ESP32 WLED LED Strip Controller Dynamic RGB IC IO33 DIY Port App Control Easy Wiring Terminal for WS2811 WS2812 SK6812 TM1814 WS2813 WS2815 FCOB Addressable Strip Light

This LED strip controller connects to your network and can be controlled by an app. It's very flexible, running up to 3 separate LED strips (only two with the easy to use terminals, one isn't as easy to wire in), and it has a built-in microphone.After connecting to the access point, wled ap, it takes you to a captive portal where you can configure wifi for use with your network. After setting that up and disconnecting, the WELD app finds it on the network and it has all the possible configuration options. Weirdly it defaults to GRB rather than RGB, so don't be surprised to see the app saying it's red and the lights showing green - go the LED preferences and set the length of the string in pixels and choose the correct color order (RGB in most cases).After that all the effects and colors are available. It has a timer so you can set it to turn on and off at different times, and it has quite a few other features including some limited scripting support.I'll probably be setting it up for use with xlights soon, as WLED should support that.The enclosure is designed well, the terminals are easy to use without tools, and it's just a well-built and well engineered device.It has a LOT of effects that can be selected form the app. The list seems endless...

The media could not be loaded.  I am very happy with the Sogledwow branded GLEDOPTO ESP32 WLED LED Strip Controller Model LT-GL-C-015WL.It’s my first time using a WLED controller. I already have a few GLEDOPTO Zigbee controllers, but needed something to drive WS2814 COB LED strips. I’m glad this one was made available to try and review because my experience has been a breeze.The instructions that come with it are pretty good, but more than likely you’ll want to find specific info online dependent on your actual LED strip(s) and how you are going to use them.Dimensions weren’t listed on the product page, but it is just under 4 1/2” long (tab to tab), 1 3/4” wide, and just under 3/4” tall.After powering on I was able to connect to the web interface no problem with the WLED Native iPhone app and the Silk Browser on a Fire Tablet. From there you can do almost everything you want/need.It’s boots up, connects, and everything in the interface and with attached LED strips react very fast in my opinion.The amount of options inside the WLED software is really great. It’s pretty easy and straightforward to use, but you can really dive into advanced things if you want. There are tons of Effect modes to do all sorts of things with.Mine came with a pretty current WLED software version, 0.14.x. But I was able to update it to 0.15.0-b3 ESP32 audioreactive by downloading it from the WLED GitHub, and using the Manual OTA Update.Note: you probably don’t need audioreactive version, the product page says to use the standard ESP32.After that I connected it to my Hubitat Elevation hub by making a Virtual Device using the Blink/Joyfulhouse driver.Right now I’m using it to drive a BTF-LIGHTING FCOB WS2814 IC RGBW COB LED Strip Model FCOB1M24VWS2814RGBNW30.I’ve included photos on the wiring and WLED LED Preferences, hopefully that will be helpful for some.I’m not using the automatic brightness limiter yet and the length needs set dependent on the strip obviously.Using a 24V 2.5a power supply I ran the above 1m/3.2ft strip for several hours, the controller got a little warm dead center on the top, but not hot hot at all.I’m not sure if I like the new style wire connection ports at least with the tested COB LED strip because it is hard to see, know, or feel if the wiring is set in/back enough as you press the switch down. Also it’s easy to press several down at the same time. Nothing to take a star away for, just an observation.I couldn’t be happier with this WLED controller, I can definitely recommend, as I’ll be getting some more myself.

I recently got into WLED, and it's just the best, and this controller comes with WLED built in. Additionally, it has 2 GPIO channels and tool-free flip-top connectors (think WAGO connectors).Using WLED, the setup was super easy, and once you've got it connected to a WIFI network you can use the WLED app on any platform. The controller tells the app its settings when they connect so you can set up presets on a laptop (for example), then use a phone to change between them. Very convenient.It also has the ability to be controlled with a wired-in switch, but I haven't messed with that functionality.This is going to be my go-to controller moving forward.

Agree with Josh’s comprehensive review. 5 star product, no question.I’d like to further mention that it runs on the Open Source WLED program, it’s not even rebadged or anything, it’s straight off github. I’d really like to see more companies doing this, many times, to get some open source firmware on a device, I have to solder or at least open a case. This one comes out of the box with the open firmware loaded, what a nice change.After I connected to the device, loaded my local wifi credentials on, it was detected by Home Assistant automatically.One comment on the wago-style wire clamps. I used to not like these for the reasons Josh mentioned. But then I discovered bootlace ferules, you crimp them on the end of the wire with a special crimper, they won’t bend, and the small copper strands won’t curl back on you, etc. They make using these style wire clamps, and also screw terminals much easier. Shown in pic.

It's great having WLED on a commercial device. That makes it much more freely available and easier for people to use. WLED is great. You can use it with a bunch of strip types. And It has all kinds of animations and features. One feature I like the ability to easily sync multiple controllers. A similar device I use has spring terminals, which I hate. So, the WAGO style levers on this are better. But I much prefer screw terminals. They make for a solid connection that I'm confident in. Haven't had any problems yet though.