Twinkly - Squares LED Panels 5+1 Combo Pack - Black

Almost cool almost I bought my first set a few days ago. It was really cool the install worked (for this one) really well and I was loading up some pixel art. But the pixel art on 6 panels needs to be extremely enlarged to have any detail on these squares. Ok I get it I’ll need to buy more if I really want these squares to shine. Well that’s where the issue comes in. I bought a second starter set since any of the expansions are weeks away from even being in stock. So I decided to spend another $260+ and set them up with the existing panels. Nope. It only recognized 5 and not the main board of the second set. So that’s a bummer now I have a small square gap in a corner since the 2nd main panel doesn’t work with another starter set. So I then tried to set it up separately to have both running 6 panels and group them and more problems arise. It wouldn’t map the lights it just kept erroring out with different error numbers. Then 1 side would map while the other wouldn’t or if I tried to just use the patterns given 1 side worked and the other would do something else. I returned both which is a shame. I probably would have bought another 3 extensions or even another starter if they actually worked together. Even when they were installed separately and paired to work together they still didn’t work properly.

In theory these sound great but in real life theyre just meh. I thought this would be a cool nanoleaf/lifx panel competitor but it just doesnt do it for me. On the wall it looks a little dated in comparison and wheres the homekit support!? My panels updated when i set them up but not to the firmware listed on the website thats required for homekit. Kinda frustrating being so expensive. Also how are you supposed to get to 16 panels when the expansions sets are 3 panels each? 6 + 3+ 3 + 3 = 15 ($550) so i have to buy another expansion set just to get 1 extra panel?

They were great at first, until adding extensions. Ultra cheap connectors tend to break, no matter how carefully you unplug them, and the pins will no longer line up/make connections. I now have multiple panels with only 1 connection possible, meaning you can’t extend beyond that square. Some panels now have no connection at all. I have been working with electronics for 40 years, and expect some frailty with the plug type used, so was very careful. The plug design literally grips the port so hard that it takes it with it once it comes undone. The port on the left side of the tile pictured is fine, but the one on the right is an example of the damage.

I bought these squares for the first time not knowing what I was getting myself into. I struggled at first but once I figured out how I wanted to display them, I knew this product was for me. It is so cool and the options for design and colors are endless! You can create your own design, upload some gifs, and even do it all through your phone! They even sell sets of 3 squares on the side if you want a bigger design! I would say my only issue was the mounting process, they have holes for screws but I chose to use a super duty velcro tape that worked perfect for not damaging my walls and can also support the weight of each panel! Definitely will be adding more to the set up!

Amazing lights. These little panels pack alot of power and brightness. Thwy are perfect to set the mood and spice up your gaming room. I strongly recommend them!