displayed on your TV. Both in colors and brightness. Impressive stuff really. Yes, there's a very slight delay between what is on your TV and the reaction time to the LED strip. But it's very very close and almost imperceptible to most people. Even in the recordings I've made it's very difficult to see any major lag or delay. It's really that good. The only nitpicking observation is that the LEDs cannot reproduce blacks. On a completely black screen the LEDs will always display some light, sometimes very low white, sometimes a slight purple or yellow hue. Again, the time where any movie shows all black screens is very rare, so it doesn't detract much from the overall experience. Of course, you could spend thousands on a home theater setup. This particular product is not meant to compete with those expensive products. This is a very budget DIY type of product that simply works within its limitations, and it does a superb job at it. Another observation is that it tends to show a lot of purple hues on white / bright scenes. Not sure why, but that's just what I've witnessed these past few days using it. No big deal personally. People say go for the T2. I'm not sure why I'd pay more than twice the price when this one blew me away with its performance to be honest. I can't recommend this enough for movie buffs and gamers. This is an amazing product. For the people saying they damaged their TV screen with the orange foam stickers, it's really your fault. The manual clearly says not to apply any force or pressure on the sticky pads. Besides, you don't really need those pads at all. Just look up Goove setup on YouTube and you'll find at least 2 videos that will display these markers on the edges of the screen. Very helpful stuff. No need to use the orange foam thingies at all. The LED strip was the perfect fit for my 65 inch Hisense U8G. Speaking of which, this is the perfect solution for 120Hz HDMI 2.1 TVs. I haven't come across any HDMI LED Sync Box capable or compatible of HDMI 2.1. The vast majority is only capable of HDMI 2.0 4K 60Hz so it is a deal-breaker for my 120Hz TV, Xbox Series X and PlayStation 5 setup. Which is the reason why I specifically chose this particular model which uses a camera to scan the image in real-time. It's a cheap clever solution for this expensive HDMI 2.1 compatibility problem. I would highly recommend this, especially if you can buy it around the 50 dollar mark.

This was a simple and fun upgrade especially for movie night. This product creates a great ambiance. We currently have it turn on when the sun goes down and then turn off later at night. It can run without the TV on so it creates ambient lighting when not in use. Since this is a camera based system (a.k.a. there is a camera that looks at certain areas of the screen and then tries to copy the color of the screen in the backlighting), it does have a little lag sometimes especially when the screen moves quickly from one color to the other. The lag is only noticeable if you are looking for it which is good. Sometimes the zones aren't perfect either. If there is a red object in the center of the screen, sometimes the lower backlights show red even when the bottom of the screen is a different color. We recalibrated our zones but it still happens. Again, not noticeable unless you are really paying attention to the lighting and not your show/movie. Overall, the color matching is OK to good. Here is what we observed for each color. Reds = Unbelievably good. Oranges = Tends to show as red but still great. Yellow = To be desired. Trends towards white. I get it... yellow is tough. Greens = OK. Blues = OK. Still too much white light in my opinion Purple = OK We highly recommend this product for a more immersive and entertaining movie night.

I have a 65" Sony 850E, not the best, but middle of the pack for LED TVs. I was considering updating it as it is 3 years old and the newer TV ar a bit sharper and have new technology that upscales the picture a bit better. However after reading some reviews and watching a few YouTubes on improving your home viewing experience, the one thing that was touched on over and over was the reduction of eye strain when viewing a bright TV in a dark room. Digging further into the subject, most 'Experts' recommended using TV Backlights. Looking a bit more I found that there were a lot of choices out there, ranging from around $10 - $300+. After cutting through the price vs. performance of various products, it seemed to me that the static lights that either were just a single color or you had to use a remote or app to change the colors did not relieve the eye strain as well as active lights. Active lights are different because they use input from either the HDMI port or an external source, such as a camera to 'synch' the lights response to the active picture being shown on the screen. Philips Hue is a very good system that uses a HDMI hub to capture the incoming digital information to ensure that the light reacted quickly and smoothly to whatever was on screen. This option while fast and almost decorative, can be expensive as all parts, the lights and the hub are sold separately, the upside is that all Hue products can be synchronized to work together, meaning that your Hue light bulbs can be synched with you TV lighting system to have a more immersive viewing and gaming experience. Where they fall a bit flat, other than the cost, for me is the fact that your Streaming Apps that work directly on your smart TV will not trigger the lights synching with your screen, as it is not sending anything through the HDMI ports. Yes you can get a ROKU or Fire Stick, but then, what's the point of having a smart TV? Govee push the limit and the price point a but differently. They decided to have a small HD camera 'watch' the screen and respond based on what it 'saw'. Of course the other difference between Hue and Govee is install times and methods. Hue is basically a Plug & Play solution, where you just plug your cable, game console, blu ray player into Hue's HDMI hub and the hub into the TV, download the app onto your phone/tablet, setup the standalone lights and your done. Govee is a bit more involved, I would first remove everything from the box and plug the lights, camera and power into the small hub, make sure the lights all are on. Next, look at the little arrow on the LED strip and which way it runs, as it comes as a single segmented strip, use some painters tape to arrange the strip around the rear of your TV. This will make adjustments easier so that when you strip off the plastic covering the adhesive backing, you will be more confident about it's placement. You want to try to make sure the top and bottom part of the LED strip is as even as possible. There are four corner breaks on the strip, where it can be gently twisted and bent to provide better placement. Next you are supposed to place the camera on either the top middle or bottom middle of the TV, the bracket on the camera has a real good 3M adhesive already in place. I however did not want to stick anything to the top of my TV permanently and I have and XBox Kinect already up top on this type of bracket https://tinyurl.com/y687xus9 So instead I used a small Command strip hook and loop on the top of my Kinect and on the camera and stuck it on top of my Kinect. I believe raising the camera height in this manner helps the camera to 'see' more of the screen and avoids issues of color responses that I have seen others complain about. After connecting the camera, LED strip and power to the hub, I used the 7 orange spongey squares to my screen, three on each side, especially the corners an the last one at the bottom middle of the screen. I downloaded the App on my Iphone and inputted access for my WiFi. Small concern here, most phones, tablets have 5ghz capability and benefit from the speed and less crowded bandwidth. However, Govee will only recognize 2.4ghz, so in order to use the WiFi connection, you will have to go into your phone setting and change the WiFi access to 2.4ghz, it will not connect otherwise. After you get your Govee app to see the backlights, you can now turn them on or off, change how and what colors the lights display, brightness and saturation of the lights as well as set 'scenes' for mood lighting. It also features a Game mode, which seems to force a faster response for the camera, where as the Movie mode, lets the colors transition more smoothly and seems to flow with the picture displayed. Next, with the TV off, you go into the settings icon, on the top right portion of the app and then choose, 'Calibration'. Just follow the instructions and try to make sure that you get all 7 orange squares within the 5 points that they give you. Also note, if you tend to watch black and white or monochrome older films and shows, the camera gets confused and will display the lights more towards the purple\blue end of the light spectrum, more purple as the screen shows blacks. There were complaints from early version that the device did not correctly interpret greens or orange colors, that seems to either have been fixed or the simple fact that I have my camera mounted about 7" above the screen and the newer H6199 version has a 1080p camera. Final thoughts, after having these lights installed and active for over 2 weeks I think that I can honestly say, they do seem to decrease eye strain as I have had less headaches after late night movie watching. The screen seems bigger as the lights give the illusion that the action on the screen is flowing beyond it. It does add another dimension to gaming as in gaming mode the lighting changes as the gameplay changes creating a more immersive playing venue. While I will not take away anything from Philip Hue's bright and fast reactive system, $70 dollars is quite a bit of difference from Hue's costing $149 for the two light gameplay with hub base kit, and another $419 Philips Hue Play HDMI Sync Box. If you have the spare change laying around and you don't care about reactive lighting for your TVs built in smart apps, the Philips Hue is the better system.

I have had several TV strip lights, but nothing like this or even close to it. I own lots of Govee products, and they are all of the highest quality. This strip light has functions and features that go far beyond any typical colored LED strip light. This light changes your TV viewing experience completely. The Govee DreamView T1 strip light greatly enhances your TV viewing experience. The strip light can produce just about any color to include warm white. So you have an infinite amount of color, it is SUPER bright, can be dimmed, change the hue, saturation and many more functions. You can set up scene's, have it react to music, and best of all, is the movie and gaming function. The software has an Effects Lab with sooooo many possible settings that you could sit and play with it forever. Installation is quick and easy. The camera can be installed on top or bottom of the TV. I used a micro fiber cloth and alcohol to clean the surface before adhering the strip light to my TV. The strip light is segmented into four parts. Just peel and stick, but pay attention to the instructions when doing it so that you have the correct starting point. VERY IMPORTANT. Install the Govee App, begin the setup and calibrate the system. It takes about 30 minutes for the complete installation, setup and calibration. Now to the movie and gaming function. Turn on the lights, set it to "Video" and watch TV. The strip light will change to the corresponding colors on the TV screen, and in real time. It is amazing. Your movie watching experience is so much better and fun. There is a gaming function as well. You get a total immersive experience from your TV and gaming. And all of this from one strip light. I cannot say enough about it. This is simply a great light that makes TV an awesome experince. You really have to see it in action. We have a 65 inch 4K HDR LED TV, and the intense colors are so much stronger. Watch the video upload to see it in action. This is one of those products that you just fall in love with. It is a product that gets one of those 5 star ratings and wish you could give it 6. Get one.

Like many people, I had a regular old rgb light strip attached to the rear of my tv and thought it was the coolest thing because it would cycle through the few colors, while I was watching tv. Needless to say, it was time to step my game up! After doing extensive research, I had found many positive experiences with Govee products. I purchased this light set with the camera and it has completely changed and improved my entire TV viewing experience. Setup was a breeze and installing the app pulled everything together and gave me the ability to control the entire process. I have it set to dynamically change color based on what colors are displayed on my TV. It has made movie watching and gaming a much more immersive experience. When I’m watching a movie and the scene is red and my entire back wall glows that same color red, I’m telling you, it’s like a totally different experience of enjoying movies and gaming. The colors are extremely vibrant and accurate with what’s being displayed on my television and the colors appear to change in real time. I’ve since added a couple Govee light bars to each side of my television and tied them in with my rear light strip using the DreamView option. Seriously, the amount of color with the combined light strip and light bars is exactly what I had hoped for. I am happy to have discovered Govee’s extensive lineup of products and they’ve single-handedly changed my living environment and entertainment experience. Also, the app has so many features and allows me to apply so many unique settings with the lights. I had a question and had reached out to Govee support, utilizing the aop and they were a true pleasure to deal with. They had replied to me promptly and provided me a thorough answer to my question. If you’re looking to enhance your viewing experience and you’ve never experienced real time color changing lights that correspond with what’s on your TV or display, you need to check this product out. You will be happy you did and honestly, I couldn’t even imagine going back to the old way of watching my television w/o the Govee lights.

*TIPS* -For those of you that are having trouble with colors after calibrating, and are willing/still have the ability to physically move the camera, try this: After calibration slightly move the camera around the calibrated vicinity until the colors mimic what's on the TV screen. That is the spot, and angle, you need to have your camera. In my application, mine is placed below my TV on the center channel. My colors weren't correct and it was due to my camera having moved when I bumped the stand. Once I realized this, I moved the camera and used the changing of the colors on the LEDs matching up to the colors on the screen to figure out where to replace the camera. Took 15 seconds. -Don't be afraid to move the camera and recalibrate again/more then once if you are not attaining the proper results. -Not quite getting the colors you want? Try adjusting the saturation bar in the app all the way down if need be. This kept my whites from becoming too blue and my yellows from becoming too green. -For those not wanting to stick the orange calibration cubes on their screen, try performing a web search for Govee Calibration Test Screen. That video may or may not serve as an alternative. I misplaced my cubes and ended up using it with no issues and similar results. -For those with OLEDs trying to top mount the camera and wanting to use only what's in the kit, you could repurpose one of the orange calibration blocks as an extended area for the camera to sit on by sticking it on the back of the TV in line with where you are wanting to mount the camera. This will provide more surface area for the camera to stick to. -Check out their product website for constant sales. Wish I would have checked there first. *12/2/21 1 YEAR UPDATE ADDED AT BOTTOM* *12/30/20 UPDATE ADDED AT BOTTOM* *ORIGINAL REVIEW* This is not my first set of Govee brand light strips as I also currently own 2 sets of their H6163 model in use under my couch and media center. Having had such a great experience with those, I decided to try out one of their TV light strips. I had been actively searching for a lighting setup that reacted to what was on the screen for quite a few years. Those in a similar boat have heard names such as Ambilight, Dream Screen, amongst others. The problem was that they always seemed to have too many bugs, limitations, or required more work outside a simple plug and play effort. Seeing how far tech has come along, I'm glad I waited as these seem to be superior in quite a few ways. Installation: This was installed on a wall mounted 85" Sony. Govee lists this strip as fitting up to an 75" screen. This is a bit of a play on words as yes it is true it can fit, but it is obviously designed to fit something closer to a 55 or 65" screen. The idea is to have the strip stuck to the back of the TV as close to the edge of the border as possible. I am nowhere near the border on the 85" but I knew the limitations surrounding the screen size before ordering and thus my expectations were already in check. I laid the lights out to test they all worked as well as measured the length. Govee lists them as being roughly 12.5 feet. I measured about 14 feet including the wires that curve around the corners of the TV. I wanted the power line to fall on the right side when facing the back of the TV so I ran the strip clockwise starting from the bottom right. I ended up installing them roughly 7-8 inches from the edge of the sides and about 4 to 5" away on the top and bottom as I felt this was the best use of the length provided in relation to the screen size I have. Your experience may vary depending on your layout. I plugged everything into the control box and rather than stick it to the TV using the installed double sided tape, I was able to simply wedge it in between my mount and TV. I'm glad I did that as initially I had installed the camera on the top of the TV but wasn't a fan of the "UFO antenna" look. Plus once I calibrated it using the app it seemed the screen didn't fit within the camera. During calibration the app asks if you chose to install the camera on top of the TV or the bottom. I ended up moving the control box lower on the back of the TV and taping the camera to my center channel which is just a few inches below the TV. Recalibrating in this new location provided me enough distance from the TV for the camera to catch the entire screen while also having the added bonus of placing the camera in a more discreet location. Having calibrated the camera to the screen a few times differently to see if the way I calibrated made a difference, I realized camera location and calibration is key to making this work correctly. Experience: This light strip does all the cool party tricks the H6163 model does but now with an additional "video" mode! This is the reason you buy this kit. It is in this mode that the lights react to what is on the screen via what is captured in the camera. I personally have not had the issues some have mentioned they had with previous model(s). The colors of the lights have done a great job reacting to what is on the screen and can get quite bright. There is some latency in changing colors especially in the movie configuration of video mode although transitions are smoother. Latency seems reduced in the game configuration of video mode with a more rapid color transition. You can also decide if you want the lighting to be distributed sectionally based on what is captured on the screen, or if you prefer to have the whole border react to showing just one color at a time...similar to the old Philips TVs from some years back. I went back and forth while watching some HDR and Dolby Vision movies and both modes work great depending on how you feel that day. I can see where the game mode would be preferred by gamers due to the lower latency of the lighting transitions. There is also a "saturation" scroll bar which allows you to fine tune how deep the colors show. I adjusted the distance of the TV from the wall to see how the lights responded to being farther from the wall. I currently settled at being about 9" from the wall but I am still playing with the distance. My fear was the lights would be set so far away from the edge of the TV that brightness would suffer but that isn't the case. I have nothing negative to say about how bright these get as they get bright enough for my application. The Immersion lights have an updated version of an existing ability on my H6163 light strips which is the ability to access all app features without having to turn on bluetooth since it works over your wifi network. I wish the H6163 model worked this way as it is somewhat of a bummer when you are flowing with everything and then have to stop to turn the bluetooth on to access DIY mode. The Immersion lights "Scenes" mode also has 4 additional themes with the ability to adjust the brightness. The H6163 model does not allow you to change the brightness of the Scenes mode. Hopefully a future update will allow this ability on my H6163 to match the Immersion lights. Integration: My H6163 already syncs with my Google Home so adding the Immersion lights was as easy as opening the app, finding the Immersion light model, and adding it. I have set up some custom scene profiles to be able to control all of the lights grouped in various ways. You'll need to go into your google home app and add the lights to a room to take full advantage of controlling the lights via "OK/Hey Google...". The Govee app also allows the ability to set the lights to turn on/off by setting a timer but I prefer walking into the room and commanding google to handle that responsibility. It is quite impressive to walk into the room with company and telling google to "turn on the media room lights" as they watch the lights turn on in their last configured setup they were last turned off in. Your hard work is rewarded with high praise followed by questions on how to attain a similar setup in their home. This is furthered when they watch a movie or play a game as their viewing experience is heightened from the lights behind the TV reacting to what is on the screen. Customer Service: I reached out to Govee before purchasing to see if offering a true 85" version of the immersion style lights was on their road map. I had a response in my email the next day stating they currently have no plans to do such. I haven't had to have any warranty work performed but the fact that I am getting any response at all, let alone the next day, is promising especially when customer service and follow-up seems to be lacking in so many of today's companies. Final Thoughts: Govee seems to constantly keep their app updated with new ways on how it reacts with their light strips. They also seem in tune with their fan base/critics and what is being requested in future applications and updates. My biggest gripe is that I feel Govee needs to expand their lineup for this strip to truly match the size of the TV especially as larger TVs become more popular amongst buyers. This has been echoed many times in many reviews of their other products. Given the price point of this in comparison to the Philips Hue, which I was also considering, this is an amazing product! I would happily pay more to have a true 85" kit if they ever came out with it and would gladly be a tester if they offered it. In the meantime, I am very satisfied with the current offering. *12/30/20 UPDATE* It looks like they have changed the size parameters in their description to fitting 55-65". Though this set of lights is a truer fit for those size TVs, I've had these on my 85" for a few weeks and I'm not disappointed. Here's why: -Adhesive and build quality- I've removed the lights from the TV a few times to reposition them better for my application. I did no additional wiping down of the surface and was even a little aggressive with the removal. I would have figured by now that the adhesive would have started to fail me but this is not the case. The lights still adhere exactly where I placed them and all lights still work with no issues. I definitely recommend measuring the area where you plan to install these in hopes of a more "one and done" setup, but it's good to know you can reapply if it's not to your liking the first time around. -Brightness- Even though the light strip does not reach the edges of the TV as it would in the sizes it is recommended for, sliding the brightness bar up to 100% yielded lights bright enough that I don't necessarily feel like I'm missing out on the experience. I typically have the brightness closer to 50% which creates a more cohesive feel in my setup. I've still got the TV pulled about 8 to 9 inches from the wall and I get plenty of color expanding quite far out from the outer edges of the TV. I'm still playing with the wall-to-TV distance but playing with both has helped heighten the experience. I would still like to see an 85" specific version of these lights produced as I would purchase them, moving my current set to the 65" TV I have in another room. I'm still advocating having a true to size fit would allow for a tighter halo look around the borders rather than a "glow" from behind the screen. It would also increase the amount of color in the corners where currently, due to the length and placement of the light strips in my application, it is somewhat absent. Fortunately the lighting blooms enough from the surrounding strips that it's not totally void of light. As I continue to play with these lights I'll try to leave tips which have helped me attain a better overall experience. *12/2/21 1 YEAR UPDATE* Having owned this kit a full year I've enjoyed it so much that I moved it to a 65" TV and recently procured their larger size kit for 75-85". I have nothing new to report other than everything is still just as I referenced in my review. I even had no issues with the adhesive during the transplanting of the kit from the 85" TV to the 65". It is a fantastic kit once you get everything dialed in. For those looking for a comparison between this kit and the larger sized, I recently completed it over on the associated kit's page. Link here: https://www.amazon.com/gp/customer-reviews/R3JGRLJZT5D3VO/ref=cm_cr_othr_d_rvw_ttl?ie=UTF8&ASIN=B09J4PPFK2

I owned an 4K LG 65" OLED E6 (2016 model) and about 4 years ago decided to try the smaller version of Govee Immersion backlighting system with the 1080p camera and RGBIC LEDs. It worked well enough. I installed the camera on the bottom of the TV due to LG's OLED TV design where the top of the TV is just thin glass with all the electronics on the bottom 1/3. It just so happened that the width of the LG bottom was a perfect match to the width of the Govee camera clamp - a no brainer.. I calibrated the system several times using different methods from using the Govee orange stick on blocks, room lights on, TV off to the methods used by several of the Govee Immersion users on YOUTUBE- using the virtual orange blocks with TV on tuned to the Govee set up video on youtube, room lighting at the ambient level actually used when watching (or lights off if that is the way u watch TV). Got it calibrated as best I could but still had some problems with REDs or BLUEs saturation or flesh tones too red or washed out. I chalked that up to limitations with my home theater room setup, the Govee product or a combination of things. When I upgraded my 65" LG to the LG 77" C1 - I debated whether to move the system over (Govee talked me out of that - when I asked if I could just purchase a longer LED string they explained that the camera was also different - obviously - it have to "see" much larger screen surface therefore the macro "fish lens" the camera uses was different as was the length of the camera holder bar. So after looking at other systems or maybe no system at all - I decided to buy this model - 75" to 85" version - not expecting a big improvement - WAS I EVER WRONG - The longer LED sting fits better that the 65" model - probably because my TV was at the LIMIT of the smaller version whereas with larger version, my TV size is in the middle of it's range. I was able to mount the LED string approx 3/4" from the edge on all 4 sides - with the LG C1 - this kept me away from any steep angles and "humps" caused by the placement of the internal electronics - the LED strip sat flatter all around (on the 65" the bottom row of LEDs were at a worse angle causing bottom lights to have less reflective effect. The RGBIC segments are noticeably brighter than the smaller set. The LG C1 has the power indicator LED and RF remote control sensor at the bottom of TV in the exact center and the bottom thickness of the TV is too wide to support the Govee camera bracket - so I put my fabrication thinking cap on (surprised that no one I found on youtube had a decent solution). I had some 3/4" x 1/2" wood scrap in the garage and cut it to length (2.75") to fit the Govee Camera backplate. I used the sticky adhesive on the thin front lip of the camera mount that overlaps the front glass panel to keep the camera at the correct downward angle then I laid the wood narrow side (1/2" side) flat on the bracket (You can use some extra adhesive to better hold the wood to the plastic camera bracket - I used E-6000 - a very thin layer - clamped wood for a few hours if u go this route before installing on TV- so adhesive dries and doesn't get on your TV glass) moved wood brace towards back of glass until a nice snug fit - you want to be able to remove bracket/wood assembly if need be in the future. Once I has the correct spacing between the wood brace and TV glass so camera stand steady and at the correct outward angle then if using glue, mark, add thin layer of E-6000 or equivalent, clamp & wait about an hour until adhesive sets - then center on top of TV - the wood stands in back of bracket 3/4" tall, the slot that is formed between the wood (3/4" tall) and the front lip of the camera bracket (1/4" tall) is what holds the camera assembly in place on top of the TV as the LG TV Glass is what fills that slot. Neatly route cables (Camera, power, RGBIC LEDs) and attach to the connection block - make sure you take into account the movement of your TV Wall Mount system - mine moves in 8 different directions and telescopes outwards quite a bit, so where you stick this connection block is important as you don't want the wires to be pulled out of there connectors. In my case I was lucky to arbitrability leave 3/4" of glass on the outside edge of all 4 sides of the TV - this left just about the right amount of glass so that my fabricated camera clamp system worked and fit - if LED strip was any closer to the edge of the TV the LEDs would have interfered with the wood I glued to the camera bracket. Updated App/Improved 1080p Camera: I was plesantly shocked over the improvement of the Immersion system for the 75"-85" as compared to the 50"-65". I calibrated using the YOUTUBE "virtual Orange block" method and I followed the updated video instructions from both Govee & these "expert" users - the first major change in the calibration process is to make sure your TV is properly calibrated to "factory specifications" for your TV model, different picture source types - e.g. - SD (standard definition content) HD (high definition - 1080p), UHD (Ultra High Definition - 4K or 2160p), HDR (High Dynamic Resolution - HDR 10 or HDR 10+). Dolby Vision HD 1080p and Dolby Vision UHD- 4K/2160p) - with each video type if supported by your TV, would have a different set of controls/adjustments/calibration attributes - that should be properly set and saved to be used automatically next time TV switches over to that resolution. This coincides with room light = make sure you set the TV up in the room light u will be using most of the time. Calibrating Govee using YouTube method was a breeze - ran thru it several times each time to a finer degree of precision - the Govee Immersion now projects those peachy flesh tones near perfection, the updated app with the White Balance practically cures those bright Red issues- and most important is calibrating TV especially the over saturation - the Govee saturation bar no more than 20%, Intensity 80-100 & white balance to match your TV mine is slightly left of center although it depends whether I have my Blue Filter (cool white filter to reduce eyestrain) on or off - "normal" This is in fact another way to adjust the TV backlight from cool white to warm white - if u change this White Balance on Immersion app should follow, There are EXCELLENT youtube Test Videos for Immersion - some are just fun or demo to impress your friends - other are to test the hardest colors/patterns to dial-in (calibrate) - lots of good information. Either Way OUT OF THE BOX this Immersion system is far better, it's brighter, better color accuracy much improved color rendition, App provides better and faster calibration and the color changing speed and ability to follow even the most complex screen color changes in much improved as if the color processing engine was upgraded - Govee denies any major hardware improvements other than the new camera with wider lends to capture the edges of the larger screen & more LEDs & more powerful power supply to support more LEDs (I think it also makes brighter. I integrated Immersion into my home theater wifi contolled Alexa system - but find myselg using it only to fine tuning as ther is no need to constatly make adjusments like I did with previous model - EXCELLENT & WORTH IT.. Ifit is not doing everything I said it could do then u did something wrong My Main ERROR when I put the new ones on my new LG 77" is I put all new Lumary 6" Full color LED recessed lights 8 in 2 rows on ceiling and 65 Reiga smart ceiling fan with light center of room & 4 wall sconces with Treatlife full color smart lights - Camera is top mounted - when these lights are on they reflect off TV screen - I FIXED by programming Alexa when I say turn on home theater to tuen all lights t 1% intensity, fan light off, color all lights GOLD and turn off 2 ceiling and 2 wall sconces closet to TV - fixed problem (Also made me realize previous install with camera on bottom may have been impacted by wall & ceiling lights) Home Theater Room Renovation: I renovated my entire Home Theater equipment upgrade (Replaced 20 year old Onkyo DS 989 to Emotiva RMC-1, new amps reused Def Tech main Speakers but added 4 new ceiling Toshiba 10" x 4 for Dolby Atmos & all speakers received new high power (300 Watts per channel) amplification - added 1 new subwoofer (18"/500W ULD 18 Velodyne) for a total of 3 Bass Management controlled subwoofers and 3 free (speaker output level controlled) subs. Total of 17 speakers as part of home theater system and 4 outdoor speakers (Zone 2) - all Home Theater Room lights, fans, blackout window shades, including Govee Immersion TV Backlights Lights and home theater components are wi-fi controlled via Alexa. Left Ceiling White (wife would not let me change it) - Wall with TV is now Flat Navy Blue as is opposite wall where new home theater seating is Four new Valancia Tuscany Chocolate brown Recliners, power recliner, headrest, lumbar support, each with removable table, LED lighting for cup holders and control panel - also Blue LEDs under chair lighting - 2 side walls - one i outside wall with smart Ikea Gray fabric Blackout Smart Shades (Alexa Controlled - walls painted Flat Titanium - side walls - with windows and with door to Family Room - considering wood bi-fold doors for 2 wide doorways - one to rear of house Family Room the other on wall with TV to front of house main entrance and 2nd level stairway to provide better privacy/sound control - ceiling speakers also need to be better encapsulated/insulated to prevent sound to 2nd story bedrooms.

I recently purchased the Govee Envisual TV LED Backlights with Camera, DreamView T1 RGBIC Wi-Fi TV Backlights for my 55-inch TV, and I have to say, it's been an absolute game-changer for my viewing experience. As a self-proclaimed couch potato, I spend countless hours binging my favorite shows, and these backlights have taken my lazy evenings to a whole new level. First off, the installation was a breeze. Even for someone like me who has trouble operating a screwdriver, it only took me a few minutes to set everything up. The adhesive on the back of the LED strips was strong enough to hold them in place, but not so strong that I felt like I was going to rip my TV off the wall. And don't even get me started on the camera - I felt like I was on an episode of "Hoarders" trying to maneuver around all the clutter in my living room to find the perfect spot for it. But once I finally got it set up, it was smooth sailing from there. Now, onto the fun stuff - the app control. I downloaded the Govee app, and it's been like having my own personal DJ for my TV. The music sync feature is especially cool - I turned on some Lady Gaga and watched in amazement as my TV lights flashed along with the beat. It was like having my own mini concert in my living room (minus the overpriced tickets and crowded stadiums, of course). But what really sealed the deal for me was the compatibility with Alexa and Google Assistant. I can now turn on my backlights without even having to lift a finger - I just have to ask my virtual assistant to do it for me. It's like living in the future, and I'm totally here for it. Overall, I would definitely give these backlights a 4 out of 5 stars. The only reason I'm not giving them a full 5 stars is because I'm pretty sure my neighbors hate me now for all the noise I've been making with my mini Lady Gaga concerts. But hey, you can't win them all. If you're looking to take your TV watching experience to the next level, these backlights are the way to go. Let's compare the Govee Envisual TV LED Backlights with Camera with a competitive brand, the Philips Hue Play HDMI Sync Box. 1. Design and Features: * Govee Envisual: The Envisual backlights come with a built-in camera that captures the colors on your screen and syncs them with the LED lights behind your TV. The lights can also be controlled through voice commands with Amazon Alexa or Google Assistant, or through the Govee app on your smartphone. * Philips Hue Play HDMI Sync Box: The Philips Hue Play HDMI Sync Box is a compact device that connects to your TV and up to four HDMI devices, syncing the colors on your screen with your Hue lights. It supports up to 4K video and has four HDMI inputs and one HDMI output. You can control the device through the Hue Sync app on your smartphone or tablet. 2. Setup and Installation: * Govee Envisual: The Envisual backlights are easy to install and can be attached to the back of your TV with the included adhesive tape. The camera can be adjusted to capture the colors on your screen and the lights can be connected to your Wi-Fi network through the Govee app. * Philips Hue Play HDMI Sync Box: The Sync Box is also easy to set up, with a simple plug-and-play design. It connects to your TV and HDMI devices with the included cables and can be controlled through the Hue Sync app on your smartphone or tablet. 3. Performance: * Govee Envisual: The Envisual backlights deliver bright and vibrant colors that match the content on your screen. The camera is sensitive and accurate, capturing the colors in real-time and syncing them with the LED lights behind your TV. The lights can be customized with different modes and effects, such as a music sync mode that matches the lights to your music. * Philips Hue Play HDMI Sync Box: The Sync Box also delivers bright and vibrant colors that match the content on your screen. It can sync with up to 10 Hue lights and can be customized with different modes and effects, such as a gradient mode that creates a smooth color transition. 4. Price: * Govee Envisual: The Envisual backlights are priced at around $80. * Philips Hue Play HDMI Sync Box: The Sync Box is priced at around $230. Overall, both the Govee Envisual TV LED Backlights with Camera and the Philips Hue Play HDMI Sync Box are great options for adding some ambiance to your TV viewing experience. The Envisual backlights offer a more affordable option with the built-in camera, while the Sync Box offers a more advanced option with the ability to sync with up to 10 Hue lights.