How To: A Guide To Step Lighting Step Lighting is An ideal way to illuminate trip hazard areas at night. Can be used low down on walls as marker lights or to illuminate pathways Lumens: 1,800 | Color: Adjustable White and RGB | Wattage: 20 watts | Length: 6-feet | Extendable: Yes | Smart Home: Yes | Warranty: 2-year electrical source (where you can get the power from)- this doesn't have to be outside- you can have the LED controllers/power supply in an attic or basement out of the weather and hidden and just run the low voltage wires out to the strips. If you are looking to run the strips at reduced brightness (dim level- an example would be for under stair treads or outlining your house, you can run several (4-6) rolls together on one controller and power supply. However, you must then keep the lights at this dim level (for example 35% of brightness) or your power supply will be overloaded and could blink or stop working.

The Wyze Light Strip Pro, the company’s RGBIC model, can display up to 16 colors per strip. It has everything the standard version has and comes in the same lengths, but it’s more customizable and gives you access to effects that sync with your games, movies and shows. You can also easily group multiple strips and control them all in the app, giving you endless hours of fun creating your own custom scenes for both lighting and music syncing. We evaluated smart home integrations and the reactive lighting (TV and music) modes on those that offer it. Like others we tested, they work over Wi-Fi and Bluetooth (no hub required), and you can use Alexa or Google Assistant voice commands to turn the lights on and off, change the color and set the brightness level. They’re easy to install, they come in 16.4- and 32.8-foot lengths like much of the competition (and can be trimmed to fit, since they are RGB rather than RGBIC) and they sync to music as you’d expect. However, to access basic preset scenes like “energizing” and “movies,” you need to use the app. While we’d suggest spending a bit more if you can for a more durable strip, for the price they work as advertised, so if you’re looking for a basic LED light strip to add a splash of color and have power available nearby, these will suit your needs. Our issues with the Govee LED strips are pretty minor given the overall solid performance and value of the system.

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For outdoor use, look for one with at minimum an IP44 rating, meaning the strip can get wet and withstand jets of water. An IP65 rating, like the Govee Outdoor LED Strip Lights have, means it can be exposed to all weather conditions. Caulking gun and 100% silicone (Quality silicone like the type you would use for windows, doors, and gutters) RGB only, so they are limited in the range of effects they can produce; can't sync to color, only to sound. Connect all of the wires from each zone you want to control to the same amplifier or controller (depending on length of run and size of controller/amp).

The strip lights feature 19.6 feet of LED lights (with 180 LEDs in total) in a warm white hue. Choose from eight different light modes — including slow fade, twinkle, and steady on — as well as auto on/off that programs the lights to turn on only when it’s dark. UNiLED - Solar LED Road Stud - Choice of Yellow, Green, Red or White Fabulous new Solar pathway stud light, ideal for cycle paths, walkways and edges of driveways. Choice of 4 colours, Red, Yellow, Green and white Whether you want lights for a TV room or a cascade of color outside, here’s what to look for when purchasing a smart LED light strip. Available in a variety of lengths; can sync directly to HDMI input or audio with accessory; can connect with Hue bridge for integration with other Hue lighting and smart home products. With a whopping 150-foot length (and an incredible 2,700 LEDs in total!), these LED strip lights from Ainfox are perfect for outdoor spaces that require a lot of lighting — you can even connect multiple strands together for more length, according to reviewers, or trim where there are guiding marks. The strip lights need to be plugged into an outlet, and they’re installed using the included plastic clips.LEDs: 114 | Color: RGB | Wattage: 24 watts | Length: 12.5-feet | Television Size: 55-65-inch | Smart Home: Yes Lumens: 2,000 | Color: RGBWW | Wattage: 30 watts | Length: 6.6-feet | Extendable: Yes | Smart Home: Yes The brightness of LED lights is measured in lumens. For reference, a standard 60W lightbulb gives off around 800 lumens. Most of the lights we tested give off between 1,400 and 1,800, making them extremely bright. They can be dimmed, but it’s important to know how bright they are and how low they can be dimmed when considering what situation to place them in. Some of the ones we tried are still way too bright for a bedroom even at the dimmest setting. Submersible Garden Lights for Ponds and Water Features What better way to compliment your water features and or pond with warm and subtle illumination and to showcase them in your garden. All fittings have to be IP68 and 12v or 24vDC

Our New In Garden Lighting! We have some exciting new arrivals here at Exterior Lights. From Path Lights to Wall Lights. Commercial Bollard Lighting Commercial style bollards for public spaces, car parks and commercial properties. Robust and vandal proof and in a variety of heights, finishes and styles. They use LED light bulbs with high lumen output. Solar Floodlights for Commercial Projects Don't wait for the nights to draw in before you deal with a dark spot in a car park or outside a building. If getting power to a building or space is an issue then Solar could be the answer The most frustrating downside here (which is common to all RGBIC strips) is that because of the integrated chips that allow the multiple color effects, the Govee strips can’t be cut to size. This means that unless you plan to use up an entire run (the shortest length these come in is 16 feet) illuminating your media center or gaming battle station, you may end up with a lot of excess to hide away. Govee also sells an RGB version of these, which can be trimmed to length, but the color effects are more limited, and overall we prefer the RGBIC version. Outdoor Adjustable Wall Lighting Adjustable Wall Lights provide directional light aimed where you need it most.

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Decide how many feet of flexible LED strip you need. Also, decide which sections you want connected together and which ones you want to be able to control separately (for color or brightness). Some strips can display only one color at a time, while others can be segmented, showing multiple colors at once. If you’re using the lighting to create a party atmosphere, you’ll likely want one that can show multiple colors and create fun dancing and cascading types of effects. We love that they can be bent, and some can be cut to size for use around a door frame, under a cabinet or anywhere else you want to add some color. Plus, they don’t use as much electricity as incandescent bulbs and will last for years.

USB Solar Fairy Lights for the summer Now that summer is here and we can enjoy outdoor entertaining until very late in the day, what nicer way to complement outdoor gazebos, fencing and trees than to add some solar sparkle with rechargeable festoon lights

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Getting Your Garden Jubilee Ready! The Queens Platinum Jubilee will be a weekend to remember so while you still have time, why not illuminate your garden so you can carry on celebrating even when the sun goes down! A light strip does a lot to increase the ambiance of your space, but sometimes those LEDs can be a little overwhelming, and that’s why we love the Philips Hue Gradient Ambiance Smart Lightstrip. You still get 16 million colors to choose from, though multiple colors can blend together to create a seamless, ombre look. To make for a more enjoyable experience, those tiny LEDs live in a sturdy silicone wrap that features a milky finish. This extra diffusion creates a gentle glow and may even reduce eye strain. How to Make Your Steps A Feature. An ideal way to illuminate trip hazard areas at night. Can be used low down on walls The strip lights are 9.8 feet long, but can be trimmed if needed. Note that multiple strips can’t be connected together, though. Group the wires from each independent section together (each section which you would like to have individual control of), so that they can be connected to separate controllers/amps.