Nanoleaf Skylight
VERDICT
Finally, a smart light that replaces your ugly main ceiling fixture. The Skylight is modular, meaning you can arrange the squares to fit your room (L-shape, heavy square, line). It outputs a massive amount of light (1400 lumens per panel) and acts as a Thread Border Router to strengthen your smart home network.
The Big Picture
Standard smart bulbs are great for lamps, but terrible for main lighting. The Nanoleaf Skylight is hardwired into your ceiling box. It creates a diffused, soft light that mimics daylight, perfect for working from home. But when the party starts, it syncs with your music, turning your ceiling into a rhythm-reactive equalizer.
🧱 Modular Design
The Creativity: Build your shape.
How it works: You wire one "Master" square to the electricity. Then, you can daisy-chain up to 100 "passive" squares using simple connectors. You can run them down a hallway or create a massive light cloud in the living room.
☀️ Circadian Lighting
Healthier living.
Function: The panels automatically adjust their color temperature throughout the day. Cool, bright white in the morning to wake you up, and warm, golden amber in the evening to prepare you for sleep, mimicking the sun's natural cycle.
✅ The Pros
- Brightness: Incredible light output compared to LED strips.
- Connectivity: Acts as a Thread Border Router (improves Matter devices).
- Effects: "Magic Scenes" allow you to type a phrase ("Rainy London") and AI generates a color palette.
❌ The Cons
- Installation: Requires drilling into the ceiling and hardwiring (you might need an electrician).
- Price: Starter kit (3 panels) is around $250. Expansion packs are pricey.
- Plastic Feel: When off, they look like white plastic squares on the ceiling.