There have been plenty of jokes over the years about Razer entering unusual markets outside of gaming, with the general theme of applying trademark RGB lights to everyday items. As these are usually billed as satirical April Fool's jokes (we all remember the Razer toaster, right?), you'll forgive me for being skeptical at first when I was told 'now they were involved in Christmas lighting. In fact, Razer has partnered with Twinkly, a leading manufacturer of smart LED lighting systems and accent lights, to bring Razer Chroma RGB into products. After trying out some of the fairy lights myself, it really is a fantastic experience - you can fully control the lights via an app on your phone and switch between a wide variety of customizable sequences and layouts.
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You see, this guy looks super impressed with his RGB lights. Almost as if he had forgotten that he put them in their place. (Image credit: Twinkly) From falling snowflakes, exploding fireworks, or a majestic US flag, there are more than enough downloadable templates available to keep you entertained for hours while you try to set up your lights. There's even the option to 3D-map your Christmas tree to manually draw any lighting layout you want, giving you the flexibility to create things like Pac-Man (or something more childish). You can get the Twinkly lights in traditional string, cluster and ice cube varieties depending on your needs and they can be used indoors and outdoors. I used a set of 400 string lights, which will set you back $229.99 (about $170, AU$300), to cover a 7-foot-tall tree. The business partnership between Razer and Twinkly actually makes sense considering how helpful it would be for a smart lighting company to integrate into the larger lighting ecosystem for gaming devices, but I couldn't. Don't give me the idea that you could buy fairy lights. And when a frustrating and laudable concept came to mind, I knew I had to bring this abomination into the world and make it everyone's problem too.
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Not like I would have put mine in its place, but that's okay. (Image credit: Twinkly) You see, in my house the fairy lights (or fairy lights as we call them) are exclusively for decorating Christmas trees. I couldn't shake the image that RGB-addicted gamers would use these lights to grace their seasonal wildlife with a tribute to all the joy that gaming can bring. After searching the web, I found some official geek tree ornaments like Xbox and Hallmark, but I wasn't satisfied. The retail frills are expensive and as a ``gamer'' I clearly spent all my hard earned money on League of Legends skins and energy drinks to stay focused. With some K/DA blasts in the background and a very minor amount of caffeine flowing through my system, I created the ultimate Christmas tree. Image 1 of 4
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(Image credit: Future) Sure, it won't be for everyone, maybe not even everyone, but I'll be disappointed if future games or geek-themed trees don't use these lights in the future. Combined with some PS4 and Xbox One controllers, and an alarming assortment of Monster Energy cans, I can't say I'm not pleased with the hideous Christmas monument I had erected. Naturally, you don't have to go that far to create your own RGB-themed tree. The lights also look great when attached to a wall or scattered around bookshelves and tables, making them a fantastic lighting addition to any gaming space. Since the lights use Razer Chroma, they will sync with other Razer peripherals or devices so you can integrate a cohesive theme throughout your home. It also means they can respond to sound, so feel free to throw on your favorite tunes and watch the lights dance to the beat. It goes without saying that you can just decorate a standard theme tree, don't play with these lights. Colors can be dimmed and programmed for delicious sparkle or sparkle effects, plus a full library of downloadable designs. If you have an Amazon Alexa or Google Home smart speaker, you can even control the lights using voice activation, which can turn the lights on/off and change the color and brightness. This whole project has been an embarrassing adventure in as far as I'm willing to take to RGB-ify my entire home, and I'm excited to see what other products incorporate software like Razer Chroma in the future. If Chroma can fit into electric cars, I'm sure Razer can indulge my magpie addiction for pretty lights elsewhere. I think customizable lighting options will become popular on more common household items like microwaves and washing machines, but until then I'm happy to fit these Twinkly RGB lights on all surfaces.