Nanoleaf Elements Hexagons

Name: Nanoleaf — Elements Hexagons, 7-panel smart LED starter kit (wood look)
Brand: Nanoleaf
SKU: B094RFH1SY

7-panel smart LED starter kit (wood look)

Ideal for: Ambient wall lighting for your desk.

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Seven wood-look hexagon panels that pass for wall decor when switched off and glow in warm to cool white (1500 to 4000 K) when lit. Control them by touch, by voice or through Matter.

Panels7 hexagons, 23 × 20 cm, 1 cm thick when mounted
LightWhites from 1500 to 4000 K, 22 lm per panel, CRI 80
Connectivity2.4 GHz Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, Thread Border Router, Matter compatible
Power draw2 W max per panel, 42 W power supply
LED lifetime25,000 hours according to Nanoleaf

Avoid ifSkip it if you want vivid RGB colours (look at Nanoleaf Shapes instead) or real task lighting: at 22 lm per panel according to Nanoleaf, this is mood lighting, not a desk lamp. Also not for you if you can’t stick anything to your walls.

Nanoleaf Elements wood-look hexagon panels glowing warm white on a bedroom wall

Why this model

Nanoleaf Elements Hexagons is a kit of 7 wood-look wall light panels for anyone who wants warm ambient light in a home office or living room without the neon gaming look of RGB panels. When off, the hexagons look like light wooden wall decor; when on, they give off whites ranging from 1500 to 4000 K, according to Nanoleaf.

If you want a more understated alternative to Nanoleaf Shapes to give your wall some character, this is the kit to look at. Here’s what to know about the design, daily use and key specs, and when it isn’t the right pick.

Design: wood-look panels that work as decor even when off

Each panel measures 23 × 20 cm and sits just 1 cm off the wall once mounted. The surface is a wood-grain veneer laminate (with PVC): it isn’t solid wood, but the grain looks natural and slots easily into a Scandinavian or minimalist interior.

That’s the big difference from most light panels: switched off, Elements don’t look like a white plastic gadget. You can arrange the 7 hexagons in your own layout, as a honeycomb cluster or a line running along the wall above your desk.

Day to day: soft light, controlled by touch or voice

The panels are touch-sensitive: a tap turns them on, adjusts brightness or cycles through scenes. The Nanoleaf app (iOS, Android, Windows, Mac) offers animated scenes, such as one that mimics a crackling fire, and a built-in microphone lets the light sync to music.

On the smart home side, the kit works with Apple Home, Google Home, Amazon Alexa and Samsung SmartThings. It also has a built-in Thread Border Router and is Matter compatible, which makes it easier to add to an existing setup after a firmware update.

Nanoleaf Elements key specs

According to Nanoleaf, each panel puts out 22 lm, with whites adjustable from 1500 to 4000 K and a colour rendering index of 80. Power draw stays low: 2 W max per panel, with a 42 W power supply that can run up to 22 panels. Rated LED lifetime is 25,000 hours.

It connects over 2.4 GHz Wi-Fi (5 GHz isn’t supported) and Bluetooth. The starter kit includes 7 panels, the controller, the power supply, rigid linkers and adhesive mounting supplies. You can grow the layout later with 3-panel expansion packs.

Who it’s for, and who should skip it

Nanoleaf Elements is for you if you want design-led ambient lighting for a home office, living room or bedroom: warm light to wind down at the end of the day, and an object that still looks good when off. It’s also a good fit if you already run Matter, Apple Home or Google Home.

It’s the wrong buy if you want saturated colours: unlike Shapes, Elements stick to shades of white. It isn’t task lighting either: at 22 lm per panel, you’ll still need a desk lamp to read or work. Finally, the panels attach to the wall with adhesive, which doesn’t suit every surface or every landlord.

Frequently asked questions

Nanoleaf Elements vs Nanoleaf Shapes: which should I choose?

Nanoleaf Elements show shades of white from 1500 to 4000 K and have a wood-look front that works as decor even when off. Shapes go for millions of RGB colours and a more gaming look. For a pared-back office or living room, Elements are the more discreet choice.

Can Nanoleaf Elements display colours?

No, Elements are designed for warm to cool whites, from 1500 to 4000 K according to Nanoleaf. If you want red, blue or colourful gradients, you’ll need another Nanoleaf range, such as Shapes.

Do Nanoleaf Elements work with Matter and Apple Home?

Yes. According to Nanoleaf, Elements are Matter compatible and include a Thread Border Router after a firmware update. They also work with Apple Home, Google Home, Amazon Alexa and Samsung SmartThings.

How do you mount Nanoleaf Elements on the wall?

The starter kit comes with rigid linkers and an adhesive mounting pack to stick the panels to the wall. Each panel weighs 208 g and sits just 1 cm off the wall once mounted. Check that your wall can take adhesives before you start, especially if you rent.

Are Nanoleaf Elements bright enough to light a desk?

No, they’re ambient lighting: each panel puts out 22 lm according to Nanoleaf. They create a soft glow behind your screen or above your desk, but you’ll need a desk lamp to read or work comfortably.