Nanoleaf Blocks Combo XL Smarter Kit drops to $99.99, a record low price

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Nanoleaf's Blocks Combo XL Smarter Kit, which combines color-changing LED panels with a shelf and pegboard, is currently available for $99.99 — half its usual $249.99 price — directly from Nanoleaf. The kit includes nine modular light panels that glow edge to edge and can be rearranged or expanded over time. It supports custom lighting scenes via the Nanoleaf app, including an AI feature that generates color palettes from words or phrases, and can sync with screen visuals or music. The shelf and pegboard components can hold up to 6.6 and 3.3 pounds respectively, making them suitable for items like headphones, books, or small plants. The panels can be controlled through the Nanoleaf app, voice assistants such as Amazon Alexa and Google Assistant, or an included physical controller.

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