Apex HDMI 2.1 TV Backlight for PS5 & Xbox: Build the Ultimate Gaming Setup
Gaming is not only about high FPS, fast refresh rates, and powerful consoles. The right lighting can completely change the atmosphere of your gaming room and make every game feel more immersive.
The Apex HDMI 2.1 TV Backlight is designed for gamers who want their TV lighting to react to the action on screen while supporting modern high-performance gaming setups.
With HDMI 2.1, up to 4K 120Hz, 8K 60Hz, VRR, ALLM, 60 LEDs/m, and smart app and voice control, it is built for gaming setups where both performance and immersion matter.
Why Add a TV Backlight to Your Gaming Setup?
When you play in a dark room, looking at a bright TV screen for long periods can make the display feel much more intense. Ambient lighting behind the TV can add soft illumination around the screen and make your gaming area feel more comfortable and immersive.
Instead of using a normal static RGB strip, an HDMI sync TV backlight can react to the colours being displayed on your screen.
During a game, blue environments can create blue ambient lighting, while red, green, purple, or other colours can appear around the TV depending on the content.
Built for PS5 and Xbox Gaming
Modern consoles can deliver high-resolution and high-refresh-rate gaming. If you have a compatible TV and gaming setup, HDMI 2.1 can provide the bandwidth needed for advanced gaming features.
The Apex HDMI 2.1 TV Backlight supports up to 4K 120Hz and up to 8K 60Hz, making it a strong choice for modern gaming setups.
Whether you are playing fast-paced competitive games, racing games, action games, or cinematic single-player titles, synchronised ambient lighting can add another layer to the experience.
4K 120Hz Support for High-Refresh-Rate Gaming
For gamers, refresh rate is an important part of a smooth gaming experience. A 120Hz display can provide a smoother experience than a 60Hz display when your gaming hardware and content support it.
The Apex HDMI 2.1 TV Backlight is designed to support up to 4K 120Hz, making it suitable for compatible high-refresh-rate gaming setups.
This makes it especially interesting for gamers who have invested in a modern 4K 120Hz television and want their ambient lighting system to fit into the same setup.
VRR and ALLM Support
Modern gaming setups can use technologies such as VRR (Variable Refresh Rate) and ALLM (Auto Low Latency Mode) to improve the gaming experience.
The Apex HDMI 2.1 TV Backlight is designed with support for these modern HDMI gaming features, making it a better match for current-generation gaming setups than a basic LED strip.
When choosing an HDMI 2.1 gaming accessory, it is important to consider your complete setup, including your console, TV, HDMI cables, and other connected devices.
Screen-Synchronised Gaming Lighting
The main attraction of the Apex TV Backlight is its ability to synchronise the lighting with the content coming through the HDMI connection.
Instead of selecting one colour and leaving it fixed behind your TV, the lighting can dynamically respond to the colours shown on the screen.
This can be particularly impressive during:
- Fast-paced action games
- Racing games
- Open-world games
- Horror games
- FPS games
- Cinematic games
- Sports games
60 LEDs/m for Detailed Ambient Lighting
The Apex HDMI 2.1 TV Backlight uses 60 LEDs per metre, providing a dense LED arrangement around the TV.
LED density matters because the backlight needs to create a smooth and detailed lighting effect around the screen. A higher-density strip can help create a more continuous ambient glow instead of a sparse lighting effect.
450 Lumens/m for Bright Ambient Lighting
Another important specification is brightness. The Apex HDMI 2.1 TV Backlight provides up to 450 lumens per metre.
This gives the lighting enough brightness to create a noticeable ambient effect around your gaming TV while still functioning as a backlight rather than replacing the TV's own display.
99% Colour-Matching Accuracy
For screen-synchronised lighting, colour accuracy is important. The closer the ambient lighting matches the colours shown on your display, the more natural the overall effect can feel.
The Apex HDMI 2.1 TV Backlight is designed with up to 99% colour-matching accuracy, helping the lighting closely follow the colours coming from your gaming content.
Smart Control With the Smart Life App
Your gaming setup does not always have to be controlled manually. The Apex HDMI 2.1 TV Backlight can be controlled through the Smart Life app, giving you smart control from your smartphone.
You can use the app to manage your lighting and create the right atmosphere for gaming, movies, or everyday entertainment.
Alexa and Google Assistant Support
For gamers who already use a smart home ecosystem, voice control can make the setup even more convenient.
The Apex HDMI 2.1 TV Backlight supports Amazon Alexa and Google Assistant, allowing compatible smart-home voice control.
That means your gaming room lighting can become part of your wider smart-home setup instead of operating as a completely separate device.
32 to 90 Inch TV Compatibility
The Apex HDMI 2.1 TV Backlight is designed for TVs from approximately 32 inches up to 90 inches.
This makes it suitable for everything from a smaller gaming TV to a large-screen gaming and home theatre setup.
How to Connect Apex HDMI 2.1 TV Backlight to Your Gaming Setup
- Install the LED strip around the back of your TV.
- Connect the LED strip to the Apex HDMI sync system.
- Connect your PS5, Xbox, PC, or other HDMI source to the appropriate HDMI connection.
- Connect the HDMI output to your TV.
- Connect the system to power.
- Set up the smart features through the Smart Life app if required.
- Start gaming and enjoy the synchronised ambient lighting.
Important: HDMI Source Is Required
Because this is an HDMI-based screen synchronisation system, the video signal needs to pass through the HDMI sync setup.
External HDMI devices such as a PlayStation, Xbox, gaming PC, streaming device, or other compatible HDMI source can be used.
Built-in Smart TV applications do not send their video signal through an external HDMI sync box, so apps running directly on the TV may not synchronise in the same way.
Apex HDMI 2.1 vs a Basic RGB TV Strip
| Feature | Apex HDMI 2.1 TV Backlight | Basic RGB LED Strip |
|---|---|---|
| Screen Synchronisation | Yes | Usually No |
| HDMI 2.1 | Yes | No |
| 4K 120Hz Support | Yes | Not applicable |
| 60 LEDs/m | Yes | Depends on product |
| Smart App Control | Yes | Depends on product |
| Voice Control | Alexa & Google Assistant | Depends on product |
| Gaming-Focused Features | VRR & ALLM support | Usually No |
Is Apex HDMI 2.1 TV Backlight Right for You?
If you already have a modern 4K gaming TV and want to build a more immersive gaming environment, the Apex HDMI 2.1 TV Backlight is designed for exactly this type of setup.
It is especially suitable for gamers who want screen-synchronised lighting, 4K 120Hz support, VRR, ALLM, high LED density, smart controls, and compatibility with large TVs up to 90 inches.
For PS5, Xbox, gaming PC, and home theatre users, it can turn the space behind the TV into an active part of the entertainment experience.
Final Thoughts
A good gaming setup is about more than just the console or PC. The display, sound, furniture, accessories, and lighting all contribute to the overall experience.
The Apex HDMI 2.1 TV Backlight combines high-performance HDMI support with smart ambient lighting features, giving gamers a way to make their gaming setup more immersive without compromising the capabilities of their modern display.
With 4K 120Hz, 8K 60Hz, VRR, ALLM, 60 LEDs/m, 450 lumens/m, 99% colour matching, Smart Life app control, and Alexa and Google Assistant support, it is built for gamers who want their TV lighting to be as advanced as the rest of their setup.
