Elgato’s new light strip can make your installation cooler

Elgato, the Corsair-owned company known for its gaming and creator-focused streaming technology, is expanding into smart lighting. He showcased the Light Strip, a thin strip containing 108 dimmable LEDs that can be mounted via sticky adhesive, folded and cut to fit anywhere you like. These can be controlled over Wi-Fi (2.4 GHz only) via a free app on macOS, Windows 10, iOS, or Android, or from Elgato’s Stream Deck hardware, which will apparently offer deeper integration. Elgato charges $ 59.99 for two meters (about 79 inches) of lights, including the controller the lights plug into and an AC adapter.

Their execution is similar to most connected lightstrips, including that of Philips Hue, which ironically has tight Stream Deck integration via plug-ins. Not to be confused with the capabilities of something like the Philips Hue Play gradient light strip that can sync light with what’s on your screen (only after purchasing expensive additional hardware), Elgato’s more affordable solution is just for the look.

If you’re a streamer showing up on camera, Elgato says the LEDs on the light strip are flicker-free. It indicates that some other options look good to the naked eye but may create a flickering effect when you’re in front of the camera. In terms of other specs, these are RGBWW LEDs that offer both cool and warm white support, in addition to millions of colors. These have a maximum output of 2000 lumens.

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Elgato, very aware of his target audience, also announces Wave Panels. These are glorified foam pieces that can be mounted (either by adhesive or with a wall anchor) in your space to improve acoustics. They will probably be particularly useful if you record your voice. They have an avant-garde look and Elgato publishes them in multiple colors. It’s $ 100 for six panels and brackets.

Updated at 9:39 a.m. ET, March 4: added prices for Wave panels.