The strip and plug are weather-resistant and so safe to set up outdoors, although this does mean that you’re unable to cut or extend the strip as you can with traditional LED strip lights. The Outdoor Flex Light can, however, act as a signal repeater should you want to pair it with other compatible lights.

LED density is important in determining the distance between LEDs (pitch) and whether or not there will be visible hotspots and dark spots between the LED emitters. A higher density of 36 LEDs per foot (120 LEDs per meter) will typically provide the best, most evenly distributed lighting effect. LED emitters are the most expensive component of LED strip manufacturing, so be sure to account for LED density differences when comparing LED strip prices.Some will allow for dynamic control of white color temperature tuning or even both color temperature and RGB hues. Color rendering is a measure of how accurate colors appear under the light source. Under a low CRI LED strip, colors might appear distorted, washed out, or indistinguishable. High CRI LED products offer light that allows objects to appear the way they would under an ideal light source such as a halogen lamp, or natural daylight. Also look for a light source's R9 value, which provides further information about how red colors are rendered.

Circuitboard Composition & Quality- For higher power LED strips, the quality and specification of the underlying circuitboard is paramount. Because high levels of electrical current must travel through each section, sufficient copper material is needed. Look for LED strips with a copper weight of at least 2 oz, and ideally 4 oz to ensure the circuitboard can handle the higher power - otherwise, you can become victim to voltage drop. The LEDs themselves are super bright and punchy and once connected to the app can be set to your choice of 16 million different colours. Unlike some LED Strip lights, the Tapo light lets you display more than one colour at a time. There are a number of themes already built-in, or you can use the colour painting option to set up your own custom patterns. It even offers effects, including the ability to sync to music. For more neutral settings you can also precisely dial in the colour temperature of the white light to match it to the ambient lighting in the room. LED strip lights are available in various shades of whites or colors. Generally, white light is the most useful and popular option for indoor lighting applications. We have seen LED Tape used for a wide range of applications. Perhaps one of most popular uses for LED Tape is as under cabinet lighting in the kitchen. Due to its design, LED Tape lends itself exceptionally well to this type of lighting. The effect, although subtle, is very effective, offering a functional working light as well as enhancing the look and feel of the kitchen.At LEDHUT, we are on a mission to illuminate your world with cutting-edge lighting technology. We understand the importance of proper lighting in enhancing the ambiance, aesthetics, and functionality of any setting. That's why we strive to provide our customers with the most reliable, energy-efficient, and stylish strip lights on the market. Our recessed LED profiles come in connectable channel lengths of 2 Metres and 3 Metres to help you plan and complete your lighting task. For customers who know the exact dimensions of their project, we offer a custom length service. Speak to us today about your recessed lighting ambitions. Our friendly staff members are happy to provide instant advice and guidance. LED Quantity & Quality-The efficiency, quality and stability of light output is directly determined by the LED emitters. Look for LED strip lights that place stringent quality controls and specifications on the LED emitters, and watch out for LED strips that claim a high power despite a low LED count, as this can indicate overdriving the LED emitters, leading to premature failure. There are a variety of ways to join LED strip lights, so it’s easy to find a method that’s best for you. Adding a connecting clip to the end of a strip light makes it easy to connect it to another ribbon light.

Available in a wide range of sizes, shapes and configurations to suit a variety of applications throughout domestic and commercial settings, architectural LED profiles, surface mounted and plaster-in options, and even our water-resistant alternatives ensure the LED strip lights inside are fully protected and illuminate spaces exactly as imagined. LED strip brightness is typically described in lumens per foot (or meter). A good quality LED strip should provide at least 450 lumens per foot (1500 lumens per meter), which provides approximately the same amount of light output per foot as a traditional T8 fluorescent lamp. (E.g. 4-ft T8 fluorescent = 4-ft of LED strip = 1800 lumens). To get started, you will firstly need to take measurements of the intended installation area and choose the LED strip lights that best suit your needs. From natural, warm and cool lighting to dimmable strip lights and colour-changing bulbs, there are a variety of options to choose from.Alternatively, you can use a soldering iron to permanently affix two more strip lights to one another. If you’re using an aluminium profile to house your LED light bulbs, for example, there may not be enough room to use a fast connector clip. By using a soldering iron, however, you can ensure that the strip lights are safely joined together and work as one unit.

Almost as popular are drop ceiling projects. These are created by adding a trough or false ceiling to a room. The lights are inserted into the recess and shine up onto the ceiling creating a wash effect. You may have correctly read elsewhere that LEDs need effective thermal management for reliable operation. Higher quality LED strip light products actually underdrive the LEDs, and are designed to last tens of thousands of hours without any heatsinking. During operation, the LED strip can get warm to the touch, but the temperature rise is far below the thermal limits of the LEDs and circuitboard components. (Our products typically exhibit temperature rises of 55 F or 30 C over ambient temperatures, without any heatsinking). The TP-Link Tapo Smart Lights can be scheduled and synced with other TP-Link devices and controlled via Alexa, Google Home or Apple HomeKit without the need for an additional hub. While LED strip lights look like a simple piece of tape or ribbon, they are actually flexible circuit board that has LED lights embedded on one side. On the other side of the circuit board, there is a powerful double-sided adhesive that enables you to affix the strip lights anywhere you desire. Brightness of LED strips is determined using the metric lumens. Unlike incandescent bulbs, different LED strips can have different levels of efficiency, so a wattage rating is not always meaningful in determining actual light output.LED strip lights (often referred to as LED Tape lights) are often the buyer’s preferred choice due to their versatility regarding lighting plans. These are fantastic options if you are looking to light up spaces such as your home, office or even commercial property. They are a simple yet resourceful way of manifesting mood lighting in a room, these flexible LED strip lights can also be moulded to fit a variety of spaces - providing a glow of strip lights.