Nanoleaf says the future of smart lights is square

Nanoleaf's new wall lights aim to be the building blocks of your smart home.

Nanoleaf says the future of smart lights is square
Nanoleaf Blocks Battlestation
Credit: Nanoleaf
  • Nanoleaf is launching new smart lighting called Blocks.
  • It can be mixed and matched with textured square lights, light pegboards, and shelves.
  • Blocks will be available in October starting at $199.99 (CA $249.99).

If you’ve watched any streamer since 2016, you’ve likely seen Nanoleaf’s popular triangular or hexagonal smart lights hanging in the background. While these lights are often associated with PC gaming setups, their customizability also makes them great for giving any room some personality. Now Nanoleaf is back with a new smart lighting solution that promises to make everything a little more square.

Nanoleaf has announced it is launching a new mix-and-match lighting system called Blocks. Adding to the company’s existing collection of wall light shapes, Blocks are square lighting panels that can be arranged in any way you prefer. However, there’s more going on here than just a new form factor.