LED Light Strips

#1

Hi, everyone. I would like to add upward lighting in my theater room with LED light strips. I noticed someone on here was able to get the TP-Link Kasa light strips working with THR, but any ideas on other brands? I’m looking at the Govee brand light strips. They are wifi controlled via an app and/or work with Alexa and Google Assistant. Here’s a link to the lights:

I wouldn’t mind using the Kasa strips, but they don’t seem to come in lengths greater than 16 feet.
Any input would be appreciated. Thanks!

#2

I use the zooz RGBW controller which works well (my hub is HomeSeer). You would just need a power supply. If you are running 16.6 ft or less you can use a 12volt power supply. If you are running 33.2 ft - 16.6 ft of leds then you will need a 24 volt power supply. I just wired up my son’s room with leds and it works great. To add, I setup an RGBGenie zwave controller for him (it only works by direct association).

As for the RGB strips, any 5050 style strips will work. I used: https://smile.amazon.com/gp/product/B07G5CJ1LY/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_search_asin_title?ie=UTF8&psc=1

This one is 24 volt but I used their 12 volt variety as well. I would recommend a 5050 style led strip because you will get a descreet white only led and an led that will mix colors (RGBW), that way you will more easily be able to achieve white.

#3

Hi,

Im also thiking about the Govee strips that had a public api that looks like it will work via a plugin - which did you opt for? I think the ones you have in the image sdo upport the api though - uk link below :

John

#4

Look on Alibaba. I can send link if you want.

#5

Same as govee light. Govee is rebrand.

#6

Hi,

I already purchased form Govee - what is the alibabba name? I got model 6144 for use with the open api.

John

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#9

I dont have any model number. The govee lights is reprogrammed tuya lights. I bought this ones: Msmart Smart Remote Control Support Voice Control Multi-color Tuya Smart Wifi Rgbic Led Strip - Buy Wifi Rgbic Led Strip,Tuya Smart Led Strip,Wifi Rgbic Led Strip Product on Alibaba.com

You could also buy rgbic tuya controller and connect to your govee lights.

#10

I created a plug-in already for the govee and it works as I wanted so it happy. They are less expensive direct from China but not sure if they have open api? Looks like tuya have a cloud iot system from what I can see.

John

#11

Yes
U can use their cloud system.
Tuya lights Are cheaper too. 35$ for 20 meter led strip rgbic. With premium shipping (TNT)