OpenRGB: Open source, cross-platform RGB lighting control that doesn't depend on manufacturer software

6 years ago by jwinnie to c/linux

Open source RGB lighting control that doesn't depend on manufacturer software. For Windows, Linux, MacOS. Supports a wide variety of RGB components, peripherals, accessories, and lights...

greybeard 5 points 3 years ago

I receive a fancy gaming computer from someone, and it was littered with LEDs. OpenRGB let me turn them all off, it really does a good job.

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indomara 4 points 3 years ago

This looks awesome, I would love if there was an android app for smart bulbs, outlets, etc. I hate having to install a new app for each brand.

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hank_and_deans 4 points 3 years ago

I use Home Assistant for that. It ties everything together quite nicely.

Also, a lot of the generic devices are really Tuya devices and can be controlled using a single instance of Tuya Smart Life.

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indomara 1 point 3 years ago

I have google home to control everything, but I still have to set them up using the original apps. I haven't checked out Tuya, I'll have a google thanks.

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jlh 2 points 3 years ago

You can set up devices over zigbee with home assistant, and then control them with Google home

https://www.home-assistant.io/...

Probably easier to just use the official apps, though.

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imperator 1 point 3 years ago

You can tie Google home into home assistant. It's pretty much the best way to control your home. It's super flexible as well. There is a learning curve. But it's a lot easier than it was a couple years ago.

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shadowfly 3 points 3 years ago

I have combined OpenRGB with openrgb-python and a Python script like here to make my PC cycle from blue to red according to the maximum temperature between CPU and GPU. Now i can see even a light load on my CPU (< 2°C) by simply looking at the pc. OpenRGB can even control the RGB on my DualShock 4.

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kalipike 3 points 3 years ago

I love OpenRGB. It's such a fast and lightweight alternative to Corsair iCUE, which is needlessly heavy, clunky, and resource-intensive just to tell your lights what color to be.

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marcottt 2 points 3 years ago

hi all, i'm new to openrgb, (and first post on Lemmy), i'm trying this software but many problem with software, or better with profiles. I have a windows 10 pc, rayzen5 cpu, amd gpu, some corsair fan, some razer led stripe and keyboard. All device are set correctly i think and openrgb see all and manage it, but everytime i close app, at restart cannot load profile (or better load but seem no change), loose effect in use, loose parameter, loose hardware sync config, each time need to setup everything again.... is this normal? i'm using 0.8 release, because 0.9 did not load any plugin in my case.

thanks for support

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v4u6h4n 1 point 3 years ago

Hey everyone :-) OMG I love OpenRGB, I'm having a lot of fun with the effects plugin! However I haven't been able to get the three fans from my Corsair H170i AIO working, only the pump. Can anyone offer any suggestions? They just turned off as soon as I opened the software.

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Gleddified 1 point 3 years ago

Always a good thing to check the supported device list before buying PC parts.

I didn't and now I regret it lol

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Lemmchen 1 point 3 years ago

I'm using ckb-next for my Corsair peripherals. Every other component in my Linux system either doesn't have RGB or has RGB intentionally disabled in the UEFI.

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funk 1 point 3 years ago

Not quite the same thing but wled is another awesome open source led controller project.

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airbussy 1 point 3 years ago

Are there any fancy frontends for it on Linux? I found OpenRGB a few years back through Artemis, but I believe that's Windows only...

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CalcProgrammer1 2 points 3 years ago

Artemis has been ported to Linux since then!