https://www.pistack.xyz/tags/hyperion/ Recent content in Hyperion on Pi Stack Hugo en-us Thu, 11 Jun 2026 00:00:00 +0000 https://www.pistack.xyz/posts/2026-06-11-self-hosted-ambient-bias-lighting-hyperion-ng-esphome-wled/ Thu, 11 Jun 2026 00:00:00 +0000 https://www.pistack.xyz/posts/2026-06-11-self-hosted-ambient-bias-lighting-hyperion-ng-esphome-wled/ <h2 id="introduction">Introduction</h2> <p>Ambient bias lighting — soft illumination placed behind a TV or monitor — reduces eye strain, enhances perceived contrast, and creates an immersive viewing experience. Take it a step further with dynamic ambient lighting that matches the colors on your screen in real time: explosions bloom red across your wall, forest scenes cast green hues, and sunsets paint warm orange glows behind your display. This guide compares three self-hosted platforms for building and controlling dynamic ambient lighting: <strong>Hyperion.NG</strong>, <strong>ESPHome with addressable LEDs</strong>, and <strong>WLED</strong>.</p>