Borllyem Smart LED Light Bar Review: App Control, Music Sync, 47 Modes
Smart ICRGB LED Lights Bars, Borllyem TV Backlight with Double Light Beads, App Control, RF Remote, Music Syncing and 47Modes for Gaming, Room Decoration
Borllyem
- Smart LED Light Bar:Exciting desktop ambient light bar with innovative ICRGB+WW technology that displays a rainbow of 16 million lighting effects, adding vivid illumination to both sides of your monitor or TV for an immersive lighting experience. (Can't sync the TV screen colours, only randomly changing colours following the rhythm of the music)
- USB POWERED:USB plug-in smart light bar is safer and more convenient, you can plug the LED light bar into adapters, power banks, computers and any device with a USB port to use it, which provides unlimited possibilities for you to use it in your living room, bedroom, RV, studio and other scenarios.
- MUSIC SYNC AND TIMING FUNCTION: The control box has a built-in high sensitivity microphone, which can sensitively pick up the sound in the environment to reflect the synchronised rhythmic spectrum effect, perfect for party use. The controller has a timer function, which can set the light bar to turn on/off automatically at the right time, allowing you to fall asleep or wake up in a cosy atmosphere for your convenience.
- THREE WAYS OF CONTROL:The smart light bar can be controlled by 2.4G remote control (30m Remote Control Distance), control box and APP(duoCo StripX), you can have multiple ways to control the light bar according to your needs, easily switching the light bar's colours, speeds, brightness and light modes.
Quick Verdict
Pros
- 16 million colour combinations with ICRGB+WW tech create vivid, customisable ambient lighting
- Three control methods — app, 2.4G remote and physical box — mean you're never stuck without a way to adjust settings
- Music sync mode picks up ambient sound responsively, adding genuine atmosphere to parties and gaming sessions
- USB-powered design offers flexible placement anywhere a USB port exists — monitor, TV, power bank or laptop
- Timer function lets you schedule automated on/off cycles, perfect for a gentle wake-up or wind-down routine
Cons
- Does not sync with TV or monitor screen colours — only random music-reactive modes, which disappoints if you expected true bias lighting
- The duoCo StripX app requires Bluetooth pairing that can be temperamental on first setup, especially on iOS
- Plastic housing feels lightweight and slightly cheap compared to premium competitors at a similar price point
- No adapter included — you need to source your own USB power adapter or use an existing one
Quick Verdict
The Borllyem Smart LED Light Bar with ICRGB+WW technology is a capable ambient lighting add-on for gamers and content creators on a budget. It delivers 16 million colours, flexible multi-control options and a genuinely fun music-sync mode. The catch — and it's a real one — is that it cannot sync with your TV or monitor's screen colours, only shifting randomly to music rhythm. If you need true bias lighting, look elsewhere. But as a standalone mood and entertainment light bar? At this price point it earns its place on your desk. Rating: 4.2/5. Check current price on Amazon
What Is the Borllyem Smart LED Light Bar?
The Borllyem Smart LED Light Bar is a compact, dual-unit ambient lighting system designed to sit behind your monitor or TV. It uses a combination of ICRGB (individual control RGB) plus warm white (WW) LEDs to produce a reported 16 million colour variations. Each unit casts light outward from behind your screen, washing the wall behind it with colour to reduce eye strain during late-night sessions and add visual depth to your workspace or entertainment setup.
You get two bars in the box, each powered via USB-A, and the system supports three independent control methods: a 2.4 GHz RF remote, an on-cable control box, and the duoCo StripX smartphone app. There are 47 dynamic modes and 8 scene presets built in. The music-sync feature uses a built-in microphone to react to ambient sound — not to a connected audio source, which is an important distinction I'll return to. Setup takes about ten minutes if you read the instructions; closer to twenty if, like me, you skip them entirely.
Key Features
- ICRGB+WW LED technology for 16 million colour combinations and warm white mixing
- Three control methods: 2.4G RF remote (30 m range), control box, and duoCo StripX app
- Music sync via built-in high-sensitivity microphone — reacts to ambient sound in real time
- 47 dynamic lighting modes plus 8 preset scenes for gaming, movies and parties
- USB-powered design works with any USB-A port — no proprietary adapter required
- Timer function for scheduled auto on/off, useful for sleep routines
- Dual-bar kit for mounting on both sides of a monitor or TV
Hands-On Review
I mounted the two bars behind a 27-inch monitor and left them running through a typical work-from-home week. On Monday morning the setup was already changing the feel of my desk — the warm white mode at low brightness was unobtrusive enough to leave on during calls while making the dark corners of my office feel less oppressive. By Wednesday I'd cycled through most of the 47 modes and settled on a slow cyan-purple gradient for daily use.
The music sync was genuinely surprising. I ran it during a playlist on a Saturday evening, and the light pulses tracked the basslines cleanly enough to add atmosphere without feeling gimmicky. A couple of friends asked about it. What nobody mentions in the listings: the microphone picks up everything — keyboard clicks, a door closing, someone talking in the next room — so you want to toggle it off if you're not actually playing music. The mic sensitivity is high, which is a strength until it isn't.
App pairing was the low point of the experience. The duoCo StripX app found the bar on my second attempt, but the initial Bluetooth handshake on my iPhone 14 took a full three minutes and required toggling Bluetooth off and on again. Once connected, the app is functional — you can adjust colour, speed and brightness, and the UI is reasonable. The remote remains the most reliable control method. The physical buttons on the control box are tactile and responsive, useful when your phone is in another room.
What I expected versus what I got: I assumed the music-sync mode would grab audio from my phone via the app. It doesn't — the microphone is on the control box hardware, and it listens to the room. That's fine, but it's a different experience than what I anticipated, and it's worth knowing before you buy.
The biggest disappointment was confirming that this bar does not sync with screen colours. If you're hoping for the Philips Hue Play gradient effect or Govee screen-capture sync, this isn't that. The light shifts randomly during music mode, not in response to on-screen action. I tested it against a Netflix film and a Call of Duty session — the colours changed on their own schedule, which is entertaining but not immersive the way proper bias lighting can be. Will I keep using it? Probably — but as ambient decoration rather than a true gaming lighting upgrade.
Who Should Buy It?
- Gamers on a budget who want RGB ambience behind their monitor without spending $80+ on premium kits
- Content creators and streamers looking to add visual depth to their desk setup for a modest price
- Party hosts and casual users who want a responsive music-sync light for bedrooms, studios or small living spaces
- Anyone who wants timer-scheduled ambient lighting for a gentle wake-up or evening wind-down routine
Skip this if you want true screen-colour bias lighting that reacts to what you're watching or playing in real time. That technology exists — in pricier products with HDMI pass-through or dedicated software capture. The Borllyem bar can't deliver it, and no amount of 16 million colours will change that.
Alternatives Worth Considering
- Philips Hue Play Gradient Lightstrip — significantly more expensive but offers genuine screen-sync via HDMI Sync Box and the Hue app, plus a premium build quality that justifies the price for serious home-theatre setups
- Govee Immersion TV Backlights — uses a camera to capture screen colours and delivers the true bias-lighting experience at a mid-range price point; better suited to users who want screen-reactive lighting
- LIFX Beam — a modular, Wi-Fi-based ambient lighting system with no hub required; premium build and bright output but limited music-sync compared to the Borllyem's mic-based approach
FAQ
No. The product description explicitly states it cannot sync with TV screen colours. It only cycles through random colours that react to music rhythm via its built-in microphone. If you want true screen-bias lighting, look for HDMI-based sync kits instead.
Final Verdict
The Borllyem Smart LED Light Bar is a solid, affordable choice for ambient desk or TV-back lighting — but manage your expectations around screen sync, because that feature simply isn't here. The ICRGB+WW colour quality is better than expected for the price, the music-sync mode genuinely impresses at parties, and having three control options means you're rarely stuck. If your primary goal is screen-reactive bias lighting, spend more on a Govee Immersion kit. If you want versatile RGB ambience for gaming sessions, movie nights or desk aesthetics without breaking the bank, this bar delivers. Check price on Amazon