Auto dim theater lights

[RelaxMod3]

I want to set up my TV backlights and wall sconces to auto dim when I hit play and brighten up when I pause or finish a movie. I’m currently using Plex but switching to a Zidoo UHD8000 soon.
I’ve got Govee lights now, but I’m willing to swap gear if needed.

How do I actually link the movie player to the lights? What’s the easiest way to get that real cinema vibe without a complicated custom install?

 

[Oldies2]

I believe Home Assistant plus Plex integration is the cleanest way to automate lights reliably without custom wiring

 

[barfle]

Although they’re no longer being made, my Logitec Harmony can be programmed with macros. I have mine set up so the room lights turn on when I turn the system off.

ebay probably has them from time to time. I believe sofabaton might be abble to do somethingg similar.

 

[Alan]

Although they’re no longer being made, my Logitec Harmony can be programmed with macros. I have mine set up so the room lights turn on when I turn the system off.

ebay probably has them from time to time. I believe sofabaton might be abble to do somethingg similar.

Harmony really spoiled people, those macros still feel like the cleanest “press once, whole room reacts” setup we ever had.