So, where's your final product for the Ambient light? I checked out the website you have linked above but I'm not seeing anything but TV's for sale. I'm looking for an easy ambient light solution. So you have one or should I just continue with my original plan of building one using a Pi ?
Google Home integration and a Phone app would be great because the Android TV haves Google assistant built in, and for the TV's with a mic on the remote you could just tap the mic and say to turn the TV strip ( or whatever you named it on the Google home app) and it would do it! No need to open the app! What you think?
It might never work on the software side of things because of protected content. Another app can't intercept what's on the screen. That's why it doesn't work when playing things on Netflix. I think the best thing to use is a dumb TV and an android box with which you can intercept the HDMI signal (raspberry pi method). Guys...
I use a 4k 1 to 2 HDMI splitter, run one directly to my TV and the other to an HDMI to USB capture card, that gets plugged into the Nvidia Shield. I then use the USB Cam APK and set my proper settings to that screen capture. Pretty easy setup, from the Shield you can run USB to an Arduino/clone as your LED driver (with attached PSU).
I use an android box to make my tv android, but the Ambilight android app shows a black screen whenever I connect the led. It works perfectly with a laptop or PC. but it doesn't work with the app.. the app crashes.. any solution guys? anyone?
I love that you made this, but the app should have a trial version just to see if it works. i bought it and it never picked up my ambibox, even tho i was getting a serial connection message. and of course i requested a refund.
Since it is impossible to beat Netflix and other stream services screen capture avoiding systems, I think you should make the product work with HDMI 2.1. Even the smartest TV's OS and Apps get outdated in 2-3 years so everybody needs either Apple TV or MiBox etc. Smart Tv solution is not worth your effort and it is very hard to maintain the App for all Tv systems. I would rather buy a MiBox for 50-60$ and not worry about anything else. But you have to do this hardware keeping hdmi 2.1 in mind. Because I don't want to have 60Hz instead of 120Hz when connecting my Sony PS5
Hallo TechMagnet, ich suche nach genau so einer Lösung ohne einen HDMI Input, da ich ebenfalls ausschließlich meinen Smart TV als Quelle nutze. Ziel ist es von einem USB-Stick Bildmaterial (Bildergalerie / Videos) auf dem TV anzuzeigen und dann ein solches Ambilight Set für den Lichteffekt parallel zu betreiben. Die von Dir beschriebene Lösung hört sich durchdacht an. Wann wird euer Kit zur Verfügung stehen? Gibt es bereits ein Datum? Danke und Gruß
The only way I could see your design working is if you can get software like hyperion or prismatic in app form for tvs then run it off USB. Or going a step further using colour detecting sensors placed around TV that then controls the rgb lighting behind the tv.
Hello and many thanks for this video, this was excatly what I am looking for, a shortish update on what is the current state on the market. Would you kindly reply with an update? Would be a shame to waste resources if you are still working on that product which would be awesome! Many thanks in advance as well as lots of love and blessings : D
I have recently bought a similar kit that comprises of a ws2812b LED strip, and an arduino uno in a little box. I use the same android ambilight application. I am surprised that your setup looks like that as mine is as close to perfect as can be, unless of course the application has been updated since you made this video. I found that the app only needed a few minor tweaks once set up. I turned green up and red and blue down a touch. Now it can create decent browns where as previously any brown colour was a pinky red. Personally I think this solution is amazing and works brilliantly.
pour moi le truc qui ne sert à rien car il faut une source qui provient du système android de la tv , autant se monter un pi avec hyperion qui est mutlisource ( je pense au gamer sur tv aussi )
I just got an ambilight kit from China with the ambibox and a led strip that had 60led/m. The quality / brightness is really excellent. Also, I got better result than in your video somehow. the feature that copies the screen color is super accurate and fast. You can run a test video on TH-cam made to test this feature. The app is relatively simple imo. And as you said, I’m dying for à this feature to be available on TH-cam/Disney + or other video plateforme.
I install this app but after confirming the usb serial port is says that strip light is not connected. And just after pressing any other button the system stucks.
Just set it up today, some chinisse one. Running on a Shield TV, and primarly to watch satellite tv, have to try to configure it a bit more and try some games and emulators. Nice video!
I have 3 strings of leds on every side on the TV. (3 usbs in use). The problem is AndroidTV flickering those all the time while standby 😅 Apparently AndroidTV does something power related with usb ports in every few minutes. 🤔 It doesn't work when you sleep and TV is standby but leds are flickering all the time. If it isn't one, its the other attached port and so on.. If i could manually switch off power from USB so i wouldn't have to untap 3 usbs when i switch TV off. Or,. I just buy that Philips over Sony,.. But only becouse of Ambilight? Ugh 😬 I want androidTV with OLED + Ambilight or similar.
Hi, this is the first video I see from your channel and I'd be very interested in this product. is there any update about this? I'll subscribe to see how the development of this is going.
This should be done within the TV's firmware. If the signal is not leaving the telly you are just can't do it. I have an android box so it would be easy for me, cause all the signal came outside (aside the coax). I had a silly idea to mount a mini projector in the back and mirror the signal :D but couldn't figure it out how, and I rejected it. Maybe miracast or something?
Well yea some TVs put out the signal on analoge but that’s also crap. We now think about using our own app for it with better recording and algorithm but then still Netflix and prime would be an issue. Same for normal tv if u close android. IPTV however is working fine. A hybrid box with usb and app and hdmi would be a solution to cover a lot but still has limitations... let’s see if there is a way
we in India know how to do this for cheap . you don't need hdmi signal for this. all you need is a mini Arduino led of right lumens and an SMPS with correct ampere so that it supports fast led feature in the Arduino software programming. you need to count your LED exact and mark the direction in the app you referred to and change no other settings in the app. viola you have ambilight that works and looks better than Phillips ambilight.
yes thats the part. Right now the software beta is okay but still to get this on a performance levels so it also works fine with older android tvs is hard.
Can't get the this to work with Nvidia shield pro I have the app ect but when I turn the app on it crashes or freezers however when it does freeze as soon as I remove the USB from the back of the Nvidia shield the app works again it always crashes when you put the device into the Nvidia shield pro any advice please
Patiently waiting for an update. I only stream using an Nvidia Shield. Everything is connected by HDMI to my Denon AVR-X3700H using one HDMI to my Samsung MU8000 4k smart TV. You're website has no information.
Bought one. Does not work with Netflix, Disney, HBO max or standard cable input.. Does operate great with app sites like you tube or Pluto tv...is there a solution that I don't know of...using USB inputs.
Hi there. HELP?!! I bought a Panasonic 4K HD Smart TV…and the Aurora Ambient lights. (Thinking this was going to be straightforward and cheaper than getting the Phillips TV). I don’t have a computer to connect. I only have an iPad, therefore, I would need to download the App on the TV and do it as you have suggested. Only thing is, the App doesn’t come up and when I click on Marketplace App to try and find it, nothing is there. There are two other Apps that I need that aren’t there either…Disney + and Apple TV, so I’m going to have to get the Amazon Fire Stick anyway. Will I be able to get the App that I need for the lights via the Fire Stick also? Or is there another way to go about this? I know, I should have just bought the Phillips TV but hindsight is a wonderful thing! Thanks in advance. XX
Love to see that some one is working on Ambi lights for TV in Budget Phillips is Hell expensive Add 2 HDMI must And make a mini pc thing type like RPi or just ambi box but in budget
You're talking a lot of rubbish. - You're not developing anything (software) - Trying to "fix" screenrecording, is impossible without root as DRM protection is OS-level. - Android being unwilling and unable to run apps in background, while on HDMI will forever make this project impossible. result is, The only good way is with the alternative that you started your video with, HDMI grabber or a webcam recording of the screen.
Hey great video. I'm looking to buy at least one of these ambilight kits. If I get on working on my lg oled, witch I have a 4k firestick an the new Google Chromecast with Google tv. So if your kit works with any of these please let me know asap. As I would be buying a few of them. Or if not I suppose I'll have to go with the kit with the camera option. Thanks in advance. An please let me know if you're selling it and will work with my TV or my other streaming devices. As I'm ready to buy now. Would love ambilight as it does look amazing. And keep up the great work. Thanks 👍
Please Make sure that it works with a non android based TV like my Samsung Smart TV that is not an android based operating system. Please let me know when you have your box ready and I'll be the first one to buy one. I just bought the Ambilight LED Strip Kit to find out that #1 only works with Android TVs and #2 perfect for PC setup that has its on program that you can download from a website. I wanted it for my TV.
Did this ever go anywhere ? I'm currently looking for a solution for an older plasma fed by dish through an AVR via HDMI and a ROKU TV using ARC and an AVR
Hi. If I become a developer on the Google tv and sideload apps. Does that mean my garentee is gone?? Thanks to anyone that can help me! Because I need to sideload some apps and dot know what to do. Thanks again 👍
Now it's stop working for TH-cam inbuilt app in sony android TV. can you please advise if any settings to be changed. it works for Kodi and other app menus.
Hi there. I have mecool km2 android box and tivimate for iptv. Bu i can not use this system clearly. When i open the channels on tivimate the leds aren open with same screen colors but than its doesnt change. Is it any solution for it?
I have this and i love it...would like to have this working with my ps4 too...and yeah..still limitation with netflix and prime....any updates on this soon? Any good news?
Dead project. Uploader has left this on his channel for click bait. I've read through all the comments and he hasn't replied in 10 months. Meh
he makes german videos now. same channel name.
Would love to see where you are with this tech.
An update on this would be amazing
When you dont are german fress ich ein Besen 😂😂
Ösi und kein Deutscher 😉
So, where's your final product for the Ambient light? I checked out the website you have linked above but I'm not seeing anything but TV's for sale. I'm looking for an easy ambient light solution. So you have one or should I just continue with my original plan of building one using a Pi ?
Google Home integration and a Phone app would be great because the Android TV haves Google assistant built in, and for the TV's with a mic on the remote you could just tap the mic and say to turn the TV strip ( or whatever you named it on the Google home app) and it would do it! No need to open the app! What you think?
Good idea
Please do that
Perfect!
Make this work on LG web OS, I love your solution.
Yes pls! I just got an LG and I'm looking into an ambilight
Will buy it in seconds if will be ready for web os. Can you tell us are you planning to prepare this for web os?
What's the price for this product?
Any updates on this ?
All fine but, there is a slight difference between smart-tv and android tv shown in this tutorial.
Interesting, would love to see your product. I’d say support for LG web Os, nvidia shield, Netflix, Prime and Plex would be amazing!
Already works with Nvidia shield
Hi techmagnet love your solution!!
when can it be purchasable??$
bought mine on ebay
@@oldschooljohnny could you provide a link to the ones you bought??
@@oldschooljohnny can you share the link of It?
Android ambient light application also work with Arduino witch can drive almost any led strip as well, then what is the advantage of your device?
Bro this app is with pay 2$ ?
Love that the app isn’t free anymore
Where to buy?
Das Video ist ein Jahr alt. Wie sieht es denn mittlerweile aus mit der Software? Funktioniert es mittlerweile wie es soll?
Can it work on LGOLED65c9pla ? If not, please make it work
It might never work on the software side of things because of protected content. Another app can't intercept what's on the screen. That's why it doesn't work when playing things on Netflix. I think the best thing to use is a dumb TV and an android box with which you can intercept the HDMI signal (raspberry pi method).
Guys...
I see this is from 6 months ago any revisions on the app for HDMI?
I use a 4k 1 to 2 HDMI splitter, run one directly to my TV and the other to an HDMI to USB capture card, that gets plugged into the Nvidia Shield. I then use the USB Cam APK and set my proper settings to that screen capture. Pretty easy setup, from the Shield you can run USB to an Arduino/clone as your LED driver (with attached PSU).
I use an android box to make my tv android, but the Ambilight android app shows a black screen whenever I connect the led. It works perfectly with a laptop or PC. but it doesn't work with the app.. the app crashes.. any solution guys? anyone?
I love that you made this, but the app should have a trial version just to see if it works. i bought it and it never picked up my ambibox, even tho i was getting a serial connection message. and of course i requested a refund.
Did somebody manage to find the gaged wich he used for HDMI inputband usb output ?
Since it is impossible to beat Netflix and other stream services screen capture avoiding systems, I think you should make the product work with HDMI 2.1. Even the smartest TV's OS and Apps get outdated in 2-3 years so everybody needs either Apple TV or MiBox etc. Smart Tv solution is not worth your effort and it is very hard to maintain the App for all Tv systems. I would rather buy a MiBox for 50-60$ and not worry about anything else. But you have to do this hardware keeping hdmi 2.1 in mind. Because I don't want to have 60Hz instead of 120Hz when connecting my Sony PS5
Hallo TechMagnet, ich suche nach genau so einer Lösung ohne einen HDMI Input, da ich ebenfalls ausschließlich meinen Smart TV als Quelle nutze. Ziel ist es von einem USB-Stick Bildmaterial (Bildergalerie / Videos) auf dem TV anzuzeigen und dann ein solches Ambilight Set für den Lichteffekt parallel zu betreiben. Die von Dir beschriebene Lösung hört sich durchdacht an. Wann wird euer Kit zur Verfügung stehen? Gibt es bereits ein Datum? Danke und Gruß
found it on aliexpress, or is this something new ?
What's it called
The only way I could see your design working is if you can get software like hyperion or prismatic in app form for tvs then run it off USB. Or going a step further using colour detecting sensors placed around TV that then controls the rgb lighting behind the tv.
Hello and many thanks for this video, this was excatly what I am looking for, a shortish update on what is the current state on the market.
Would you kindly reply with an update? Would be a shame to waste resources if you are still working on that product which would be awesome!
Many thanks in advance as well as lots of love and blessings : D
I have recently bought a similar kit that comprises of a ws2812b LED strip, and an arduino uno in a little box. I use the same android ambilight application. I am surprised that your setup looks like that as mine is as close to perfect as can be, unless of course the application has been updated since you made this video. I found that the app only needed a few minor tweaks once set up. I turned green up and red and blue down a touch. Now it can create decent browns where as previously any brown colour was a pinky red. Personally I think this solution is amazing and works brilliantly.
hi, does it work with netflix and prime?
pour moi le truc qui ne sert à rien car il faut une source qui provient du système android de la tv , autant se monter un pi avec hyperion qui est mutlisource ( je pense au gamer sur tv aussi )
Produced in china ?
I have this light strip yet my brand new tv can't find the app.
Hi there, thank you for your video.
I wonder is there any way to work with Android TV and HDMI?
I just got an ambilight kit from China with the ambibox and a led strip that had 60led/m. The quality / brightness is really excellent. Also, I got better result than in your video somehow. the feature that copies the screen color is super accurate and fast. You can run a test video on TH-cam made to test this feature.
The app is relatively simple imo.
And as you said, I’m dying for à this feature to be available on TH-cam/Disney + or other video plateforme.
Can you also get it working for tizen OS so samsung TV people?
Update??? its been two years....You developed it or not? very confusing
Support for webos
I install this app but after confirming the usb serial port is says that strip light is not connected. And just after pressing any other button the system stucks.
This one not working at Netflix and Amazon prime?
Hello, any updates on this project?
I purchased this, and there is np such app available in the app store for me to install it…why would this be?
and how you download ambient light app without app to downloaded on you tv(samsung smart tv)
did u solved youtube and netflix already ?i would like to test your app
Just set it up today, some chinisse one. Running on a Shield TV, and primarly to watch satellite tv, have to try to configure it a bit more and try some games and emulators. Nice video!
I have a shield too and lights let me know how to configure if you figure it out
doesn't work with ps4 games screen capture, no lights coming out
I have 3 strings of leds on every side on the TV. (3 usbs in use).
The problem is AndroidTV flickering those all the time while standby 😅
Apparently AndroidTV does something power related with usb ports in every few minutes. 🤔
It doesn't work when you sleep and TV is standby but leds are flickering all the time. If it isn't one, its the other attached port and so on..
If i could manually switch off power from USB so i wouldn't have to untap 3 usbs when i switch TV off.
Or,. I just buy that Philips over Sony,.. But only becouse of Ambilight?
Ugh 😬
I want androidTV with OLED + Ambilight or similar.
we need an update on this please
Would this work on a Panasonic TV 65 running AndroidTV?
really good job!! I can't wait till you get it done. I subscribe and wait for that screen capture
It’s Maybe Working with ps5
would love to see this fully working! For hdmi just add an hdmi grabber and maybe sell in a kit with a splitter for multiple devices
thats the plan. a hybrid solution would be great. Netflix restrictions are another topic...
@@TechMagnet Make it work for LG tv's with webOS!
and Tizen for Samsung MU9000 series - and I'm in!
@@TechMagnet anyupdate on this another solution allow camera intergration for direct capture of the screen
TechMagnet any update I wonna buy
can it work on a samsung qled TV? greetings from Argentina
I have all the lights set up on the back of my tv but i have a roku. What do i do?
Can you use chromecast with Google TV?
Does it work with netflix, any updates?
Hi, this is the first video I see from your channel and I'd be very interested in this product. is there any update about this? I'll subscribe to see how the development of this is going.
This should be done within the TV's firmware. If the signal is not leaving the telly you are just can't do it. I have an android box so it would be easy for me, cause all the signal came outside (aside the coax). I had a silly idea to mount a mini projector in the back and mirror the signal :D but couldn't figure it out how, and I rejected it. Maybe miracast or something?
Well yea some TVs put out the signal on analoge but that’s also crap. We now think about using our own app for it with better recording and algorithm but then still Netflix and prime would be an issue. Same for normal tv if u close android. IPTV however is working fine. A hybrid box with usb and app and hdmi would be a solution to cover a lot but still has limitations... let’s see if there is a way
I like the projector idea 😂😂😂
Ambient screen capture is not capturing youtube on my TV
we in India know how to do this for cheap . you don't need hdmi signal for this. all you need is a mini Arduino led of right lumens and an SMPS with correct ampere so that it supports fast led feature in the Arduino software programming. you need to count your LED exact and mark the direction in the app you referred to and change no other settings in the app.
viola you have ambilight that works and looks better than Phillips ambilight.
I plugged my lights in and they didn't even turn on...
Same. 🙄
looking hot. software is all that matters because solutions right now are crap
yes thats the part. Right now the software beta is okay but still to get this on a performance levels so it also works fine with older android tvs is hard.
Can't get the this to work with Nvidia shield pro I have the app ect but when I turn the app on it crashes or freezers however when it does freeze as soon as I remove the USB from the back of the Nvidia shield the app works again it always crashes when you put the device into the Nvidia shield pro any advice please
Why I can’t find the Ambilight app on Tv ?
I using the Samsung 75” and android. ?
We want it like philips nothing less.
dont buy it still doesn't work on netflix and prime
Kodi not work. Only menu. The movies not
that is junk dude the camera is much better do not get this people
Anyone send this product link
Patiently waiting for an update.
I only stream using an Nvidia Shield. Everything is connected by HDMI to my Denon AVR-X3700H using one HDMI to my Samsung MU8000 4k smart TV.
You're website has no information.
How to set ambi light to a ps4 please as it only works on PC or laptop
why there is no body explain how to use ambi box on only tv not pc
Can I buy this now did you finish the product
I have refreshed but usb still not connected
Bought one. Does not work with Netflix, Disney, HBO max or standard cable input.. Does operate great with app sites like you tube or Pluto tv...is there a solution that I don't know of...using USB inputs.
Hi there. HELP?!!
I bought a Panasonic 4K HD Smart TV…and the Aurora Ambient lights. (Thinking this was going to be straightforward and cheaper than getting the Phillips TV).
I don’t have a computer to connect. I only have an iPad, therefore, I would need to download the App on the TV and do it as you have suggested. Only thing is, the App doesn’t come up and when I click on Marketplace App to try and find it, nothing is there.
There are two other Apps that I need that aren’t there either…Disney + and Apple TV, so I’m going to have to get the Amazon Fire Stick anyway.
Will I be able to get the App that I need for the lights via the Fire Stick also? Or is there another way to go about this?
I know, I should have just bought the Phillips TV but hindsight is a wonderful thing!
Thanks in advance. XX
TechMagnet ! were can i buy this??
How could you get it to work with Fire TV Cube?
come to point… you blubering me to the death
Just buy a Philips Ambilight Android TV they've been developing the tech for years.
Love to see that some one is working on Ambi lights for TV in Budget Phillips is Hell expensive
Add 2 HDMI must
And make a mini pc thing type like RPi or just ambi box but in budget
You're talking a lot of rubbish.
- You're not developing anything (software)
- Trying to "fix" screenrecording, is impossible without root as DRM protection is OS-level.
- Android being unwilling and unable to run apps in background, while on HDMI will forever make this project impossible.
result is, The only good way is with the alternative that you started your video with, HDMI grabber or a webcam recording of the screen.
I need help vizio tv won't let me put the lights on what i do
Looks great, but nobody knows how to make it on tizen system in Samsung Smart tv. Any tips?
Following
$800 for lights and a controller? Seriously? Phillips hue is 1/2 your cost and THEY are the kings of ripping people off.
Anything new on this awesome tech???
Eu queria muito usar na Netflix Android tv e também no app Xciptv
Will it work on any smart tv ? Or android only ?
Hey great video. I'm looking to buy at least one of these ambilight kits. If I get on working on my lg oled, witch I have a 4k firestick an the new Google Chromecast with Google tv. So if your kit works with any of these please let me know asap. As I would be buying a few of them. Or if not I suppose I'll have to go with the kit with the camera option. Thanks in advance. An please let me know if you're selling it and will work with my TV or my other streaming devices. As I'm ready to buy now. Would love ambilight as it does look amazing. And keep up the great work. Thanks 👍
Add support for more less so you could add the less around your room
Please Make sure that it works with a non android based TV like my Samsung Smart TV that is not an android based operating system.
Please let me know when you have your box ready and I'll be the first one to buy one. I just bought the Ambilight LED Strip Kit to find out that #1 only works with Android TVs and #2 perfect for PC setup that has its on program that you can download from a website. I wanted it for my TV.
I want to buy one
Did this ever go anywhere ? I'm
currently looking for a solution for an older plasma fed by dish through an AVR via HDMI and a ROKU TV using ARC and an AVR
Works on android 9?
Any news on it working with netflix?
Hi. If I become a developer on the Google tv and sideload apps. Does that mean my garentee is gone?? Thanks to anyone that can help me! Because I need to sideload some apps and dot know what to do. Thanks again 👍
Now it's stop working for TH-cam inbuilt app in sony android TV. can you please advise if any settings to be changed. it works for Kodi and other app menus.
Hi there. I have mecool km2 android box and tivimate for iptv. Bu i can not use this system clearly. When i open the channels on tivimate the leds aren open with same screen colors but than its doesnt change. Is it any solution for it?
Screen capture dont work!LoL
Which android tv version
I have this and i love it...would like to have this working with my ps4 too...and yeah..still limitation with netflix and prime....any updates on this soon? Any good news?