Customer Ratings & Reviews

Fantastic for livestreaming/web-conferencing. Fantastic range of light warmth and the brightness being adjustable is another big plus.

It’s definitely meeting my needs for lighting in my home office. It provides perfect lighting for video conferencing. The app allows various themes that it applies based on what you need or want. I mostly use Logitech for my devices - keyboard, mouse, camera etc so this works well with each. You can set it to activate the light when your camera is activated and that is super nice. You’re able to control manually on the light or through the app as well. 2 minor things I rated lower for - the app is good but not very user friendly or explanatory and Logitech has some work to do with their products being able to be “linked”. Multiple USB ports are needed. 1 port for each item!They offer prods that can link but most of mine are not linkable (and I don’t have outdated devices). Otherwise it is adjustable height and direction and the stand doesn’t take too much space.

Easily maneuvered, and easy to adjust. Very bright. Light change features are great during streaming. Wish I bought 2!

I knew very little about this product beforehand. Did some digging after laying eyes on it and it was everything I needed in one package. You have multiple mounting options, a sturdy base that doesn't take much room, it can be extended higher, and has user-friendly software to control the lighting temp and brightness as well as previewing your camera feed. It also has Bluetooth options which I haven't used yet, but I'm happy with my wired setup and it practically solved all of my problems. You may have to mind how you power your light because the ability to achieve full brightness requires 5V 1.4A power source. That said, the PC USB should be good enough. Definitely worth the purchase for a streaming setup.

Zero rings in my eyes anymore. Such great color options. I look better with warm light. I bought two and put one on each side.

I use this lamp even for lighting during livestream

Easy to install via usb or Bluetooth. The light output is strong. Highly recommended purchase

The Logitech Litra Beam is an outstanding key light which will greatly enhance the quality of your streaming videos and zoom calls. It could also be used as a desk lamp, photo light source or accent light. The stand is very sturdy and it can be positioned in a variety of ways with great height adjustment range. My opinion on this streaming key light may be a bit biased because I just love Logitech products – they are always well engineered, are packed with great features and have always given me long and very reliable service. Logitech was founded in Apples, Switzerland in 1981. Its first product was a computer mouse in 1982 that was adopted by several computer manufacturers (including Apple.) Later it was the first company to offer a replacement mouse to the consumer market. Logitech introduced wireless mice, optical mice and trackballs. By 2008 Logitech had produced over one billion mice. The Logitech mouse was followed by a wide variety of high quality products including a handheld scanner, keyboards, a digital camera, webcams, speakers and microphones. It acquired Harmony, the industry standard for programmable multi-equipment remote control devices, in 2004, then purchased Ultimate Ears, a creator of outstanding Bluetooth speakers, in 2008, bought Jaybird, a premier manufacturer of very fine Bluetooth earphones, in 2016 and most recently, acquired Astro Gaming in 2017. Here are the key features of this great light source: • Logitech Litra Beam Streaming Key Light (Model VR0031) • TrueSoft technology provides balanced, full-spectrum LED light • Cinematic color accuracy for pro-level streaming • Color Rendering Index: 93 (Excellent!) • Five brightness levels • Five color temperature settings (2700 K to 6500 K) • Two pairs of buttons on lamp select brightness level and color temperature • On/off button on lamp • Logitech G-Hub app can be used to control lighting • Bluetooth connectivity • Ergonomic design allows multiple placements of base (left, right, center) • UL tested for safety, approved for all-day streaming • 6.5 foot USB-A to USB-C power cable • Power input: 5 volt, 1.4 amp converter or USB 3.1 2e port for maximum brightness • Light output: 7 watt (320 lumen) from 24 LED sources • Frameless diffuser eliminates shadows, provides even illumination • Dimensions: 17 inches Wide, 15 inches to 25 inches Height, 6 inch diameter round base • Weight: 2 pounds, 6 ounces • One year warranty Assembly of the Litra Beam is effortless and foolproof. No tools are required – the three pieces (base, support and light bar) screw together by hand. The support bar is shaped so that it can go into the weighted base in only one way and the attachment to the base is very secure. The light bar has three possible attachment points which give you great flexibility in the shape of the complete unit. And Logitech has incorporated “infinity screws” which allow you to tighten the light bar to the support without fear of stripping the threads. The support bar can be raised from its fully-closed height of 15 inches to a maximum of 25 inches. The top of the support bar pivots and rotates, allowing you to point the light bar in any direction. The USB power cable clips to the light bar, the support bar and the base, keeping it out of the way. If you want to take the Litra Beam on the road, it disassembles easily and becomes very compact. All-in-all, a very solid design and the matte-black finish is very elegant. Typical outstanding Logitech engineering! Logitech designed the Litra Beam with beautiful ergonomic details which allow you to configure it in multiple positions to assure that it provides optimum lighting on your face during streaming sessions. The light bar has three attachment points, two at the center and one on the side. The stand extends in height from 15 inches to 25 inches, thereby capturing the likely range needed around your laptop or desktop webcam. The weighted stand insures that the light assembly will not wobble, no matter how the light bar is positioned. Operation of the Litra Beam is very simple. Position the light bar to give illumination where needed. Plug the USB-C to USB-A power cord into a USB 3.1 e2 port or a 1.4 amp 5 volt transformer. Press the on/off button on the light bar, adjust the brightness level with a set of buttons on the light bar and adjust the color temperature of the light with another set of buttons on the light bar. If you prefer, you can use the free Logitech G-Hub app to control the Litra Beam. That software can connect to the Litra Beam via Bluetooth. It is available for both PC and smartphone installations. The G-Hub can adjust the light level in 1% increments and the color temperature by Kelvin degrees. You can also save your settings as preset values. The quality of the light produced by the Litra Beam is unsurpassed. It has a Color Rendering Index of 93 which is extremely high even for devices costing far more. The positioning flexibility of the light bar, coupled with the superb frameless diffuser, allows you to create nearly perfect lighting for your videos and Zoom calls. You can enhance your appearance further by adjusting the color temperature of the light across a range from 2700 degrees Kelvin (candlelight) to 6500 degrees Kelvin (bright sunlight.) The light is particularly effective in creating natural skin tones in video streaming. This is the most difficult task for LEDs and Logitech has really mastered this challenge. The Litra Beam also functions very well as a photo light source. I used it in some still photography and was very pleased with the results. But beyond the primary use as a key light, the Litra Beam is a superb task light. I found that it provided just the right amount of light for my desk when doing non-computer activities. It also can serve very well as an accent lamp in your home and in that role the adjustable brightness and color temperature really served well. One wish I had for the Litra Beam was that the base could serve as a rechargeable power source. Given the modest drain of 7 watts, a built-in battery would give many hours of lighting before needing recharging. Of course, you could add your own battery power (any rechargeable battery with a USB port will work) but it would be nice to have the elegant base add that functionality. I am delighted to give the beautifully engineered Logitech Litra Beam five stars and my full and unreserved recommendation! It is attractively priced and it is an invaluable accessory for everyone who desires a professional appearance in streaming videos and Zoom calls.

About the Logitech Litra Beam Logitech describes the Litra Beam as a Premium Streaming Key Light. It’s a professional level light that provides full-spectrum LED lighting. It has controls to adjust the color as well as the light intensity which can be done by buttons on the light or in the GHub app. It’s designed to give you customizable lighting so that you can look your best on video. Packaging and Contents The packaging was nice. The box opens like most keyboard style boxes. Inside is a clean presentation of the light bar and the arm. Underneath is the stand base, which was fairly heavy. There’s a roughly 6 foot long USB-A to USB-C cord to plug it in. The instructions are on the inside lid of the box, and are mostly just pictures. The arm is adjustable, so you can raise the light up and down through the arm extension. At the top of the arm there is a tilt function. The light bar can be mounted three different ways to the arm. I preferred the end mount for my setup. The USB cord plugs into the middle part of the back of the light bar and can be run along the built-in cord management system at the backside of the light bar, arm, and base. Setup The setup was pretty easy. It only took a few minutes to have this assembled. Plug the cord into a USB 3.1 gen 2 USB port or supply your own 5V 1.4 amp USB power adapter to plug into the wall. Either way you can use the light by pressing buttons on the back of the light bar. If you plug into your computer you can use the light through the Logitech GHub app (which I recommend). Also, if you do not want to plug directly into your computer there is a feature to connect to your computer through Bluetooth (assuming that your computer has Bluetooth). I tried the Bluetooth connection, and it took just a couple of minutes to connect. With the Bluetooth connection you can also use the app. The App I already had the Logitech GHub app on my computer since I have a Logitech keyboard and mouse. When I plugged the light in the GHub app automatically recognized the light. It noted that there was a firmware update for the Litra Beam, so I started with the firmware upgrade. The firmware updated in less than a minute, and at that point I was set up for use. The next step was to customize use. In the app you can name the light or add additional lights if you’d like to use more than one. The app will give you full control of the light including color temperature, intensity, and even on/off function. Note that this is not a full RBG light as you are working only in the white light spectrum. Also, if you have a Logitech keyboard with G-Key capability you can assign preset G-keys for your light. Build Quality and Appearance The build quality of the Litra Beam is very nice. The base is heavy, and it doesn’t feel like it would fall over. As for appearance, I think that this thing looks sharp. I kind of want a second one for my desk honestly. And maybe one for my wife’s desk too. I am surprised by how much I like it. The light is setup so you can use it as a video streaming light or even a desk lamp. I really like the versatility, and the fact that it’s not a “one-trick pony”. There’s one appearance thing that I would like to see changed. The USB plug sticks straight out of the back of the light bar drawing attention to the cord. If Logitech could find a cleaner way to plug into the light I think that would look better. Other Impressions The cord is attached to the light bar at the top and runs down the back of the arm. This takes up some of the cord length which reduces how far away you can be from the computer if you are directly plugging into the computer. If you are extending the arm out, it takes even more cord length. When using a wall adapter there are similar cord length issues as most wall outlets are down closer to the ground (usually 18 inches off of the floor). The way I got around this is that I have a USB power block that sits on my desktop. This gives me a few more power options and allows for support of short-corded computer accessories. Overall I am giving the Litra Beam 5 stars. I have to admit that I am surprised by how much I like the Litra Beam. It is truly a product that I didn’t know I needed. It looks sharp on my desktop, seems to be of good quality, and controls light effects nicely. I would recommend this product.

***TLDR:*** Though wireless control and a widely adjustable color temperature attract, average build quality and high cost reduce value to the consumer. ***STANDOUT FEATURES:*** The Litra Beam comes with an intelligently compact, telescoping stand. With three 1/4" slots on the light itself, you have multiple options for creative use of both. G Hub software allows for fine tuning of brightness and temperature for optimal webcam quality. ***BUILD QUALITY:*** The base is heavy, which gives an impression of quality, though most of the light and stand are constructed of average-feeling and cheap-looking grey plastic. A finger nail can easily scratch every surface on this product, as the matte finishes aren't tough. The light housing (where the frosted plastic covers the front) flexes and crinkles where the "warmer" color temperature adjustment button is. This, along with same material/color buttons, make the housing feel cheap. The frosted front, where the light comes out, has a quality appearance, though is just as easily scratched as the housing and stand. The stand feels strong enough for purpose, though metal would have given a premium impression. ***LIGHT QUALITY:*** The Litra Beam has a wider color temperature range than found on cheaper, off brand lights. This allows you to adjust it to your preference regarding a desired background look or for reduced eye strain, but only through 5 settings with manual (button) control. It's the same with brightness levels. Using the software to lower brightness, you can see individual cool-white and warm-white sections through the frosted plastic. It shouldn't effect light as delivered to your face or project, though. ***SOFTWARE/CONNECTIVITY:*** The G Hub software installs easily and pairing to the light is quick. You can rename your light, should you have more than one and want to make adjustments easier. Several presets come loaded to switch through, though you can create and save your own for different moods, projects or times of day. Light brightness and temperate can be finely tuned with G Hub software, and it'll tell you if you are brightness limited due to power input. ***STAND QUALITY:*** The telescoping mechanism is unique. It's a sort of ladder type mechanism. It has multiple detents to allow tool-less and knob-less fixing of height. As said, it's plastic, so a bit of flex exists, and I wouldn't trust a kid with it, since the heavy base may break off of the telescoping mechanism. Base attachment is achieved by a 1/4" thumbscrew, so other attachment methods can be used (like a tripod) if desired. ***CONS:*** 1.) Though the light gets very bright, it does not get very dim with manual settings. It's designed for connected use. 2.) As another reviewer said, Bluetooth for control can mean connectivity issues, as wireless cards greatly vary in quality. Unlike another Tech Insider said, you cannot use a mobile app to connect this device. My S21 Ultra recognised and paired with the light after holding the Bluetooth button, but the Logitech G app would not recognize the pairing. 3.) This light has no battery. You're limited with placement to where you can plug it in, and you may not have sufficient power on your computer port or with your chosen charge block. I was only able to use the light at 74% when connected to my PC. ***CONCLUSION:*** Light quality is perfect for purpose and the stand allows for versatile use. Software allows easy fine tuning. Plastic quality disappoints given the price. Overall, I like it enough to keep it, though Logitech should really develop their app to control it through your phone.

As a person who works remotely from home and is constantly on video call meetings, I can confidently say that the Litra Beam enhances any video shot you might be in, whether it be for streaming or for video calls! The light is in the bar-shaped form factor, and I actually prefer this to other shapes because it distributes light across your face and room a lot better than other traditional light shapes. The light's orientation, height, brightness and hue can all be adjusted to anything you could possibly desire, and it sits atop a stand that is very similar to many adjustable monitor stands with a sturdy weighted round base (like a lamp, which this can actually be easily used as too!). The beam, which is where the light comes from, can be screwed on at two mount points to the base so you can choose how you want the beam to face you. The intensity level of the light, as well as hue can either be controlled with on-board buttons (which are very nice and clicky!), as well as through the logitech G desktop app via USB or bluetooth. The buttons are adequate for control, but if you want more granular control of brightness or hue, the app is very easy to set up and control the light with! The light can fully light up a room on it's own (very bright, more than most desk lamps!), and the hues it supports are drastic enough to change the entire vibe of a room. There is also a power button near all the control buttons which fades the light out when pressed, and cable management is built into the stand to keep your desk setup clean if desired. This light is definitely a must have if you are trying to up the quality of any of your on-camera presences, or even if you just want a sleek looking, bright light for your desk!

I've recently started to stream and was looking for something to make my stream a whole lot nicer when I came across the Litra Beam. Out of the box it comes with very simple assembly, it comes in three pieces, the base, stand, and light. The light can be mounted vertically or horizontally which is super convenient for various setups. This light has several different settings to adjust to your setup to allow the perfect set up. Illumination can go from 2700k to 6500k and has 5 different levels of brightness. It goes bright enough that you can even face the light away from you, towards the wall, for a nice soft light. This light is also compatible with the G Hub app which allows to you to swap and adjust settings even easier from the comfort of your home. The light itself is slim enough to fit on larger desks which is great considering the size of most other LED streaming lights. While I didn't get it for remote work, this would also be great for remote workers! TL;DR: The Litra Beam is a fantastic investment for those who want to take their stream to the next level or simply want to light up their desk. It's easy to set up, super adjustable, has various different levels of brightness and color, and is slim enough to fit anywhere.

This Litra Beam Light is pretty nice! It has proven to be very useful in many situations. When I'm video conferencing for class or work it has come in handy. I don't have to turn on all the lights or open up windows. I simply turn this on and set it to my preferred brightness. It's so convenient and can actually get pretty bright, in fact it can get brighter than I need it to in most cases. However, if you like taking selfies it works great for that too! It goes from a nice warm tone to a very cool one. You can set this manually or through the G Hub app. You can perfect the shade to what compliments your skin tone best! The build quality also seems top notch. The base is heavy and stable, it doesn't wobble or feel flimsy. It also has an extension piece built into it so you can extend it above your computer monitor or keep it on the side depending on what you prefer and feel suits you best. It doesn't slip when you extend it either, it seems to have some type of locking technology that keeps it locked into place. Overall, I'd say its a great item to have if you're constantly on camera and find yourself needing to be in control of the lighting.

Great versatile light. You have 3 different locations to attach the light to the stand, paired with several pivot points to direct light pretty much anywhere. That, and a nice build quality on the stand itself. It’s very minimal, and while rigid plastic, looks and feels more like anodized aluminum. It’s sturdy and has some added weight the the base. The light bar itself is also nicely made, buttons fairly easy to feel for and plenty bright. Speaking of bright, Logitech didn’t skimp on the driver. It has no flickering or sync issues when on camera and smoothly moves between cool to warm whites and different brightnesses, just as promised. The entire front diffuser provides good soft light, similar to a soft box. It’s great for quality front lighting during streams or video calls. While the light provides versatility in mounting, it's not without a few small caveats: - First, the cable is directly attached to the light bar, but is routed along the back of the stand through a variety of clipping and bypass points, available for use when needed. While you can easily adjust he light post up and down for height, I found this routing to snag or prevent movement based on how you managed the cable. For instance, I first wrapped the excess cable in the base of the stand, but that fully prevented me from raising the height of the bar. I gave up on using that and just routed the cable directly through the slot/notch at the bottom (without coiling) to get around it. - Second, the screw mount makes for an easy way to mount the light in three orientations, but if you adjust the light often, this can loosen. I found myself occasionally spinning the light bar 360 degrees around to get it securely tightened onto the threading again (you’re working against a pivot that that allows rotation in either direction, but with greater friction.) Without something like a set screw, this makes for some finicky moments. But for the vast majority of time, you probably won’t be re-adjusting this light. I imagine many people will simply set it up in a way that works for them once, and hardly feel the need to change it again. Software: Logitech also provides their G Hub software to let you control the light, color temperatures, and intensity from the desktop app and hot keys on your keyboard. Very nice in day-to-day use, and prevents you from having to feel for the buttons on the back of the device. They also provide a preview from your computer’s camera feed, so you can adjust the lighting and see yourself just as others will - this is both smart, and helpful. Thumb’s up. All in all, this light makes for a good addition to my desk setup. It can hide discretely behind, or to the side of your monitor without feeling in the way, thanks to its minimal design. Go for it!

PROS: As a user of video conferencing I have struggled to find a lighting product that would meet, if not exceed, my requirements. Those being easy to setup, does not produce heat, multiple adjustable positioning, dedicated onboard controls for power, variable color temperature and brightness, with an application that can duplicate the same dedicated controls. This Litra Beam meets my basic requirements as stated above, plus with the ability to setup different selectable presets/profiles depending on my specific needs through the Logitech G-Hub application. SETUP: There is some minor assembly required out of the box. That being, securing the base to the adjustable shaft, and then the beam to the other end of the shaft (3 options here). Next plugging the USB-C into the beam, dress the wiring, plugging the USB-A end into your PC, and you are now “good to go”. The adjustable height, coupled with the numerous beam bar positioning options, should satisfy most all users. Overall I would consider the weighted base stand as medium duty and should hold up for years to come. G-HUB APP: Although not actually required to use the Litra Beam (hey, it just a USB powered light, or so I thought…), I would highly recommend downloading the Logitech G HUB application. Once installed, it will find the Litra and your default camera, update the Litra firmware, provide a demo/tutorial of the unit, and allow you to select any of the six different presets, along with the current Manual setup preset. It will also allow you to create and tweak your own preset(s) if the defaults six do not meet your needs. When connected to my laptop, the Litra Beam will also remember its last setting (you can choose to lock it “persistent” across all profiles). And the Litra Beam will auto power on when my laptop powers up with the G-Hub application running. Nice touch! CONS: The first negative is the inability of the Litra Beam to program automatic power on when using a dedicated USB 5-volt power adapter or auto power on with my laptop when G-Hub is not active. Contacting support I was told it will auto power on without G-Hub, but that is not the case, at least for my laptop. (I am still awaiting answers to my follow up questions.) The second negative is, currently there is no G-HUB application for an Android device if you want to use Bluetooth connectivity to control the Litra Beam outside of your PC. (My phone will find and connect to the Litra Beam through Bluetooth, but without an app, it is useless.) BOTTOM LINE: Overall I am satisfied with the Litra Beam, its G-Hub application, with the ability to position it in numerous ways. And it is a welcomed upgrade from the smaller profile Litra Glow Streaming light, although at a substantial price increase. If it could be programmed to auto power on when using a USB adapter, and have a G-HUB Android application available, I would have rated it a 5.

First time upgrading our lighting set up at our home office. These lights are easy to set up and have great options for brightness and color (warm to cool). These options are great as my partner and I can customize the brightness and color options to match our skin tones (medium/dark skin and fair skin). Doesn't make anyone look washed out or too much in shadows. The only complaint is that the rotation of it is a bit tough or too lose. It seems like it is meant to attach and then be able to infinitely rotate/spin but one of them is too tight where it feels like it will break if we rotate it. The other is too lose and feels like it is about to fall off. However, we found a system for them to be set up so that they work for us. They also take up a good bit of desk space (our desk is cramped with 2 monitors, keyboards, mice, and docks for each of us. Nevertheless, I do recommend these!

The Logitech Litra Beam Premium LED Streaming Key Light with TrueSoft is the most versatile desk light I have come across to date. The Litra Beam has a super easy setup and like most Logitech products the instructions are printed right on the box with detailed pictures on how to install and set up the light bar. The versatility is that the light can be mounted 3 different ways: horizontal, Vertical with mounting it in the middle of the beam or vertical from the bottom of the beam allowing it to be higher on the stand to cover more of your desk. My personal favorite thing about the Logitech Litra Beam is how its incorporated with Logitech G Hub software, where since I already have the G915 Keyboard and the G 502X mouse, I’m able to button map the controls for the light right from my keyboard, so I don't have to physically press the buttons on the light or open the software to adjust the lights. I mapped on & off along with brighter and dimmer to my G buttons on my keyboard, which is so convenient especially for all the Zoom calls I have throughout the day. The light beam itself gets pretty bright but it keeps saying in the G hub software that my USB port isn't powerful enough when I have it plugged into my motherboards USB 3.2 port and will only get up to 69% of total brightness, which dont get me wrong is plenty bright for my setup, just kind of confusing when the requirements say it only needs USB 3.0. The Lighting software comes with 6 preset colors on the cool to warm range and you can also adjust the temperature on the light with a slider or on the back of the light with the physical buttons. Overall I think this one of the best desk lights on the market if you're a content creator or working from home, and it's even better when you pair it with other Logitech G-Hub products to utilize its full potential.

The Logitech Litra Beam Premium light is fantastic. I couldn't be more happy with this light. It has tons of features for a light such as different color settings to adjust a different skin tones as well as different brightness settings at the brightest setting. It's extremely bright and also allows me to use it for micro soldering. This light can be positioned vertically or horizontally and has been a big help at my micro solder station. When I'm under the microscope, this light has helped light up small components and make it easier to desolder and solder. I also use this light for an unboxing video of a Microsoft surface pro 9 and I must say the light was perfect for what I was using it for. I filmed the unboxing video with a Google Pixel 6 pro and with the help of this light the video turned out fantastic. All the details of the video were easy to see and did not cause any glare. I highly recommend this light for anyone that is a streamer or a content creator of any sort as well as anyone that just needs some extra light by their computer or study desk. Whatever the case may be, this light will do the job. It's made of high quality materials. The base is good and heavy so that way you can make adjustments to the light without feeling like you're going to tip the light over Logitech hit this one out of the park. I might pick up a second one soon. It's that good!

I was excited to get this, as I work 8hr at my computer each day, much of which ends up being meetings. To date, my video quality and image has been subpar, due to the poor lighting in my office. Not anymore! You can tell a lot about a company by how they package their items, Logitech did great here, as it was all well and thoughtfully packaged all. When you grab each piece, you can feel the quality as you put it together. You also get several options for connecting the actual light bar to the stand, which is appreciated, as it adds versatility to be able to adjust on a whim, depending your needs/wants. It can also be run off your PC via USB A connection, and works quite well. If you don't like that, then connecting to an AC adapter is another option. It can work both through the Logitech G Hub app for mobile, or independently via the buttons on the back that control brightness and light temperature. Overall, it is a great addition to my desk, it adds enhanced light to clear my meeting darkness issue, as well as enhancing ambient light for other use.

Logitech products have worked well for us and this is no exception. Very easy to assemble without tools and use. The cord winds through the base and back out for cord management. Overall, it is an excellent light. A little lightweight and the plastic may not hold up to a tip over. Light quality is excellent and adjustable. The G-Hub app allows more fine tuning. Horizontal worked best for my lighting needs but it is very easy to convert to vertical if that works better. On a conference call I was asked what I did different as everyone could finally see me better. I did toggle through the 5 settings until they said it was the best option. You can find a lot of other uses for this device too. I use it to make mobile bank deposits as my bank never seemed to accept the reverse of the check. With this light on it worked both times I tried it. I also used it to illuminate some objects I was photographing for a better light than the flash – it worked great. I even used it in the kitchen to illuminate written recipe cards that have faded. Very versatile. Highly recommended.