How to Cut LED Strip Lights and Extend EASIEST METHOD EVER!

[@GeekStreet]

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[@SunDevil31]

Bllsht. Ive tried 3 different brands. They dont stay connected well and half the lights are green if they do.

[@maryhill339]

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[@ezumach]

Crazy that these companies sell these with no instructions on how to connect the lights using the connectors. You got to wonder how many people are returning these all cut up cuz they can't figure it out. Literally nothing in the instructions on how to do this.

[@Stoneylfm]

And how disappointing it is when you think you cut, stick and have lights. Knew it was too good to be true

[@christianraymundodelacruz7484]

this is actually made for technicians who knows how to do it

[@ezumach]

@@christianraymundodelacruz7484 no it's not, if it was it would be sold in a specialty store. It's sold in Walmart, and Amazon. It's for consumers.

[@jBeanz92]

I didn't need instructions out the box for my first time...though I cut a piece of strip in the line and not on the middle copper part, thankfully it wasn't that long but definitely taught myself a fun lesson learned type of experience!

[@JordanDoPlay_Mc]

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[@suemarie6032]

I've seen these lights advertised and even though they say DIY cut to fit, they never give more details. Thanks so much for clearing up some confusion.

[@GeekStreet]

You're welcome!

[@darrenhayes7786]

Lol you simply cut them 😂

[@Skinner90210]

@@darrenhayes7786 yeah but on instructions it’s says not to cut any of the led strip that what the confusion was about

[@amyjoupton3007]

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[@Ohchelle2nasty]

@@darrenhayes7786 it’s doesn’t tell you, that you needs to by a extended to make sure all the lights work

[@ShirleyFang18]

This is the most detailed method I have seen about cutting and extending the light strip, and it uses an RGBCW light strip. This light strip is more complicated to connect than single color light strip, and it also explains the connection accessories at the corners. Very useful, great video. keep going.

[@GeekStreet]

Thanks much appreciated!

[@x-wingflyboy8177]

Just bought a 5m roll for a cabinet internal lighting and kind of guessed one cuts on the copper but wasn't sure of that fact. Thanks so much for a clear consice and waffle free video. Wasn't awate of the connectors or extender accessories either.

[@fortunefalconer2386]

Straightforward, clear, simple, and informative instructions. Thank you for your help!

[@tristenjarrell9335]

Ok I just want to cut them bc they are to long and put that somewhere else so I cut it on the copper and then I have to get clips? And I can't just move the rest of the strip elsewhere and call it a day? Cause it's Bluetooth. Edit : I don't know what I'm doing

[@rebeccaelley2580]

Really helpful! I was looking into how I could connect two strips to one power supply but with a break as they're for under my kitchen cupboards. Thanks so much

[@erwinborabien4940]

😩

[@oreoslush]

DID YOU FIND THE ANSWER?

[@will1554]

When it comes to cutting, can we just trim it and still be good to go with the shortened strip?

[@jakewilliams8327]

Best video explaining how to do this correctly. I've watched a few before this and the guys seemed clueless! Thanks for the video

[@GeekStreet]

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[@SteveH-TN]

Appreciate you shedding some light on this subject ( all Puns intended ) A couple of years ago @ Huntsville Hamfest I purchased a couple of strips without any intention of connecting them together. Recently during building the Tennessee Valley Model Railroaders N Scale double deck layout ( Bell Buckle, Tennessee) Several members used RGB Strips for lighting underneath the upper deck. Which has inspired me to explore using RGB Strips in my home. Thanks for sharing this video & information.

[@general5104]

THANK YOU, for posting - I hate it when a company makes an item and the store stocks it and sells it, but doesn't stock the parts to use it to its full amount. Nowhere in the store, nor online store, sells the splicer kit for 5 terminal lite strip. I had to have my daughter, who has an Amazon account, to order my kit. That's absurd ! Thanks for posting this training video

[@TheLeeattwood]

Excellent Big Dawg 👍🏻

[@KRDP]

Thank you sir for the excellent video , i decided that i wante dmy Led lights on the back of my desk just so at night i can have some lights to go along with my LED Lava Lamp and i could have a really cool set up but i did not know how to cut the LED LIGHTS Safely so i could make sure i dont damage my lights and you sir are a life saver now my LED Lights wont hang over my disk and i can have lights on the top and bottom of my desk. Thank you again for your time making this vid

[@streakyfish]

Simple clear instructions. What more could you ask for👍

[@azizfaisal8225]

Hey can I connect it with the copper or do I have to buy the connector

[@jet9758]

Need a connector

[@laurenclark5734]

Thank you so much for this video. Now I feel like this is something I can’t attempt to do on my own. I’m a grandma so sometimes doing the things of scary but you made this simple and straightforward. Thank you.

[@buggy997]

You just saved me thx 😂❤

[@PaulTaylorWright]

Really good advice on cutting LED strips and corner connectors. My manufacturer's instructions does not cover this. Been a great help to me , thank you.

[@elieachaaya]

hello Thank you for the great explanation. does any 6 pins connector work ? I noticed that the names of the 6 pins in your led strip are different than mine. is this important or does any 6 pins connector work with any 6 pins led strip?

[@Nikz0420]

Thanks so much mate really helps for a beginner like me.

[@pepperwilliams4428]

Better video than most, very detailed! Great job!

[@GeekStreet]

Thanks!

[@tracymcmillen9638]

You made this so easy to understand! Thank you!

[@GeekStreet]

Glad it was helpful!

[@KingdomOfTibet]

I cut this led after that i though they will connect but its not now i don't know how to connect and there has no instructions. I don't have stuff to do that 😢

[@shaunhill2466]

Great video, first time I have seen anything on your channel. I love your voice, you sound just like Michael McIntyre.

[@GeekStreet]

😂

[@dcpowered]

Thanks a lot! This is just what i was looking for after purchasing my LED strip for TV backlight.

[@Dx_Ach]

It mentioned in the video how to cut when its to long (at the start) but never revisited it in the video. Whats the correct way to cut if to long?

[@williamsimonson933]

Very helpful! I am making some LED wall sconces with oak boards I milled and didn't have a clue on how to wire the lights. This is really helpful! I'm going to look at your other instructionals. Thank You.

[@DutchNL-xq3fd]

can you mismatch the colours between strips to get a 2 tone strip that syncs when fading/flashing etc. but has different colours?

[@jessjazzy_LP8_EA]

Thank you for saving my time. This video is more detailed, loud and clear, step by step 1,2,3 and then B☀️☀️M 💡 lights up ⭐🌟⭐👏👏👏👏👏 A lot of instructions videos with too many brands of LED lights has a BS instructions. Yours is Awesome 💡 you make my kids happy 🧚‍♀️🤴👼👸🧚‍♀️

[@bradlococo4806]

at the 415 mark where you have the break of the strip in kitchen. That is what I will have with the window/sink. So if you cut it how does the other half light up if it is cut from the other side that is probably connected to the plug? Thanks

[@moshkid16]

Excellent. You saved me on my kids rooms. Thank you sir!

[@rechellethackray]

Could you please do a video on using these led strips on how to connect it to power source and switch for small projects like resin castings and minature diaramas?

[@rchrdschmidt]

Yes, please do so.

[@FamFest1]

Clear instructions and helped me out a ton. Thank you

[@TheChriswalton31]

Great video, can you cut and extend all led strips, i have just purchased the tapo 930-10 but would like to extend to 12m. On their web it says can extend eith 4 pin extender, but box says not extendable

[@lltaboollyt5988]

Do I have to use a extender to finish the light strip or can I use extra light strip to finish the light strip?

[@hilariovazquezbadillo9384]

Where do you get thoes connectors I would like to cut and expand the strip in to different locations. And can you tell the gage of wire is being used to extend please ??

[@samuelperez3613]

Does the clip come with the led lights cause I bought mines and I didn’t get one

[@sabcue]

Hi, you seem knowledgeable about this topic. I have a 25 meter led light strip. The first 15 meters work, but the remaining 10 meters don't light up. Is it possible i just cut the junction where it started to not light up then connect them again with a 4 pin connector? Or does the new 10 meters cut will require a new power controller? Thank you

[@jpatteson762009]

what about the LED strips that have the weather poof coating ? Juts trim it ?

[@adventuresofpickleandpeanu2179]

Thanks this worked very well!

[@snagbrock]

Hi just wondering, when I cut the strip and I have a good bit leftover is there a usb cable I can purchase to attach for power again..

[@l.j.2917]

How do you connect the cut piece to power? If you wanted to cut one strip to make two that is?

[@harmeettatla1981]

Can you please do a video on your Kitchen counter lights install (seen @4:20) and extension around the Cooker hood? This is exactly what I’m trying to do so would be appreciated. I am looking to see if I can continue the strip under the cooker hood itself as a better alternative to its own bulb light. But this would require perpendicular joint - not 90 degree one as you showed ?

[@miltonpound763]

Thanks for the simple and easy to understand instruction!

[@user-vz2yr6pl8o]

very useful thanks lots 👍

[@GeekStreet]

👍

[@mikek2951]

How do I do this without the clips? I need an instructional video, pronto. I am a wasteful person and just would possibly rather order a whole replacement kit that I'll get in a day for some reason, if that, and if I have to wait 3 days for clips forget it. Forget going to physical stores. People in those.

[@BackYardGrowing323]

Thank you got me out of a bind I couldn’t figure out how to make it work stopped and watched a video give you a like

[@driftsmith117]

Brilliant video mate well done

[@GeekStreet]

Thanks!

[@cacmang42]

this is everything I needed to know. thanks

[@GeekStreet]

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[@diyretiredmom]

My light strip says 12v at the cut point and is 3 pin. Does the hippo connector have to be specifically for 12V if it's a 3 pin hippo?

[@ScotsBeats]

I have some left over RGB strip light and I’m wanting to use it as a single colour. Can I just add two wires to the positive and the B terminals?

[@danskretteburg]

Is it possible to cut them down to one single light? I need it for a cosplay

[@BraydenJackson_on_60fps]

If I cut my LED lights what side will still work and what side won’t bc I dont a have connectors I must know🙏🏻🙏🏻

[@GLPBN]

Thank you so much for this! One question, have you tried extending RGBIC type led strip? For example, I have a 32.8ft long RGBIC strip but I need another 6ft long to complete a loop. Can this be done or will it mess up the segmentation control?

[@GeekStreet]

I've not tried but in theory I've been told it should work.

[@piotrpp5478]

do i really need a connector to connect 2 strips that have sufficient amount of copper? cant i just tape two pieces together?

[@phatomstar]

It work thank you

[@WhoCares2509]

Can this be done with individually addressable LED light strips or would that confuse the control device? I'm thinking in regards to WLED effects, etc.

[@harpreet7151]

is it safe to paste Led strip light on iron objects?

[@kierasasha2964]

Can you do a video on how you did the kitchen? Im confused on why i don't see the extension?

[@GeekStreet]

There is conduit in the walls for the wiring to be hidden.

[@Daniel-h4j3t]

Thank you for the video

[@spacecrash]

Is this any leds? Or specifically these I’m getting new ones for my room and I want those extreme color fading ones advertised on tiktok

[@hamzamudasar1077]

Thankyou so much this helped ALOT thankyou ❤❤❤❤

[@exodusattack5284]

Does the extended "L" shape area for the corners also light up ?

[@GeekStreet]

No

[@exodusattack5284]

@@GeekStreet thank you sir!

[@adrianpuni500]

Aaaaweeesomeee!! Great video man!!, Would you know the difference among 2pin LED, 3, 4 up to 6? Very interesting world. Thank you!

[@GeekStreet]

Rhe additional pins are normally there if it has more colour options from like RGB + W as an example

[@amandavincent4812]

So if I cut it then use the connectors which I bought it will connect somehow to the original strip? That's why I'm confused I want to put some on shelves on a TV stand and under a bed

[@GeekStreet]

You can connect to the original strip with the connector, but you can't use the remaining strip stand alone.

[@amandavincent4812]

@@GeekStreet so put a connector on the original strip then when I cut other strips it should have power to it what do you mean I can't use the remaining strip so the rest of the strip that is on the wall and do I just connect one side on the original one so it powers the separate ones I'm sorry I sound dumb lol it's kind of confusing I thought that connecting to the original would work just was not totally sure

[@ketocutie2981]

Great video!

[@galinarou]

Thanks for the explanation. The companies should give you a cut because their profits just increased 1000% because of you!

[@eloisehughes2340]

How do I power my LED strip on the ceiling? Do I have to run the lights down the wall to power source?

[@DavidMartinez-fq9eh]

Thanks for the vid, dude. Very instructive.

[@jeniqua957]

If I cut them how do you make them work?

[@alexdaneau186]

Thanks for this!

[@pammaranda7204]

I have the daybetter one st of 65 ft lights on two rolls Do I connect these the same way

[@filiprangus5826]

Great video, i am missing the part where you would connect a new Power supply tho

[@dpgod5885]

Same

[@fmcauley8076]

Can u do this on the leds from Amazon

[@starwirelightingcompany6677]

It's very helpful to my valued customers.

[@adytibbles]

Hi , I want to do the same that you've done In your kitchen with the cooker and extending it . What did you use ,and do you know if you can extend a wiz led strip 🤔? Cheers

[@puputv4072]

I bought 5m and 10m led strip will it work proprrly if i combine it and use only one ac adapter 12v-1a?

[@Pauluz_The_Web_Gnome]

Hi do you know how to cut and "repair" sealed led strips from Dymond? is there an easy way to remove the "protection-layer" to get to the copper contacts?

[@GeekStreet]

You have to gently slice off the silicone protective layer.

[@brunapoledance8542]

Hey, would that work if i split a 5m individual addressable strip in 5 equals parts and use the connectors to extend them 2m apart from one another.?

[@apj.w]

Does the other end of the led still work?

[@surar17]

I have a question If i have an led strip and i want to cut it to make the right size and the rest of the led strip i want to make it in different place do i need an adapter and Power supply ?

[@GeekStreet]

Yes thats right

[@01arron]

Hi fella. Where did you get the leds for under your cupboards? They look pure white not like others I’ve seen that are more blue/purple

[@GeekStreet]

From toolstation, its led undercupboard lights

[@01arron]

@@GeekStreet thank you fella I will have a look on the site now.

[@FaiyazQuadri]

Thank you! video was very helpful. Just finished closet LED light with help of this video, looking awesome! 👍

[@GeekStreet]

Awesome great to hear this video helped.

[@rebeccakedich8948]

is there a way to do corners without getting the clip?

[@dannybonilla4048]

you can take regular wire and solder it to the ends, since the wire is flexible. It's more work but you won't need the clips.

[@FiMerk]

I just made a loop and continued. Then again, I did it behind my bed frame, so you’ll never see the loop. Depends on where you’re placing, I guess.

[@R3RLEE]

Great help thanks!

[@22TheJuggernaut]

Need an update on this video for the V2 hue strips!

[@evilwomanofdoom]

What do I need to check for compatible connectors please? B & Q state theirs are only for their lights (which are overpriced) Calex d9 nit sell any connectors so am not cutting into these without knowing if my connectors will work.

[@Thegreatphilosopher9]

Which camera do you use? The quality is soo clear!

[@lalithask3378]

Will we get the connectors in the box😅

[@awakening2226]

Thanks!! Freakin awesome tutorial

[@GeekStreet]

❤️

[@kushkid7108]

Where can I buy some of those corner pieces?

[@famousvarga16]

Quick question my led lights show the scissor shortest scissor indicator on where to cut if I cut them will they still work?

[@GeekStreet]

Aim for the copper cut point

[@dram4king]

Thank you!

[@barcodeIllIIIlllII]

Would a 11mm fit in 10 mm, because I can't find any 11 mm in the UK

[@Tazastical]

Always helpful and easy to follow

[@GeekStreet]

Glad you think so! :)

[@amitkumarpradhan2529]

Thank you so much for your video. It gave me Idea of lightning led bulbs...

[@RISHIKESHSAHA]

Where can I get the connecter ? ( I mean Any Link for india Or Kolkata?) And what is the correct name of this connector.

[@mbilal429]

12 1A vs 2A led charger, will there be any glow difference

[@bander54123]

where can i buy the hippo conectors