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I’ve been trying to get my RGB keyboard, mouse, and LED strips to sync using the official RGBControl software, but the timing is always off by a few milliseconds. Has anyone found a reliable method or a third‑party tool that handles precise synchronization? Possible solutions I’ve tried: - Built‑in “Sync All” feature (doesn’t work) - Using OpenRGB with the “Sync Groups” plugin (still laggy) - Custom Python script using the SDK (requires too much effort) Any tips would be appreciated!

I ran into the same issue. What worked for me was setting the refresh rate to 30 Hz in the settings and disabling any “smooth transitions”. It forces the devices to update at the same interval, drastically reducing drift. Also, make sure all devices are connected to the same USB hub – different hubs can cause timing differences.

If you’re comfortable with code, there’s a small Node.js utility that uses the RGBControl API and sends a single UDP broadcast to all devices. It guarantees sub‑millisecond latency. I’ve posted the repo on GitHub (link in my signature). Happy to help if you need a quick walkthrough.