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Reviews
1. ALITOVE Wireless Bluetooth Magic Dream Color LED Light Controller iOS Android DC5V~24V Great for WS2811 WS2812B WS2801 SK6812 Individually Addressable Programmable LED Strip Pixel Module Panel Lamp
Feature
Easy to use. iOS and Android app control via Bluetooth 4.0 or later version. Long control distance, convenient to use. Support IOS 8.0 and Android 4.4 or later. Your smart Phone should support Bluetooth 4.0 or later version.Wide compatibility. Support almost all the one-wire or two-wire LED driver IC, such as WS2811,WS2812B, WS2801, SK6812, SK6812-RGBW, LPD6803, LPD8806, APA102, APA105, TM1804, TM1814, TM1914, TM1913, P9813, INK1003, UCS1903, DMX512. You can choose R/G/B channel order.
Rich color modes. Come with 200 kinds of color change modes, auto mode and static color mode, which are vivid and beautiful. Save user setting automatically when power off. Brightness is adjustable.
Support setting controlled total pixels number, able to control up to 2048 pixels. It supports WS2812B, but there is no WS2812B option on the setting page. Please choose WS2811 if you use it to control WS2812B.
DC5V~24V wide working voltage, preventing reverse connection of power supply, protecting LED light and controller very well.
Description
Please read before buy: It can support WS2812B, but there is no WS2812B option on the setting page. Please choose WS2811 when connect it to WS2812B.Parameter
Model: SP105E Bluetooth Magic Color Controller
Working voltage: DC5V~24V (The controller cannot regulate the output voltage at the VCC. That means the output voltage of your power supply must be the same as the work voltage of your led lights. )
Remote distance: 20 Meters
Product size: 85mm*45mm*22mm
Kindly Note
(1) The controller only supports LED lights with smart IC. It cannot support ordinary RGB/RGBW LED strip without IC.
(2)Search "Magic-LED" or scanning the QR code on the operating instructions to download and install the App.
(3) Please use a power supply not a battery to power the controller. The output power of power supply must be more than the max power of led light. For example, if the work voltage and max amp of your led light is 5V 10A 50W, power supply output must be 5V 10A 50W at least. Otherwise, it will work smoothly.
What can you do if you cannot make it work?
(1) Please check your smart phone and led lights and confirm whether they can support the controller.
(2) Please check output voltage and amp of your power supply and confirm whether it can match controller and led lights.
(3) If the power supply, controller and led lights can be compatible with each other well, please connect them and set up again as the last product picture shows.
(4) Please set enough total pixels number, correct RGB order and IC type. Otherwise they cannot work smoothly.
(5) If you need more help, please contact customer service.
Package:
1x SP105E Bluetooth LED controller
1x 3pin female JST connector
1x Mini screwdriver
1x User manual
2. HKBAYI DC5V / DC12V Wireless mini 14keys RF Digital Color RGB LED Controller for WS2811 WS2812 WS2812B LED Strip (DC 5V)
Feature
RF Remote control,long distance,mini size,wire connection is simple and very easy to useWith 300 kinds of patterns,which are vivid and beautiful
Each controller can control up to 2048 pixels
Effect: 300 kinds of variations, covering the effects of the market for all Symphony controller mode, you can program any combination of 16 and automatically play
use for WS2811/WS2812 module strip lights
Description
Features: > RF Remote control,long distance,mini size,wire connection is simple and very easy to use;> Support almost every kind of one-wire or two-wire LED-DRIVER-IC ;(Can be customized)
> With 300 kinds of patterns,which are vivid and beautiful;
> Each controller can control up to 2048 pixels;
> With user setting saving functionality;
> Brightness adjustable.
> Preventing reverse connection of power supply.
We have DC12V for ws2811 led strip and DC5V for ws2812B led strip,please note your strip light
Package Included:
>1x SP103E remote controller(Not including the battery)
3. BTF-LIGHTING WS2811 and WS2812B DC5-12V 14keys Wireless RF Led RGB Controller 300 kinds of changes Digital Color LED Light Pixel Strip modules
Feature
ws2811 and ws2812b led strip 5-12v controller.300kinds of change. (Shipping can not include batteries, so there is no battery)
suit for all ws2812b products,ex ws2812b panel, ws2811 string
can not control SK6812 RGBW led strip
mini Convenience Easy to operate
Description
Description: Basic parameters
1 voltage: DC5V-12V
2 Current: <10MA
3 Temperature: -20 ~ 60
4 Size: L29 * W12 * H3mm
5 Weight: 0.03kg
6 Effect: 300 kinds of variations, covering the effects of the market for all Symphony controller mode, you can program any combination of 16 and automatically play;
7 Maximum number of control points: 1024 points
8 Remote control distance: 5 meters (14-key multi-function RF remote control)
Package Included:
5V-DC12V LED Controller (NO battery)
User Manule
4. ALITOVE WS2812B LED Music Controller, Sound Activated Wireless RF Remote Dream Color LED Controller for WS2812B WS2811 WS2812 SK6812 SK6812-RGBW Individually Addressable Digital Programmable LED Strip
Feature
Sound / music activated controller With the music controller, your led light can dance to the rhythm of music. It can adapt to a variety of music environments, such as DJ, love songs, soothing, hip-hop and so on.Wide compatibility.Support almost all the one-wire or two-wire LED driver IC, such as WS2812B, WS2811, SK6812, SK6812-RGBW, UCS1903 etc. It can't support common RGB/RGBW LED strip without IC.
Rich color change modesCome with 5 kinds of music color change modes and 20 kinds of non-music color change modes, which are vivid and beautiful. It can change colors automatically or following your command at non-music mode.
Static Color and brightness is adjustable. If you do not want the music mode, adjust it to a static color which is used to lighting, such as white, red, green, blue and so on. Each color's brightness can be adjusted.
Convenient to useCome with 3pin JST connector and DC male connector, which will make it easy to install. DC 5V~12V input; 15m long distance RF remote control; Sound / music activated control.
Description
ParameterModel: SP106E Dream Color Music Controller
Working temperature: -20~60
Working voltage: DC5V~12V
Control Points: 600 pixels
Remote distance: 15 Meters
Remote size: 85mm*40mm*22mm
Product weight: 50g
Certificates: CE, RoHS
Cautions:
1) Please make sure the power supply voltage match to your controller before you power it. Please NEVER connect it to any power supply which is more than 12V.
2) The controller can support DC5V~12V, but it cannot regulate the output voltage. That means the output voltage of your power supply must be the same as the work voltage of your led lights. Otherwise, your led light will be damaged. For example, if your led light is 5V, please don't connect a 12V power supply to the controller. Otherwise it will destroy the entire led light.
3) The controller only supports LED lights with smart IC such as WS2812B WS2811 etc. It cannot support common RGB/RGBW LED strip without IC.
Package:
1x SP106E LED remote
1x receiving controller
1x Male DC connector
1x operating instruction
5. BTF-Lighting Wireless Bluetooth Controller SP105E iOS/Android APP for WS2811 WS2812B WS2801 SK6812 APA102 LED Strip etc. Pixel Module Panel Light DC5V-24V (Can not Control RGB RGBW 5050 led Strip)
Feature
WIDE COMPATIBILITY . Support almost Smart LED IC , such as WS2811,WS2812B, WS2801, SK9822SK6812, SK6812-RGBW,WS2813, APA102C, APA105 etc.Can not control RGB RGBW 5050 led strip which has no IC.Warranty . If it does't work , please contact us , we will help you to solve the problem.May be you will connect the wrong wire or the wire is loose .
Installation Video. Copy it https://youtu.be/2y7jjb2Ezyo to the browser you will know how to use it .
Safe . DC5V-24V wide working voltage, preventing reverse connection of power supply, protecting LED light and controller very well. DC5V LED strip, please use DC5V power adapter.
Convenient. IOS and Android APP control via Bluetooth 4.0 or later version. Long control distance, convenient to use. Support IOS 8.0 and Android 4.4 or later version. Your smart Phone should support Bluetooth 4.0 or later version.
Description
Installation instructions video https://youtu.be/2y7jjb2EzyoParameter
Product weight: 40g
Product size: 85mm*45mm*22mm
Remote distance: About 20 meters
Model: SP105E Bluetooth Magic Color Controller
Working voltage: DC5V-24V (The controller cannot regulate the output voltage at the VCC. That means the output voltage of your power supply must be the same as the work voltage of your led lights. )
Can not work?
Please check output voltage and amp of your power supply and confirm whether it can match controller and led lights.
If the power supply, controller and led lights can be compatible with each other well, please connect them and set up again as the last product picture shows.
Please set enough total pixels number, correct RGB order and IC type. Otherwise they cannot work smoothly.
Precautions
To control WS2812B led strip, please choose WS2811 and GRB on the setting page.
The controller only supports LED lights with smart IC. It cannot support ordinary RGB/RGBW LED strip without IC.
Search "Magic-LED" or scanning the QR code on the operating instructions to download and install the App.
Please use a power supply not a battery to power the controller. The output power of power supply must be more than the max power of led light. For example, if the work voltage and max amp of your led light is 5V 10A 50W, power supply output must be 5V 10A 50W at least. Otherwise, it will work smoothly.
If the color is wrong, for example, you choose the red, but the color of the light strip is green, you need to choose a different settings, such as RGB, RBG, GRB, GBR, BGR or BRG.
Package:
1x SP105E Bluetooth LED controller
1x 3pin female JST connector
1x Mini screwdriver
1x User manual
6. BTF-LIGHTING K-1000C(T-1000S Updated) WS2812B APA102C SK6812 WS2811 WS2801 Led Strip 2048 Pixels Controller DC5-24V Addressable Programmable Controller with SD Card
Feature
To make your LED project working properly.This is original K-1000C, an upgrade of T-1000S; in this upgrade, LED indicating screen have been added.This video will show you how to program it.https://youtu.be/Rmar93jO0rwGreat for DIY. K-1000C is a SD card DIY programmable led pixel controller.T-1000S latest upgrade version. You can edit any color modes or animation you want.
Software update free for life .Don't worry about software expiration.Feel free to contact us .
Providing technical assistance. We can help you to program a test file for you when you don't know how to use it .
The controller has one output port, can support up to 512/2048 pixels(DMX lighting support up to 512 pixels).
Description
K-1000C system features:1.32 to 65536 degree Gray control, Gamma correction procession handle.
2.Support various point, line light source, and all kinds of rules and specific shaped handle.
3.The controller has one output port, can support up to 512/2048 pixels(DMX lighting support up to 512 pixels).
4.Play content stored in the SD card , the SD card can store up to 32 effects File, SD card capacity support 128MB-32GB.
5.The controller can single set use,also multiple controllers cascade, cascade optical isolation mode: interference, better stability, cascade distance between two controllers can reach up to 150 meters, need to use 0.5M? pure copper power cord.
6.The controller support chip can lock the support IC in software, or not lock the support IC in the software, select the support IC through the controller CHIP button, this scheme is more flexible and convenient.
7.For the DMX lighting IC, the controller comes with write address function; In addition, with use of our 2016 LedEdit-K V3.26 or later edition can make one key write address function setting.
8.Support load lamp is 4 channels (RGBW) pixels, or split into single channel point pixels.
9.Enhanced 485 TTL and 485 differential (DMX) signal output.
10.The controller comes with the test effects were as follows: 1 red, green, blue and black jump; 2 red, green, blue and black gradient; 3 red, green, blue and goes.
Note
If you need more data of K-1000C controller, please contact us and we will send it to you.We will give you the specifications sheet.
Package:
1x K-1000C controller
7. JERCIO Wireless Bluetooth Magic Dream Color LED Light Controller iOS Android DC5V~24V cotrol IC ws2811 SK6812 WS2812 TM1903 APA102 Home Garden use
Feature
1.APP Control via Bluetooth 1.0,long Control distance.convenient to use:2.Support almost every kind of one-wire or two-wire LED driver IC:
3.Brightness adjustable, With 200 kinds of patterns, which are vivid and beautiful.
4.Support setting total pixel number, able to control up to 2048 pixels:
5.DC5-24V wide working voltage, preventing reverse connection of power supply:
Description
2.App: The specialized App is avaliable on both IOS and Android OS( hardware should support Bluetooth 4.0).Apple Device: iPhone5/5S/5C/IPHONE 6S/6S Plus/iPhone6/6 Plus,support IOS 8.0 version or later.
Android OS version should be Android 4.4 or later.
Search "Magic LED" or scan the QR code below to download and install the App,and the QR is on the picture.
3.Specifications:
Working temperature: -20'C--60'C
Working Voltage: DC5V-24V
Working Current: 28mA-40mA
Remote distance : 20 Meters
Product size: 85mm*45mm*22mm
Product weight: 40g
Certificates: CE, ROHS
8. ALITOVE T1000S WS2812B WS2811 WS2813 RGB LED Controller Configurable SPI SD Card WS2801 WS2803 LP6803 8806 1903 1809 1812 DC5V 12V-24V
Feature
Great for DIY. T-1000S is a SD card DIY programmable led pixel controller. You can edit any color modes or animation you want.Wide compatibility. Support almost all the single line or double line smart LED chips., such as WS2811,WS2812B, WS2801, SK6812, SK6812-RGBW,WS2813, DMX512,LPD6803, LPD8806, APA102, APA104, APA105, TM1804, TM1814, TM1914, TM1913, P9813, UCS1903, and so on.
32-256 Gray level, support software Gamma correction. Support the rules and special-shaped handle.
Single-port output, can support 2048 pixels. Off-line(SD Card) control, play back content stored in the SD card.
Multiple T1000S controllers can be cascaded together and work synchronously.
Description
ParameterInput voltage: DC5V / DC7.5-24V
Dimensions: 6.30 in x 2.95 in x 0.91 in (16.0 cm x 7.5 cm x 2.3 cm)
Weight: 230g
Number of programs: 16 MAX
MAX number of pixels: 2048
32-256 Gray level, support software Gamma correction.
Support the rules and special-shaped handle.
Single-port output, can support 2048 pixels.
Off-line(SD Card) control, play back content stored in the SD card.
T-1000S store a maximum of 16 programs, copy multiple files to the SD card in order after formatting the SD card as "FAT" format.
The program must be named in orders . Ex.: 00_1.led, 01_1.led, 02_1.led.
Kindly note
(1) To copy programs to SD card, you must first format to the SD card, pay attention to is that each copy must be formatted before.
(2) SD card must be formatted as "FAT" format.
(3) When T1000S controller load less than 512 pixels the frame rate can reach 30fps.
(4) When T-1000s control more than 512 pixels the frame rate will slow down automatically.
(5) T1000S must use the new software LedEdit 2012.
(6) Please read the description carefully and confirm whether you can use it. If need be, please contact us before place the order.
(6) The user manual, testing program and edit software are all stored in the SD card.
If can't find it, please feel free to contact us. We can send them to your email.
(7) Search "ALITOVE" on Amazon for other interesting items offered by ALITOVE.
Package:
1x T1000S Controller
1x SD Card
1Xmini Screw Driver
9. BTF-LIGHTING Digital Addressable Led Strip Music Controller X2(X1 Updated Version) for WS2811 WS2812B 6803 WS2813 Led Strip DC5V-24V
Feature
DC5-24V . WS2811/WS2812B/USC1903/SK6812RGB(not RGBW) LED pixel strip,module,bulb,can control max 1000ICs .You can chose 1903IC or 6812 IC chip for WS2812B led strips.lighting effect vedio https://youtu.be/Q24vOk9DQ183.5MM Audio Input Port. There are will be up to 27 types music-controlling mode and 14 type NO-MUSIC control mode,free to switch.Make sure your led strip has the required IC.
Different music program has different lighting effect .For example 2001/2002/2003 music program .It's jump Height is according to Music Rhythm ,Audio Volume and the Audio Sensitive Knob on the receiver.If you want to have a better effect you should read the user manual.
Every music program is adjusted. Not every music program's jump height is according to the music Rhythm .the user manual will show you every music program description and remark.
It's multi-function wireless touch remote control,Used conveniently at night with LED backlight.The remote control distance can up to 20 meters.It can feel the Music melody without 3.5MM Audio Input Port. this is the video https://youtu.be/12I5KySW8ZQ
Description
copy this link to the browser https://youtu.be/Q24vOk9DQ18 you will know how to use it .Technical Parameters:
1.Remote Distance :>20meters
2.Operating Temp.:-20- 55
3.Gross.W.: 350g
4.Package box:L188*W140*H39mm
5.Remote Control Freq.: 433MHz RF
6.Power Supply:2*AAA battery ( Products do not contain batteries)
7.TX Power: 6db
8.Standby Power Consumption:10uA
9.Receiver input:DC5V-DC24V(the same as the led strip) the receiver input voltage must be the same as the LED Strip
10.Output :Digital Signal ,Max 1000ICs
11.Operating Noise Level:<80dB
12.Supporting ICs: 1903,2811,WS2812B,6803,6812,WS2813
Application:
Interior decoration:
Clubs, bars, corridor, room, KTV, clubs, museums, etc.
Outdoor decoration:
Plazas, commercial buildings, entertainment clubs, scenic spot light,
evening on location, etc.
Precautions
1.The user manual is very important , please read it carefully if you don't know how to use it .
2.Q:How to pair the Remote to the receiver ?
A:Please check for the PIC5(piture 5) on the user manual .
3.Q:How to select the ICs type of the LED Strip
A:Please check for the PIC6(piture 6) on the user manual .
4.Q:Calibrate the Strip illuminate RGB
A:A:Please check for the PIC7(piture 7) on the user manual .
Package:
1xMusic Controller
1x Remote
1x3.5MM audio Cable
1x instruction manual
10. Goldwin Smart WiFi Addressable RGB LED Strip Controller for WS2811, UCS1903, WS2812B, SM16703,SK6812,WiFi Remote Control Compatible with Amazon Alexa and Google Assistant up to 2048 Pixel
Feature
Support multiple driver ICWS2811UCS1903,WS2812,SM16703,SK6812.change channel sequence and setting total pixel number. Meet the needs of different products at the same time.Remote control,No matter where you are, you still can control your home light with APP as long as there's internet for your smart phone or other device.
Voice control,the controller is compatible with Amazon alexa and Google assistant,You can now control your lights by using voice commands.
Timer mode,You can have your lights automatically turn on or off in a specified time by setting up the timer.
Music mode and Mic mode,the light will begin" dancing" base on different rhythm.when playing music on your smart phone or there is music from outside.
Description
Note:
ONLY FIT FOR THE LED STRIP LIGHTS POWERED WITH 12V to 24V. IF YOUR LED STRIP LIGHTS IS 5V,PLEASE DON'T ORDER THIS ITEM.
IF THE STRIP LIGHTS DO NOT WORK PROPERLY,LONG PRESS THE CONTROLLER NAME ON APP,SELECT LED STRIP SETTING ON THE COMING OUT LIST,SET LED QUANTITY,COLOR SEQUENCE,CONTROLLING IC
Specification:
APP : Magic Home Pro
Operation Platform: Android 4.0 or IOS 9.0 or higher
Signal Output:Support one-wire driver IC, able to control up to 2048 pixel
Input voltage:DC12-24V
Supported Driver IC: WS2811, UCS1903, WS2812B, SM16703,SK6812
Control Distance: Visible distance 30M
Certification:CE, RoHS, FCC
Dimension: 53*24*11MM
Funtion instruction:
Support multiple driver ICLong press the controller name on App,select the LED Strip setting on the coming out list.Then set the LED quantity,colors and the controlling IC type.
Voice control,compatible with Amazon alexa and Google assistant,You can control your lights by voice commands.
Support 16 million color control and brightness adjustment .
Support for customised colors and preservation.In DIY function, you can select your favorite colors and gradual, jump or strobe between the functions.
Group setting,controllers allows you to create different groups to control more than one controllers.
Timer setting,You can have your lights automatically turn on or off in a specified time .
Light and music rhythm synchronization function, you can let shine the connected LED in the rhythm of the music played on the smartphone or tablet.
Mic mode,In this function the connected LED light lights up depending on the volume from the outside
Funtion mode,In this capacity, 300 gradients are preset, including overlay,fading out run, flows in olivary.
If you can not connect the controller or the controller does not work properly,Please feel free to contact us ,We would like to help you resolve the setting issue.