Nanoleaf Shapes Hexagons Starter Kit (7 Panels)

Nanoleaf Shapes Hexagons Starter Kit (7 Panels)

Modular touch-reactive RGB wall panels with music and screen sync, expandable to 500 panels on one controller.

  • Light panels
  • 100 lm
  • 1200-6500 K

PCPR score

7.6

Good

Best price we’ve seen

$150Nov 9

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The short version

Nanoleaf Shapes are modular hexagon wall panels that connect together and react to touch, music and on-screen content, with Razer Chroma and Overwolf integrations for games. Each hexagon outputs 100 lumens in white, tuned from 1200 to 6500 K with 16 million colors, and the 7-panel kit includes a controller, power supply and mounting supplies. TechRadar recommended Shapes for its designs and smart home support but noted a high price, occasional pairing issues and flimsy linkers.

Pros

  • Modular hexagons that react to touch, music and on-screen content
  • Works with Apple Home, Google Home, Alexa and SmartThings
  • Integrates with Razer Chroma and Overwolf for games
  • Expandable up to 500 panels on one controller
  • 2-year warranty

Cons

  • Expensive for accent lighting, per TechRadar
  • Occasional pairing issues and flimsy linkers, per TechRadar
  • 2.4 GHz Wi-Fi only; 5 GHz networks are not supported

Best for

  • Decorative wall lighting around a desk or TV
  • Smart home users wanting reactive panels

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Full specifications

Core

Type
Light panels

Performance

Output
100 lm
Color temperature
1200-6500 K
CRI
80

Power

Power
Included 42 W power supply (100-120 V AC)

Features

App control
Yes

Compatibility notes

  • Uses 2.4 GHz Wi-Fi only and requires Bluetooth for setup, per Nanoleaf.
  • One 42 W power supply supports up to 21 hexagons.

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What reviewers and owners say

  • TechRadar

    Positive

    TechRadar recommended Shapes for imaginative layouts and broad smart home support, but flagged a high price, occasional pairing issues and flimsy linkers holding the panels together.

  • Windows Central

    Positive

    Windows Central found the Ultra Black hexagon panels vibrant and sturdy with flexible control options, but criticized the high price, buggy app, and dusty panels.

Summaries are written in our words. Follow the links for each source’s own review.

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Common questions

Can I add more Shapes panels later?

Yes. Nanoleaf sells expansion packs, and one controller supports up to 500 panels, with a 42 W power supply handling up to 21 hexagons.

Does Nanoleaf Shapes need Wi-Fi?

Nanoleaf's specifications list a 2.4 GHz Wi-Fi network with 5 GHz not supported, and setup requires Bluetooth.

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