I bought the kit on a deal as a friend has one, but totally forgot to check the screen size stipulation.
I have a large TV I could use it with, but I actually want to use it with my gaming monitor (currently 27", but I'm probably going to get a 28-32" soonish).
Of course the strips are much too long at the moment, however I have everything I need to shorten and re-solder them which should be pretty easy in and of itself
I'm just wondering:
Has anyone done this already & are there any hidden gotchas?
Will the camera still calibrate to a small screen (27")?
Basically in two minds about just returning it or trying to modify it, but only if it stands any chance of working.
(Yes, aware this will void warranties etc)
I know govee immersion suggested size is 55 to 65 inches. Has anyone used it on a TV smaller than 55 inches. I have a 49 inch TV. Could it still look decent?
Videos
I recently installed Govee immersion on my 43 inch tv and Im creating this post to document how I installed it. I saw this method mentioned in an Amazon review and I decided to try it out. The results are pretty good.
This is how the back of the tv looks after installation.
I did not use the adhesive that is on the strip. I used LED mounting brackets to attach it to the back of the TV (https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B08D6YG1H3/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o00_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1). I initially used tape but it started peeling off after a week.
This is a close up of the edges.
The humps on the strip will be visible from the front of the tv if it is attached too close to the edge. so make sure you leave a slight gap from the edge when you install it.
The strip in action -
https://streamable.com/y8s1et
I know all the 'ambilight kits' are promoted as for TVs that are 55" and up, is there any alternative for those of us with smaller, i.e 40" tvs? I know you can get ambilight 'kits' from aliexpress, etc, that come with a 'color box' but these don't work with netflix, etc, due to DRM. That's why something with a camera would be ideal because it doesn't matter where the video comes from, it uses whatever is on the screen. Any input on this subject would be greatly appreciated :D
Hello everyone, I'm not from the US so it is not as easy as buying the 70 dollar strip and then returning it if it doesnt work. On the amazon page it says the tv should be at least 55 inches so i dont know if there is a way to make it work.
Been testing the new Immersion backlights after making some modifications to the camera by raising it up higher so it can see more of the TV and it is now much better.
Original Review:
https://youtu.be/sYrGYKxjPk4
Updated Tests after altering camera position:
https://youtu.be/surWP4tQZXs
https://youtu.be/YsY0gZPQqv0
So, I'm guessing on your original view it was catching some color reflection from looking up at the tv with some overhead lights. Might be a good reason to keep it at the top for most people. When you put it on the top, it definitely looked much better, but it looks like the bottom is changing colors in much larger chunks than the top or the sides. Is that something that can be adjusted during calibration?
Curious on how you raised and kept the camera secure. I installed mine today. I'm liking it but one side likes to go red/purplish and it didn't appear to capture the entire screen (55 inch) during calibration and would like to try raising it
can anyone tell me if it's possible to use the govee immersion on a 40" tv eventhough it's listed as being for 55-60 inch tvs?