Nanoleaf Reveals New Screen Mirror Feature To Mac and PC Users

Nanoleaf, the company behind touch-sensitive Canvas light squares, is releasing a new Screen Mirror feature for Mac and PC users. The new tech will allow you to mirror the image on your desktop's screen into the Canvas squares or through Nanoleaf Light Panels.

It is scheduled to roll out today in a free update to the Nanoleaf desktop app. The Screen Mirror feature has a range of mirroring modes to satisfy different preferences.

For example, the "Match" mode aggressively mirrors the images on the screen for a better visual experience. Meanwhile, the tamer "Melt" setting adjusts to mild hues, which is suited for melancholic films. It can also be used for your desktop's digital photo frame.

The company's new Screen Mirror feature fundamentally works on PC and Mac displays. However, it can also work with your TV to bring the charm of light-syncing hues into your living room.

If you've heard about Philip's Hue Play, Nanoleaf's new feature works the same with the absence of the $230 Philips Hue Play HDMI Sync Box. But you'll need an HDMI cable or cast it through Airplay or Chromecast to mirror the display on your TV screen using your PC.

While Nanoleaf's Screen Mirror feature runs with both Windows and the Mac OS, it still cannot sync with Netflix while using the Mac. The cause might likely be due to the streaming company's copy-protection schemes.

The new feature arrives after Nanoleaf's successful Rhythm module, a $50 add-on that allows Nanoleaf Panels to react to music. To use the new feature, users must download the Nanoleaf beta Desktop App and connect it to your TV using a PC or Mac.

Note: the $230 Philips Hue Play HDMI Sync Box needs a $60 Hue Bridge to work on your TV fully.