# Universal Ambient Light

> Immersive ambient lighting for TV & mobile. (Hyperion, WLED, Adalight support)

Canonical page: [https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.vasmarfas.UniversalAmbientLight](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.vasmarfas.UniversalAmbientLight)

## Overview

- **ID:** `com.vasmarfas.UniversalAmbientLight`
- **Platform:** Android
- **Type:** Android app
- **Status:** Available
- **Publisher:** vasmarfas
- **Category:** TOOLS
- **Downloads:** 31,064
- **Rating:** 3.39 / 5 (283 ratings)
- **Version:** 1.4.3
- **Last updated:** 2026-08-23
- **First published:** 2026-01-26
- **Publisher country:** RU
- **Size:** 12 MB
- **Data as of:** 2026-09-13
- **Store listing:** [Google Play Store](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.vasmarfas.UniversalAmbientLight)
- **Website:** [https://github.com/vasmarfas/universal-ambient-light](https://github.com/vasmarfas/universal-ambient-light)
- **Privacy policy:** [https://github.com/vasmarfas/universal-ambient-light/blob/master/privacy-policy.md](https://github.com/vasmarfas/universal-ambient-light/blob/master/privacy-policy.md)

## Description

Universal screen grabber and ambient light controller for Android devices. Works seamlessly with Android TV, set-top boxes, phones, and tablets to create an immersive Ambilight experience.<br>Key Features:<br>Screen Grabber: Captures screen content in real-time to sync LEDs with your video.<br>Hyperion Support: Fully compatible with Hyperion (NG) servers over the network.<br>USB Control: Direct support for Adalight LED controllers via USB connection.<br>Android TV Ready: Optimized interface for TVs and remote controls.<br>Low Latency: High-performance color processing for smooth lighting effects.<br>No Root Required: Works on standard Android firmware (Android 5.0+).<br>Important Note:<br>Due to Android system protections (DRM), screen capture may not work within certain streaming apps (like Netflix). This is a system limitation, not an app bug.<br>The app is completely free, open-source, and contains no ads.<br><br>Optional Accessibility Service Usage:<br>To ensure compatibility with devices where the standard MediaProjection API is unavailable or malfunctioning, this app offers an optional Screen Capture mode using the AccessibilityService API.<br><br>Purpose: This service is used exclusively to analyze screen colors for the Ambilight effect.<br><br>User Control: This is an optional feature and is disabled by default. It can be manually enabled in the app settings only if needed.<br><br>Privacy: We do not collect, store, or monitor any personal data, typed text, or user interactions. The API is used solely for real-time visual processing.

## Rankings

- #364,789 — Overall

## Permissions and access

### Permissions

- `android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_AD_ID`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_ATTRIBUTION`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_NETWORK_STATE`
- `android.permission.CAMERA`
- `android.permission.CHANGE_WIFI_MULTICAST_STATE`
- `android.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICE`
- `android.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICE_CAMERA`
- `android.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICE_MEDIA_PLAYBACK`
- `android.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICE_MEDIA_PROJECTION`
- `android.permission.INTERNET`
- `android.permission.POST_NOTIFICATIONS`
- `android.permission.RECEIVE_BOOT_COMPLETED`
- `android.permission.REQUEST_IGNORE_BATTERY_OPTIMIZATIONS`
- `android.permission.SYSTEM_ALERT_WINDOW`
- `android.permission.WAKE_LOCK`
- `com.android.vending.CHECK_LICENSE`
- `com.google.android.finsky.permission.BIND_GET_INSTALL_REFERRER_SERVICE`
- `com.google.android.gms.permission.AD_ID`
- `com.vasmarfas.UniversalAmbientLight.DYNAMIC_RECEIVER_NOT_EXPORTED_PERMISSION`

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Source: [Chrome-Stats](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.vasmarfas.UniversalAmbientLight)