00:00Midnight, Hook
00:02Okay, real talk, if your flat panel has that weird grey glow around it in a darkroom,
00:06or if your screen's edge lighting looks busted and uneven, you don't need to pay a repair shop.
00:11You need a backlight strip and about 10 minutes.
00:14I went through the most reviewed strips on the market for this year's top 5 TV backlight strips
00:19for DIY screen fixes, and honestly? Some of these are shockingly cheap for how much they
00:24transform a setup. Let's get into it.
00:28015, Number 5, The 50-50 Bluetooth USB Starter Strip
00:33Starting at number 5, this is the classic 50-50 RGB strip with Bluetooth app control,
00:39running off a plain USB plug, and you get to pick your length, 5, 10, 20, or even 40 meters.
00:45It's the everyone-can-do-this option. For about 4 bucks and change, it's basically the cheapest
00:51way to find out if you actually like backlighting your TV. The Bluetooth app means no fumbling with
00:57a tiny remote in the dark, and the adhesive backing is genuinely sticky enough to survive
01:02a wipe-down. If your budget is the main thing holding you back, this is your strip.
01:08040, Number 4, The RGB Bluetooth Tape Light
01:12Number 4 is another 50-50 RGB tape, also USB-powered at 5V with Bluetooth control,
01:18and this one's built with flexible SMD diodes that bend really nicely around tight corners and curved
01:22edges. The nice thing about it is how forgiving it is, TV bezels aren't always flat, and a strip
01:28that flexes without fighting you saves a ton of frustration. Most people use it for desk setups and
01:34monitor backlighting, but slap it behind a TV and the effect is the same. Just over $6, and with
01:41thousands of units already sold, it's a proven pick. So there you have it, my top 5 TV backlight
01:47strips for DIY screen fixes, from $4 Bluetooth basics to a proper COB premium option. Every single one of
01:54these links is in the description below, along with the lengths and specs so you can pick the right
01:58one before it sells out. If this saved you money on your setup, hit like, subscribe for more tech
02:04and DIY fixes, and I'll see you in the next one.
