Anyone know how these are connected? Via a plug or can they be hardwired into exiting electrical feed in the house?
Couldn't see mention of meters length.
callum84 to EN1GMA
8 Sep 17#16
Needs to be plugged in as mains to ELV transformer is built into the plug section.
elofty
8 Sep 17#2
they plug into a wall socket 2m long
sunsetman
8 Sep 17#3
can they be cut as i'm thinking they'd be good behind the tv
cheesebox to sunsetman
8 Sep 17#4
Yes they can as i have one behind my bed. If you are just shortening the strip with no intention using the "cut off" part, then you will be fine.
lukebranagh to sunsetman
8 Sep 17#13
I got one from Amazon plugs into the usb port on the tv so comes on and off as tv is turned on and off. It lights up the entire wall and ceiling and was £6.99 - amazon.co.uk/gp/…1Q/
purplevimto to lukebranagh
9 Sep 17#34
I like the look of this. Did you stick it at the top of the TV at the back?
lukebranagh to purplevimto
9 Sep 17#35
I actually just set it loose with the LEDs facing up. I ran it from the USB port up and down through the wires on back of tv - its so light it sits well. Pic shows the LED lighting up the wall round the TV and thats with room lights on full(was just a pic of after I painted living room).
bellboys to lukebranagh
18 Sep 17#45
Got mine from Amazon also but 4 quid dearer due to having a wireless remote which for our needs is worth it (TV is an 8 yr old Panny plasma with no USB slot).
bellboys to lukebranagh
18 Sep 17#47
Also got ours from Amazon but paid a fiver more for one with a wireless RC (our TV is an 8 year old Panny plasma with no USB port).
As Scope said, you can get vanilla USB versions for super cheap. Here's one that comes with app-controlled colour changing capabilities for £10.
7percent
8 Sep 17#5
I've gone for this. Have a yeelight bulb in my room and want to put this round the bed to help me get up when the mornings start getting dark.
(can put them on a timer with the yeelight app)
paolo
8 Sep 17#6
Guess I can just dispense with the AC adapter and wire in to 12v DC in a van?
OldEngine to paolo
8 Sep 17#14
Yes that should work fine.
callum84 to paolo
8 Sep 17#17
Yes you could do that but make sure to use a 1 amp inline fuse.
sjohnst4
8 Sep 17#7
Bear in mind you can't extend these. 2m maximum.
ThugBasher to sjohnst4
8 Sep 17#8
Nor can you get them as well, Bit exspesive for only 2M
veedubjai to ThugBasher
8 Sep 17#9
But then, you're paying for the brand name. Xiaomi is like Apple to mainland China. A top tier level business. You can buy cheaper but at what price for higher quality control.
ThugBasher
8 Sep 17#10
Purchased all of my strip lights from LED Hut, an been able to extend or change the length to my needs. I have many Xiaomi products and no issue with them. I started off with a cheap LED strip on the back of the TV give it a few hours and the strip started to peel off from the heat of the TV set.
Like you said your paying for the name. If they made sensors, connectors, longer strips then maybe I wouldnt be saying anything an purchasing one to give it a try.
Hustler1337 to ThugBasher
8 Sep 17#31
Did you put the Xiaomi strips behind the TV? I can't see ledhut.co.uk selling any Xiaomi strips.
ThugBasher to Hustler1337
9 Sep 17#36
No the strips was my first encounter some cheap ones off eBay, I cant comment on the Xiaomi strips but they look good but not for my specific needs.
Zameen
8 Sep 17#11
Nice if you have an airline and want to highlight the aisle and exits
willyzippy89 to Zameen
9 Sep 17#32
Or if you have your own cinema and want to highlight the steps going down :grin:
cruncher75
8 Sep 17#12
I have them up inside the window at Christmas
CampGareth
8 Sep 17#15
When set to white what's the light output from these like? Could they light a room or be an effective replacement for a desk lamp?
cheapo
8 Sep 17#18
Yeah, from the set up video it shows the transformer, so do NOT wire these into your lighting circuit directly.
I need something like this but hardwired to ligthing ring as I alreayd have kitchen cabinet light wiring in place.
kotia
8 Sep 17#19
Item description states works with Alexa but on the Q&A bit says it doesn't.
Can you set these up to go in sync with the colours on your TV screen like you can with Philips hue?
Stimpington to shopper32
8 Sep 17#23
Sadly no, but the version I linked above might be the next best thing.
(This Xiaomi deal's good too, just depends what you're after)
willyzippy89 to shopper32
9 Sep 17#33
I have this exact strip and the functions are basic, get what you pay for really “/ To answer im quite sure it doesn’t, it has a timer option but that struggles to work for me i just leave it on “/
scope
8 Sep 17#21
For the TV it would be far better to get a strip with USB connection, so it will switch on and off with the TV, if connected in the TV's usb port.. I've got one from aliexpress and it only cost me $5 - it really enhances the TV viewing in the evenings.
azza452
8 Sep 17#24
Wanting one of these but does it come with a uk plug or do i need an adapter? If so what plug do i need to buy?
Also, can you turn it on/off with the app or just change color? As im guessing it doesn't automatically turn off with tv like the usb ones.
Thanks for any help
Deedie to azza452
8 Sep 17#26
No UK plug. Mine came supplied with an adaptor that was highly dangerous. So if it comes with one, bin it right away and source your own one.
azza452 to Deedie
8 Sep 17#28
Thanks for the reply, im gonna go for it. Is it just a universal uk plug adapter i need? I'll probably get one locally.
I had a cheap led strip and the adhesive kept coming off as it had bend around the corners of the tv. Does this strip go around the corners easily?
Deedie to azza452
8 Sep 17#29
I got my adaptor from poundland. As for the corners, if you mean around the outside edge, then it might be ok. If you mean bend it at 90degrees while stuck to the back of the TV, then no chance.
azza452 to Deedie
8 Sep 17#30
Ye thats what i mean, want it to go around the back of the tv. I'll figure something out
7percent to azza452
9 Sep 17#37
As I understand it, it's the same app as the yeelight bulbs (which I have).
Meaning you can turn it on and off and set timers, through the app.
azza452 to 7percent
10 Sep 17#39
thanks
ive ordered one but not sure how long it will take, never bought from gearbest before
5m is just enough to go around a 65" TV.. It comes with 3M self adhesive backing tape, so perfect for the job.
danbo360 to scope
8 Sep 17#27
Is it always on when the tv is on?
scope to danbo360
9 Sep 17#38
Yes, as long as the USB port is connected its on.
Phill.Mansel
10 Sep 17#40
Got mine today, working fine, with Alexa too.
morrig
10 Sep 17#41
Was in Home Bargains Belle Vale today and they had Prestige 5 metre LED multi colour light strip with remote control for £14.99, they had quit a few, can get cheaper on the net but worth a look. Can not see the difference between phone remote other than can light up outside house?
TylerDurdenUK to morrig
10 Sep 17#42
I can't imagine you'll be able to control the HB ones via Alexa.
TylerDurdenUK
12 Sep 17#43
My led strip seems to constantly lose its connection, I reset them and hours later they are offline. Anyone have a similar issue and / or know a fix. All my other smart lights / plugs etc are fine.
azza452
17 Sep 17#44
anyone know how long Gearbest take to deliver?
shipped by UK priority mail on the 8th September
elofty to azza452
18 Sep 17#46
Really depends. I ordered on the 1st priority mail and it arrrived on the 15th. I've had other stuff within 7 days. Just depends
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Couldn't see mention of meters length.
amazon.co.uk/gp/…c=1
As Scope said, you can get vanilla USB versions for super cheap. Here's one that comes with app-controlled colour changing capabilities for £10.
(can put them on a timer with the yeelight app)
Like you said your paying for the name. If they made sensors, connectors, longer strips then maybe I wouldnt be saying anything an purchasing one to give it a try.
I need something like this but hardwired to ligthing ring as I alreayd have kitchen cabinet light wiring in place.
This doesn't seem bad for the price:
amazon.co.uk/dp/…5KV
(This Xiaomi deal's good too, just depends what you're after)
To answer im quite sure it doesn’t, it has a timer option but that struggles to work for me i just leave it on “/
Also, can you turn it on/off with the app or just change color? As im guessing it doesn't automatically turn off with tv like the usb ones.
Thanks for any help
I had a cheap led strip and the adhesive kept coming off as it had bend around the corners of the tv. Does this strip go around the corners easily?
Meaning you can turn it on and off and set timers, through the app.
ive ordered one but not sure how long it will take, never bought from gearbest before
5m is just enough to go around a 65" TV.. It comes with 3M self adhesive backing tape, so perfect for the job.
Can not see the difference between phone remote other than can light up outside house?
shipped by UK priority mail on the 8th September