Difference Between Gradient Strip and Generic Strip for Philips Ambilight TV Setup

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Hello everyone!

I’m currently using DIYHUE with a Philips Ambilight TV and a DIYHUE Generic LED strip to extend the Ambilight effect to the area beneath my TV cabinet. The setup consists of a single LED strip that’s mapped into 5 zones: bottom, bottom-right, bottom-left, right, and left. These zones work well individually, but they lack smooth transitions between them. I’ve tried using the “Transition LEDs” option in the Web UI, but the result isn’t ideal, and the overall color quality seems off.

I’m considering switching to a Gradient Strip and wanted to know if it would solve this issue. Specifically, does the Gradient Strip provide better smoothing between zones and offer the same ability to configure 5 distinct zones (with gradients in between)?

Which option would you recommend for my application to achieve smoother transitions and better color accuracy?

Thanks in advance for your help!