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Just like with mydesk setup, Im always looking for ways to improve the way I game.

You see, there was one last thing my gaming desk needed, some proper lighting.

Playing the skateboard game Session while the Govee AI Sync Box 2 syncs what�s on the screen with the lights behind it

I enjoyed using theQuntis RGB Pro+monitor light bar to illuminate my desk during those late night gaming sessions.

Likewise, the TV version is available in two sizes: for 55-65-inch TVs and for 75-85-inch TVs.

Under the hood, Govee has done something very unexpected with the second version of its AI Sync Box.

The Govee AI Sync Box 2 kit for monitors unboxed

Some assembly required

Once I had everything unboxed, next came the setup.

However, theres an adhesive strip on their base to hold everything together while you do this.

From there, I had to attach the lightstrip to the back of my monitor.

The rear ports on the Govee AI Sync Box 2

Unlike with some cheaperHDMI switches, Govee implemented a clever way to know which input is currently selected.

Surprisingly well and I havent even dived into all of its extra features yet.

My favorite thing about playing Metaphor with AI Sync Box 2 enabled has to be the loading screens.

Govee AI Sync Box 2

Fromsmart string lightstocurtain lights, I was really surprised by just how many of Govees products work with DreamView.

The AI Sync Box 2 has another AI-powered trick up its sleeve that I havent tried yet too.

Remember that NPU inside it?

Assembling the light bars that come with the Govee AI Sync Box 2 kit

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