Getting a proper LED strip light is not the end of the story. What’s more important is how you’re going to use it.
Controlling lights remotely break the limits of traditional fixed light switches, even if you are a little distance from the strip light, you can easily achieve light change. You don’t have to walk to the light switch to turn it on.
Remote control LED lights can be combined in multiple ways. Using a handheld remote is a quite simple way. And it’s more intelligent to remote led strip lights via a smartphone. You can even voice control the LED strip.
About remote control lights, here’s what you shouldn’t miss…
First To Know What Are LED Strip Lights With Remote
The led lights remote is a companion product to the led controller.
LED remote control strip lights offer you a solution among the many options for controlling lights. You do not have to go through the trouble of finding a satisfactory controller for your strip.
Generally, the remote controller in the led strip light kit is a recommended one, often used by suppliers or sellers to test whether the light-emitting diodes are working properly. There will be no incompatibility or failure to match.
Here are our recommended led light strips with remote:
1. COB LED Strip Lights With RF Remote
The LED light controller for the 4mm single color cob led strip is combined with RF wireless technology, where the controller and the remote control are matched and connected via RF wireless signals.
Pair with the Skydance RF controller and RF remote to change LED brightness and achieve fast dimming. Timer and scene setting are available.
The ultra-thin 4mm PCB width makes the led strip lights with remote suitable for narrow spaces. It’s a good choice to use it for sofas, headboards, cabinets, etc. It doesn’t take up much space and is easy to hide.
Use a connector with wire on one end and DC header on the other, to connect the led controller to the plug-in power supply, and you will be able to enjoy it in your home.
With this cob led strip, it’s unnecessary to add LED diffusers or channels to even out the light. The chip-on-board technology can eliminate the diode light spot, each LED light is uniformly diffused, bringing a dotless effect.
2. RGB LED Strip Lights With Both Remote & APP Control
The remote control can be compatible with the phone control in the same controller. This way you can use the RF remote or mobile app to control the LED strip lighting as you feel like.
The wireless remote does enable quick control. When pressing the button, the corresponding light effect will be presented.
But can not find the mini handheld remote control may be a little trouble. So, if your strip lights support remote control and cell phone APP, it’s not to worry about this problem.
Not satisfied with the white led strip lights, and want to add color to your room? The led color changing lights with remote is a great piece to create ambiance, which adapts SMD3535 RGB LEDs (it means that you can get multiple colors in one strip).
Stick it on the ceiling to brighten up your bedroom, living room, or game room. Or place it under cabinets to get a fun kitchen island.
This 5mm RGB led remote light strip has a high density of 120 lights per meter, the two diode dots are close to each other to minimize dark areas.
3. Addressable LED Strip Lights With Remote & APP & Voice Control
What happens when LED strip lights are integrated into smart home lighting? By talking to Alexa or Google Assistant, it becomes easier and smarter to switch the lights and adjust the brightness.
Of course, it is also compatible with handheld RF remote control and Magic Home APP control. All this allows you to achieve precise control of the led strip light with remote control.
Small LED strip lights are perfect for accent lighting. An LED lighting eco can exist right on your computer desk. Sold from 1 meter / 3 feet, the dream color led light strips with remote are suitable for use anywhere in your home. Best for DIY.
What Can LED Light Remote Do?
It’s unimaginable that there are so many functions on a small remote control. The sparrow is small but complete.
Here are the normal functions of the led remote:
- Turn on or off the led strip lights
- Dim led light brightness, 0% – 100% dimming range
- Adjust color temperature from warm white to cool white
- Change RGB/RGBW light colors
- Timers
- Save scene light settings
- Group control
How Do LED Strip Lights Work With Remote?
Typically, led strip lights are required to connect an additional controller to program the light.
There are two types of remote control signals, IR and RF. A wireless connection is made between the light remote and the controller (receiver).
- IR (Infrared): Requires straight line alignment to control the light strip. Highly influenced by obstacles. Proximity control.
- RF (Radio Frequency): High immunity to interference. Longest remote control distance of 30 meters.
The wireless light remote sends a signal, and the controller receives the signal and reflects the result on the LED strip lights.
We used to use LED strips by hardwiring them into the electrical system to work with a light switch. Or connected to a transformer and then plugged into a power outlet, which is controlled with a press button.
But now, wireless control is obviously more user-friendly, even a novice can use the remote controlled lighting very well.
How To Pair LED Light Remote With The Strip Lights?
Before using the remote control, please complete these operations:
- Pull out the plastic sheet stuffed inside the led remote.
- Install batteries to the remote.
- Make sure the remote control works normally.
You can use the power-up or match key to build the connection between the wireless light remote control and the controller receiver. Please follow the steps in the manual.
How To Remote LED Strip Lights?
To perfectly remote LED lights, you need to power them correctly first. We list 4 wiring types for your reference.
- LED strip lights – Strip wire – Controller – Connector with cable on one end and DC connector on the other – Plug-in power supply
- LED strip lights – Strip wire – Controller – Power wire – Switching power supply
- LED strip lights – Controller – USB interface
- LED strip lights – Controller – Battery powered
For more information on how to wire remote controlled led strip lights, please read the following articles:
How To Wire Single Color LED Strip Lights?