Installing RGB Lighting Behind Your Monitor: A Review of RVT Ambient Lighting Kit

As I placed the RGB strips into l-shaped patterns on the back of my display, following the instructions provided with the kit, I couldn't help but feel a sense of excitement. The idea of adding some color and ambiance to my gaming setup was finally within reach. With the lights in place, I connected them to my computer and plugged them in, making sure everything was working as intended.

As I powered on my monitor, I was immediately struck by how great it looked behind me. The RGB strips added a level of visual appeal that I never knew my monitor needed. The good news is that the RVT lighting really is bright, vivid, and just generally looks fantastic. It comes with plenty of effects that will keep you amused for hours, real guilty of sitting back and posting endless pictures of our battle stations on Instagram and this is just the ticket to add that little bit extra spark to your shots.

However, I did notice that as soon as I started playing fast-moving games, things got a little too flashy for my liking. The colors were accurate, but each LED was controlled individually, which sometimes resulted in an overly bright or distracting display. As I mentioned earlier, the kit is meant to be better than a shooters or a terminal with faster response times, and it may well be the case that it's slightly smoother and less jarring. However, realistically, it's just not as fun as it looks.

I did find that playing slower-paced games, such as movies, was more relaxing and certainly worth a try. The ambient lighting added a nice touch to my viewing experience, and I could see how it would be perfect for someone who wanted to unwind after a long day. However, for me, I just don't really think any of this is really worth paying money for.

Despite my reservations about the kit's effectiveness in certain situations, I do have to admit that it is a great way to get started with RGB lighting behind your monitor. The setup was definitely easier and tidier than using aura terminal, and the software was much better to use in my experience. It's not perfect, but it is all self-contained in one suite and comes with tons of additional functionality baked right in that you can enjoy from the off.

One of the main selling points of this kit is meant to be about projecting the colors that are currently displayed on your screen onto the wall and a sort of ambient mode as they call it, which sounds fantastic in practice but realistically in real life, I think it's not really something I will use. The technology works by assessing the different colors on your screen taking a series of averages in different areas and then projecting these onto the LEDs behind the monitor and thus onto the wall.

It's enabled very easily in CHEM with a very short calibration tool, and on static images it actually works rather well. The colors are accurate, and each LED is controlled individually for a sort of granular color control system. However, as soon as I fired up a fast-moving game, things just get a little bit too flashy for my liking, and unfortunately start to fall apart.

I will say that this kit may be better than a shooters or a terminal with faster response times, but realistically, it's just not as fun as it looks. For me, playing a thing slower-paced what some movies or just anything that has less flashy and changing scenes may well be more relaxing and certainly worth a try.

In conclusion, if you're interested in current pricing, I'll leave my Amazon affiliate links down in the description below for you. But let me know your thoughts on this is RGB behind a monitor something that really stands out to you and looks fantastic or do you think that once you actually sit at your desk it's not really something you actually one in your eyeline? I'm really interested to hear your thoughts, so please let me know down in the comment section below.

If you've enjoyed this video, please hit the like button as it lets YouTube know this is a video worth watching and I assure you it makes such a big difference. If you can do that, I've really appreciate it. Obviously, get subscribed for more videos just like this, and if you want to see the aura terminal review, you can find that video in the end screen.

As I sit here writing this article, I'm reminded of how much I love talking about technology and sharing my experiences with others. It's always exciting to dive into something new and share my thoughts on whether or not it's worth your hard-earned cash. And that's exactly what I've done today with the RVT Ambient Lighting Kit.

Whether you're a gamer, a content creator, or just someone who wants to add a little extra flair to their workspace, this kit is definitely worth considering. It's easy to use, looks great, and comes with plenty of features that will make your life easier. But as always, it's not perfect, and there are some things to consider before making a purchase.

So, what do you think? Have you used the RVT Ambient Lighting Kit or something similar? Do you have any favorite RGB lighting setups or products? Let me know in the comments below, and I'll make sure to include your feedback in my next article.

"WEBVTTKind: captionsLanguage: enRGB is the not-so-secret sauce that can really complete the look of your gaming den and when it's used correctly they can transform your setup into a room full of excitement now last year we look to a suitors or a terminal a strong with semi-soft where limited product they allowed you to place RGB strips behind your monitor and then get a color match to reactive lighting system whenever you're racking up the kills and fortnight but today we're looking at arguably an even better system this is NZXT zambian lighting it's a very very loud box sounds like Lego actually and I played with Lego in years they're Lowe's pretty much the same thing and as you can see behind me it gets RGB into your setup in a very bright bold way but is it worth buying well sort of for all intents and purposes this is simply a package that contains a hue to RGB controller RGB strips and then all the adhesive and connectors that you're going to need to hook everything up now this is the v2 version of the kit which NZXT says uses even stronger adhesive and it comes with l-shaped connectors and monitor cleaning wipes and all of this is to maintain a cleaner look with a reduced chance of anything actually coming loose and falling off over time now installing the ambient lighting kit is very straightforward but please please please make sure you do read the instructions as it's going to be slightly different for every single monitor and you don't want to end up doing what I did and accidentally placing them in the wrong place and then having to like peel one of them off and move it to somewhere else because it doesn't work as well I've got it working it's fine it can be done but just don't make a mistake in the first place your first port of call is to grab your monitor and then give it a very good clean down with the included wipes this beer is no joke there's any grease or debris on the corners of your display will reduce the grip between the strip and the monitor and it will make it much more likely to fall off then it's simply a case of installing the velcro strips on the back of the hue controller and then fixing them towards the lower left-hand corner of your monitor I would advise putting it slightly higher than they show in the diagram as this will make table management that a little bit easier once you've done this simply place the RGB strips into l-shaped patterns on the back of your display being sure to follow the instructions but once again they make it very clear what sizes of strip you should be using and then make sure you actually plugging them in correctly and that the whole thing will work at the end of this once everything is all set up all we need to do is tidy the cables and then connect the controller to your computer and of course to AC power all very quick and easy then but ultimately how does it look well I think depending on what you're after you either be very very pleased like I am with how it is behind me or if you're wanting something a bit more elaborate to be honest a little disappointed the good news is that the RVT lighting really is bright vivid and just generally looks fantastic it comes with plenty of effects that will keep you amused for hours real guilty of sitting back and posting endless pictures of our battle stations on Instagram and this is just the ticket to add that little bit extra spark to your shots and I think that from a health perspective I actually find it much more relaxing to my eyes to install something like this behind my display and then use a soft white bias backlight as the constant light level will actually keep your eye from straining and it can make your screen even look a little bit more contrast II with perceivably lower black levels but one of the main selling points of this is meant to be about projecting the colors that are currently displayed on your screen onto the wall and a sort of ambient mode as they call it which sounds fantastic in practice but realistically in real life to be honest is not really something I think I will use now the technology works by assessing the different colors on your screen taking a series of averages in different areas and then projecting these onto the LEDs behind the monitor and thus onto the wall it's enabled very easily in CHEM with a very short calibration tool and on static images it actually works rather well the colors are accurate and each LED is controlled individually for a sort of granular color control system but as soon as you fire up a fast-moving game things just get a little bit too flashy for my liking and unfortunately start to fall apart now I will say that this is meant to be better than a shooters or a terminal with faster response times and that may well be the case as it does seem a slightly smoother and a bit less jarring but realistically it's just not as fun as it looks and it's just a bit distracting to be honest of course playing a thing slower paced what some movies or just anything that has less flashy and changing scenes may well be more relaxing and certainly worth a try but for me I just don't really think any of this is really worth paying any money for so should you actually buy the ambient lighting kiss well despite what I've just said the answer is yes because as long as you're using them the right circumstance I think it looks great setup is definitely a little easier and tidier than it is with aura terminal and the software is just much better to use in my experience it's not perfect but it is all self-contained in one suite and it has tons of additional functionality baked right in that you can enjoy from the off it's also a little bit cheaper and it does come with more strips in the box but having said this or a terminal is a lot more flexible as it can be used inside and outside your PC and it also supports a lot more LEDs at the end of the day it all comes down to whether you actually one RGB behind your monitor and whether you're prepared to spend 90 pounds to get this please don't buy into the whole RGB projection as it just doesn't add any real value to your experience but if you want to get some of that sweet sweet RGB lighting goodness into your setup then this is a great way to start if you are interested in current pricing I'll leave my Amazon affiliate links down in the description below for you but let me know your thoughts on this is RGB behind a monitor something that really stands out to you and looks fantastic or do you think that once you actually sit at your desk it's not really something you actually one in your eyeline I'm really interested to hear your thoughts so please let me know down in the comment section below but of course if you've enjoyed this video please please please hit the like button as it lets YouTube know this is a video worth watching and I assure you it makes such a big difference so if you can do that I've really appreciate it obviously get subscribed for more videos just like this and if you want to see the aura terminal review you can find that video in the end screen but thank you so much for watching hope you've enjoyed it I'll see in the next oneRGB is the not-so-secret sauce that can really complete the look of your gaming den and when it's used correctly they can transform your setup into a room full of excitement now last year we look to a suitors or a terminal a strong with semi-soft where limited product they allowed you to place RGB strips behind your monitor and then get a color match to reactive lighting system whenever you're racking up the kills and fortnight but today we're looking at arguably an even better system this is NZXT zambian lighting it's a very very loud box sounds like Lego actually and I played with Lego in years they're Lowe's pretty much the same thing and as you can see behind me it gets RGB into your setup in a very bright bold way but is it worth buying well sort of for all intents and purposes this is simply a package that contains a hue to RGB controller RGB strips and then all the adhesive and connectors that you're going to need to hook everything up now this is the v2 version of the kit which NZXT says uses even stronger adhesive and it comes with l-shaped connectors and monitor cleaning wipes and all of this is to maintain a cleaner look with a reduced chance of anything actually coming loose and falling off over time now installing the ambient lighting kit is very straightforward but please please please make sure you do read the instructions as it's going to be slightly different for every single monitor and you don't want to end up doing what I did and accidentally placing them in the wrong place and then having to like peel one of them off and move it to somewhere else because it doesn't work as well I've got it working it's fine it can be done but just don't make a mistake in the first place your first port of call is to grab your monitor and then give it a very good clean down with the included wipes this beer is no joke there's any grease or debris on the corners of your display will reduce the grip between the strip and the monitor and it will make it much more likely to fall off then it's simply a case of installing the velcro strips on the back of the hue controller and then fixing them towards the lower left-hand corner of your monitor I would advise putting it slightly higher than they show in the diagram as this will make table management that a little bit easier once you've done this simply place the RGB strips into l-shaped patterns on the back of your display being sure to follow the instructions but once again they make it very clear what sizes of strip you should be using and then make sure you actually plugging them in correctly and that the whole thing will work at the end of this once everything is all set up all we need to do is tidy the cables and then connect the controller to your computer and of course to AC power all very quick and easy then but ultimately how does it look well I think depending on what you're after you either be very very pleased like I am with how it is behind me or if you're wanting something a bit more elaborate to be honest a little disappointed the good news is that the RVT lighting really is bright vivid and just generally looks fantastic it comes with plenty of effects that will keep you amused for hours real guilty of sitting back and posting endless pictures of our battle stations on Instagram and this is just the ticket to add that little bit extra spark to your shots and I think that from a health perspective I actually find it much more relaxing to my eyes to install something like this behind my display and then use a soft white bias backlight as the constant light level will actually keep your eye from straining and it can make your screen even look a little bit more contrast II with perceivably lower black levels but one of the main selling points of this is meant to be about projecting the colors that are currently displayed on your screen onto the wall and a sort of ambient mode as they call it which sounds fantastic in practice but realistically in real life to be honest is not really something I think I will use now the technology works by assessing the different colors on your screen taking a series of averages in different areas and then projecting these onto the LEDs behind the monitor and thus onto the wall it's enabled very easily in CHEM with a very short calibration tool and on static images it actually works rather well the colors are accurate and each LED is controlled individually for a sort of granular color control system but as soon as you fire up a fast-moving game things just get a little bit too flashy for my liking and unfortunately start to fall apart now I will say that this is meant to be better than a shooters or a terminal with faster response times and that may well be the case as it does seem a slightly smoother and a bit less jarring but realistically it's just not as fun as it looks and it's just a bit distracting to be honest of course playing a thing slower paced what some movies or just anything that has less flashy and changing scenes may well be more relaxing and certainly worth a try but for me I just don't really think any of this is really worth paying any money for so should you actually buy the ambient lighting kiss well despite what I've just said the answer is yes because as long as you're using them the right circumstance I think it looks great setup is definitely a little easier and tidier than it is with aura terminal and the software is just much better to use in my experience it's not perfect but it is all self-contained in one suite and it has tons of additional functionality baked right in that you can enjoy from the off it's also a little bit cheaper and it does come with more strips in the box but having said this or a terminal is a lot more flexible as it can be used inside and outside your PC and it also supports a lot more LEDs at the end of the day it all comes down to whether you actually one RGB behind your monitor and whether you're prepared to spend 90 pounds to get this please don't buy into the whole RGB projection as it just doesn't add any real value to your experience but if you want to get some of that sweet sweet RGB lighting goodness into your setup then this is a great way to start if you are interested in current pricing I'll leave my Amazon affiliate links down in the description below for you but let me know your thoughts on this is RGB behind a monitor something that really stands out to you and looks fantastic or do you think that once you actually sit at your desk it's not really something you actually one in your eyeline I'm really interested to hear your thoughts so please let me know down in the comment section below but of course if you've enjoyed this video please please please hit the like button as it lets YouTube know this is a video worth watching and I assure you it makes such a big difference so if you can do that I've really appreciate it obviously get subscribed for more videos just like this and if you want to see the aura terminal review you can find that video in the end screen but thank you so much for watching hope you've enjoyed it I'll see in the next one\n"