CanaKit Raspberry Pi 5 Essentials Starter Kit (4GB)
A Raspberry Pi 5 with 4GB of RAM plus the case, power and preloaded card to get going - a tiny computer for home servers, retro gaming and robots.
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Nanoleaf Shapes Triangles — a lit-up wall they design themselves
Nanoleaf Shapes Black Triangles Smarter Kit (9 Panels)
Reviewed by the WhyToBuyThis team · Updated September 2026 · How we choose
Perfect for
- Desk & gaming setups
- Smart-home fans
- Room makeovers
- Streamers
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- Honest reviewThe catch, not just the hype
Why this gift works
Nanoleaf Shapes are smart LED panels that link together in any pattern the owner designs, then glow in more than 16 million colors and adjustable white. This kit has nine black triangles, which look like sleek dark tiles when they are off.
They connect over 2.4GHz Wi-Fi and Thread, work with Alexa, Google Home and Apple Home, and react when touched. The app handles scenes and schedules, and can mirror a computer screen's colors onto the wall. The controller, power supply, linkers and mounting kit are all in the box.
Who is this gift for?
Great for
- A gamer upgrading the wall behind their desk
- A smart-home fan who has everything else
Think twice if
- They rent and can't mark the walls
- They don't use smart-home apps
The catch
It is a splurge for lighting, it needs a clear stretch of wall near an outlet, and the adhesive mounting can pull paint on some walls when removed.
Skip for renters who can't risk the wall paint, or anyone who just wants a simple lamp.
Worth knowing before you buy
- Plan the layout on paper first.
- It needs 2.4GHz Wi-Fi.
Why we like it
- Any layout they can imagine
- Touch-reactive panels
- Works with all the big smart-home systems
- Everything needed is in the box
Questions people ask
Alexa, Google Home and Apple Home, over Wi-Fi and Thread.
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