Customer Ratings & Reviews

they activate by themselves! They are so cool but it annoys the heck out of me when at 4am it goes full brightness!

Would not connect. I followed every single instruction from beginning to end. Did a soft and hard reset, tried every recommendation on the website and through blogs. Not a single thing worked to get these lights to stay connected to my wifi. What a waste of time.

At first these were amazing and a super cool product. However, after a few months the panels have randomly been turning on and off- some panels flashing, and this all happening while I’m not even home (i use the iOS homekit, so it is controlled by my phone and proximity matters). I had to begin unplugging the dang things when I leave due to fear of fire hazards. A hard reset did nothing and now I can’t even connect my phone. Tried to contact support and they have been completely useless. They do not respond for ages- and when they do, it’s almost non-sensical advice. They recommended I disable to gestures on the device, which defeats the entire purpose of “smart lighting.” The set up is also a huge pain in the butt, takes forever to do all for it to bug out. I found others online with this same issue. For the price point SAVE YOUR MONEY!!

Very good the software is a bit finicky but well worth it

Super cool but will not connect to app. I’ve done it all. Every tip and trick I can find online. They work without, but the app would be cool.

The Nanoleaf Shapes are impressive LED lights, but the app that sets them up and sets schedules is awful. I should say up front that I received the Nanoleaf Shapes Triangles Kit for purposes of review. When they work, the lights can create some impressive effects. It is relatively easy to get the shapes set up and adhered to the wall. But, once they are up, the software nearly ruins the experience. I am cautiously recommending these lights on the hopes that the software is fixed before I acquire my next set to expand the lights. If you are not prone to software frustration and / or can wait until the software and firmware are further updated, give these lights a whirl. They make an impressive statement in the room. Setup: As I said above, the panels adhere to the wall via 3M tape. The tape size is a bit unusual. If you want to replace it, I believe they look like two medium sized 3M strips next to each other. But, unlike traditional 3M tape, the tabs are smaller to get to. It is important to leave yourself enough tab when you put the panel up if you ever intend on taking them down. There is not any extra tape in the box, so make sure you have your panels laid out in a pattern you like before you put them up. The connectors and panels are incredibly simple to place in whatever pattern suits your fancy. With the shapes series, you can also combine your Triangles Kit with Octagons and Mini-Triangles. The kit comes with a 42 watt power supply. That power brick (which seems made for a strip versus a wall outlet) can handle 28 triangle shapes, 21 Octagon shapes, or 77 mini triangles. The Nanoleaf website had a configuration estimator, but know that after a certain point, you’re either going to need another power supply or you’ll need to upgrade beyond the standard 42 watt unit. Hold on to the "need more inspiration" card in the packaging as it has the QR codes for the kit. I believe the codes are also located on the back of the control panel and on the power brick. The card is the easiest solution. Software: Getting the lights in the right position is really the easy part. The difficulties start with the software. Out of the box, I had nothing but trouble with the Android app. I had better luck with the Apple App. It was also easier to just use the Apple HomeKit code than trying to set up the lights with my Android phone. I had to update the firmware with the Apple Nanoleaf app before I was able to set up and use the kit with my Android phone. That's how glitchy everything was out of the box. Over the last week, I must have reset the device a dozen times trying to get things to work properly. I could make a light selection in the app only for the lights to be unresponsive. Occasionally, closing the app and relaunching it would do the trick. Sometimes it wouldn't. Schedules set in the app did not work reliably. The lights might randomly come on as though they are possessed. The schedule might work okay for the first day, but by day two it wouldn't work. I was back to using Google Home to turn the lights on or off. And that is the biggest frustration. Google Home and Alexa work fine. The PC app in beta works better than the mobile app that Nanoleaf intends on you using to set up and operate these lights. The mobile app is broken. There is a reason why this app is littered with 1 star reviews on the Google Play store. Speaking of PC integration. I was hoping I could use the Shapes with Razer’s Chroma, but that never worked. Both Razer and Nanoleaf advertise Chroma integration, but I never could get it to work with the Shapes. I read online that others were having the same problem. Maybe that will be fixed with a firmware update down the road, but it doesn’t work as of now. The PC app is in beta and I think it shows the most promise. With it, you can have the lights mirror what is going on with your computer monitor. That app seemed the most stable and functional. But, the app doesn’t seem to start with the computer. I could launch the PC app, which brings up a website, and change the lights to mirror my desktop, but I would then have to do that every time I started up my PC. Conclusion: Devices like this are frustrating. Because on the one hand I really like it and I want more panels to create even more impressive displays. But the hardware is so dependent on the app that is broken. At the current retail price, I just think most people would expect a more reliable experience. I can set up reliable schedules for other devices, but not for my expensive Nanoleaf Shapes. If I change profiles, the brightness is automatically on max even with auto brightness turned on. The software is just a glitchy mess. But when the lights work, I really like them. Whether you are wanting to accent a wall or you are wanting to jazz up your livestreams, the Nanoleaf Shapes are definitely impressive when they work. I just wish they were more reliable and responsive to the software. So, I am cautiously recommending these lights. If the app, the schedules, and the Razer integration worked better, this would be a five star review for me. So, pick them up if you are prepared to deal with the frustrations they can bring. They can be really cool, but also really frustrating. 3.5/5

Not my Best Buy, I didn’t like it due to the fact it has limitations in terms of controlling the lights and the WiFi it has to be connected

Straight out the box I knew this would be a great gift. Really enjoy the style and looks great in her office.

The panels did not still to the wall very well. You will need to use something else other than what is provided.

Wonderful lights! Stick well to the wall and easy to setup. Even on communal wifi, they still work!

Nanoleaf’s products had always been on my list of really interesting things to try – and this kit did not disappoint! Although the app can be a little on the 'less-than-intuitive side, these are a beautiful and artistic addition to any setting. And – it works with HomeKit! The app is a bit clunky, though I expect that to get better over time. Also, although there probably isn’t a great solution to this, the one downside to this beautiful display is the power cord which really sticks out against my wall because it’s painted a darker color. This might be less noticeable on a wall painted white. These shapes require a 2.4Ghz network to function, which proved to be a little complicated because I had to set my mesh router system in to legacy mode which knocked several other devices online. Other than that, the setup guide in the app was pretty straightforward. I hung the triangles pretty high on the wall, so I wasn’t able to try out the touch interaction but there are seemingly limitless numbers of colors and variations. The panels themselves feel like they require a very gentle hand (not for younger kids to set up!). The adhesive is great, but the connectors are very delicate. The kit comes with 7 triangles and I would bet most people will want to expand and have more. I can see this interactive wall art in a number of settings. Kids love the interactive capabilities and can spend a lot (and I mean a LOT) of time with the Nanoleaf wall art. Overall, I’d give it a strong thumbs up!

This looks so beautiful above my monitors at my gaming setup.

Bought these for my son's dorm room. Worked briefly then stopped. Now he has 7 triangle stuck to his wall with the main one out and the other 6 a dim white glow. No color, no fun. We are both very disappointed.

Broke within less than a year. It stopped turning on and unable to pair via bluetooth

These didn't even last a month before the controller started malfunctioning and stopped turning on. For as expensive as these are you'd expect much better quality. Save yourself the frustration and avoid these.

As of right now they are broken. Stuck on a pale white. They do not respond. I have had these up for about 3 months and just one day they stop working. I will NEVER purchase from this company again.

The connections on these ARE HORIBLE! My first set was the Nanoleaf Rhythm. I was hoping for the same quality with these, and BOY was I wrong! Very difficult to complete setup and connect. Definitely DO NOT BUY!

Horrible to put together If you screw up be ready to have the paint of your walls ripped out

Not working! Technically support doesn’t reply. Emailed them and call their number which I had to find online because they dont make it easy to find.

Junk. Could not get to work consistently promptly returned.