NEW WLED Sound Reactive Controller - EASY 45 Second Setup! NO TOOLS NEEDED!

[@ChrisMaherDIY]

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[@riptheskip9660]

So far this guy is one of the best people on KZbin that is explaining in doing tutorials he start his videos off straight with the business no corny introductions just straight info I can dig it good work

[@buzzsah]

Reminds me of a 3 channel color orgin I built 50 years ago. It blinked to the music, each channel, would give a different freqs, hencs different colors.

[@johnman84]

Dude! This might be the best video I've seen so far during my rabbit hole journey! And the one of yours I watched before you told me to watch this one... Lol So helpful!

[@Linked2Software]

Hey Chris - Nice work. Lets see more from Domestic Automation, perhaps working with exterior lighting. Or WLED with E1.31

[@stevesheliflying]

Hi Chris, I've been watching your videos lately while working on other projects and I must tell you I'm impressed. You do a great job with your vids, demos, and explanations. I have subscribed and I will be building some new projects that you have inspired me to build. I might even copy a few of yours. Thank you for sharing your skills with us.

[@FredSchmitthammer]

Thanks Chris! Love your channel. My govee permanent lights look awesome. This video will give me what I want in my flex room!

[@eddiedomingues728]

Man...these rock big time!! I will be converting my DeLorean to a Time Machine come April 2024 and want to add a spectacular light show (besides the Iceblue flux bands) and would love so ideas on how to make it....MOUTH Dropping !!!

[@flipochino2015]

OMG your kiddo saying "daddy" at 5:17 scared the living bejeezus outta me. I was watching this in the dark and thought somehow I summoned a demon hellbent on learning the secrets of infernal DIY.

[@chadmichaels5719]

Is there one of these with 12V integration?

[@B1GJano]

I was just looking at these for a future project and just stumbled across the video! I need to get one of these soon! Great video as always!

[@PC-Arkitech]

I am looking to start a Pc building/gaming and workstation set up business. You have an amazing and informative channel, that I will be binge watching and learning for a long time to come. Thank you, you will help my dream business come to life.

[@glotrim]

Nice check out my glass fiber optic lighting if you want some luxury accent flex lighting @glotrim ~AJ

[@coffeyhouse9339]

Can you try using esp controller with the Govee curtain lights for a matrix.

[@matsm1224]

Can WLED also do this type of control with LED curtains and is it able to combine multiple curtains (or can you physically combine curtains for the same effect)

[@ClarkeDesign]

Chris, do you know where we can get the Domestic Automation products from in the UK please? Your affiliate links to Amazon do not work for us here.

[@ChrisMaherDIY]

Thanks for watching! Unfortunately i think they are only available to buy in the US. My guess is if domestic automation continues to grow here in the US they will expand!

[@SummerySounds]

This video was super helpful and I'm about to tackle a project, but I have a question before I start. If I have 3 of the same type of LED strips but they're all different lengths, would it be best to hook them up to their own separate boards or would 1 board be fine? I'm worried I'll have a bunch of missing animations on the shorter runs of lights

[@cheekster777]

Thank you Chris.

[@tb7246]

Can I connect a led strip to the board connector and a separate led strip on the pigtail?

[@SagebyMichelle]

Great video as always!

[@Fleorov]

Is it possible to also hook up and set up an IR receiver to this controller, so I could turn the lights on/off and change modes with a remote?

[@stevehorobin7061]

Oh Chris, I really could do with your help. I'm looking at using ESP32 with WLED as a LED controller for my mobile DJ setup. I'm creating a matrix of 7 x 8 x 32 panels. I'm just experimenting with 1 at the moment to ensure all works before a start on assembling the large setup. I have many problems with the sound reactive side of the WLED setup. I have a digital INMP441 mic connected correctly to my ESP32. I have squelch 10, gain 40 and AGC Normal. I have frequency scale set to Square Root (Energy). On GEQ in WLED I get a random light show in the bottom right hand corner of my matrix. I have tried different squelch and gain settings and I can't remove this. Any idea what I can do? I also have noted the bars are in pairs of LEDs, where in your video above, at 3:39 point, I see you have 1 LED per bar sensed. I am now a little lost. Any help here, much appreciated. But how about one of your wonderful videos entirely dedicated to sound reactive on ESP32 explaining all the settings. I'm really struggling. Many thanks. Love your work.

[@paulmarson]

Link is wrong, it takes you to a WiFi bridge not the light controller.

[@ChrisMaherDIY]

Thanks for watching! I'm in the US and it's still available for me when I click on the link. If the link takes you to a different product it probably just means that it's not available to buy in your region yet.

[@zazoodigital]

Yeah, I get the same. 😢

[@kimmoniemimuukko4194]

Same for me

[@Theunknownman52]

Same

[@upbeat3535]

Wrong

[@grogers4277]

Hey Chris. Very cool controller, but I have the WS2815 strip. Would this work for those or just the 5v strips? If not, what controller would you recommend for easy switch out from my old controller that went bad. I'd prefer WLED controller. Thanks So much.

[@ChrisMaherDIY]

Thanks for watching! Check out this video :) kzbin.info/www/bejne/h5nHmId9abiYq7s

[@TravisVulich]

Very helpful videos!

[@Unknownbasedpill]

What amp fuse does the controller use? I’m trying to inject power to the end of a 5m strip and want to use a fuse for the positive wire to the end of the 5 meter strip. I want to know what amp fuse to use?

[@andersot72]

Hi Chris! Thanks for the video! I got the board but stupid question which iPhone app should I use to connect to it. They don’t really provide that information in the package. Thanks in advance

[@ChrisMaherDIY]

Thanks for watching! Here is the website that has some of that information on! I don't have an iPhone so I don't want to give you the wrong info. kno.wled.ge/

[@andersot72]

Thanks Chris so it's super easy with an iPhone as well, once you connect to the WLED AP, it automatically brings up the setup screen to connect to wifi etc. Then all good.@@ChrisMaherDIY

[@saschamrose6498]

can this suppoer 70 feet of leds, tryng to upgrade my room but not sure if it can support it\

[@SpexyGameNFT]

is it posible to make 10-20 meters longer? how to connect it? or every 5 meters different set?

[@A.I.Melody]

is there any software that can let you change and sequence presets without doing it manually?

[@mattbezpaletz55]

Thanks for the great videos. Is there a way to use use sound react that is hard wired from an rca output?

[@pali122]

Same question, would like to maybe have it react to an output of 3.5 m jack or something

[@glotrim]

Out of curiosity how come u want RCA ?

[@__Dallas]

Absolutely came to ask this same question.

[@mattbezpaletz55]

It's in a place where ambient noise would be an issue ​@@glotrim

[@4WDmarshmallow]

Do you have any suggestions for how to mount the controller board? I need a box of sorts to secure it so I can place it inside a project. Great videos, SUBSCRIBED!

[@jonathanrollins2470]

Do you ever use any of QuinLED's boards? Haven't looked at these domestic automation boards specs but just from appearance in the video I believe the diguno/digquad/dig2go/etc boards are beefier and have more features.

[@marcusunivers]

Is there a Midi reaction version of WLED?

[@Brttbrtt]

Hi, just wanna ask about the soldering thing. So I searched for silicone cable and there were choices 18AWG-32AWG and u haven’t mentioned which one should we use. So which one is good for les strips?

[@ChrisMaherDIY]

Thanks for watching. Here is a video I did on soldering and what I used! kzbin.info/www/bejne/l6G2q2aEjb6frpo

[@Awesomepossumentmt]

do you have any suggestion for those who can't order because they are in Canada?

[@SRZAshkar]

I wanna buy 10 of these🥰🔥

[@michaelthompson657]

Are the sound react boards available in the UK? Could be perfect for my TV!

[@dhemydee4621]

can i use WS2811 led strips?

[@satan3726]

i was looking at BTF lighting FCOB light strips to put in my room, but theyre only 24v. would this controller work with those?

[@donnygreen498]

😊 hi there where do l go for 1 off them wled sound Reactive control please am from the uk 😮

[@rokas69]

Hi so I wouldn't buy it because it's too expensive

[@mybritishcomputerguy]

Okay, Chris, great little video. Question though... do you feel it's worth the money considering how cheap it is to use a regular ESP32 with an I2S digital mike? admittedly I know it takes a bit more time to faff with but, is it worth the cost saving going that route? I recently started exploring WLED on my channel. Your videos have given me some inspiration so thank you for that, and keep up the great work!

[@bespey]

Depends on much you Value your time, plan on 90 min to get the mic connected…but even then buying something like this will be much better packaged/robust than diy….Unless you want to spend more time haha

[@bespey]

90 min being getting the esp board flashed, mic, psu and strip all wired

[@tiloalo]

It also includes some capacitors, 2 fuses, and a barrel jack for DC power, ... so it's a nice board, it all depends on what you want. You could just solder an ESP32, a mic and a 5V power supply directly, which would be working fine as well.

[@91gagnier]

In your last example, you set your power limit to 7000mA. However, WLED is only aware of 1/3rd of your LEDs since you have 3 times 120 LEDs! This means that the brightness limiter is no longer doing it's job properly and you could overload your circuit.

[@mayukhbari]

Thanks for last WLED native update. Appreciate your effort brother. Preset restoring still not working it seems. Rest are working properly.

[@rkk4894]

Hi Chris, I’m a novice looking to do lighting underneath each shelf in my closet. Do these controllers (the non sound reactive one) have maxes on number of led lights they support?

[@robertrobert5583]

interesting video but it looks like this board is not available in the UK (amazon links do not work and unable to find using google).

[@ChrisMaherDIY]

Thanks for watching! I'm in the US and it's still available for me when I click on the link. If the link takes you to a different product it probably just means that it's not available to buy in your region yet. My guess is if domestic automation continues to grow here in the US, they will expand to the UK!

[@ThisOldManOfTheSea]

Neither of the two Controller links to the Amazon shop work. KZbin always uses the shortened links to go to your local Amazon Store (mine is in the UK) and often finds the wrong products (as in this case) so do I need to go to a particular localised store? I tried Google but I can’t find this ‘piano’ board anywhere.

[@ChrisMaherDIY]

Thanks for watching! I'm in the US and it's still available for me when I click on the link. If the link takes you to a different product it probably just means that it's not available to buy in your region yet. My guess is if domestic automation continues to grow here in the US, they will expand to other regions!

[@donnygreen498]

😢am just like u mate l just can't fine them on uk amazing or the USA 🇺🇸

[@chadgrant8870]

It looks like they are no longer selling the sound reactive version? or the add on board. I can't seem to find it on amazon

[@ChrisMaherDIY]

Looks like the sound react version is sold out. Must have been recent because it was still available 2 days ago. I just updated the description but the non sound react is still available. If you're located in the US the link in the description should take you to the non sound react version. My guess is they will be back in stock soon. Domestic automation seems to do a pretty good job or replenishment

[@jtaylorthayer]

does the program allow you to create scenes? Also could you control those scenes over midi?

[@robgardner2172]

Any idea when these will be available in the uk. ?

[@MRES3]

How many rolls of led's can u add to each output?

[@santiagocampos5749]

I have a question, in the video do we still need to use the power bank or can we just use the power supply for the lights, I’m relatively new to this and I would appreciate all the help o can get

[@tiloalo]

You can use the power supply of the light as it also provides 5V

[@Woody_R34]

Can I use this controller with my Govee Permanent Outdoor Lights?

[@rubenrobles7275]

Can this be used with ip67 led strips?

[@B1GJano]

Hey there! So I just got one of the sound reactive boards for a project. Got it up and running, played around with it for about an hour and then uplugged it from power. Went back to it and went to plug it back in and now it its having problems. Initial problem was that it would turn on the leds but not react to the microphone but now nothing turns on other than LED1 on the board. Im also not hearing the relay click when it turns on. I'm suspecting i blew something, but wanted to know your thoughts if you have done any troubleshooting with these in your experience?

[@B1GJano]

so i was able to determine i had some incorrect settings somehow in the WLED software. However, while the lights light up, my microphone does not work and any sound reactive patterns just operate like they were normal light patterns. Is there a specific setting for it to recognize the piano board in WLED?

[@effinericsloan]

i don't know if you can answer this. i had order the non sound reactive one. i got power and everything hooked up. but wifi does not find it. and lights don't come on.

[@LerryNoel]

Hello Chris, Looks like the controller is out of stock and can't be found online*. Do you have another link where i can buy this to try? .. Looked up the company but not much information on there also.

[@absolutelydialedgraphics]

Hey Chris - amazing video as always. Just 1 question, I want to make my cousin a portable DJ booth he can bring to his gigs. I already have the LEDs, maybe too many 😂😂 (NEVER) what I wanna ask you is: Since hes going to be DJing parties and shit, the music is going to be really loud. How would I use the sound react for the LEDs on his DJ booth if the sound is going to be extremely loud? I dont think the mic would do well in that environment. Is there an option somewhere where we can use an AUX cord and have the music go through a controller and the monitors at the same time? So its picking up the sound waves through the wire or cable instead of the huge, loud monitors? Thanks dude! Keep inspiring me 🤘🏻🤘🏻🤘🏻🤘🏻 - Ed

[@spencerwiggin5429]

Ed, Let me know if you figure this out! I have the same problem I am trying to solve! Spencer

[@ERoc816]

I'm actually curious about this myself. Am currently building light tubes for my 80's cover band and was waiting for some loud music to see what it would do....and we never got it here. Not I'm left wondering. Would love to see the answer to this.

[@LootBoxyt]

This board came in today but the microphone is not detecting audio and I canr change the colors other than white

[@michaelblackmer8183]

Could this work with 12V RGBCCT?

[@DalipartyAnanthSuraj]

I have the same question

[@DalipartyAnanthSuraj]

Can I use a "DC12V RGB CCT Color Changing LED Strip Light, 5050 RGB 2835 Warm White Daylight White Double Row Super Bright RGBWW Non-Waterproof Flexible LED Tape Light(DC12V 5meter/16.4ft)" and use a barrel plug adapter for the led light and a separate 5V Power supply for this module and light up with full potential without any voltage drop for my wled project?

[@michaelthompson657]

Is this available in the uk yet? Still coming up with the wrong product when I click the link

[@ChrisMaherDIY]

Thanks for watching! Not that I'm aware of :( still just the US as far as I can tell. My guess is they will eventually expand if sales do well!

[@michaelthompson657]

@@ChrisMaherDIY I assumed so, thanks for the videos!

[@fw1engineer]

I bought/plugged this in but I cannot get it to light more than 30 lights??

[@andystewart9405]

Can you get this in the UK?

[@ALegionOfAngels]

Hi Chris! I recently bought one of these boards (Sound reactive for roughly $50 USD) and it’s really great. However I don’t think they installed the “sound reactive” WLED software when they installed WLED. I don’t have the sound preference in the config options. Is there anyway to re-install the sound activation mode without connecting it to my computer?

[@ALegionOfAngels]

Turns out that I needed to go into the “info” tab in WLED and turn on the sound reactive mode. Had no idea the info tab would have that ability but that’s where I found it. ☺️

[@Tayw92]

Ok now let’s see this board with the govee Christmas lights lol.

[@Joey.Darkwoods-Studio]

Hey Chris, quick question to Domestic Automation LLC boards, where can we get them? All links on any videos don't seem to work, unless I missed something??

[@parthmadhubhai689]

how does this compare to the dig2go?

[@lmSteveo]

How many channels is it? How many LEDs can be per channel?

[@domesticautomationllc]

2 channels, upto 1,000 LEDs per channel.

[@omarnurestani2055]

When I click on the link provided for the board it taking me to another product

[@shlepkovac3759]

is there something like this that uses 3.5 audio input instead of a mic ?

[@philippegoupil3603]

Bonjour impossible de trouver ce controleur en France

[@AaronNovak1]

Legend! Kinda a big board and a little pricey though. But that’s the price you pay for convenience.

[@alexberry4483]

I am creating a clothing design course, we are focusing on wearable technology and the most accessible angle is with lights and music. Does anyone know of resources that instruct the process of using any of these addressable leds as wearable and portable?

[@AlexKellogg311]

HELP - I had this board and it was working well initially, however then I updated the WLED software and completely lost the Sound Reactive settings. I was able to upload a version of WLED with the Audio Reactive Usermod, but now I have no idea what the settings are supposed to be with regards to Mic Type and Pins used. Can Chris or anyone else who has this board help me get this working again??

[@Adabulldoya]

Ever get it fixed?

[@rrendonx]

I purchased this controller but I can only get 30 2811 5 V pixels to come on even when I increased the amount in led preferences.

[@domesticautomationllc]

Which LED output are you using the "Tail" or "the spring clip" what color is the board?

[@TonyPham-Creations]

Is this 5v only?

[@domesticautomationllc]

Natively yes, but their is a 12v adaptor available too.

[@TonyPham-Creations]

@@domesticautomationllc So 12v power supply & 12v LEDs is ok? Thanks

[@encostablanca]

Will this be available in Europe?

[@domesticautomationllc]

no at this time.

[@tvmedia7494]

link is not working anymore. different product in there

[@ChrisMaherDIY]

Thanks for watching! I'm in the US and it's still available for me when I click on the link. If the link takes you to a different product it probably just means that it's not available to buy in your region yet.

[@jmb3d]

Does this work with Linux? I will be using my Steam Deck.

[@NyneIX9]

Can't believe changing the name of the scrolling text animation was that easy. I googled and scoured Reddit to find out how to change the text and could not find any answers.

[@terrysavage5816]

Too expensive. You can buy a whole kit of some pretty nice lights power supply and controler that's pretty good as well.

[@hudibaba]

0:36 it sure seems Jesus Loves You a lot XD

[@tiloalo]

Weird flex this religion propaganda via WiFi 😶

[@madmermaidbikini7000]

I just purchased this board and the rope covered led strip you showed in another video. I plugged the board in and adjusted the number of LEDs to 250, and it was working great. I had to unplug it, and when I plugged it back in only around 60 LEDs were working. I tried to change it in settings and it was still adjusted to 250. I tried changing it to any different number and it’s not changing. Do you have any suggestions or know how to reset the board. Thank you. Btw this Chanel is amazing keep it up.

[@ChrisMaherDIY]

Thanks for watching! I would maybe first check the segments tab and make sure 250 is still showing there. If that somehow got changed to 60 then only the first 60 would show.

[@madmermaidbikini7000]

@@ChrisMaherDIY it still shows 250. I changed it to a couple other amounts and the led strip doesn’t adjust. Have you ever had this kind of issue?

[@TravisVulich]

Very helpful videos!

[@madmermaidbikini7000]

I just purchased this board and the rope covered led strip you showed in another video. I plugged the board in and adjusted the number of LEDs to 250, and it was working great. I had to unplug it, and when I plugged it back in only around 60 LEDs were working. I tried to change it in settings and it was still adjusted to 250. I tried changing it to any different number and it’s not changing. Do you have any suggestions or know how to reset the board. Thank you. Btw this Chanel is amazing keep it up.