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From decorative smart panels to bulbs, Nanoleaf is discounting a whole bunch of gear to deck out your space.Aug 14, 2025, 7:04 PM UTCSheena Vasani writes about tech news, reviews gadgets, and helps readers save money by highlighting deals and product recommendations for The Verge.Some cool decor can help a new dorm or apartment feel like home, which is why Nanoleaf’s back-to-school sale is worth checking out. The company’s offering all-time low prices on a wide range of its modular smart light gear, from skylights to smart light display cases. Some of our favorite deals include Nanoleaf’s Blocks Combo XL, which Amazon, Nanoleaf, and Best Buy are selling for $179.99 ($20 off). The Nanoleaf Lines is another highlight that’s down $20 to $139.99 (Amazon, Nanoleaf, Best Buy). For those on tighter budgets, Nanoleaf’s Essentials Matter smart bulbs are $23.99 ($6 off) at Amazon and directly from Nanoleaf. Below, we’ll dive into the unique characteristics of each pick.If you’re looking for a stylish way to keep your space organized, Nanoleaf’s Blocks Combo XL include nine square color-changing LED panels with a pegboard, shelf, and a hook, perfect for showing off wall art and for storing things like headphones and small plants. The panels can be rearranged to fit your wall, though bear in mind you’ll need to drill into your wall to use the pegboards and shelves. A physical light controller comes included, but the Blocks also connect over Wi-Fi and can be controlled via Apple Home, Google Home, Amazon Alexa, and Samsung SmartThings.Nanoleaf’s Blocks Combo XL kit can elevate any gaming setup or productivity space. It comes with nine square color-changing LED panels, along with an accent board with a hook for headphones. You can slot the included shelf into the pegboard to hold faux plants or your latest Funko Pops, and like most Nanoleaf wares, you can always pick up more modular components at Nanoleaf’s website.Read MoreThe Nanoleaf Lines let you get creative with nine colorful LED squares you can hang up on your wall and arrange in a variety of patterns. The lights can also sync and pulse to the beat of your music, and mimic the colors on your monitor or TV screen, creating a more immersive experience when you’re gaming or streaming. Nanoleaf additionally includes dynamic 19 pre-loaded scenes in its companion app, which includes modes that offer warm sunset glows, a festive vibe for during the holidays, and energetic party effects. And like the Block, the Lines work with Amazon Alexa, Apple HomeKit, and Google Assistant while adding support for Thread, so they can integrate with Matter.The Nanoleaf Lines Smarter Kit comes with an adapter and nine LED light bars, allowing you to add color to your wall in a variety of patterns. The lights can also sync with your music, mirror the colors on your display, or make use of an assortment of preloaded scenes via a companion app.Read MoreFor something simpler and more budget-friendly, you can buy a pair of Nanoleaf Essentials Matter smart bulbs. They radiate 1,100 lumens of brightness and display over 16 millions colors, while Matter support means they can work with a wide range of smart home platforms. And, like the Block and Lines, they can change colors and come with all kinds of scenes to set the mood.Nanoleaf’s color-changing Essentials Matter smart bulbs offer 1,100 lumens of brightness and support for Matter support, so you can connect them to a wide a range of smart home platforms.Read MoreRead our reviews of the Nanoleaf Lines and Nanoleaf Essentials Matter Smart Bulbs.Most Popular
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