Software-Free RGB Control: MSI Completes “Portalx” Web Interface (26 Comments)
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MSI has announced that it will offer an alternative for controlling RGB components that requires no additional software installation. Colored LEDs can be controlled via the browser via “Portalx.”
RGB Software Is Unpopular and Problematic
Until now, the manufacturer has relied on the Mystic Light and MSI Center software solutions to control light output on the PC. These software solutions are unpopular with many users because they are considered restrictive, outdated, and sometimes surprisingly resource-hungry, or are perceived as bloatware altogether. Alternatives from third-party vendors such as SignalRGB or the open-source OpenRGB, on the other hand, do not always recognize all built-in components and cannot address LEDs in this case. Microsoft has been trying to address this since 2023 with “dynamic lighting” to regain control of RGB components directly in the operating system. However, the lack of hardware compatibility is also a problem here.
Portalx Enables Browser-Based RGB Control
MSI has now announced Portalx in a press release. Via a simple web interface, colors, intensity, and lighting effects are to be quickly and easily transferred from the browser to the integrated hardware. The effects can be implemented in three specified speed levels, and all recognized devices can be synchronized via a button, so colors and effects do not have to be applied individually.
MSI Portalx
According to MSI, PortalX automatically detects the manufacturer’s hardware. It is doubtful whether devices from other manufacturers can also be controlled. RGB control via the web interface is only expected to be supported on Windows systems. It is not yet known when PortalX will be available to users; an exact date is expected to be announced in the near future.
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