Effective February 3, 2026, Razer Synapse 3 will no longer receive updates or support cloud services. After this date, cloud syncing of configurations across PCs using the same Razer ID will be disabled.
Note: Your installed devices will continue to be configurable in Razer Synapse 3. However, if you uninstall these devices completely, you will need to upgrade to Razer Synapse 4 to continue customization.
Download Razer Synapse 4 and migrate your existing Razer Synapse 3 profiles using the Profile Migration Tool to retain access to your configurations. See How to migrate your Razer Synapse 3 Profile to Razer Synapse 4 for instructions.
Chroma Connect is a module in Razer Chroma App and Razer Synapse 3 that enables control of all Chroma-enabled apps and third-party hardware devices.
See the step-by-step instructions below on how to use Chroma Connect.
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Installation
Razer Chroma App
Note: Chroma Connect comes pre-installed with the Razer Chroma App.
For users with Razer Chroma App installed:
Launch Razer Chroma App.
Select “Chroma Connect” under "Modules".
For users without Razer Chroma App installed:
Install Razer Chroma App. See How to install or upgrade the Razer Chroma App for instructions.
Razer Synapse 3
For users with Razer Synapse 3 installed:
Ensure Razer Synapse 3 is up to date.
Launch Razer Synapse 3 and select "MODULES".
Remove or reinstall Chroma Connect if it is already installed.
Hover over the Chroma Connect module.
Click the "x" icon.
Click the "REMOVE" button.
Hover over Chroma Connect and select "ADD".
Wait for Chroma Connect to finish downloading.
Click on "INSTALL & RESTART" once Chroma Connect is downloaded.
The “CONNECT” tab will become available once the Chroma Connect has been successfully installed and Razer Synapse 3 has restarted.
For users without Razer Synapse 3 installed:
Install Razer Synapse. See How to install or upgrade Razer Synapse for instructions.
Note: During the installation process, you will be given the option to install modules. Be sure to select “CHROMA CONNECT”.
How to detect a supported device
Razer Chroma App
Connect the supported third-party device.
Launch Razer Chroma App, scroll down, and select “Chroma Connect” under “Modules”.
Note: The supported device will be displayed on the left side.
Enable or disable the device to allow Chroma Connect to customize the lighting settings through Razer Chroma App.
Razer Synapse 3
Connect the supported third-party device.
Launch Razer Synapse 3 and go to “CONNECT” > “DEVICES”.
Note: The supported device will be displayed on the left side.
Enable or disable the device to allow Chroma Connect to customize the lighting settings through Razer Synapse 3.
How to configure the lighting effects
Razer Chroma app
Launch Razer Chroma App and go to Chroma Connect.
Select between Quick Effects or Advanced Effects. The supported device applies the same Color settings as Razer devices have.
Razer Synapse 3
Launch Razer Synapse 3 and go to “CONNECT” > “DEVICES”.
Select between Quick Effects or Advanced Effects. The supported device applies the same Color settings as Razer devices have.
Quick Effects and Advanced Effects
Quick Effects
Breathing
Fire
Reactive
Ripple
Spectrum Cycling
Starlight
Static
Wave
Advanced Effects
Third-party devices utilize the Chroma Studio to customize RGB settings according to preference.
In the Chroma Studio, the third-party devices will be represented by the third-party manufacturer’s logo.
See the answers below for more details on how to use Chroma Studio.
