As of: January 28, 2024, 3:58 p.m
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TV with Philips Hue Sync Box backlight.
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A backlight on the television can be retrofitted in just a few steps.
You can find out what options you have for this here.
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You've probably seen modern televisions that illuminate the wall behind the device.
Because the lights are color coordinated with the images shown on the screen, it looks very stylish.
But the backlight is not only useful for aesthetic reasons.
The so-called “Ambilight” technology was developed by the electronics manufacturer Philips.
For this reason, only Philips televisions have the lights integrated ex works.
If you don't have a corresponding device, you can also retrofit the backlight on other TV sets.
If you would rather buy a Philips Ambilight television straight away, you will find it here.
Installing background lighting on the television: These options are available
You can find various sets in stores that contain everything you need to install a backlight on your television (we will introduce some of them further down in the article).
These contain LED strips and various power and/or TV connections.
In principle they all work the same way:
The LED strips are glued to the back of the television.
The LED strip is connected to the television using a USB cable or directly to the mains using a normal power cable.
Backlighting without dynamic colors:
Cheaper models can simply be connected to the TV using a USB cable, provided it has the necessary connection.
When you turn on the TV, the light is also activated automatically.
You can choose colors if necessary using a remote control or app.
These cheaper variants are available from around 20 euros, for example the following:
LED backlight from Govee TV (2 meters) for €16.09
LED backlight from Govee TV (3.8 meters) for €20.99
Hamlite LED backlight (3.5 meters) for €37.99
Backlighting with dynamic colors:
If you want the light to adapt to the image shown on the television screen, you will need slightly more sophisticated models.
With these, the installation is a little more complex because a special setup box is required for synchronization.
Ambilight creator Philips itself offers a solution.
The Philips Hue Sync box is connected to the television via HDMI.
You can connect receivers, game consoles and other devices to the sync box, as long as they also have an HDMI port.
Philips Hue sync box for €179 on Amazon
Clear difference: TVs with and without backlighting.
© Philips
Manufacturer Govee also has models with dynamic backlighting.
These work using a camera that is attached to the top of the television.
The following video shows the installation and functionality:
Govee TV LED backlight T1 for €72.99
Govee TV LED backlight T2 for €149.99
Does TV backlighting make sense?
As already mentioned at the beginning, the background lighting on the television is not just a design element.
Especially in dark rooms, it can help relieve eye strain and improve the viewing experience.
The light thus helps reduce eye fatigue by creating soft, diffuse lighting.