Fortunately, on Android and iOS, NFC worked for me. It’s located on the back of the controller, so you may need to unplug it to scan, which is inconvenient. If NFC doesn’t work, the controller has a HomeKit code that you can scan. If you have an iPhone, you do the same, although this also adds Nanoleaf Panels to your Apple Home via HomeKit. Android users can use NFC to tap their phone to the controller, then follow the wizard. Once powered up, you can add your Nanoleaf Shapes to the app. A future update will add Thread support, which will let the Shapes connect directly to a Thread hub such as the HomePod Mini. This offers some physical controls, plus provides the Wi-Fi connection and smarts that control the panels. ![]() However, since mounting plates are still stuck to the wall, it isn’t particularly easy to completely change the shape of your final design: this is the reason it’s important to plan and get everything right in the first place.Īs well as connecting the panels, you’ll need to plug the power into one panel, plus attach the controller. These click into place, rather than sliding, which makes building your final shape easier. Panels are connected together via the connectors provided in the box, which plug into the connector points located around each shape. This makes it easier to replace a defective one, for example, or to get to the back of a light panel. It’s an improved system, as you can pull out a panel without having to peel off the adhesive. With the Shapes, there’s now a removable mounting plate: the adhesive sticks to the plate (and wall), while the light panel clips to the mounting plate. With previous panels, such as the Nanoleaf Canvas, you simply used the adhesive pads to stick the panels to the wall. Once you have a plan, you need to stick each panel to the wall. Technically, you can add lights after installation, but you’ll limit your options. I do recommend that you buy all of the shapes you think you’ll use first, since this makes it easier to plan. Using the AR-powered set-up tool in the app is the best way to design your final layout. Installation is fairly straightforward, although it’s important to plan how you’ll lay your lights out before you start. There’s also an optional in-wall PSU that requires electrician installation, but has the benefit of concealing all cables. If you’re going for an installation that requires multiple power supplies, the app has a mode that will show you where best to connect each supply. The controller supports up to 500 panels, so you’ll only need one. The handy PSU calculator makes this job easier, allowing you to choose between the standard 42W PSU and the high-power 75W PSU. You do have to be aware of the maximum number of panels you can power from a PSU, and you may need to buy additional power supplies to meet power requirements. You can also buy expansion kits that include just additional panels, so you can mix and match your shapes. ![]() These range in price from £89.99 to £269.99, depending on the product you pick and how many panels you get. All have panels that light edge-to-edge.įor this review, I’m using the triangles but the improved flexibility will certainly make it easier to create more interesting patterns.īuying options include kits, which comprise a set of shapes plus a power supply and a controller. ![]() The new Shapes product enables you to mix and match from your choice of hexagons (20cm tall), triangles (19cm tall) and mini-triangles (10cm tall). Nanoleaf has come a long way since its first product, the Nanoleaf Light Panels, which didn’t light all the way to the edges and were only available in triangles.
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