This RGB light strip controller surprised me | Drew's Reviews

[@s0urkraut]

thank you for not saying alexa, i hate when i watch a video and someone says alexa, and it wakes up my echo

[@zombiesbyte331]

Sour Kraut oooohhhh that's why he blanks it haha. No idea Alexa can't understand who is saying things. I don't own an Alexa but my Google Android phone wont listen to anyone else call out for it, (i don't know if this is the same for the assistant device or not).

[@frankbosa2749]

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[@JavierBarrera]

great review. I REALLY appreciate that you audio 'white-out' the Alexa command. It drives me crazy when other videos don't do this.

[@-MacMike]

Javier Barrera why so

[@daveperryLXXVII]

Baby

[@wanga8136]

so if you're listening on speakers that your alexa wont turn on

[@neminemm]

google assistant recognizes your voice so u avoid this crap ...just saying :)

[@jakenkid]

Literally in the first minute of the video he set off my Alexa... Not sure what you're talking about with whiting out the command... lol The funniest part, I was literally reading this comment when it happened. 😂

[@seaneehumanbeing]

Thanks for including the Alexa integration to your tutorial as I've been having a hard time getting Alexa to recognize my LED strip as a new devices. So many reviews don't even mention Alexa. You at least gave me the idea that it might be named something different in my Alexa app than it is named in the Magic Home app. At least that's a start. Thanks again

[@frankbosa2749]

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[@jenniferbargeron8596]

Watching you explain this and learn from you...I just fixed my son's lights. You saved Christmas! Thank You!!!!

[@us243227]

Thanks Drew - great review. This might be just what I am looking for.

[@darrensoames]

I have these a they do exactly what I bought them for. They work well as under cabinet lights and work Great with Alexa! I had no idea they’d work with IFTTT so that’s what I’ll be doing with them next. Great review 👍

[@daveperryLXXVII]

Darren S how many do you have. Can you control them individually?

[@8gebutters866]

@@daveperryLXXVII yeah its possible to controll them individually in the setup you give it a name and theyre all different lights

[@GhumakkadFamily]

What adapter is that? Is that a laptop adapter?

[@rlanza1054]

Andrew the reason Magic Home didn't change the name the Office Lights was that you needed to make sure you updated the Authorization to Amazon or IFTTT. Go to Magic Home in the Menu (top left) go to Device Manager look for your light and if it has the original name change it from the menu and go to Remote Settings and make sure it logs in correctly. You want a check mark in the box on the right under Remote Status. After its verified and all OK your particular name will appear correctly in Amazon Alexa app or the IFTTT app. And I bet the name time you go look your name will be there as well. I believe Alexa doesn't really care about the names it uses the another ID I suspect the Hardware Address or MAC address. So you can change the name and it will be updated on all the connected devices such as Amazon Echo.

[@wbiii]

Just got my set in the mail wow. Easy to set up works great ordered two more sets. Great for the price even if they cost twice as much. That's so much.

[@TaylorTech]

Glad it's working out for you!

[@Adi-S]

I bought them and they work great. However, if you have a Yamaha receiver be careful, I found out that when I turn the volume up or down, the LED color will change as well. No problem, you can always cover the Infrared Receiver if you work with Google Home, but just wanted everyone to know!

[@HukuMuHeB]

So this controller does work with Google home?

[@tman32]

I think the controller uses pulse width modulation through RF that adjusts the brightness. I want to permanently set the brightness, but it's digitally controlled.

[@richlaue]

This is cool, my controller for the fish tank LEDs blew and I bought one of these recently to replace a it. I did know it could do so much and will watch the other vid.

[@CHEAPINSIDER]

Great Review, Keep it up \0/

[@wrap239]

Thanks for the great review! Have you tried installing 90 degree connectors with these lights? I intend to use them for up lighting in my home theater and need to turn sharp corners. I really appreciate that your video introduced me to IFTTT! Thanks

[@jrevaultclips]

Perfect Review! Thank you very much. Loved the fact that you muted you saying Alexa, hate it when other videos activate my Alexa.

[@jackies_world]

I appreciate you cutting out the Alexa commands! I muted my mic just incase since most videos doesn't edit that part out.

[@antoniogonzalez6186]

Installing on a bookcase . Four shelves about 13 1/2 feet long each shelve total feet is about 55feet . Looking for 24 v . What would I need or your recommendations

[@mitchio83]

That blurry to clear transition... Next level.

[@TaylorTech]

😁

[@danieldziewulski9391]

Thanks Drew ... Really liked this video. In it you mentioned that you can flash the controller with Samsung Smart Things. What's the procedure for doing this? Additionally, you used IFTT applets for turning on the Aegool led string with open/close switches via the Smart Things network. I guess my question is: do I need to edit the controller to have it work with the IFTT applet. I'm new to this and enjoy setting up my home automation. Your video is great Thanks, Dan

[@halcyondaystunes]

Love the look of this. Great review. You have a new sub ;)

[@justoneyesterday]

A quick dumb question.. if you want to control more than one area for example your office, tv and your bed where you have installed led strips. You should have more than one wifi controller connected to each led strip to control all of them simultaneously or you can use only one wifi controller and idk buy an extender to connect all three of them?

[@havokgaming9670]

Okay I have a question, I'm using trying to buy some RGB but I need extra strips here's the problem. I'm getting Govee smart WiFi led strip lights, 5050 Led 12v 16ft with 3 copper ends for connecting extra strips. Since I'll be doing corner I have some connector pieces that turn a 90° angle or corner to make it easier. The connector pieces tho have 4 copper prongs. The next set of Led lights is Govee Led lights 32ft ( Not smart, so no music stuff and all that ) it also has 4 copper connector prongs. So the question, can I connect the Smart strip that has 3 prongs to go in a 4 prong connector ( so I'll have a extra copper prongs that's not attached to anything on the strip just the paper ) that will connect the new ( not smart strip ) that has 4 copper pieces. And if I play music the Smart light flashes with the music. Will the the strip that doesn't come with that feature flash also because it's just a carry on of the original strip or since it's missing that feature it'll just glow while the first strip flashes to the music.

[@AexoeroV]

That controller can be conected to your homre WiFi network or you need to connect your phone to the controllers WiFi and then your phone will remain without Internet connection from your home WiFi connection.

[@AexoeroV]

Whats that high pitched sound when the LEDs are on? Is it the power adapter?

[@rmhutchins7]

I enjoyed your video. It was very helpful. Thank you!

[@KevinStevensonHD]

Thanks for the thorough review. Do you know how to remove the flickering?

[@oldowl4290]

I use a lot of various SMD5050 RGB LED Strips and assume they will work with the Magic Home Pro and or Alexa and IFTTT providing I get the right controller. Since I do not need the lighting strips can you make any recommendations on brands to look for? There are a lot of the these that are the same but rebranded names as well many that only work with specific apps.

[@lilgoku7018]

There's no way to set this to Flash or Fade 1 single color is there? It seems as tho it comes pre-desinged to only flash, fade, and jump certain colors.. If you know of a way, where I could only fade a single color, please let me know.

[@FUBAR956]

What if I want to attach three or four strips with a RGB splitter?would they each be controlled independently or as one unit?

[@miguelmount7821]

Can you go over how to cut a strip & then use the strips that have been cut?

[@KeezusKhristC4]

Miguel Mount cut the line that doesn’t have bronze can’t use the spare LED

[@richlaue]

You cut in the middle of the 4 parallel pads. Either solder or by the edge connectors

[@richburmond6761]

SO HAPPY MY SONOS BEAM DOESNT POP UP 1200 TIMES DURING THIS VIDEO, thanks for cutting our your alexa command

[@AngelineHannachiTheTransition]

Great review, thanks! Do you have a recommendation on a kit that can be used for in cabinet lighting? I’m going to be installing lighting in 3 glass cabinets that are approximately 10 feet away from each other. The cabinets will be approximately 30” wide x 18” high. I’d like to avoid having to run wires in the ceiling and walls and I would like it to have wireless technology. They do not need to be waterproof. TIA!

[@TaylorTech]

Well, in order for any kind of light to work it needs to have power there. So if there's power there already, you could really just get 3 light strips like these with 3 different controllers. If there's no power in there, then you would need to run wires in the wall regardless... If you do go that route then you could get extensions for the light strip so that you only need 1 controller. hope that helps!

[@vijayakumarangadigadag1663]

Sir can u supplying led series bulbs for detail decorations raw materials, led strip lights etc. I want to purchase in bulk quantities.

[@machajohn]

Will the microphone still listen for music when it's in mic mode even if you were to lock your device?

[@michaelmoreira7693]

what app you was using taylor

[@ArnoldNathan]

So excited to find this video but unfortunately it’s no longer available. Anyone have an alternative??!

[@TaylorTech]

Hey Arnold, I've updated the description with a different light strip. It appears to use the same app and same controller, just a different light strip. It should work the same! Thanks for letting me know it was unavailable!

[@ArnoldNathan]

TaylorTech thank you.

[@ArnoldNathan]

TaylorTech do you know anything about the brand Chapter that Walmart carries ??

[@lukascalkins3064]

Hey I checked the link and the lights are out of stock, do they still make these or do I just have to wait for them to restock? Thanks!!

[@mike212916]

So basically what you used to make the LED stripe alexa supported is that white "wifi" box. So in reality, I can just buy that white wifi box and connect it to any led strip to get that same result. Correct?

[@TaylorTech]

That is correct. Assuming the box you get is the same configuration as the RGB strip. (RGB, RGBW, RGBWW) and the same voltage and type.

[@mike212916]

ohh thanks for the quick tip, i was just searching dhgate.com and in the listing they said thing like "RGB/ RGBW magic home wifi led controller". Could it be nowadays the controller is smart enough to handle either one? And then for the voltage it said things like 9-12v. So it sounds like i have to have an LED stripe that is 12v correct? it wont work with 5v led.

[@TaylorTech]

If your controller is RGBW, then RGB lights will work on it. But if the controller is RGB, then it won't have an input for the W (white) wire. For the voltage, most strips are 5V

[@JamesBrown-wh7ly]

Great video, Is it possible to add a motion sensor to this?

[@icephoenix5986]

Drew what package would I get if I want to control 3 wires in the simplest way possible?

[@glennsurgey6206]

Hi would I be able to pair 3 of these controllers so I can run 3 sets of leds at same colours and programs at the same time?

[@maryhartman8851]

Not sure why they need to hook to WiFi, anything that doesn’t ?

[@freedaspeak1]

mary hartman I know that, but many folks don't want to hook to some app, I don't. I'll be ordering a non internet set of lights, I don't need more apps or the world in my life

[@buddy77587]

Absolutely sweet

[@jimbart76]

This was helpful. Thanks!

[@finestpker]

Mine disconnect from wifi after minutes/half a hour. Then starts flashing red/blue/green and will no longer reconnect. Until I reconfigure the whole thing... Any solution? :(

[@ltechled15]

Thanks for your sharing

[@daztheman552]

I have one of these but how many strips can you run off it , it says 144W so what is the watts per 5 meter strip ?

[@zerrocool03]

Can these be set to shuffle through colors? I would like to add these to my cabinets and a separate bar. How can I cut the strip but keep it in sync with the rest of the strip?

[@rainiervillaverde6890]

Is this compatible with Google home mini?

[@TaylorTech]

Yes it is

[@Marvin-fb4mr]

Good video👍🏻 I have one question? When you set up a special color with the app an switch it off and turn it back on with the remote, does the strip keep the color without beeing connected to wifi device? Thanks for your reply🙏🏻

[@jldelia]

I have the same question as Marvin Nebe.

[@pianist7137]

I had the exact same setup for about $22 usd from aliexpress. probably will be even cheaper from taobao.

[@lanthony1982]

Nice Video!I have a Q.Do u know why doesn't work with some RGB lights. I've tested with my old rgb from ebay and it doesn't work right

[@PilotCooking]

After initial setup, when power is applied, how does the controller act.... (turn on to last color and level? no lights at all?)

[@TaylorTech]

No lights at all in my testing

[@PilotCooking]

Found a controller that works great and powers on to last settings: www.amazon.com/gp/product/B07DCM21SJ/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o00_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

[@twodaend]

Hey Drew. Nice find. Is that theARILUX AL-LC03 controller?

[@TaylorTech]

Yessir, you got it. I updated the description to include just the controller.

[@susanfleming1209]

Great review

[@VIPvog]

Nice review. In the description it's state'sWorking Voltage:DC5-28V Output Channel:Can be used 3 channel Output Current:RGB,4A*3 Max. Power:4AX3X12V=144W So if I input 24v I will only get 12v out..?

[@TaylorTech]

+VIPvog I believe so yes, if you had a higher amp rating, then you'd get a higher watt output. But I don't suggest putting too many amps thru these controllers

[@VIPvog]

TaylorTech thanks for the response. I understand amps, voltage and watts. I have some longer runs that I have my milights running off of a 24v power source and 24v rgbw led strips. I was just wondering if whatever your input voltage is, it would output the same . Or if you input 24v it would step it down to 12v?

[@TaylorTech]

+VIPvog I believe it would output whatever is inputted

[@trlrprk7]

Hey Drew, Thanks for this video it grab my attention so I bought the led strip. I want to have it come on using SmartThings and the echo dot when I ask alexa to watch a movie. My current setup when using this prompt my lights dim to 10% my TV kicks on changing to the correct hdmi setting and my surround sound turns on. I can't seem to figure out how to get the led to turn and replace my lamp lightning? Any ideas? I tried to go through ifttt but never could get past the st area because there wasnt anything to choose? Sorry, I know this was long but hopefully you can shed some light on this!(pun intended) Thanks, Steve

[@kinyutaka]

After a few months using mine, the controller box suddenly died. Heard a pop, and started hearing a high pitched squeal. Lights only weakly blink red now.

[@Adi-S]

I see that you used IFTTT to use it with Smartthings, but is there no way to add it to Smartthings directly? I am trying to create a scene within ST, but I cannot use my LEDs.

[@zombiesbyte331]

I have this very same one and the app failed me and i gave up after about 20-30 attempts over 3 days. The thing is, it is simply the app (both magic home and magic home pro on Android... Might try my old iPad to see if its a platform related issue). I can get the hardware to connect to my home WiFi but the app then loses all connectivity to it. My PC can see it and I've been able to send it TCP packets to change colour. I paid £40 for this kit so a bit miffed AEGool are charging far less in US since this was shipped by Amazon under AEGool's retail name from here in the UK. They also advertise this kit as RGBW which is completely incorrect.

[@MrJohnCatz]

I am looking for the best rgb recessed lighting, 3 or 4” that has low clearance behind the lighting, and I can control by my phone or Alexa . What do you recommend??

[@juanmitra9700]

Can you integrate this with action tiles and if so how would you do it?

[@tylerswardson9072]

Nice video! Do you know how well it works with Amazon/Alexa routines? ie: Its on 100% White and I say “Alexa, watch a movie.” My entertainment system will automatically switch everything over to the Xbox to watch a movie.(Via Logitech harmony) And turns off the overhead lights.(Via Z-Wave switch) Do you know if it would also be able to turn this to orange at 30%(or any color/brightness combo)?

[@onknight]

how is the adhesive on the light strip as I am mounting them to my ceiling in my living room

[@thrashmanpoint]

Anyone know of an LED WI-FI controller app that can synch with music more accurately than the Magic Home Pro app? It's still cool but there's a bit of lag. I'm also wondering if there's an app with a rolling light feature, kind of like the lights around a movie poster in the front of a cinema. Doesn't seem like there are many good apps for this on the Google play store.

[@stephil1900]

Probably not possible the way these are wired.

[@_.Dave._]

What makes the buzzing sound with the LED? The power supply?

[@TaylorTech]

It is the controller itself. The power supply is silent, but inside the controller, maybe a diode or similar is making the noise.

[@mastergeo3006]

With magic home can you do custom color combinations? Like green fades to red for Christmas or purple fades to orange for Halloween.

[@albertogranados1563]

Yes

[@albertogranados1563]

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[@mastergeo3006]

@@albertogranados1563 Thanks, as I currently have a non wireless set and it only has a preset of a three color fade and seven color fade. Not what I was looking for.

[@tomaszjachura2356]

is there any way of having some kind of wall switch to work with this instead of that cheap ir remote? In case you don't have a phone with you and you just want to switch lights off in your bedroom.

[@TaylorTech]

If you hook them up to IFTTT, you can set a routine that will turn them off if you have a smart switch hooked up through smartthings or wink or another system.

[@tomaszjachura2356]

@@TaylorTech thanks for quick answer.I don't have any hardware yet, just looking what to get to begin. I was thinking about some kind of battery operated wall switch that will work via IR or WIFI. BTW I have no neutral wire on my existing wiring to hook smart switch. Any smart switches I found can turn power ON/OFF but my understanding is that in my case I will have to leave constant power going into AEgooL and set up my wall switch to send Data for turning ON/OFF?

[@TaylorTech]

In that case, there are a couple options, the more reliable one would be to get a hub (Smartthings, for example) and get a smart button (zwave protocol, battery powered) and connect that to ifttt to control your lights. Or something like flic (flic.io) I haven't used it, but it looks like it'll connect to ifttt and you could set up an applet to control your lights (hope that helps!)

[@ExcitedSloth_]

Will this power adapter only fit to US power outlets?

[@daveperryLXXVII]

My question is. Do these controllers have different serial numbers to be able to control them individually.

[@nullvoid413]

David Peric I have the same questions as well

[@TaylorTech]

I don't know if it would go off of the different serial numbers, but if you add more than one, yes, you can control them individually.

[@hamzamalik3733]

Can i buy a 5050 led strip and buy a wifi adapter separately??

[@TaylorTech]

Yes you can

[@jackmaxwell7342]

Did you not have a neutral background anywhere in your house?

[@vaughanza]

Thanks for great video

[@sergio5440]

Does it work with google home?

[@RoyalCryptoLifePath7]

Magic home wifi you meant cause i downloaded the pro and it didn't work.

[@w.fr.770]

Is the mic from the controller or the Connected device used?

[@TaylorTech]

It uses the mic from the device, in my case the tablet

[@cadfire1047]

I have this controller. Do I have to disconnect from my wifi and connect to the controller everytime?

[@finestpker]

Does yours work fine? Mine disconnects from wifi all the time...

[@cadfire1047]

Haven’t used it much yet. New construction, still not complete. If I do see issues, I’ll probably upgrade. I’ll add to this thread if so.

[@jibjr88]

Do you recommend echo or echo plus for someone that hasn't jumped in to home automation?

[@TaylorTech]

The echo plus in my opinion is not a very good home automation hub. I would go with an echo and get a separate hub like the smartthings, wink, or vera. The echo plus doesn't support as many devices.

[@jibjr88]

TaylorTech ok thank you.

[@JazzFunkSouldier]

nice review, would like to know your thoughts on YONOMI over IFTTT

[@fhuber7507]

if you get the lights flashing a pattern... can you then turn off the tablet and have it continue doing the pattern? I want to mount RGB strips on an RC model aircraft and have them sequencing through colors. Should be able to provide 12V regulated easily enough.

[@TaylorTech]

In theory that should work just fine.

[@TheDeathdealer316tt]

If you wanted to attach the light strip to the ceiling or wall how would you get power because the power adapter wouldn't reached the outlet

[@sharifsalem]

Tony Tam extension cord.

[@fhuber7507]

long wires

[@dianejones8474]

Will it work with a rgb splitter?

[@Giuoro]

can you please help me. I dont have options for music, mic and camera

[@zxcvbnmmasdfghjkl]

Do you have to have the app open to sync with music or sound?

[@TaylorTech]

Yes you do need the app open for the microphone to listen.

[@bryanc5751]

Wonder if this Magic Home app is secure... seems like they want to know a little too much info just to make lights blink.

[@enyu2855]

trust me government already knows everything about you letting them know which color you use on your light strip wont hurt ya

[@dyolf10]

what about connecting to your TV for ambient , like the dreamscreen will it do the same

[@simplei]

wow thanks for share about it👋 🇹🇼🙏

[@jelnetph9055]

Title of the music? You played

[@odysseasparashis7060]

If i have some led strip and buy the controller will it work

[@TaylorTech]

Yes it should as long as they run on the same voltage.

[@odysseasparashis7060]

@@TaylorTech ok thanks

[@RutgersPeter]

Thanks Drew. What's your opinion, should I flash this to work directly with smartthings or stick with the iftt? Would the response be quicker?

[@TaylorTech]

+Lucky Olsen they changed the flashing chip to be much harder. They're not using the esp8266 anymore. So flashing is much harder. I actually failed trying. Flashing it would result in faster response times. But ifttt is easier...

[@Ricktherealtorsc]

I wonder if you are about to link multiple kits within the app

[@tenThs-ni6is]

I have this same kit working with Apple HomeKit

[@technicaltravis9614]

131te0nTh1s does it just work or what? How? I have homekit

[@tenThs-ni6is]

Travis Tuell you’ll need homebridge as well.

[@technicaltravis9614]

131te0nTh1s MYQ ? I have one

[@technicaltravis9614]

131te0nTh1s what home bridge?

[@shmuckler]

can you please elaborate how it can be done?

[@GianlucaPicco]

the same controller withouth strip 11 dollars on aliexpress... worked for a week

[@famoso1418]

Can it be used with a tv and a movie

[@frankies9049]

Can somebody show me or tell me how I connect 2 led smart strip but both of them doing different mode

[@someperson4712]

Can you fade all colors with voice control?

[@TaylorTech]

I don't believe that's an option

[@greg925911]

Will they chase

[@artribooofficial249]

Hi, is posible to control many led strips with one controller?

[@TaylorTech]

Yes it is

[@imlon2]

Mine hums just like yours. drivers me nuts. Do they all hum?

[@thomasvanlommel]

mine hums too 😑 found any solution yet?

[@imlon2]

Nope. but I did notice certain colors hum louder than others.

[@thomasvanlommel]

mine hums only if i blend colours. Red Green and Blue work great. I thinks it has to do with the powerconsumption of the ledstrip

[@imlon2]

Ill have to try that.

[@MrUmnix]

Will the controller work with 24v led strip?

[@daztheman552]

My controller says 5-28volts input same one

[@bsr8129]

whithin the App can you set it up to do a lighting effect?

[@TaylorTech]

Yes you can

[@bsr8129]

@@TaylorTech thanks, looks like ill be buying a set then.

[@mooinkeal2726]

I got 20 meters of led strip and I want to control them all with 1 IR Controller. Anyone knows what what controller I should get (and maybe a well fit psu) or could this controller do the trick? I got strips of 5050 SMD with every strip 5 meters long.

[@TheRealSweedie]

If you have a strong enough power source it should work to just hook them into each other. 12V will only power 10 meters properly. May need to get two wifi controllers and two 12V power sources for it to work properly. You can add both strips individually in the app, but control them together if you want.