Been thinking about your question, but before I give advice, are you totally set on syncing with the screen, or is killing that eye strain the main goal?? Sync boxes are basicallyy super priceyyy. I know someone mentioned pro options, but tbh the MediaLight Mk2 Flex 5m is only $90 and has a CRI of 98 for perfect color matching. Just curious if you're open to high-quality static options to save a ton of cash? cheers!

Just catching up on this thread and honestly, I'd actually suggest a different approach than the flashy sync stuff. Not to disagree with the others, but I've been doing this for years and I'm always a bit cautious about mounting heavy cameras on those super thin Sony bezels. I've seen a couple of friends accidentally scratch their screens or block the IR sensors, which is a total nightmare. Plus, those HDMI sync boxes are seriously pricey and can sometimes mess with ur HDR or Dolby Vision signals. If ur main goal is fixing eye strain, you might wanna consider just getting a high-quality static strip like the Govee RGBIC LED TV Backlight for 65-75 inch TVs and setting it to a soft white. It's way cheaper—usually under $20—and it’s much safer for the TV's hardware long-term. Ngl, the 'sync' effect can actually be more distracting for late-night movies anyway. Maybe start simple and see if that fixes the strain first? What do you think?

yo, congrats on the 65-inch Sony! I've been through this exact dilemma with my Bravia, and honestly, it’s a bit of a trade-off. since you're worried about those thin bezels and sensors, here's my take after trying a few setups: * **The Camera Route**: I tried the Govee TV Backlight T2 with Dual Cameras but it was sorta disappointing. The camera hanging over the top looks kinda messy on a sleek TV, and it actually messed with my Sony's ambient light sensor in the bottom chin. Also, color accuracy is never 100% because of screen glare... it's just not as good as I expected for movie nights.
* **The HDMI Sync Route**: If you want the best immersion, the Philips Hue Play HDMI Sync Box paired with the Philips Hue Play Gradient Lightstrip 65 inch is king. It's super accurate since it reads the signal directly and integrates perfectly with Google TV for voice control. But, it's seriously expensive, and you gotta check if your model supports HDMI 2.1 if you're a heavy gamer.
* **The Pro Bias Route**: For eye strain specifically, I actually went back to basics with the MediaLight Mk2 Series 6500K Bias Lighting. It’s a clean 6500K white light. No "party colors," but it makes the blacks look deep as hell and won't interfere with any sensors. Honestly, those thin Bravia bezels make mounting a camera a pain. If you go Hue or MediaLight, just make sure you don't wrap the strip too close to the edge or you'll see the individual "dots" on the wall. also, be careful not to cover the IR receiver at the bottom center or your remote won't work right! hope that helps! gl!

> I’m particularly concerned about whether certain kits might interfere with the Sony’s built-in sensors or if the thin bezels make mounting difficult. Honestly, I’ve been researching this whole market for years and it’s realy tricky with the Sony ecosystem!!! I’ve seen so many brands claim "universal compatibility" but then they completely ignore the chin sensors or the way the heat vents are positioned on the back of these thin LED panels. From a market research perspective, it feels like we're currently stuck between the super expensive proprietary boxes and the cheap camera setups that look wierd on a premium TV. I’ve noticed that some newer players are trying to move toward software-based syncing to avoid the HDMI 2.1 bottleneck, but that's still a bit of a gamble for Sony owners since Google TV can be pretty picky. Before you pull the trigger, what kind of light environment are you dealing with? Like, do you usually watch in a totally blacked-out room, or is there some ambient light to compete with?? Also, what kind of budget are you looking to stay under?

Honestly, before you drop any cash on a DIY setup or a kit, I gotta ask: what color is the wall behind the TV and how much space is there between the panel and the wall? People always overlook wall reflectance and the D65 white point, which are basically the industry standards for accurate backlighting. If your wall isnt a neutral gray or off-white, any kit you buy is gonna have major color shift issues regardless of how much you spend. Since youre looking at the DIY route, here are some major pitfalls Ive seen with these Sony panels:

• Sony USB ports often dont provide enough amperage to power high-density LED strips, which can cause flickering or even hardware damage if you dont use an external power supply.
• Most consumer kits use cheap adhesive that doesnt play well with the textured plastic on the back of Bravias, especially near the heat vents.
• If you go the DIY route with a custom controller, you gotta be real careful about your wiring to avoid EMI that might mess with the internal tuners. Basically, if you want that pro look, you have to consider the environment as much as the hardware. Are you planning on running a separate power brick for the LEDs, or were you hoping to just plug into the TV?

Works great for me