Testseek.com have collected 46 expert reviews of the Nanoleaf Aurora and the average rating is 85%. Scroll down and see all reviews for Nanoleaf Aurora.
April 2017
(85%)
46 Reviews
Average score from experts who have reviewed this product.
Users
(96%)
209 Reviews
Average score from owners of the product.
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The editors liked
I can't stress how awesome these panels are. The lights are bright
The colors pop
And the effects are just gorgeous. Turn them on and they can add a lot of character and apply any mood to a room
Everything about the panels is well done. The linkers
Th
Modular
Expandable
Super bright
Can control each triangle
HomeKit compatible
Nanoleaf's music-syncing Rhythm module is incredibly easy to use
And it works well with a wide variety of music. You can trigger rhythm presets using voice commands with Siri
Alexa or the Google Assistant
Nanoleaf's triangular light panels are bright
Colorful
Easy to assemble and downright cool to look at. The app makes it easy to create your own animated scenes
And you can control everything using spoken Siri commands
Too
The ultimate conversation piece for your home
App is reasonably simple
Quick
And lots of fun
It's brighter than you think
Though rated at just 100 lumens per triangle
Microphone is responsive and results are vibrant
Revamped app is better than ever
Price seems reasonable
Creates a fun light show
Customizable light patterns
Easy to set up
Reacts to sounds with adapter
Works with Alexa
Google Assistant and Siri
The editors didn't like
The wall plug connects to the adapter that relays to the controller module that plugs into the panels. There's a lot of cable to hide which can be cumbersome if you don't have a cabinet nearby
You need to prepare your layout on a table
Make sure you lik
Requires 2.4GHz network
Connectivity problems
Odd LED flashes
Flickering color transitions at low brightness
The tool for creating your own presets is very basic
Only letting you pick a color palette and a single animation style
Decorative
Wall-mounted panels aren't nearly as practical as smart bulbs are
And they won't fit in with every aesthetic. Also
The lack of a music sync feature is a missed opportunity
The connecters are quite loose and require careful attention when wall-mounting
No SmartThings or Wink compatibility
Dangling power cord kind of ruins the whole effect
Nanoleaf's triangular light panels are bright, colorful, easy to assemble and downright cool to look at. The app makes it easy to create your own animated scenes, and you can control everything using spoken Siri commands, too
Decorative, wall-mounted panels aren't nearly as practical as smart bulbs are, and they won't fit in with every aesthetic. Also, the lack of a music sync feature is a missed opportunity
These unique, color-changing smart panels are delightful to look at and easy to use, especially if you're an iOS user...
Abstract: Nanoleaf is a homegrown Canadian company that has made a name for itself since it first launched its LED panels as a startup on Kickstarter. Now, the Aurora is available as a starter kit in brick-and-mortar and online retailers.The $200 Starter Kit is n...
Published: 2017-12-25, Author: Jason , review by: techau.com.au
Unique design, IFTTT support, Interconnection
Visible power cable
IoT is really a category where companies are rewriting the design handbook. With new capabilities, comes new innovation and the ability to have smart, connected products that are not only conversation starters, they're backed up by real functionality. The...
Published: 2017-07-18, Author: Stephen , review by: techguide.com.au
Easy to assemble and install, versatile and colourful, endless colour choices, control with your voice and app
Had a couple of wi-fi dropouts
The Nanoleaf Aurora is a refreshing new take on smart lighting which allows the user to design exactly how it looks and take control with an endless number of colours and patterns.User Rating Be the first one! Related PostsIKEA unveils a smart lighting s...
Abstract: When I first saw the Nanoleaf Aurora I wondered what on earth you would use it for? Where would you need colourful app controlled lighting strapped to a wall? Now, with it installed in my man-cave I can understand – this is the future of mood lighting, th...
Nanoleaf's triangular light panels are bright, colorful, easy to assemble and downright cool to look at. The app makes it easy to create your own animated scenes, and you can control everything using spoken Siri commands, too
Decorative, wall-mounted panels aren't nearly as practical as smart bulbs are, and they won't fit in with every aesthetic. Also, the lack of a music sync feature is a missed opportunity
These unique, color-changing smart panels are delightful to look at and easy to use, especially if you're an iOS user...
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Published: 2017-12-12, Author: Ry , review by: CNET.co.uk
Nanoleaf's music-syncing Rhythm module is incredibly easy to use, and it works well with a wide variety of music. You can trigger rhythm presets using voice commands with Siri, Alexa or the Google Assistant
The tool for creating your own presets is very basic, only letting you pick a color palette and a single animation style
This is a no-brainer upgrade if you already own a set of color-changing Aurora panels, and a fun excuse to buy in if you're a tech-minded music lover...
Abstract: Voice-activated assistants like Amazon's Alexa and Google Home are transforming the average house into something truly special – and if you're going to take your tech to the next level, why not upgrade your lighting, too?Smart lighting isn't a new concept...
Beautiful, Customizable, Fun to play with, Fairly bright
Doesn't support 5GHz networks, Sometimes goes offline for mysterious reasons
If you're looking for a fun way to spruce up a room, the Aurora, a $200 piece of functional art, isn't the worst way to do it. They look so cool hanging on the wall, it's no surprise that they're for sale at the MOMA store...
Nanoleaf's triangular light panels are bright, colorful, easy to assemble and downright cool to look at. The app makes it easy to create your own animated scenes, and you can control everything using spoken Siri commands, too
Decorative, wall-mounted panels aren't nearly as practical as smart bulbs are, and they won't fit in with every aesthetic. Also, the lack of a music sync feature is a missed opportunity
These unique, color-changing smart panels are delightful to look at and easy to use, especially if you're an iOS user...
