What SignalRGB does

SignalRGB, operated by Whirlwind Virtual Realities Inc., is a Windows desktop application that unifies control of RGB lighting, fan curves, and system monitoring across a fragmented PC hardware ecosystem. The platform supports 6,000+ devices from 200+ brands including Razer, Corsair, ASUS, MSI, Logitech, SteelSeries, NZXT, Lian Li, Gigabyte, Thermaltake, Cooler Master, and dozens of others, replacing multiple vendor-specific RGB applications (iCUE, Synapse, Armoury Crate, Mystic Light) with a single interface. Its technical core is a JavaScript-based plugin architecture for device integration and protocol reverse engineering, a WebEngine-based effects rendering pipeline with Direct3D 12/11/OpenGL backend selection, and I2C/SMBus device communication layers. The product ships with 45+ game integrations that drive lighting effects from in-game events (e.g., 250+ abilities in League of Legends, 106 in Valorant, 108 in Overwatch 2), 250+ RGB effects, 20+ audio visualizers, and an extensible Lightscripts framework using HTML5/JS/SVG for custom animations.

SignalRGB monetizes through a freemium model: the free tier provides substantial functionality (basic fan control, Screen Ambience, 2 macros, hundreds of effects), while SignalRGB Pro is a recurring subscription unlocking the full content library, advanced cooling curves, unlimited macros, customizable monitoring widgets, and ad removal. An alternative Light Points virtual currency enables à la carte purchases of individual content pieces without subscription. Additional revenue streams include in-app advertising to free users and lifetime revenue share from hardware partner referrals. The company serves a primarily consumer/PC enthusiast audience (4M+ registered users across 200+ countries) and a secondary B2B segment of hardware manufacturers (the BuildCores ecosystem) that receive free integration support and premium in-app placement.

The company operates as a fully remote team of approximately 15 employees with no disclosed external funding, headquartered in Menlo Park, California. Go-to-market is product-led and community-led, anchored on an active Discord server, user forums, developer documentation, and influencer partnerships (Linus Tech Tips, JayzTwoCents, TechSource, ZTT, Random Frank Bruce). Distribution channels include direct download from signalrgb.com and a digital marketplace for premium content. The company also sells WhirlwindFX-branded hardware (Atom and ElementV2 RGB keyboards), representing vertical extension into first-party products.

Name

SignalRGB

Legal name

Whirlwind Virtual Realities Inc.

Website

https://signalrgb.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2021

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

SignalRGB is a Windows desktop application that unifies RGB lighting, fan control, and system monitoring across 6,000+ devices from 200+ hardware brands, serving 4M+ PC gaming enthusiasts globally through a freemium model with Pro subscriptions and Light Points à la carte purchases.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

RGB Lighting Control Software

NAICS

Electric Lighting Equipment Manufacturing (3351), Wiring Device Manufacturing (33593)

SIC

Electric Lighting & Wiring Equipment (3640), Auto Controls For Regulating Residential & Comml Environments (3822)

akta.pro primary industry

Lighting Controls & Building Integration (Drivers, sensors, dimming, lighting control panels, networked lighting) (IMAGAIAI)

akta.pro secondary industry

Emergency & Exit Lighting / Egress Systems Testing & Service (IMAIAJAH)

Keywords

• RGB lighting control
• PC device synchronization
• Fan curve management
• Game integration software
• RGB device driver

Headquarters

HQ city

Burlingame

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Software

Cost components

Technology or R&D, Personnel, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales, Operations

Revenue model

1. SignalRGB Pro Subscription: Recurring subscription providing access to full content library including 45+ game integrations, 250+ RGB effects, 20+ audio visualizers, LCD screen themes, unlimited macros, advanced fan curves, and custom monitoring dashboards. The subscription removes ads and provides Pro interface features.
2. Light Points (Virtual Currency): One-time purchase virtual currency allowing users to buy individual pieces of premium content (RGB effects, audio visualizers, game integrations) without subscription. Purchased content is owned permanently with no expiration.
3. Partner Revenue Share: SignalRGB earns referral revenue from hardware partners when customers purchase subscriptions through partner referral links. Partners receive lifetime affiliate revenue share on referred customers.
4. Advertising: In-app advertising displayed to non-subscriber users. Ad removal is a key benefit of SignalRGB Pro subscription.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

SignalRGB is a Windows desktop application that unifies RGB lighting control across 6,000+ supported devices from brands like Razer, Corsair, ASUS, MSI, Logitech, SteelSeries, and NZXT in a single interface. The platform combines cross-brand device synchronization with built-in fan control, PC system monitoring, Screen Ambience backlighting, macro automation, and 45+ game integrations that drive reactive lighting effects.

Product overview

SignalRGB is a Windows desktop RGB lighting control platform that unifies RGB synchronization across a fragmented ecosystem of PC gaming hardware. The product operates on a freemium model: the free SignalRGB platform provides device sync for 6,000+ supported devices across 200+ brands (Razer, Corsair, Logitech, ASUS, MSI, SteelSeries, NZXT, Lian Li, and many more), hundreds of customizable effects, Screen Ambience (ambient lighting from screen content), basic fan control and system monitoring, and 2 macros. SignalRGB Pro is a subscription add-on unlocking the full content library including 45+ game integrations (covering major titles like Valorant with 106 effects, League of Legends with 250+ effects, Overwatch 2 with 108 effects, and many more), 250+ RGB effects, 20+ audio visualizers, 20+ LCD screen themes, camera reactive effects, unlimited macros, advanced cooling control, and customizable monitoring. Light Points provides an alternative à la carte monetization model for individual effects and integrations without subscription. The developer ecosystem includes a Local API (for layouts and lighting control), Lightscripts (HTML5+JS scripting for custom effects), a JavaScript-based Plugin SDK (for device integrations), Macro Prompt API, and QMK keyboard firmware support. The company also sells WhirlwindFX-branded hardware (Atom and ElementV2 keyboards) through its hardware products line.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• SignalRGB Free
• SignalRGB Pro

Quantifiable outcome

• 4 million+ registered users worldwide with presence in 200+ countries
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers3 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

Yes

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration69 records

AI capability8 records

Feature10 records

Partnerships

Six partnerships are on record, tiered core and major.

• ArcticcoreGTM or Marketing Partner · 4 November 2025SignalRGB partnered with Arctic for co-marketing initiatives including a full trade-show installation of Arctic fans with live RGB control by SignalRGB. The installation showcased the integration between SignalRGB software and Arctic hardware at industry events.
• Bequiet!coreGTM or Marketing Partner · 12 July 2024SignalRGB built a custom 8'x8' fan wall installation for Bequiet! featuring 192 ARGB fans with full RGB control. The project was documented as a detailed build guide for the PC gaming community, demonstrating SignalRGB's capabilities with Bequiet! hardware.
• BuildCores Hardware PartnerscoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorSignalRGB partners with hardware manufacturers offering three partnership tiers: Referral Partner (basic integration and revenue share), Co-Branded Experience (co-branded in-app presence), and Deep Integration (permissions-API handoff for seamless hardware control). Partners receive free integration support, lifetime revenue share on referred customers, and premium placement in SignalRGB's in-app device recommendations serving 4M+ users.
• Lian LimajorTechnology or IntegrationSignalRGB provides native integration for Lian Li Strimer cables and UNI FAN controllers, including specialized channels on the Nollie 32 controller designed specifically for Lian Li Strimer support. Lian Li controllers are optimized for SignalRGB compatibility.
• Nollie RGBmajorTechnology or IntegrationNollie controllers are specifically designed for maximum SignalRGB compatibility with standard ARGB connection systems. The Nollie 32 offers native Lian Li Strimer support and 8,192 LED capacity with a RISC-V processor for complex effects.
• AirgoomajorTechnology or IntegrationAirgoo RGB controllers are purpose-built for SignalRGB compatibility with standard ARGB connection systems. The AG-DRGB16 features 16 independent channels, self-resetting fuse protection, and magnetic mounting, designed specifically for SignalRGB from the ground up.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Broad incumbents

• SteelSeries GG / SteelSeries Engine: SteelSeries's software suite for configuring Apex keyboards, Aerox/Prime mice, Arctis headsets, and Prism RGB mousepads, with game-engine reactive lighting. Direct comparable to SignalRGB on peripheral RGB with game integration but limited to SteelSeries hardware.
• Logitech G HUB: Logitech's unified configuration software for G-series peripherals including keyboards, mice, headsets, and speakers (G560). Comparable to SignalRGB's peripheral RGB control but scoped to Logitech's product line; lacks the broad cross-brand aggregation that SignalRGB offers.
• Corsair iCUE: Corsair's proprietary RGB/peripheral/monitoring suite bundled with Corsair hardware. Directly competes with SignalRGB on RGB control but only supports Corsair's own ecosystem; bundled free with hardware purchase and monetized indirectly through Corsair hardware sales. Recently expanded support to third-party devices, partially closing the unification gap.
• Razer Synapse / Chroma: Razer's device configuration and RGB control platform supporting keyboards, mice, headsets, and the Chroma addressable RGB ecosystem with game integrations (Chroma RGB). Strongest single-brand game integration library in the market but limited to Razer hardware.
• NZXT CAM: NZXT's PC monitoring, fan control, and RGB software suite bundled with NZXT coolers, cases, and motherboards. Directly overlaps SignalRGB's fan control and monitoring features within NZXT's hardware ecosystem.
• ASUS Armoury Crate / Aura Sync: ASUS's unified peripheral and RGB control software for ROG and Aura-compatible hardware (motherboards, GPUs, peripherals, monitors). Comparable to SignalRGB's cross-device ambition within ASUS's own ecosystem but not a cross-brand aggregator.
• MSI Center / Mystic Light: MSI's unified configuration and RGB control platform for motherboards, GPUs, monitors, AIOs, and peripherals under the Mystic Light ecosystem. Similar feature surface to SignalRGB but constrained to MSI hardware.
• Cooler Master MasterPlus+: Cooler Master's RGB and peripheral control software for MasterFan series, AIO coolers, keyboards, and ARGB controllers. Comparable to SignalRGB's RGB control surface for Cooler Master hardware only; notably partners with SignalRGB rather than competing directly.

Emerging players

• Govee Desktop / Govee Home: Govee is a leading consumer smart-RGB lighting brand (LED strips, light bars, panels, lamps) with growing PC gaming integrations. Both SignalRGB and Govee compete in the unified RGB control layer for ambient and PC lighting, but Govee is hardware-first while SignalRGB is software-first; SignalRGB already integrates 67+ Govee devices.

Direct peers

• OpenRGB: Open-source, cross-brand RGB control application supporting motherboards, GPUs, RAM, peripherals, and accessories from most major manufacturers. Closest direct competitor to SignalRGB on cross-brand unification, differentiated by being free/open-source rather than freemium, and without SignalRGB's game integrations or partner monetization layer.

Market position

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks7 records

Key highlights8 records

Customer concentration

• GitHubgitee.com/organizations/signalrgb
• Xx.com/signal_rgb
• Facebookfacebook.com/SignalRGB
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/signal-rgb

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

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