Adding LED Lights Around Your TV? What You Need to Know

Are you looking for a way to upgrade a room in your home? Do you want to have a unique lighting system in your home? Then you should look into adding LED strip lights around your TV for an instant upgrade. 

Installing LED strip lights behind your TV is an excellent creative and practical lighting choice. When somebody walks into the room their eyes will instantly be drawn to the TV, as it makes a great statement lighting piece. Not only this, but it will create a more immersive experience for you and your guests whilst you are watching TV.

If LED lights around your TV sound appealing to you - then read on. We have created this expansive guide to help you out. 

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Why should I add LED lights around my TV?

There are so many reasons why LED lights around your TV are a fantastic choice. One of the reasons why you should backlight your TV is that it upgrades the appearance of the room. Ambient lighting always makes a room feel more comfortable and look aesthetically pleasing. 

LED lights can create a more immersive experience when you are watching TV. It can alter the whole mood of the room. Backlighting your TV can create the feeling of the cinema whilst you are in the comfort of your own home. If you purchase RGB LED lights for your TV, then you can get creative with the settings. For example, if you are watching a movie that is set around water or the ocean, blue or green light can take the experience to the next level.  Additionally, if you like to game using your TV, LED lights can make the game a much more exciting experience.

If you are someone whose eyes begin to hurt or experience headaches when you are watching TV in the dark, you might benefit from LED lights around your TV. The contrast between the dark of the room and the bright light of the TV can be harsh on the eyes. LEDs can take the edge off your eyes, as it evens out the light in the room and the glow allows your eyes to adjust with more ease. 

How to install LED lights around my TV 

Installing LED lights around your TV is a quick and straightforward process. Here are the instructions:

1. Check out the manufacturer's guide to see if there are any specific steps that you need to take when installing the lights.

2. Clean the back of your TV, and ensure that all the dust has been removed. This ensures that the tape sticks down properly on the surface.

3. Work out where you would like to place the LED lights, and stick the tape down. Now you can place the LED strip on top of the tape.

4. Plug the USB into the LEDs, and you are now ready to enjoy the lighting. 

What should I consider when buying LED TV lights? 

There are a few things to consider when you are deciding on which LED lights to purchase, these are:

• How do you want to control the lights?  There are different ways to control LED lights, such as via a wireless remote control, through an app or with a switch. 

• The size of the LED strips that you need. This will depend on the size of your TV and how spread out you want the lights. For example, do you want the strips to cover all four sides or just the left and right sides of the TV? 

• The colour of the LED strip. There are various shades of white to choose from like cool and warm white, or you can opt for RGB so you can change up the colour.