How to use Chroma Connect

Updated: 13-May-2026 | Answer ID: 1758
This answer shows you how to use Chroma Connect.

Chroma Connect is a module in Razer Chroma App 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.

Select preferred action

Install Chroma Connect

Note: Chroma Connect comes pre-installed with the Razer Chroma App.

For users with Razer Chroma App installed:

  1. Launch Razer Chroma App.

  2. Select “Chroma Connect” under "Modules".

For users without Razer Chroma App installed:

  1. Install Razer Chroma App. See How to install or upgrade the Razer Chroma App for instructions.

Detect a supported device

  1. Connect the supported third-party device.

  2. Launch Razer Chroma App, scroll down, and select “Chroma Connect” under “Modules”.

    Note: The supported device will be displayed on the left side.

  3. Enable or disable the device to allow Chroma Connect to customize the lighting settings through Razer Chroma App.

Configure the lighting effects

Razer Chroma app

  1. Launch Razer Chroma App and go to Chroma Connect.

  2. 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.

Studio tab window

See the answer below for more details on how to use Chroma Studio.

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