Nanoleaf Blocks Squares does something none of the other Nanoleaf wall lights do: it doubles as display storage. Six large square panels with diffused edge-to-edge illumination form the base layout, and you can expand into Shelves and a backlit Light Pegboard from the same Blocks family to turn a plain wall into a lit display for retro consoles, controllers, trophies or sports memorabilia. The panels snap together with rigid linkers in any arrangement you like, and a single controller supports up to 500 panels if you want to keep growing the layout later.
Control runs through the Nanoleaf App, voice assistants or the physical controller, with 16 million colours and AI-generated Magic Scenes that build a colour palette automatically from a word or phrase you type in. Built-in sound reactivity reacts to music, Screen Mirror pulls colour from your screen through the Nanoleaf Desktop App, and at 320 lumens per panel this is the brightest of the Nanoleaf wall panel options, making it a genuine option for general room lighting as well as accent lighting. Installation is tool-free for the main panels using pre-applied double-sided tape, though Shelves and the Light Pegboard accessory need to be screw-mounted.
Features
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Edge-to-Edge Illumination: Diffused light fills the entire panel surface for a smooth, even glow rather than a single point source.
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Modular Square Design: Snap up to 500 panels onto one controller, arranged in any layout from a tight cluster to a full feature wall.
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Functional Add-Ons: Expand the same layout with Shelves and a backlit Light Pegboard to display controllers, figures and collectibles alongside the lighting.
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AI Magic Scenes: Type in a word or phrase and the Nanoleaf App generates a matching colour palette automatically.
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16 Million+ Colours: RGBW panels with CRI 80 and full dimming via app, voice or the physical controller.
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Rhythm Music Sync: Built-in sound reactivity, with Orchestrator available in the Desktop App to sync timing across multiple Nanoleaf product lines.
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Screen Mirror: Pulls colour from your screen through the Nanoleaf Desktop App, or via Sync+ if paired with a Nanoleaf 4D.
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Tool-Free Installation: Pre-applied double-sided mounting tape for the panels, screw mounting required only for Shelves and the Light Pegboard.
Specifications
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SKU: N8100K01-6BS
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Pack Contents: 6 square panels, 1 controller, mounting plates, mounting tape, rigid linkers, power supply
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Panel Size: 23.1cm x 23.1cm x 3cm, approximately 550g per panel
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Luminous Flux: 320 lumens per panel
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Lifespan: 25,000 hours
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Connectivity: 2.4GHz WiFi (b/g/n), 5GHz networks not supported
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Colour: RGBW, 16M+ colours, CRI 80, 1200K to 6500K
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Power: 42W max power supply, 3W per panel, up to 17 panels per supply, up to 500 panels per controller
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Operating Temperature: 0°C to 40°C
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Smart Home Compatibility: Apple Home, Amazon Alexa, Google Home, SmartThings, Razer Chroma
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Mounting: Pre-applied double-sided adhesive tape for panels, screw mounting for Shelves and Light Pegboard
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App Control: Nanoleaf App (iOS/Android), Nanoleaf Desktop App (Mac/Windows), physical Controller
How It Compares
| Product |
Mounting |
Touch Control |
Music Sync |
Screen Mirror |
Brightness |
Expandable Up To |
Best For |
| Blocks Squares (6-Pack) |
Adhesive tape, screw for Shelves/Pegboard |
No |
Yes |
Yes |
320 lumens/panel |
500 panels |
Display walls for collectibles, controllers and memorabilia |
| Lines 60° (9-Pack) |
Adhesive tape or screw |
No |
Yes |
Yes |
20 lumens/panel |
250 lines |
Slim geometric feature walls and battlestations |
| Skylight (6-Pack) |
Hardwired ceiling flush mount |
No |
Yes |
Yes |
1400 lumens/panel |
99 panels |
Functional ceiling lighting for windowless basements |
| Shapes Hexagons (9-Panel) |
Adhesive tape or screw |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
100 lumens/panel |
500 panels |
Interactive gaming feature walls |