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Smart LED RGB Bluetooth Strip Accent Lighting
dimm0k
10
Oct 21, 2016
I'm interested in this for under-the-cabinet lighting in the kitchen... was going to plug this into a switch to be able to turn on/off without the app unless there's a better option out there. anyway, using a switch would essentially cut the power on and off with the flick of the switch. would the color of the LEDs reset each time?
romille
81
Oct 21, 2016
dimm0kHow would you install a switch? We ordered a set of these... they are neat, but I really wish I wasn't chained to the app.
dimm0k
10
Oct 21, 2016
romilleI currently use these for other things, but I was thinking of using this for it as well https://www.amazon.com/Belkin-Conserve-Illuminated-Switch-F7c016q/dp/B00BVQZXWW/ref=sr_1_8?s=electronics&ie=UTF8&qid=1477061918&sr=1-8&keywords=belkin+switch
bz5tjb
1
Oct 21, 2016
dimm0kYou could add a 12v inline dimmer switch. Amazon sells them for under $10, https://www.amazon.com/Asunflower-Dimmer-Controller-Switch-Strip/dp/B00HTXICGK/ref=sr_1_3?ie=UTF8&qid=1477071486&sr=8-3&keywords=inline+dimmer+switch+with+remote This requires you to cut the wire between the light and power supply and connect the switch. There's also a model that has a remote, which I use on my camper awning light. Get some shrink tubing to complete the job cleanly and cover the bare wires. Easy install and fantastic solution.
dimm0k
10
Oct 21, 2016
bz5tjboh nice, this looks like another good option. only thing is, when the LEDs are off, won't the power brick for this thing still be consuming power? other than that, this does look like a cheaper option.
SunSparc
0
Oct 21, 2016
dimm0kIf built correctly, the power brick should not consume power unless power is being used. This system has a control box which has a timer and other controls built into it, so I assume it will be constantly using at least a minimum amount of power.
Mark
3186
Admin User
Oct 23, 2016
dimm0kThe LEDs "save" their last setting when removed from a power source. So your usage case (LED plugged into outlet, outlet controlled by switch) would work fine. I'm bummed that these don't have their own inline power switch- seems like a big design oversight.
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