What is Ambilight TV? Why should you have one?

Ambilight TV is a revolutionary technology created by Philips that takes your viewing experience to the next level. It works by projecting lights from the LEDs at the back of the TV onto the walls behind it. These dynamic lights change colour and intensity to match what’s happening on the screen in real-time. This creates an immersive ambient lighting effect that makes the screen seem bigger and the visual more engaging.  It draws you deeper into whatever you are watching.

Imagine settling down for a movie night. As the scenes change from bright, colourful landscapes to dark, intense moments, Ambilight responds instantly, casting corresponding hues around your room. This real-time colour syncing makes it look as if your entire room becomes part of the scene, pulling you deeper into the story.

Ambilight TV offers different modes to match whatever you’re watching or doing. Whether you're watching a movie, playing a game, or listening to music, there’s a mode that makes it even better. Gamers will love the game mode, which intensifies the colours and creates a more responsive, thrilling atmosphere that makes you feel part of the action. For movie lovers, the video mode adds depth and realism to every scene. And if you love music, the music mode turns your favourite tunes into a light show, perfectly synced with the beat.

One of the significant benefits of Ambilight is the better viewing experience it offers. By projecting light beyond the screen, it creates the illusion of a larger screen, making movies, sports, and games feel more immersive. Imagine watching a football game with Ambilight - it feels like you're right in the stadium, surrounded by the action. This technology not only enhances the perceived contrast and colours but also adds a stylish and modern look to your home entertainment setup, with its ambient lighting.

Additionally, Ambilight TVs are designed with energy efficiency in mind. The LED lights used in Ambilight consume very little power, so you can enjoy all the benefits of dynamic lighting without worrying about your energy bill going up. With Ambilight on, you won’t need to turn on additional lights in the room, adding to its energy-saving advantages.

On top of that, Ambilight can help reduce eye strain. The ambient light it provides softens the contrast between the bright TV screen and the dark room, making it easier on your eye, especially when you are binge watching.  This makes your TV experience not only more enjoyable but also more comfortable.

Philips Ambilight TVs are available in a range of models, from more affordable options to high-end OLED models. These TVs are available in different sizes and configurations as well, like 3-sided and 4-sided Ambilight, depending on the model.

Philips has been making the world’s top-rated Ambilight TVs over the past 20 years. People love them - studies show that 98% of people who try Ambilight TV give 4- and 5- star reviews.* This high satisfaction rate speaks volumes about the quality and immersive experience provided by Ambilight TV.

Ambilight TVs differ significantly from regular TVs with separate LED strips. Ambilight is built directly into the TV, ensuring perfect synchronization with the content on the screen in real-time. This built-in approach offers a sleek, elegant look with no visible cables or external devices, maintaining the TV's clean design.

In contrast, separate LED strips are third-party add-ons that you attach to the back or sides of a TV. Setting them up can be a hassle, and they often look messy with extra cables and external devices. These strips usually need external apps or controllers to sync with the TV screen, which can be less responsive and colour-accurate than Ambilight.

Ambilight TVs also offer a more user-friendly experience. You can easily control and customize the Ambilight settings directly from the TV's menu. In contrast, separate LED strips rely on third-party apps or remote controls, which can be less intuitive and harder to manage.

Here is the comparison between the two solutions: