How To: Setup a Monster IlluminEssence LED Strip

How To: Setup a Monster IlluminEssence LED Strip - PLUGHITZ Live How To

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You've just gotten your new Monster IlluminEssence LED kit and you don't know how to set up the LED strip. We're here to help!
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The idea of consumer LED strips is a fairly new one, and that sometimes causes some confusion. The good news is that we're here for you to show you exactly how they work. Making sure the strip has power is not entirely straight forward. The important thing to know is that the Monster logo and the LEDs represent the front of the devices, and must be plugged in with both facing the same direction. From there, it's as easy as plugging in the power cord, either to USB or a power outlet (depending on the model you have).
Another common question is whether or not you can cut the strip to length. The good news is that you certainly can. Simply find one of the cut lines (indicated by a clack line through 4 copper connectors) and cut. It is important to remember that once they are cut, they cannot be put back together. The new length is now the maximum length for the strip going forward. Before cutting the length, consider alternatives, such as tucking the end behind something or doubling back the length.
If you want to learn more about the product line, you can check out our reviews.
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@PLuGHiTzLive 4 жыл бұрын

Hey everyone. We went and bought the *Black Friday Special* model (which is different from this product). It's definitely not working! Here's our experience and advice. kzfaq.info/get/bejne/jcB8rK-Ap8uudqc.html

@kakashi_777 4 жыл бұрын

PLuGHiTzLive but my doesn't work they turn on but they don't work we control

@PLuGHiTzLive 4 жыл бұрын

Kakashi _777 Yes. Watch the video in the link. It explains the problem.

@dulcedt0 4 жыл бұрын

It works just not my control like I got the batteries it told me and it doesn't work 🥺

@PLuGHiTzLive 4 жыл бұрын

DvIcee xx Have you watched the Holiday video? It has information about the defect.

@nadalynwhite4450 3 жыл бұрын

@@PLuGHiTzLive my remote works it's the lights that won't turn on at all

@paytonbaysden4835 4 жыл бұрын

Glad to see I’m not the only one who just brought these at Walmart for Black Friday just to be extremely disappointed.

@PLuGHiTzLive 4 жыл бұрын

Unfortunately, this model is different from the rest of the line. We went and bought one tonight and filmed our reactions kzfaq.info/get/bejne/jcB8rK-Ap8uudqc.html

@hugomartinez3110 4 жыл бұрын

PLuGHiTzLive I was wondering how to make presets because what is happening is when I press the button all it does is take me to pink

@PLuGHiTzLive 4 жыл бұрын

Hugo Martinez There are no custom presets. You can only use the pre-programmed presets on the memory (M) buttons in the bottom right.

@KeepingUpWitNelly 4 жыл бұрын

Payton Baysden Same! Lol

@mariafernandez-zg3cq 4 жыл бұрын

@@PLuGHiTzLive my led strip does not turn on when pluged😢

@damsunn1221 4 жыл бұрын

can you make a video on how to combine 2 separate strips into 1

@michaelhennessy1797 3 жыл бұрын

kzfaq.info/get/bejne/f513rJl1nMvMcas.html

@rileyprather440 4 жыл бұрын

Who else got these for Christmas and they won’t work 😂

@PLuGHiTzLive 4 жыл бұрын

Riley Prather Lots of people! Here's info on the problem and our suggestions for solving it. kzfaq.info/get/bejne/e7eIgdqWmaedgZ8.html

@nevaehsanai6248 4 жыл бұрын

ME OMGG

@PLuGHiTzLive 4 жыл бұрын

Luis Ortiz Hopefully you've checked your product against the details in our latest video.

@karlaortiz23 4 жыл бұрын

Me ::

@idrxwn-yt2064 4 жыл бұрын

@realdunky69 4 жыл бұрын

All the problems these other people are having (Not working, wont change color, etc) I'm having none of these issues so something is going on with your sets

@kiyoshivazquez2282 4 жыл бұрын

my remote is not working at all, i’ve tried everything and i bought two sets of them and even tried using the other remote. holding down the speed button doesn’t pair them or anything. i don’t understand.

@DOOMGamingChannel 4 жыл бұрын

Kiyoshi Vazquez same here wtf

@durbin8552 4 жыл бұрын

same

@nicoleberscheid2943 4 жыл бұрын

Same

@justinelkinsstudios7217 4 жыл бұрын

If anyone figures this out lemme know. Struggling alot.

@crypt0neo946 4 жыл бұрын

Mine too

@acid8047 3 жыл бұрын

OMG I LOVE U I WAS SO frustrated AND U HELPED ME AH THANKS SO MUCH

@itzkikilol6936 4 жыл бұрын

How can I connect all the led strips so I can just plug into one outlet

@PLuGHiTzLive 4 жыл бұрын

Depending on how many you're trying to power you could try something like this 2 strips: amzn.to/2R5tdvE 10 strips: amzn.to/33yjlx9

@marleyvanegas1565 3 жыл бұрын

@@PLuGHiTzLive that helped nobody.

@its.arronlee 3 жыл бұрын

@@marleyvanegas1565 😂😂 that shit was funny

@michaelhennessy1797 3 жыл бұрын

kzfaq.info/get/bejne/f513rJl1nMvMcas.html

@Vivi-hh1xy 4 жыл бұрын

Can they change color by themselves? Is there a setting? Bc on the side of the box it says something abt instant holiday lighting but I just cant seem to figure out how to do that.

@YngExto 4 жыл бұрын

Hey so I plugged the USB into my phone charger power brick, and it didn't turn kn

@wilrip78 3 жыл бұрын

So i bought a couple products just recently and have 2 seperate remotes. Ive been completely unable to use either of them. The remotes dont respond at all when trying to pair or unpair. Any tips? (Also i did use new batteries in both).

@dulcedt0 4 жыл бұрын

Do you need the exact battery they tell you because my remote isn't working only the rest are okay just not the remote?

@abigaileftekhari-asl4666 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you this was very helpful lol

@arelyrodriguez7269 4 жыл бұрын

How do you make the lights flicker fast ?

@brianna-eh5tc 4 жыл бұрын

how do i plug them in? i don’t know what a wall ward is or whatever he said, i didn’t even see what he was plugging in. is there any alternative?

@michaelhennessy1797 3 жыл бұрын

He calls the charging brick for phones wall warts.

@davechapman7674 Жыл бұрын

Can you turn it on to a specific color? Or does it always turn on to white light?

@christianjordan6745 3 жыл бұрын

For anyone who is having the issue where the strips aren’t working trying flipping the power cable. He says it in the video but it flew over my head. It worked for me once I flipped it to the front with the monster logo

@bakd4067 4 жыл бұрын

Can you connect another Monster illuminessence led strip to the one you have setup up to make the length longer ?????

@michaelhennessy1797 3 жыл бұрын

kzfaq.info/get/bejne/f513rJl1nMvMcas.html

@Prettyface_mehh 3 жыл бұрын

My can u show how to get the app on your phone because my remote not working

@nezuko.4067 3 жыл бұрын

I got the 3 strip, I was wanting to put it around my room, but don't know how to do so.

@modestylyles8127 3 жыл бұрын

Can you connect them to each other to make it longer? I have 2 of the 16.4 ft. Up already and its still not enough. Can the smaller one be added to whats up already?

@PLuGHiTzLive 3 жыл бұрын

They can be controlled from the same remote but stringing them together is not an officially supported use case.

@cryyeager9400 3 жыл бұрын

I bought some today at walmart and we did all the steps exept were the white cord is plugged in to something. We tried a Samsung charger and used the remote to change colors and does none.

@mariafernandez-zg3cq 4 жыл бұрын

my strip does not turn on when pluged

@waterdog5783 4 жыл бұрын

maria fernandez You have to plug them in with the grey part of the strip that plugs into the wall, facing you So the grey part that is plugged into the leds is facing forward

@BrandonRodriguez-dq2wo 4 жыл бұрын

mustard toe thanks you helped my problem

@jaxondeatrick5338 4 жыл бұрын

waterdog you are awesome

@user-wt8nh 4 жыл бұрын

waterdog I love you 😭

@8kings_lover.215 3 жыл бұрын

@@waterdog5783 ok i was having the same exact problem and that helped, thank you so much😂❤️

@Jeff5i 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the video. Have you found any way to have them save the color after a power off, or do they always have to start up white?

@damnvon8337 2 жыл бұрын

son how do you get the instant white preset. the white i have is blue

@hardscopemasta1977 4 жыл бұрын

So I got a strip and put batteries in my remote but it won’t do anything to the LEDS

@PLuGHiTzLive 4 жыл бұрын

No Name Have you looked into our newest video about the defect? kzfaq.info/get/bejne/e7eIgdqWmaedgZ8.html

@latomarabridges1224 3 жыл бұрын

I had the same problem but in reality, the part that has to connect to the led lights was turned the wrong way. White part in, sticker out/showing.

@I-Am-Error 4 жыл бұрын

This might be a dumb question but can you use the strip with the power unplugged?

@PLuGHiTzLive 4 жыл бұрын

You could build a battery pack for them. 5v would probably run on 4 AA batteries.

@micahharper1747 3 жыл бұрын

THANKS YOU SO MUCH

@rxnity3641 4 жыл бұрын

How do you pair the remote on those cause it won’t work

@TurboJrx 4 жыл бұрын

Can I cut and add extra led strips to make them longer ?!

@PLuGHiTzLive 4 жыл бұрын

To the best of our knowledge, you can cut the strip shorter but cannot add length. We might be incorrect on that one, though.

@SoulHunter970 3 жыл бұрын

Yeah you can, just have to use these. www.amazon.com/Strip-Solderless-Connector-Adaptor-Waterproof/dp/B01LWMN6BT/ref=asc_df_B01LWMN6BT/?tag=hyprod-20&linkCode=df0&hvadid=167135564802&hvpos=&hvnetw=g&hvrand=6596223389077461467&hvpone=&hvptwo=&hvqmt=&hvdev=c&hvdvcmdl=&hvlocint=&hvlocphy=9022906&hvtargid=pla-306997682535&psc=1

@monsesanchez5448 3 жыл бұрын

how do you expand for like the control to work on two different led lights because i have no clue sorry if i explained that weird i’m just confused??

@PLuGHiTzLive 3 жыл бұрын

This video has instructions for pairing an LED strip to a remote: kzfaq.info/get/bejne/nLiWiKWCtcqpc40.html

@robarttodiemonta3756 4 жыл бұрын

Guys just did this hold the remote real close to the connection that plugs into the strip and it will work by instructions, to join the strips get 4pin connectors that snap together you can cut them any place on the strip, just keep the arrows the same.

@shnity7607 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you

@slothmomma3271 4 жыл бұрын

I've tried usb port and a cell phone charger and wont work.

@jaydenvinyard9511 4 жыл бұрын

My brother plugged it in the wrong way and got really mad and then i searched this up and it worked and he got super happy with me!!!

@PLuGHiTzLive 4 жыл бұрын

Jayden Vinyard Glad it helped! We did it twice when filming the first video. That s why we make a bid deal about it in the videos.

@dennisdeyampert1916 2 жыл бұрын

Do these work without being plugged into a power source?

@Josephhof 2 жыл бұрын

After cutting them will both sides work or multiple cuts????

@stevetanner4580 4 жыл бұрын

Still have no remote that works, tried programming but nothing

@PeterPiccolo 3 жыл бұрын

i need to trim about an inch and two leds to cleanly finish my install where can i make a clean cut? i dont want to cut in the wrong area and short out the entire strip.... is that a possibility or am i looking at a worst case of cutting at the wrong location and losing one led or the one that i am cutting? thanks soo much for the info i appreciate it!! -p3t3r

@PLuGHiTzLive 3 жыл бұрын

Across the marked cut lines. There are gold ovals in a straight line with thin solid line down the middle. You can safely cut on that solid black line.

@tevinhart1 3 жыл бұрын

Can you use multi strips with one remote

@brendengordon8220 4 жыл бұрын

love your videos helped me pair 2 sets of led strips and light bulbs to one remote but are there any ways to keep my lights on red? like when i turn my lights on and not have to spend time turning all of them back?

@heyimtea9182 4 жыл бұрын

You know how to sync two strips onto One remote?? I’m having trouble trying to do that

@brendengordon8220 4 жыл бұрын

@@heyimtea9182 i got you so what you do is power off the strip or strips and then turn them back on and hold down the "speed up" button at the same time to pair them to the same remote

@ketaruhwallington4149 2 жыл бұрын

Bro why did I think these just don’t work glad I could see that I was plugging the led in backwards 😂😂😂

@BrentH453 4 жыл бұрын

I cant get it to pair with powering it off and back on and holding speed up

@PLuGHiTzLive 4 жыл бұрын

BrentH453 You're likely experiencing the defect. We recommend trying to find a unit with this batch info kzfaq.info/get/bejne/e7eIgdqWmaedgZ8.html

@areonacontreras9304 3 жыл бұрын

Omg think you I was so confused when I tried it with the instructions

@gianttacogod 2 жыл бұрын

Can I link two strips together?

@PepeFrog413 4 жыл бұрын

I kinda wanted a briefing on how to stick it on to a surface.. it’s hard with corners , idk if I can bend it or not..

@michaelhennessy1797 3 жыл бұрын

Instead of doing it on the ceiling do it on the wall at the top right before the ceiling that ay you won't have to make a 90 degree turn you can just bend it the stick it on the other wall

@ur-dad 3 жыл бұрын

I need help my off button turns my light green and it dose not go red it goes yellow green

@josediego4448 3 жыл бұрын

Mine makes a weird high pitch noise and it comes and goes but it stays on for a while then the sound goes away for a few seconds and it just repeats

@user-df5wn1mw4d 3 жыл бұрын

My promblem is that I just bought them they. Were working fine but then the led strip wasent changing color only my light bulb the led strip is only the color of it when it turns on

@PLuGHiTzLive 3 жыл бұрын

We've had a number of viewers say that some of the control units work in the beginning and stop after a while. We believe the problem involves a poorly seated chip (likely for the radio) and use unseats the ones that are close. Our recommendation is still to only use the new Smart line bit.ly/MonsterLedStripS

@natew8048 2 ай бұрын

I cannot get my strip to go into pairing mode!!! I've held the button down for the 8-10 seconds, unplugged, etc. Nothing works. I can click through basic colors but I cannot get the lights to pair so I can use the app.

@yeredithgatica3466 4 жыл бұрын

i cut my led lights and now only the part with the connecter thing is working but the other strip isn’t working

@OWO-et9px 3 жыл бұрын

i didnt get a remote with mine?

@babyt6242 2 жыл бұрын

If I cut it to the length I need will it not work

@brieherbivore8204 4 жыл бұрын

So they issue with not working as far as changing colors on multiple sets was simply taking the batteries out remote and then placing them right back in then the colors work instantly after you do this. Worked for both large room and small room set I own with no issue.

@altondempsey9283 3 жыл бұрын

I just want to know all the ways to use the remote plz let me know

@jpsquad9488 4 жыл бұрын

Who is going back tomorrow and returning it can you even return it?

@PLuGHiTzLive 4 жыл бұрын

You should be able to return them, but I would contact Monster on Monday. They are known for making good on their products. We've got info here: kzfaq.info/get/bejne/jcB8rK-Ap8uudqc.html

@dinh6327 3 жыл бұрын

@@PLuGHiTzLive cap I built a whole cloud with your led lights and the lights won’t even turn on so basically 5 hours of work is useless

@kira.4670 4 жыл бұрын

I’ve got two strips but only one box piece. I’m pretty sure there’s a way for you to connect them both but I don’t know how.

@shanmarieflan4491 4 жыл бұрын

Lucid思い yes same! Got a box with two strips but one power strip. What did you do?

@alexisdrury2206 4 жыл бұрын

Mine have no issues I'm just curious if you can buy expansion packs to connect more strands to it

@PLuGHiTzLive 4 жыл бұрын

Alexis Drury All of the items in all of the kits can be combined in any combination. We have one remote controlling 16 lights in our offices.

@alexisdrury2206 4 жыл бұрын

@@PLuGHiTzLive do you have 16 separate plugs or 16 strips with one plug

@PLuGHiTzLive 4 жыл бұрын

Alexis Drury No. Each item, strip or bulb, must have its own power.

@alexisdrury2206 4 жыл бұрын

@@PLuGHiTzLive ok thank you

@PLuGHiTzLive 4 жыл бұрын

Alexis Drury No worries.

@blkmercadz111 3 жыл бұрын

Can you program them to your phone without wifi? I have a hotspot but thats my only wifi

@PLuGHiTzLive 3 жыл бұрын

This model does not work on Wi-Fi at all. It only works with the remote (though the defect makes even that questionable). For the new model, you have to have an active Wi-Fi connection.

@osirismaximus2787 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks

@bbbeast 3 жыл бұрын

Mine didn’t even come with the white part the usb!

@dogzlf 3 жыл бұрын

Beadle Bamford!! Todd is the winnnnnnahhhh

@saramaines8865 3 жыл бұрын

How do I get music to go along with the led lights

@PLuGHiTzLive 3 жыл бұрын

The Illuminessence does not have that ability. The Smart Illuminessence does, though (bit.ly/MonsterLedStripS)

@galacticgiselle9327 3 жыл бұрын

I have a rlly important question can u cut these like at a certain line or part of the led light strip or u can not

@glxwstxne3446 3 жыл бұрын

yes u have to cut it at a certain line (the brown lines)

@reneehorne2927 3 жыл бұрын

When I cut mine it only light up on one area

@robertthabassheadjacobson4968 2 жыл бұрын

I have two cords and one of them you can't connect to the other. It's use one not two. Very strange.

@happysquish8293 3 жыл бұрын

Mine works fine and great

@morganelizabeth480 4 жыл бұрын

how can you cut it if it makes the lights not work on the part that’s cut????

@PLuGHiTzLive 4 жыл бұрын

Morgan Elizabeth Cutting it is to make it shorter. It does not make two units as you only have a single control port.

@Keish04 3 жыл бұрын

Smh I didn’t receive the power cord...all I receive was led strip and remote

@jayperson9988 3 жыл бұрын

Can I pair two separate strips together so they flash the same colors simultaneously ?

@garrettgresham1553 3 жыл бұрын

Dude I’m trying to figure out hot to pair the same strips onto eachother

@itzvazor1393 4 жыл бұрын

Mine never came with the power cable do you know if they sell them separately

@woulty1008 4 жыл бұрын

Mine came with the cable

@Bigdickgang976 4 жыл бұрын

All of them do????

@773Cubs 3 жыл бұрын

did u ever find out? mine came without cable too

@d_lt-5694 3 жыл бұрын

Okay so who don’t mine change color.? I have them connected to the usb

@JafoTHEgreat 3 жыл бұрын

Use your 2.4v cell phone charger plug-in. Worked as soon as I used mine. Turned on immediately. It didnt turn on when I used my laptop.

@eviebinkley4672 4 жыл бұрын

Just replaced my batteries now it changes color thank you

@gamingwitheli6970 3 жыл бұрын

What battery does it use

@deewilz7246 3 жыл бұрын

Question.. what about connecting them? I have one i want to connect..

@PLuGHiTzLive 3 жыл бұрын

You have one you want to connect to what?

@TSG042 2 жыл бұрын

how to peel i cant find how on google

@Jr-mz3rf 3 жыл бұрын

Is there app for it

@lilaro386 4 жыл бұрын

So I cut the copper part and when I did, this lights won’t turn on, can u guys just send me a free one?

@wave-mh8hn 4 жыл бұрын

I buy a starter kit how can I extend it

@justinelkinsstudios7217 4 жыл бұрын

Did your remote work?

@shelbyrg22 2 жыл бұрын

what if u don't have the lightbulbs

@rikomiko3978 4 жыл бұрын

How come I bought the large space led mood light kit and 3 led strip mood light kit and neither of them come with the USB port

@rikomiko3978 4 жыл бұрын

Bought it at Walmart

@PLuGHiTzLive 4 жыл бұрын

It didn't come with the control unit and cable?

@rikomiko3978 4 жыл бұрын

@@PLuGHiTzLive it only came with the remote control no cable

@ClipFarmin 4 жыл бұрын

i got 3 16.4 inches LED light strips today and i have 3 remotes how can i get only 1 remote to connect to all 3 of the lights

@rosemarykit 4 жыл бұрын

On the paper it comes with it will show how to pair it to one control or unpair to pair it with another

@PLuGHiTzLive 4 жыл бұрын

We have a video showing how to do it here: kzfaq.info/get/bejne/nLiWiKWCtcqpc40.html

@Donavan_roman 3 жыл бұрын

Where do I cut it

@andreavasquez7167 3 жыл бұрын

Wait so if i cut it will the other half that i cut work or no?

@PLuGHiTzLive 3 жыл бұрын

No. You will have cut it, so there is no way to provide power to the piece you cut off.

@brycemvp6076 3 жыл бұрын

How do I link 1 remote to multiple strips @PLUGHITZ Live

@stephaniegonzales2856 3 жыл бұрын

I have the same problem like 2 separate strips and one remote

@PLuGHiTzLive 3 жыл бұрын

Here are the pairing instructions for the remote and strips. Follow them for the additional light and you can control both with one remote kzfaq.info/get/bejne/nLiWiKWCtcqpc40.html

@andrea.6076 3 жыл бұрын

Quick question. Half of my led lights won’t ligth up only the start of the lights

@PLuGHiTzLive 3 жыл бұрын

There must be a break in the strip at one of the cut points. You can try to solder it back together, but it's not a simple project.

@andrea.6076 3 жыл бұрын

@@PLuGHiTzLive thx

@macy3399 4 жыл бұрын

How do I connect to the app? It’s not working help please

@PLuGHiTzLive 4 жыл бұрын

Kristen Howard Wishon These units are not part of the Smart IlluminEssence line and can only be used with the remote.

@GamingwitRello 3 жыл бұрын

Mine stop working what do I do

@kaylar.1309 4 жыл бұрын

if mine doesn't have the line on the copper part can I still cut it?

@PLuGHiTzLive 4 жыл бұрын

Kayla R. Yes. It's the copper part that is important. That is the junction between electronics.

@kaylar.1309 4 жыл бұрын

@@PLuGHiTzLive thank you

@PLuGHiTzLive 4 жыл бұрын

Kayla R. Any time!

@kaylar.1309 4 жыл бұрын

@@PLuGHiTzLive soo I just cut them and only one side works...

@PLuGHiTzLive 4 жыл бұрын

Kayla R. Correct. We're going to produce a video on customizing the strips soon.

@ackleboi1294 3 жыл бұрын

Are they Alexa compatible?

@professorj8062 4 жыл бұрын

How do I connect them I got mine today

@MJ-bv6qb 3 жыл бұрын

What if you don’t have the remote and the one you have has to be controlled by phone

@PLuGHiTzLive 3 жыл бұрын

That is a different product. You can follow these steps to setup the strip, though: kzfaq.info/get/bejne/nreFmbNpnJimeaM.html

@h.productions7054 3 жыл бұрын

Can you cut them

@lifeasthekingg9441 4 жыл бұрын

If it ain't long enough can I buy another pack and connect it

@PLuGHiTzLive 4 жыл бұрын

You can pair two to the same remore. You cannot officially power two strips off of a single control unit.

@amiradiablo831 2 жыл бұрын

Ok, so how on earth are you supposed to connect the two strips together??

@adam_0076 3 жыл бұрын

cool

@julianahailey9345 4 жыл бұрын

i cut it and only one piece of the lights work. help??

@reneehorne2927 3 жыл бұрын

That happened to me too... Idk what to do

@leannarene5076 3 жыл бұрын

Can I use my phone as the remote to these?

@PLuGHiTzLive 3 жыл бұрын

Only for the Smart Illuminessence line (bit.ly/MonsterLedStripS)

@KdDaForeign 4 жыл бұрын

Remotes are pretty easy how do I open the remote it won’t open literally🤦🏾‍♂️🤦🏾‍♂️🤦🏾‍♂️

@pizzasage1 3 жыл бұрын

That's my problem to I think that it is stuck

@MilitaryGadgetBuyer 3 жыл бұрын

Can I plug into RGB ASRock motherboard

@PLuGHiTzLive 3 жыл бұрын

Almost certainly not, but we've never tried.