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DTQJ 21ft TV Backlight

One long 21ft strip that wraps screens from 32 to 85 inches, runs off the TV's USB port and throws a colour halo on the wall that pulses with films, games and music.

  • Length21ft (255 inches)
  • Fits32–85in TVs
  • PowerUSB 5V
  • ControlduoCo StripX app, 24-key remote, 3-button box
  • MusicBuilt-in high-sensitivity mic
Lights up
  • Big screens up to 85 inches that shorter kits cannot wrap
  • USB power from the TV, a charger or a power bank
  • Timers that switch on with a set colour each evening
Pass on it for
  • Screen-matching colour: it follows sound, not the picture
  • Damp rooms or outdoor use: it is not waterproof
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A DTQJ 21ft halo for screens up to 85 inches

Many TV backlight kits top out at 65 or 75 inches. The DTQJ strip runs 21 feet, enough to trace the back edge of screens from 32 to 85 inches, so the glow reaches the corners of a big living-room set instead of fading out halfway along the top. Switch it on and the wall around the TV turns into a soft frame of colour.

A backlight does two jobs. It sets a mood, and it eases the jump from a bright picture to a dark wall, which many viewers find more comfortable for long evenings. The DTQJ strip handles both: a gentle static colour for a film night, or sweeping effects for games and music.

The effects cover a broad range:

  • Static colours from the colour wheel, dimmed to taste.
  • 21 dynamic modes for high-energy sweeps and calmer fades.
  • Music mode, driven by the built-in microphone.
  • Timers that switch the glow on in a chosen colour.

The maker describes the colour as multicolour RGB effects. The whole strip runs one controller, so expect the frame to shift colour together in most modes, rather than a precise per-segment rainbow.

Not screen sync: the strip reacts to sound and to your settings, not to the picture. A camera or HDMI sync kit is a different product; this one is about mood and music.

Because it runs on USB, the strip can also live off the TV entirely. It lights a monitor, a bed frame or a gaming desk from a laptop or a USB charger. With 21ft to play with, one strip can even outline a desk and the shelf above it.

Light specs

Every wire and watt

SpecValue
Length21ft (255 inches)
TV size32–85 inches
Light colourMulticolour RGB effects
Dynamic modes21
MusicBuilt-in high-sensitivity microphone, real-time rhythm
AppduoCo StripX (Bluetooth), iOS and Android
Remote24-key
Inline controlControl box with 3 buttons
TimerScheduled on/off with a chosen colour per timer
PowerUSB, 5V
Power sourcesTV, monitor, laptop, USB charger, power bank
MountingSelf-adhesive backing
Water resistanceNot waterproof, indoor use
MaterialPolycarbonate
ModelSKS-DS-04

Measuring your TV before the 21ft wrap

Twenty-one feet sounds like a lot, and on a 32-inch set it is. The trick is fitting the strip to your screen and trimming or doubling back where needed. Measure the rear panel first, slightly inside its outer edge, since that is where the strip will run.

Screen sizeHow the 21ft strip fits
32–43inPlenty of spare; run it further in or fold the surplus behind the stand
50–65inA full loop around the back with room to spare
75–85inA full loop near the edges, where the 21ft length earns its place

The install is peel and press, and a few habits make it last:

  1. Unplug the TV and clean the back panel with a dry or lightly damp cloth, then let it dry fully.
  2. Start near the USB port, so the controller box sits close to the plug.
  3. Run the loop a few inches inside the frame's outer edge, letting the glow spills evenly past the frame.
  4. Press along the backing firmly, but press between the LEDs rather than on them.
  5. At corners, bend the strip gently or fold it flat instead of creasing it sharply.
Dry rooms only: the DTQJ strip is not waterproof. Keep it away from humidifiers, fish tanks and bathroom-side walls.

USB power keeps the wiring tidy. Many TVs switch their USB ports off with the set, so the backlight follows the TV without any timer. If yours stays live, use the app's timer or the remote to switch off at night.

Among its siblings

Where it glows in the lineup

ELK-BLEDOM light models by kind, September 2026. Highlighted: DTQJ TV LED Backlight, 21ft.

Film night on the DTQJ mic and timers

Three ways to control the strip come in the box: the duoCo StripX app, a 24-key remote, plus a three-button box on the cable. duoCo StripX belongs to the same app circle as Lotus Lantern, the one that drives ELK-BLEDOM controllers phones mistake for speakers. The DTQJ strip plays no sound; its music side is a microphone.

Install duoCo StripX, power the strip, turn Bluetooth on and open the app; the TV strip lists itself there, and the phone's settings menu never enters into it. If it will not show, the pairing fixes cover permissions and the other common snags.

The app earns its place in three ways:

  • Music mode: the high-sensitivity microphone picks up the soundtrack and the LEDs pulse in real time, bright on explosions and soft in quiet scenes.
  • Custom timers: set exact on and off times and a colour for each, so the wall glows warm at 7pm and fades out by midnight.
  • Colour and brightness with finer control than the remote's buttons.

The 24-key remote is the sofa option. Leave it next to the TV remote for quick colour and brightness changes during a film. That little inline box is the backup for when both the remote and phone are out of reach.

For a film night, pick a deep blue or warm amber at low brightness and switch music mode off, so the frame stays calm. For a game or a party, turn music mode on and let the room react. The ELK-BLEDOM app guide explains how duoCo StripX differs from Lotus Lantern and duoCo Strip.

Place the control box where it can hear the room. Tucked tight behind a soundbar it hears everything; buried inside a cabinet it barely reacts. The mic reacts to how loud the room is, so a late-night film at low volume flickers far less than a Saturday game turned up high.

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DTQJ's 21ft run against shorter TV kits

TV backlights mostly differ in length, which screen sizes they wrap, and whether the colour runs as one block or in segments. The DTQJ stands out on length: 21ft covers screens up to 85 inches, where many kits stop well short.

How it compares with the TV glows people weigh it against:

Choose the DTQJ when the screen is large, when you want one kit that will still fit after a TV upgrade, or when timers with a set colour matter. Choose a shorter kit for a small screen where 21ft is mostly surplus, or a dedicated RGBIC kit if flowing rainbows are the whole point.

Before ordering, check these points:

  1. Screen size between 32 and 85 inches.
  2. A USB port on the TV, or a USB charger near the stand.
  3. A smooth back panel for the adhesive to grip.
  4. A dry room, since the strip is for indoor use only.
Upgrade-proof: a strip long enough for 85 inches still suits a 55-inch set today. When the next, bigger TV arrives, move the strip rather than buying again.

Smaller-screen halos and room strips are listed on the ELK-BLEDOM welcome page.

Glow questions

Hook-up questions

Will the DTQJ strip fit an 85-inch TV?

Yes. At 21ft it is sized for screens from 32 to 85 inches, with spare length on smaller sets.

Can the DTQJ backlight run from a power bank?

Yes. It is USB powered, so a TV, monitor, laptop, USB charger or power bank can all run it.

Does it match the colours on the screen?

No. It reacts to sound through its microphone and to the colours and modes you choose, not to the picture.

Which app controls the DTQJ strip?

duoCo StripX, on iPhone and Android. Without the phone, use the 24-key remote or the inline buttons.