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Dude. I just bought some of these for my outdoor patio. Perfect timing and great video!

Very instructive video. I've been watching everything I can as I'd like to add some lights to my kithen. Thanks!

Great video with a lot of useful information! Thanks for posting!

Great instructional video. Thank you very much!

Another awesome video. Great walkthrough. I've been looking to add lights to an entry way.

keep up the good work Chris!

Another home run Chris. Love your videos.

Awesome explanation! This helps a lot thanks. You got yourself a new subscriber 🙌

Awesome job! Very easy to understand. Do the staircase next, Chris!

I have considered doing a motion sensor enabled set of lights under our bed to act as a night light. I am getting closer to pulling the trigger thanks to your videos ha.

I love you man... Great job Learning so much from you man

Always plug dimmers & other optional controls after the switch (or what'Ms being used for switching I/0 ). Dimming a WIFI module or a PIR sensor is prob' not recommended by the manuf'. Great video, clear explanations'

Another excellent tutorial Chris,

Great video! I have been looking at these strips for a while now. I currently just use rgb 5050 strips with wifi controllers, but I never change the colour anyway. Some of my strips have LED's that dont work correctly. Granted they are cheaper strips and that might be part of the problem. For simplicity I am thinking of switching to these with just power and a smart plug.

Hi Chris I had a question, can you have separate cob strips that are controlled together by an app all at once so basically the wifi driver thing if there is 3 of them let’s say can they all be controlled at once? Your help would be much appreciated and fantastic videos by the way!

Hey Chris, love the videos - my favorite so far on led info - I have been trying to figure out FCOB CCT dim to warm using lutron caseta as the dimmer. Do you have any videos on dim to warm, or suggestions of where to figure this out?

Was waiting for you to make a video on cobs! Can't wait to watch it after work today.

Great videos!!! Dose the motion sensor work with the Wi-Fi controller

Chris, thanks for the tutorial! I bought the setup but seem to have an issue with actually getting the lights on. Did what you did and have the wb5 controller set up, but the lights just aren’t turning on. Wondering if you have any suggestions. There’s power going into the controller so not sure where the issue is at.

Hi, I just finished watching your other govee videos and wonder if I can use a govee controller to sync the tv immersion with COB led? Or if WLED can sync it? Thank you.😃

Hello Chris! I'm looking to add these COB lights and ideally be able to control them via WLED (so I can sync with Hue Lights). Are there any specific LED lights you suggest that work with the purple WLED controller you've been sharing lately? I wanna keep things as simple without soldering.

Thanks for all the instruction. I am working on added 1m lights to bottom of stair treads 14 stairs. I thought I was just go with the Govee 100 ft lights but she doesn't like the individual lights, I tried buying a set of cob 16,4' and then plugging into a Govee controller, bit all it did was blink. Any ideas how to use a Govee with BTF lights? How do I calc how much power i need for a that much light?

Any recommendations on FCOB CCT WLED Controllers? I was hoping to avoid soldering for some simple task lighting in the kitchen. Something like the Anthom dongle would be ideal.

Can you connect the bottom changing one to the WiFi controller and the motion sensor like the top ones ?

Great video !! One question maybe you can help me with, I am building a home that will have prewire with switches already in place for under cabinet leds, what would I use to lower the voltage to the correct output ? Thank you

Great content! Do you know if the WB5 Wifi controller will work with WS2811 lights? I just received the Zigbee version only to find out it doesn't.

Where can we find more of the 5-pin 12mm fcob connectors/splice connectors? The 5 that come in the pack are not enough. I can't find on Amazon or BTF lighting store. Help me Obi-One Kenobi, Ure my only hope.

Hey Chris I can get the tuning feature to work it won’t change different shades of white and suggestions

Would you use a channel diffuser if you stick this at the back of a desk? Or shelf? Also, what do you think about the smart WiFi versions of these for $30 on Amazon plug and play?

I have a Question for you can you wire rgb led strips to a a led panel light with no controller just a power source, I think I would need a step down but not sure

Chris - first time on your channel and love it already. I’m curious how you might set up a strip for the following: I want to put LEDs in my garage to brighten it up while working and also have a motion sensor at night when just popping in and out. Could I somehow chain the WiFi controller with the sensor AND have the option to keep the lights on indefinitely and having the motion capability when the power is off without manually switching power supply between the two? I really hope you’re able to respond - it seems you’ve stopped replying to comments on this one. Great stuff and thanks for answering so many questions already!

Hello Chris some help here I follow all your guide, but I want to connect a motion sensor to the addressable COB (3rd type) and doesn’t seem to work, how would you connect it? Before or after the WiFi controller ?

Great video

Does this style light work with wled? I would assume so but still learning 😅

this is great vid!, can i use a laptop charger to light up the leds? cheers

I have exactly the same PIR and mine doesn't go off. It's like its connected directly. Does this mean I have a defective PIR?

so what wire is the ground wire on the last strip? Do the yellow and the whit wire both act as a ground / negative? Does that last strip have to have a controller if you're not using warm temp color?

Is it possible to control these strips with a dimmable wall light switch?

What would be the best way to connect two section of cob lights together? Or a cut section to a controller? Do you have any recommended connectors or just soldering?

Very nice video. I’ve maybe would have added something about a controller with Zigbee, since many people start out with a compatible start set from Philips, IKEA etc. and then get interest in DIY and adding lights. Looking forward to more content.

I just got a strip delivered the have the simple dc adapter bit on the end but also a red and black wire on the other end! I've never seen this before! It must be for the same thing only controlled from the opposite end to the power supply?

I would like to use a normal light switch to turn them on. Is that possible?

Hello thank you for this Nice vidéo. I have a question i want to Connect 3 natural light together and than plug in to the wifi connector what option do i have ?

Super useful, but I can't figure out how to connect 18 gauge wire to the adjustable white without soldering? Every connector clip I can find only supports 2 wires or a minimum of 20 gauge. Any thoughts on what to do? I have everything ready to go but can't connect anything!

I have one question. If I have multiple led strips throughout the house each with their own WIFI controller, when I install the Tuya app it will detect each controller separately on that app? Say kitchen, hallway and bathrooms? Thanks

Hey man. Love the vids… I have recently got my hands on some 12v 630led/m COB ic strips and been trying to get them going with WLED and esp32…. But they just go hey wire…. No have no data sheet for these LEDs but are they some thing I can use with WLED? You had any Experience with them?

For my cabinet lighting, it is split into 3 separate cabinets. Would using 3 wifi controllers work with this?

Chris, you are the best at this. Thanks for the great videos and for making it so easy to follow. I am interested in using the FCOB + CCT LED Strips as cove lighting. Now, this is 38' in total and all I could find is that the maximum length is 16.4' x 2. I saw your video on the power injection. Can I not get my 38' and inject power half way through? The entire run is to be controlled by the same unit. Having it on two separate controllers will make it a headache to deal with. As a motion detection device I was thinking of using a Lutron wall mounted sensor which will also act as a wall switch. The controller would be the one you show in this video. I would be most grateful of you would let me know your thoughts in merit. Thanks, Lucho

I picked up the BT+WIFI controller and the color adjust COB strip you used here. When I adjust the color in the app it only changes the warm white, there is no cool white, and when I dim the strip using the controller, there is a loud hum. Any ideas, I've tried reseating the wires in the controller?

how would you set up cob led's with the controller using a Meanwell dimmable power supply (ELG-200-24B). The extra dimmable wires confuse me. I would like to have a wall dimmer as well as the option of using the app ...

Chris, your videos are extremely helpful, thank you. I’m planning a white LED strip installation in a hand rail leading into the basement. I’m hoping to use two motion sensors to activate the LED strip on descending/ascending. Any thoughts on best approach?

Hey Chris, thanks for the great content. I was wondering if you had any suggestions/best practice for using these for undercabinet lighting? I plan on routing out an LED channel in the bottom of the cabinet but I'm not sure what would be the best way to hardwire/power these. I'm wondering if I should hide an outlet plug inside the cabinet or run it straight through 12 vt wire. Any suggestions r advice you could give me?

This might be a dumb question, but is it possible to control the 3rd strip with ESP32 as its a 3pin?

Which one do you recommend for outdoor use? Cob led or led with a diffuser? Was looking at Ip68 leds

How Brightnes regulation works is this PWM controller or just simple voltage regulation?

Is it possible to have 15m long cables between the controller and the LED strip? Is it possible to assemble 2 strips of 5m COB cct to have a long strip of 10m? Is it possible to connect 4 LED strips to a single controller?

I love all of your vids! But How to control the adjustable white led cob light with three wire through esp32 wled device . I can’t figure out the wiring of the led to the esp32 cause the cob is 12 v and esp32 is 5v . So please figure out the wiring diagram and upload an awesome video on it as soon as possible……. Love your videos a lot 🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉❤❤please make a video very soon

Online there are also versions of the smart one available that work with the Philips Hue app. In case people already have that and want to have everything in a single app.

Hello, I have a question about using a smart plug. When I plug my power supply, that is connected to the cob strip, into a smart plug, it flashes after a certain period of time and when it turns off. For some reason, when the smart plug is turned off, the lights flash once before turning off. They also flash once periodically when on. I am using a 24 volt 1.2 Amp power supply. I also tried using different smart plugs and I'm still getting the same problem.

Mine are starting to get very hot and smelling at that plug pin after 5 weeks of setting up and don't know why? There not cheap one's there also using a good power supply just plug and play set up not messed around with but the connector is burning hot amd starting to smell now?! Any thoughts would be appreciated to see what else I can actually do to stop this

Thanks again for another fantastic video Chris. Your my “Go to guy” when it comes to LED strips. 1 question though what gauge wire do you use when connecting the barrel plugs? I’ve tried desoldering the plug off my BTF COB lights and soldering 18awg straight to the lights to connect to a wireless remote Receiver/power but the COB lights flicker on and off. Switched to barrel connector and the light stay on but the side coming from the power supply is getting really hot. Can you help or give any advice if you’ve experienced this before? Thanks in advance and for the brilliant videos 😊

can these be controlled with wled? I do not mean the effects, but the on/off or dimming

I really like the 4000k middle option , however the process of cutting and spicing in additional lights is unclear

Great Video. I have an island that is not powered. I would like my island to have the led as will my cabinets. Can I simply run wire between tiles on floor to the island? Or would the wire pose a fire risk. I don't think these lights get hot enough but you tell me. Thanks for any assistance.

Hi Chris, great video! I am planning to use the wifi adapter to power the adjustable white COB kit. My question is, will this also work with a motion sensor? Or should I go with one of the first two light strips, with the adjustable dimmer and sensor?

yea, well it didnt find it. I love your videos, you got me interested in doing LED's. Trying to do my first project which is under cabinet lighting with this same controller. The directions for the controller are crap as all directions form that country. Only videos ive found are crappy 2 minute long, no speaking, just a pair of hands LOL I jumped down this rabbit hole because of you heheh. Can you please do a detailed instructional video on this controller for us simple Hobbitsis? Please....

Hey Chris, I have the rgb bts led strip lights but cannot figure out the connection to the 5 in 1 controller. I have the 24v power. The wire colors are red,white, and green. I tried multiple connections but the strip won't fully light up. I have the FCOB5M24VWS2811RGB30. Can you help me out please?

At 6:50, I don't really understand why the WW channel (white wire) goes into the CW port on the controller, and the CW channel (yellow wire) goes into the G port. Why wouldn't WW go into the WW port and CW into the CW port?

How do I place two motion detectors (top and bottom of staircase) for these LEDs?

Great video! Is there a way to have a Wifi controller but still have a physical switch so you have the option of turning it on without using your phone?

I have. Question about Motion Sensors for LED Strips. Everything I've found is 12v 1A motion sensors What would happen if you put these in series with 5V 60A Supply? Looking to motion sensor my led strips but BFT and my BFT power supply

Have you done a video on a two motion sensor light strip.?

What about a WiFi controller that is compatible with HomeKit?

Great video! Can the controller also be used via Bluetooth? If not, what are some good options?

Chris, I tried two of the WB5 controllers on separate BTF-24V-FCOB-640L-W-L strips, wired them the same but in the Tuya Smart App one is controlled via the WHITE menu and the other is controlled via the COLOR menu. What gives? What did I do wrong. Need help.

is there a way to have the sensor ight slowly turn on a light so its no so abrupt?

How would you go about controlling one of those with an ESP32? Especially the dimming part

What do you mean by the temperature? Can I only have these on for a certain amount of time ? Or can I have them on for hours and no worries

Great video 💯! When KZfaq sends me “Chris Maher uploaded a new video” notifications they just hit different 🔉🎶😌✨ Do you know if they make a rgb version of this strip?

I want to add two strip light on on two ends of a wall panel about 5 meters apart controlled by wifi or switch. Having trouble working out how to run both strip light to connect to one switch which then is powered by one plug

Can you add more than one LED strip Lights on the WIFI strip controller?? Or isit only and black and red connection (1 Led light) as shown on the video

mine were easy as hell to install. Mine has a usb plug and I plugged it into the 3d printer enclosure and taped it around the inside. Now if the printer is on the lights are on, if it's off, the lights are off. Easy peasy , cost $7 on amazon

Do you have any recommendations for an Alexa enabled controller?

What if you want an smart WiFi controller but also an on/off switch when you don't want to be bothered with the app? This WiFi controller looks like it's an app only option

Is it possible to control this COB strip with WLED using an ESP device?

Any reason you used the wifi controller and not an ESP based board?

I'm working on this now. The lights are awesome. The controller sucks. I cannot get it to work with Amazon Alexa.

It’s probably a better idea to put the dimmer after the motion sensor module.

Good video..but he skipped how to get the motion sensor to work on the last led strip..wuth the cw/ww

Do LED strips dim down to low ambient?? My contractor installed exposed LED strip but it wont dim down to ambient low light

COB LED LIGHTS Are they Waterproof

Shouldn’t the sequence be: strip, dimmer, Wi-Fi, power?

dude sounds just like stu pickles

bro ur vids r fuckin awesome dude

what are with these things? Its like no company makes them, you can only find them by e-mailing someone or buying some generic no name thing off ebay. Nobody reviews these, nobody says "oh these are the best ones", I don't get it.

At about 4:10, you installed the dimmer BEFORE the motion detector, when in FACT, the motion detector should be installed FIRST, then install the dimmer SECOND with the dimmer output connected to the LEDs.... The motion sensor needs to have the full DC voltage to work properly and THEN the dimmer will do it's job of dimming.... A "how to" video should show the PROPER connection method and the above snafu puts the entire video's accuracy in question.... Just say'in....

Would be really helpful if you didn't SPAM your own video w/ so many links, just the best setup is needed not the other trash.

I bought the electronic controller based on this video and I have to warn people DO NOT BUY THIS THING UNLESS YOU HAVE A WIFI AP CONNECTED TO THE INTERNET BECAUSE THIS IS A CLOUD ONLY BS DEVICE!!!

This is garbage outdated. Get the app automation based RGB COB LED Strip instead