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Trust VYBZ RGB

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Central Specifications

• 3 Ways to control:
• Trust WiFi App
• Wireless Remote
• Control panel

Trust VYBZ consists of three products with perhaps somewhat cryptic names, but concluded with a very comprehensive description. What they all have in common is that you can control them either via the Trust WiFi app on your smartphone, via the included remote control or with a good old-school button.

The VYBZ series consists of GXT 902 VYBZ RGB Hexagon Light Panels, GXT 905 VYBZ RGBIC Wall LED Light Bars, GTX 904 VYBZ RGBIC 5M LED Neon Rope Light

A tour around VYBZ

The three products in the Trust VYBZ series offer a range of styling and interior design options. They can be used either on their own or together to expand the possibilities of RGB lighting.

The product in the series that most people will probably recognize in one form or another is the GTX 904 VYBZ RGBIC 5M LED Neon Rope Light, which is Trust's version of the now well-known LED Strip Light.

However, Trust has moved away from the usual flat RGB LED strip. Instead, as the name suggests, it is a bit more like a rope with a matte whitish surface that acts as a diffuser for the light, making it more even.

It is also a digital RGB strip, so it is not limited to only being able to display one color at a time, but can instead display a multitude of colors and effects.

The package includes the roll of RGB Light Rope, a controller, a power supply, a remote control and mounting accessories. You can use the mounting accessories to either screw or stick the LED Strip on using the included brackets.

If we look at Hexagon Light Panels, it is a slightly different approach to RGB lighting in the form of small light panels that can be built together side by side as you wish. There are a total of nine RGB panels included in the package along with a control panel where you connect power. In addition to that, there is a power supply and a remote control.

The panels are connected with mounting brackets that hold the panels together and transmit power and signal. They have to face a certain way, but Trust has been so practical as to make it clear on the brackets which way they should face.

The brackets have screw holes so you can mount them to the wall or another surface through them. There are also screws for mounting in the package or mounting tape if you prefer not to make holes in the wall.

When you assemble the nine panels, you can assemble them in any shape you want. If the nine panels in the package are not enough, there is the option to purchase expansion packs with three more panels.

In addition to the hexagonal shape of the panels, the front of them is also made with a slightly angled design that breaks up the style a bit. The surface is matte white and acts as a diffuser, providing even light across the entire surface.

The last product in the series is the Wall LED Light Bars. Here the idea is somewhat the same as with the Hexagon panels, but in an oblong shape. Here too you get nine panels and a control unit in the package along with a power supply and a remote control.

They are connected in the same way as the Hexagon panels with mounting brackets. However, you should be aware that there is a difference between the ends of each Light Bar. One end is where the signal and power must come in, while it must be sent out the other end.

Here too, screws and mounting tape are included for installation. Just like with the Hexagon panels, you can connect them however you want, of course within the limitations of their design.

The top of each panel has a lightly patterned surface in matte white that provides an evenly distributed light. There are three RGB zones in each Light Bar.

Setup, software and use

The setup of all devices in the VYBZ series is done in the same way via the Trust WiFi app. One annoyance for me, however, is that Trust insists that you have to create an account with them in order to use the app.

Once you get the hang of it, the setup is wonderfully easy and straightforward and each step is explained and demonstrated nicely in the app.

In a short time, I had all three options in the VYBZ series added to the app, and from here it was just a matter of choosing which light and effects you wanted.

There is a wide range of functions to choose from in the app already under the Scene menu. However, each of them can be customized as you wish if they don't quite fit your needs.

It is also possible to create your own setups from scratch with a combination of colors and effects.

If you want the lights to run on a specific schedule, it's also possible to set it up via the app. Things will then turn on and off based on the schedule you set in the app.

You can also supplement with control via the included remote control or directly on the devices, as they are all equipped with buttons. I personally think that is super nice to have. Although apps and remote controls are great, it is always nice to be able to quickly turn a device on or off without having to find additional accessories.

Price

Trust lists the suggested retail prices for the VYBZ series at 100$ for the 5M Neon Light, 140$ for the Wall Light Bars and 150$ for the Hexagon Light Panel kit. If you want three more Hexagon panels, it costs an additional 50$.

So it's not exactly a cheap way to get RGB bling in your gaming den. However, it's roughly in line with what similar products from manufacturers like Twinkly cost, so Trust doesn't stand out one way or the other.

Conclusion

With the VYBZ series, Trust has given us plenty of options to get an RGB setup going for the gaming room. The options in the VYBZ series mean that you can choose the solution that suits you best or combine several solutions for a cornucopia of RGB.

The setup is easy and flexible, as is the control via either app, remote control or directly on the devices.

You can easily choose one of the many pre-installed effects or set up your own to suit the style you want.

Trust may not have invented the big picture here, as there are already similar products on the market with roughly the same features and in the same price range. So it's a bit disappointing that Trust hasn't tried to shake things up a bit.

We end up with a final grade of 8 for a fine and well-functioning series that does not stand out particularly in terms of features or price.

Advantages:

• Easy setup
• Highly customizable
• Well-functioning software

Disadvantages:

• Not much different from other similar products