Under Cabinet Lighting - EASY and AFFORDABLE!

[@DIYReid]

Thanks for watching - Please Like and Subscribe - Product Links: LED Light Strip - amzn.to/3bIDMgN, Solderless Connecters - amzn.to/3aXoKVq, Wire - amzn.to/3swyGLj, and Wyze Smart Plugs - amzn.to/3r0xSOD

[@rosepetal1332]

Do you have a link to the conductor you used? I see the box there but you didn't discuss it in the video. These are only 12V light strips being hardwired to my home's 220. Thanks a million. Your lighting looks fantastic!

[@DIYReid]

Are you talking about how the leds plug into the wall?

[@777smitty4]

Yes power adapter comes with light strip but as he said only one per string. It will plug into your wall and convert wall power AC to DC for lights .

[@DIYReid]

Ahh yes. I bought one light set per plug-in I needed.

[@rosepetal1332]

@@DIYReid ~ Oh ok, thanks. I'm wanting to tie in to an existing light switch in my backsplash that goes to the light above the sink... I may be using the wrong lighting for this... I'll have to ask a friend of mine for help.

[@673Piper]

Glad I watched this. Never thought of the plug behind the microwave above the oven. I can power all my cabinets on both sides using that plug. PERFECT. Thanks for the vid.

[@DIYReid]

Thanks for watching. Glad I could help

[@andyespenan5919]

the ability to split to different directions is exactly what i was looking for! subscribed and thanks

[@DIYReid]

Thank you for the support!

[@Mandy_39]

@@DIYReid or Andy Espenan what was the other kind of wire that you used that went through the cabinets? Do u need anything else to hook it up to be able to jump it like 4 ft beside what you showed in the video? I know the solderless connections are great for small areas but I have 4-5ft sections in a few spots I need to run wire instead of lights. As long as I don't need to solder anything, I can figure it out!

[@DIYReid]

I used speaker wire. I linked it in the video description.

[@andyespenan5919]

Had cheap speaker wire. Cut the main cord to feed 2 different routes and it was very thin

[@tdodd]

Awesome video! It was extremely useful as a guideline for my own kitchen. I installed the LED strips both under and over my cabinets! Now the In-laws have shown interest in doing this in their kitchen! So it looks like I may be doing another kitchen! Thank you for the guidance!

[@DIYReid]

Glad it helped you!

[@BradWoodbury]

THANK YOU Was figuring out what I wanted to do. Almost spent $250 for the black and Decker because of Simplicity. But this is easy easy. Thank you great explanation

[@DIYReid]

This was pretty easy with a small price.

[@yogasounds1]

Thank you for all the details! I really needed to see exactly how to do this and your video was a life saver.

[@DIYReid]

Thank you for watching!

[@carloscastVeVo]

I also have lights on top of the cabinets, and did it with no outlet at all. I actually had to run an extension cord right along the seam of the cabinet where no one sees it all the way to the outlet behind the fridge. At the end of the cord I plugged a smart outlet and have them so they will automatically go on and off at certain times. They could also be turn on or off using Alexa. I really love the vibe it gives.

[@derpfannkuchen]

Finally an affordable alternative. Thanks for the video!

[@DIYReid]

You’re welcome. I’ve only had to replace a power supply in the last 3 years.

[@HeatherRose2023]

I appreciate your taking the time to make this video to share. It is just what I was looking for!! I nave to smh, though, because he spent all that time installing the lighting and making this video, but didn’t want to spend an extra 15-30 minutes maximum spraying the tops of the cabinets with 409 to wipe the dirt away. Men🙄 LOL. It’s literally that easy…spray with 409, wipe with paper towels to remove dirt, wipe again with clean damp rag to rinse cleaner residue away, then and dry towel. Poof! It’s done. Just did this in my son’s new kitchen and it smells so much better now that the years of built up grease the previous owner’s left behind is gone . He was so appreciative. Boys, while you’re already up there, take the extra bit of time to clean a bit. It’s worth it!! Your nose with thank you for it!! Written with love from mom’s everywhere❤️

[@DIYReid]

You’re more than welcome to come over and do it for me.

[@KurtofTrades]

Didn't watch this video as it isn't something I was interested in but couldn't help but click on the thumbnail! Good one!

[@DIYReid]

I guess that’s a good compliment.

[@YolandaYvonne]

Thanks so much, your video help my husband and I with our project 👍🏽

[@DIYReid]

Nice. Glad I could help!

[@jdstrohs]

I think I'm going to go this route, thanks for being so detailed.

[@DIYReid]

You’re welcome thanks for watching

[@PattiWestSA]

Thanks for this vid man! You explained it so well and made it sort of fool proof. I’m going to be building and installing kitchen cupboards and didn’t know how to add the lights below. I actually thought they’d be the round lights so I literally thought I’d have to redesign the bottom of the top cupboards just to hide the round lights 😅 that would’ve been way too over complicated. With your advice I can add the lights to my quote and do it myself AND score some extra work AND save my client money👍🏾can’t wait to see your other vids. Keep it up man!

[@nancyduhalde4679]

Thank you this was so helpful and your kitchen lighting looks AMAZING!!

[@DIYReid]

Thank you for the kind words. Thanks for watching.

[@piercebruneau1284]

You're correct, it is in series. I love the ideas! I'm working on a project similar to this myself. I was wondering how folks did it like this! Thanks for some ideas!

[@michaelwenmanK7USN]

would be in parallel. if in series, think old Christmas tree lights. if one light is out, they all are out.. In parallel, all lights between the plug and the last one are then just "tapped off" the power run. :)

[@illestofdemall13]

It's parallel. They are made to be connected and wired in parallel. Series would mean connecting your positive to one end of the LED tape and connecting the negative to the other end. In a series circuit, if one bulb fails, it will make the whole section turn off since the positive and negative have both been broken by the failure of that bulb's filament.

[@SpaceWrangler_89]

Definitely a parallel circuit.

[@Dalalfamz]

Thank you for such a detailed video quick question related to what if I want multi color Led lights which can be control with Remote and the smart switch? Any idea on which led lights would work this setup 💡 thank you in advance

[@DIYReid]

I put a recommendation in the description for RGB

[@TaritasTake]

Great video. Thinking of doing this in my kitchen. Only thing I didn't see was a dimmer switch, but with the remote on and off button, I'm impressed. I'd put that right next to the power switch for the kitchen lights cause I'd lose it in a drawer.😊

[@DIYReid]

I don’t have a dimmer.

[@richardrosine8211]

Just did mine this morning. Thanks for the video. Made it very easy.

[@DIYReid]

You’re welcome. Thanks for watching.

[@sneedworld]

Best video I've seen so far 😎

[@DIYReid]

Thank you for the kind words!

[@nadeemkalim8649]

I really like your kitchen and the lighting; it's a very nice and tidy job. What a fantastic video! It came in handy as a reference for my own kitchen. Thank you for all of the information! Your video was a lifesaver for me because I needed to understand exactly how to achieve this. Could you possibly do me a favour and provide a detailed list of all the things we need to order from Amazon? I hope I'm not asking for too much.

[@DIYReid]

I listed the items with links in the video description.

[@billszymanski4844]

Great info and buy list. I struggled to get good connections on a white strip using the quick connectors. Perhaps a future video can add tips for using these. It seems obvious, but it isn’t.

[@DIYReid]

Good ideas

[@301nivek]

Great video. Thanks for the walk through. Just put these underneath my cabinets and they look great. I apologize if someone else has already asked this in the comments and it’s been answered but how did you hook up the remote to the smart plugs seems easy but I’m having an issue, connecting different brand platforms.

[@InterestingOrlanoVid]

Fantastic Video! We actually purchased rechargeable Light Strips that are held up by magnets and I came here looking for how to best place them. We’re choosing mid-cabinet like you have. Unfortunately my days of climbing ladders are over, which is why we chose the easily mounted magnetic & rechargeable strips. (Stinks when you age and can’t be as handy as you once were.

[@DIYReid]

You need a grand son or daughter for that.

[@InterestingOrlanoVid]

@@DIYReid - LOLOL I’ll tell my 15yr old daughter you said that! LOLOL I’m 54 going on 74 due to several back surgeries!. lol

[@DIYReid]

Haha. Ok maybe your daughter can help 😃

[@Iegend17]

You should’ve cleaned the top since you were up there and idk maybe the lights would stuck better but they look pretty good. Great video man. I might do the same haha :) thank you for sharing

[@DIYReid]

Yeah yeah… 😂 thanks for watching.

[@dmv_p]

nice ... I'm going to try this. I think I will add some diffusers to control the light a bit more

[@DIYReid]

Not a bad idea

[@seymourclarkson2336]

How did you get the button to connect to the smart plug for the lights?

[@dave8059]

Very good video and explanation! We already have under cabinet LED lighting, but I want to add lighting above the cabinets. Thanks!

[@DIYReid]

Glad I could help. Thanks for watching.

[@kevinbarnum7335]

Your kitchen looks great.

[@DIYReid]

Thank you

[@rab125]

Awesome job. I'm going to try to do this to my kitchen. If you wanted to match your LED strip lights (they look like 6000K is what you got since they are more cool/white color temp)---- get "DAYLIGHT" led bulbs for your recess can lights (which would be equivalent in color).

[@DIYReid]

I have since matched them.

[@AlexXLRatFace]

Nice . Is it adjustable for change a color worming by timer? And do I need something like amplifier if my strips will be to long ?

[@amartinone]

Great video! This is my next project and you gave me the perfect blueprint!

[@DIYReid]

You’re welcome. Glad I could help!

[@michaelz6870]

I'm wondering what the lifespan of the upper lights will be without a diffuser to protect against dust. 🤔 Your video confirmed my speculation that I'd want tunable white strips, as the led strips being at such a different Kelvin rating from the recessed pucks would drive me sorta batty. Hahaha

[@DIYReid]

Not sure. A buddy of mine has had his up for a couple years so far no issues.

[@32toddv]

Most led stripshave a silicone protective layer. But whether they do or not, dust won't effect they're longevity.

[@DIYReid]

Thanks for the explanation. I didn’t thin like dust would cause any issues.

[@My6stringer]

Nice work.., thanks for sharing !

[@DIYReid]

Thanks for the kind words.

[@32toddv]

I used RGBWW smart led strips on the tops and bottoms of my cabinets. I like that they can be turned on or off with my Google Assistants. Plus they can be warm white, white, or any color you can imagine.

[@DIYReid]

I didn’t use RGB because my wife isn’t a fan.

[@32toddv]

@@DIYReid mine wanted them on top especially for Changing colors during different holidays.

[@DIYReid]

Funny thing is my wife said afterwords she would have liked that too. 😂😂😂🤣

[@32toddv]

@@DIYReid you'll have that! Lol

[@arjun1910]

Can you please post a link to the RGBWW lights you used. I can't find one on Amazon

[@richardgoldrich6176]

Very helpful. Thanks for posting.

[@DIYReid]

You’re welcome. Thanks for watching.

[@edbtzkhud]

I bought everything in your description menu. I hooked up my lights using the quick connect. Came out nice except the Kasa smart plugs are not syncing with the Aqara hub and mini switch. Any advice? I can’t seem to find the plugs on the Aqara hub menu of accessories

[@jude7321]

Do you have any ideas for lighting underneath the hood over my stove that doesn't take electricity, like rechargeable or battery-operated. The lighting and ventilation is broken so I just need a light under there. They would have to be heat resistant. Thank you for any help.

[@ShopperPlug]

Use a diffuser filter to blend the light evenly out.

[@DIYReid]

This is a good piece of advice.

[@Randorita]

I put RGB LEDs on the top of my new cabinets and just use the remote to turn them off and on. My wife wasn’t impressed with the colors, until she saw them being changed. Now, I will go in the kitchen and she will be sitting at the breakfast bar drinking a glass of wine with the room lights out and the LEDs on the color of the day! Now I have to add more to the bottom. I have been trying some rechargeable ones, but the motion sensors are not working correctly, so a better solution is needed. If anyone is installing new cabinets, I suggest having wiring done during the install, just in case you want to add them later.

[@DIYReid]

I should have done RGB. I didn’t think my wife wanted colored lights so I didn’t go that route. Once they were up she mentioned it. I was like oh crap.

[@vivekadithya2983]

Hi, can tou please share how you actually got a smart wireless button to control both the plugs?

[@anthonyc9289]

Great video! What do you do to turn them on and off? What app?

[@ernestogalan5419]

Amazing 👏 great job

[@DIYReid]

Thanks for the kind words. Thanks for watching.

[@fromerop2823]

Thank you for your video. I am wondering about what did you do at the section Time 2:29. You mention that you took power off the outlet near the coffee maker and run it up the wall. Actually Did you ran wires behind the wall up to the top of the cabinets? How did you fished the wires? By the way, You did an amazing job.

[@ashaldridge457]

How about talking about the extra wire you used and how you put that together???

[@sandyantor9234]

Very helpful and thanks for sharing. Question: I would use white lighting 90% of the time; however, thinking it would be a nice "option" to be able to change colors once in awhile. Is the color light able to look white with a setting and would you recommend the color lights you provided link to in your post?

[@thegiftlady1]

Trust me, you don't need the RGBs. You already said, "white 90%." Every time I buy an appliance I think, "oh, nice option" and I NEVER USE IT! The dedicated white LEDs are a much better way to go, color wise, intensity wise, etc.

[@richardking6066]

I put my LED strips into aluminium channel - they get quite hot and I'm hoping the channel will dissipate the heat and extend the life of the LED's. The diffusion covers of the strips gives a softer light and is, I think, worth the extra expense

[@DIYReid]

The LED’s I used I haven’t noticed running hot.

[@dylanvelasquez3379]

Thanks for this! I have mine connected with a jump from one set of cabinets over the microwave to another cabinet. The lights before the jump are on, and a volt meter shows the second strip is active, but they aren't on. Any ideas?

[@futbol1972]

Iam debating between buying the RGBW strip or just the black and decker lights to install under kitchen cabinets?

[@DIYReid]

Pick whichever works for your application.

[@TeXasDadBod]

Holy shit I have the same back splash and white cabinets the only thing I have different is the color granite counter tops haha . Your window fridge stove and microwave are the exact same layout as mine like exactly the same . I thought of doing this with hue lights and for the cabinets that are separate on the end of the window I’d just add the hue stand alone lamp although I already have hardwired lights under the cabinets so idk it’s a tuff decision. Great video though thanks .

[@DIYReid]

Nice. My wife picked out the backsplash. I haven’t seen it in someone else’s house yet.

[@brandonyoung7760]

How does the controller turn all the lights off at the same time if you have the lights on 2 different outlets?

[@jdearin101]

What button remote are you using and how did you tie it to the Wyze plugs?

[@WreckedBrewery]

I'm thinking of going this route with my under-the-cabinets lighting. I really like your implementation. I like the idea of having the smart way to control the lights as well as a physical button we can maybe mount someplace for the kids or guests who wouldn't have easy manual control of the lights. The Zigbee button says it requires a hub? I don't recall you explaining that bit. How do you link the button to control those smart plugs?

[@DIYReid]

That’s a bit more complicated kid just recommend outlet plugs on timers. These don’t take much power at all.

[@WreckedBrewery]

@@DIYReid I like the idea of manual on/off as well as the smart plugs you recommend. Any suggestions then if this button is complicated?

[@DIYReid]

You could buy a third plug and plug it in on the wall above the counter and in the app of the plug turns on turn the lights off and vice versa. There is a button on the plug.

[@k.e.M_]

The woman in me is screaming, since you didn’t “feel like” cleaning the top of the cabinets! 🤣😂

[@DIYReid]

Still haven’t cleaned them either. 😂

[@l.nguyen9176]

A small wet dry vacuum is all you need. Don't even put on a glove

[@clarkgriswold-zr5sb]

Nice!! Thanks for sharing.

[@DIYReid]

You’re welcome

[@UMTERP60]

So do you have LED’s in the cabinet above your microwave since each light string terminates in the female power end?

[@DIYReid]

Each cabinet has a strip of leds on top and below it.

[@phil1pd]

You're connecting them in a series. Thanks for making this, I'm gonna do the same in my kitchen!

[@DIYReid]

Thanks for watching!

[@trd88noz]

Parallel. Series mean connecting + to the next ones -, then from that next one + to another ones + and so on.

[@lisainnewarknj8313]

Awesome. Thank you for sharing.

[@DIYReid]

You’re welcome. Thanks for watching.

[@gsmith523]

Thank You for the video going to try this out over the weekend. I’m curious do you need the hub to get the Zigbee button to work with the smart outlet? Or can you connect the button directly to the smart outlet? I’m not clear on that step. I would like the button and use of the app. Thank You

[@DIYReid]

Yes, with a zigbee button you'll need a hub. You can buy these outlet plugs - amzn.to/3Pxafe1 and just put them on a timer to turn on in the morning and off at night. I ditched the button and use it for something else as I never used it.

[@gsmith523]

Thanks for the quick response; the outlet plug was the plan I will just stick with that. Can I use 22 gauge wire instead of the 18? Not going for a long run.

[@DIYReid]

@gsmith523 should be fine

[@gsmith523]

@@DIYReid🫡

[@sd76-22]

Nice I may try this one. So I want the same light as the incandescent bulbs is that the warm white? Also I have the exact set up outlet behind fridge and on the other side outlet in cabinet for microwave so I can run two separate runs on either side of the kitchen and go above and below. Questions. Power cord to the first light strip and when do you use the long red wire? When you’re connecting one light to another cabinet? What are the connectors for? I will re watch. Also does this have an app to turn on and off since the power will be behind the fridge and behind a cabinet? Do they dim?

[@sandyantor9234]

Also I bought and tried the rgb and it didn’t work. Seems something to do with the lead/connectors. Light not water proof and connectors are for water proof lights. Lost all money as I cut the lights. Thoughts?

[@robertlage1072]

Looks very nice 👍

[@DIYReid]

Thank you. Thanks for watching.

[@ardhirenadi9884]

Thanks for the details on this setup. How did you split the wiring coming from the microwave outlet to go both ways?

[@DIYReid]

What do you mean go both ways?

[@ardhirenadi9884]

@@DIYReid hey thanks for replying. I was talking about on your explanation in 6:45 to 7:19. thanks!

[@DIYReid]

I just wired up the lower cabinets in line with one of the other led strips.

[@gabosanchez3010]

What type of were did you use to conect the led sections together??

[@Othermails08]

Thank you. I already have upper and lower cabinet lights (halogen 120V) but much prefer LED strip lights. Will try to do this. I am still using my old regular plug. My question is can a plug be connected to the connection wire?Thanks

[@timmyhendero3373]

Similar issue here Can leds be directly wired to existing wires? Or need some sort of junction Box

[@zachrojak]

LEDs are 12v or 24v outlets are 120v you need a driver to step them down from 120v to 12v or 24v. Depends on what LEDs you have

[@DIYReid]

The LEDs I used are linked in the description and come with a 120v outlet plug-in.

[@troyhenry3267]

Are these led strips 2 pin 10mm?

[@DIYReid]

2 pin not sure on mm

[@Traybair]

Looks great. Thanks for sharing.

[@troyhenry3267]

So to go from bottom to top of cabinet, your splicing where you need to whether bottom or top cabinet, then to connect the bottom LED strip to the top LED strip, you're connecting the two strips with wire and connectors? Is this basically right?

[@DIYReid]

Yup. From the bottom I connect the positive and negative to the positive and negative to the top strip

[@themonarch6621]

Thanks man! I’m going to do it on my kitchen

[@DIYReid]

Let us know how it turns out!

[@SigmaProdzzz]

Hi uncle Ried

[@SigmaProdzzz]

Sorry I mean Reid

[@tc5691]

I enjoyed your video and think you did a good job explaining how you completed the project. I’m thinking of painting my oak cabinets to and like your backsplash. Did you do both projects?

[@DIYReid]

I did the backsplash with a friend and we paid a painter to paint the cabinets.

[@sandyantor9234]

Great job. Question. Strips came with dimmer switch. Your lights above coffee marker you plugged in and in video it doesnt show that dimmer switch. Can you eliminate that? Help as I’m confused between the remote switch you added and Alex switch and the switch that came with the product.

[@sandyantor9234]

I took photo of what I’m Talking about from your video. What’s your email so I can send in case you don’t understand my question.

[@DIYReid]

Email is in description of video.

[@staqclan2392]

Anyway you can explain on how to connect the multi color led strips from low voltage wire to attach to another led strip

[@DIYReid]

It’d be the same way but RGB has 3 wires vs 2 wires.

[@manosmarkakis9393]

Have a question.. cant you place a strip on the back edge of the absorver?

[@abinezer81]

How to connect the additional 18 gauge wire to the connector. The wire on th connector is thinner than the extension cable?

[@imakeituptoyou]

Maybe I missed it but where did you plug in for power?

[@DIYReid]

I used the microwave power in the cabinet.

[@HunterStudle]

Where does the second power supply come from? When I look at your affiliate links, there's no mention of it, but I would imagine you had to purchase a second power supply?

[@DIYReid]

You have to buy two strips. At least that's what I did.

[@HunterStudle]

@@DIYReid Thank you for the response! I thought that might be the case.

[@DIYReid]

I’m sure you could buy a power source on its own but I’m not smart enough to recommend one that will work.

[@troyhenry3267]

Reid, did you use heat shrink tubing or electrical tape to secure the excess wire to your solderless connectors?

[@DIYReid]

Electrical tape. Heat shrink would look nicer but no one really sees it unless they look.

[@Lawmandan81]

Looks really good, I plan on doing this too. Quick question: I have a stand alone cabinet, I’m wondering if there’s a cross stud behind it that I would have to go through to duplicate the AC outlet that’s under it above it like you did. Thanks

[@DIYReid]

Most walls won’t have that. Unless for some reason they put a fire block in or messed up with mounting the cabinets and needed a special mount.

[@illestofdemall13]

@@DIYReid You can also put an outlet inside the cabinet only about a foot above the existing backsplash outlet. It's more intrusive but can be easier than running power all the way to the top (sometimes). Then you can just run low voltage from inside the cabinet.

[@DIYReid]

I didn’t want an outlet where I put dishes or cups. But you can if you want and is a good option.

[@elisherellis6955]

I love your lights I just put some of these lights up what is the app to these lights I do have a home assistant but

[@DIYReid]

I just set it up with two outlets and grouped them in Home Assistant.

[@babypamcottage935]

Thank You, great video

[@DIYReid]

Thank you! Thanks for stopping by!

[@alirsuri]

Please confirm; do I need a different strip for every outlet?

[@DIYReid]

Unless you run a runner wire to connect them you’ll need one per outlet because it only comes with one plugin

[@alirsuri]

@@DIYReid thank you for clarify !

[@edbtzkhud]

Sorry to bother but did u purchase the aqara hub also as it says it’s required? Do you really need it?

[@DIYReid]

Are you talking about the button? Yeah you’ll need the hub if you don’t have smart things or home assistant.

[@edbtzkhud]

@@DIYReid ok thank you. Just wondering why I’d need the hub if I’m just gonna use the button to turn the lights on and off

[@samuelmaylor6634]

Hello I bought your kit, but I’m wondering if I need to buy another plug for a different area of under cabinet lighting and how are you Controlling both sections together..

[@DIYReid]

I use two plugs and combined the outlets together in Home assistant. In theory though you can automate both outlets at the same time.

[@edbtzkhud]

So u used a smart switch in the outlet and then used the aqara to sync with it???

[@DIYReid]

You can leave it on and have the outlet turn on an off

[@kevindavis3369]

Thanks, definitely will be doing this

[@Ozzie4Para]

Looks nice. But my OCD wouldn't allow me to leave that kind of mess on top of my cabinets. Sure, no one would ever see the mess, but I would know the mess is up there and my OCD would pick at me until the mess was cleaned up. What's behind the curtain doesn't matter for a lot of people, but for me it does. :)

[@yummyr1ce]

Any tips on connecting the longer lengths if wire to the solderless connectors?

[@DIYReid]

You mean without soldering? You can use butt connectors or twist the wire together and electrical tape them.

[@kram03yout]

the button u had in the drawer to toggle it on and off, is that part of the strip? or is that part of the smart plug from wise, or something completely different?

[@DIYReid]

Different. I set it up in home assistant.

[@timmyhendero3373]

Great video Here is the issue I have , I have old halogens on top and bottom of cabinets hardwired and works via a switch which is great but What I can't figure out is can you hardwire leds to direct wire ? Will it blow ? Is there a bypass box ? Thank you

[@DIYReid]

No. You’ll need to convert the 12v LED’s.

[@timmyhendero3373]

@@DIYReid any idea how?

[@DIYReid]

You’d have to wire up an outlet. Maybe there is a transformer box that you could use.

[@timmyhendero3373]

@@DIYReid ty 👍

[@DIYReid]

Sorry I couldn’t be more help. Maybe someone will see this and respond with some ideas for you.

[@CHIBA280CRV]

Fantastic 👍👍👍👍👍

[@DIYReid]

Thanks for watching!

[@troyhenry3267]

Reid, If I don't want to program the Wyze outlet plug ins to turn off and on the led lights, can I just use the zigbee button to turn both of my Wyze outlets off?

[@DIYReid]

As long as you have a way for the zigbee button to communicate to the Wyze outlets.

[@troyhenry3267]

@@DIYReid what's the purpose of having the Wyze plug ins? I just need to know the process, so I feel comfortable doing this same setup. So how do you control both upper and bottom led strips to turn them on and off for both sides? Is thus something you control manage through the Wyze App?? And how do you use the Zigbee if you want to turn off and on your lights and bypass your schedule?? Thanks for answering my questions Reid.

[@DIYReid]

The upper and lower strips are tied together. Each side of my cabinets have an outlet tied to a Wyze plug and I have an automation to turn them on and off at a certain time

[@annettecorbalis8236]

Hi. Love this light idea. Would I need different connectors or anything else if I choose to use RGB leds?

[@DIYReid]

RGB would use 3 wires I believe so yes.

[@troyhenry3267]

How do you dim these if your controllers are on top of your cabinets??

[@troyhenry3267]

Reid, for the Zigbee mini switch, it says an Aqara smart hub is required. What the heck is this? And where do you install this in conjuction with the led lighting strips?

[@DIYReid]

You don’t need that hub. You just need a hub that can control zigbee.

[@troyhenry3267]

@@DIYReid when you say Hub, what do you mean? Can you do a video explaining/describing how you connected both the wyze plug-ins and Zigbee to home assistant? It would help clear up the confusion I'm having with this setup.

[@DIYReid]

Sorry. I can do a video but it’ll be a while. Basically you’ll need some sort of home automation hub to run automations and combine things to work the way you want. At the very least you can use Wyze or Kasa plugs and automate on time based and even turn them on via a phone app.

[@troyhenry3267]

Does your kit come with 2 power supplies to plug into the wall?

[@DIYReid]

No. I had to buy two.

[@troyhenry3267]

@@DIYReid I will definately need two power supplies. There are 2 different walls I'll need to run the led strips under and above, and I'll be using the receptacle above the microwave for one strand, and the receptacle behind the frig for the other run. Question: How can you control separately turning off and on your lights above the cabinets and below? Does the kit allow you to do thus? Controlling them either separately or together? Thanks!

[@Mondo5000]

I have a question about the wireless switch you are using. Does this switch connect directly with the smart plugs or does the switch need a hub?

[@DIYReid]

Needs a hub.

[@Mondo5000]

@@DIYReid yea. Can you please let me know what Hub you used for your setup? I am setting up my lights exactly like yours and am buying the hub and button together.

[@DIYReid]

Easiest way that I know would be a Smart Things Hub - amzn.to/3OsvdsV but it looks like they have upped the price a lot. I use Home Assistant which is an open source OS for home automation. www.home-assistant.io/ They do sell a hub for $160 or so but you can use an old computer or laptop or even a raspberry pi if you’re tech savvy.

[@DIYReid]

Or get a Smart Things v2 hub on EBay for $40

[@Mondo5000]

@@DIYReid do the Smart outlets need to be compatible with the hub?

[@toddj1864]

You HAVE to show us the install now lol especially through the outlets

[@DIYReid]

What do you mean?

[@troyhenry3267]

rEID, How do you set up Zigbee within the home assistant app on android phone?

[@DIYReid]

I’m sorry I should specify. Home Assistant is an open source home automation. You would need something like a raspberry pi or computer to run it.

[@carlbeard1586]

What is the brand of the under cabinet lights you installed

[@DIYReid]

White LED Light Strip - amzn.to/3bIDMgN. Warm LED Light Strip - amzn.to/3G7CpWq, or RGB LED Light Strip - amzn.to/3EhRxQI

[@terryjones8360]

I bought these and held them up, but I don't like the "dots" that reflect off the counter top. They look good at a distance, but when you walk up on them, you can see the reflection of the LEDs. I supposed you could cover them with something... Do they bother you?

[@DIYReid]

Depends on where you put them under the cabinet. Mine you can’t see that unless your head is almost against the cabinet.

[@terryjones8360]

@@DIYReid I can see yours at 8:56...

[@DanielT-qu4kf]

Do these work with a wall switch or do you need to use the remote every time?

[@DIYReid]

What do you mean a wall switch?

[@DanielT-qu4kf]

Will they work with a wall outlet that has a light switch? Or do you need to use the included switch?

[@DIYReid]

You mean if a light switch controls the power to the outlet? If so that will work.