APPECK Smart RGBW LED Strip Lights

Comes nicely presented in a better than average box. The strip is well encapsulated to cope with the weather and the length of this is probably ok, I am not sure if additional strips are available without having to also buy the whole package as the end of the strip looks like it could accommodate extension. In the app you also have to configure this, so the possibilities could be there. The connectivity with the APPECK app (configured on a Android) was straightforward, although it did take a while to detect the device after clicking on Add. I am new to the APPECK app as other devices with this companies' product used another app. So, I was pleased to find many scenes available to set up on this. Some are Static and others are animated. Additionally, there is a DIY function to create your own. I do like the quality that I'm coming to expect from APPECK labelled products and this is no exception. The adhesion is good as is the pad on the back of the controller. Once I set up the device in the app, I enabled the app as a skill in Alexa. This made voice control of the product instantly available, so I do not use the controller. The picture attached, does not do the product justice as the camera tried to compensate for the dark. However, these are quite bright and are on the underside of the rail on a deck and the illumination from them clearly makes any obstacles visible. Pricewise, this is at the top of its price point.

Good Quality; Bright; Easty to Install

This is a really nice LED light strip. The diodes are spaced closely together, so it produces plenty of light with minimal gaps. The colors are vivid, and there are lots of lighting options to choose from.

The strip itself is thick and feels durable, which made installation easier because I didn't have to worry about it creasing or breaking. The adhesive also appears to be good quality and holds securely.

I do wish it came with a remote, and I think the price could be a little better. There are newer COB style options around the same price that provide a more continuous line of light without needing a diffuser.

Overall, I'm very happy with it and would consider buying more.

These are nice LED strip lights and look great once they’re set up. The colors are bright, and there are plenty of options for changing up the look depending on where you’re using them. One thing to keep in mind is that the 16.4-foot strip isn’t super long, so I would definitely measure the area you plan to use them in beforehand. They work well for a smaller space or accent area, but you may need more length if you’re trying to go around an entire room. My biggest issue so far has been the app. I’ve been having some trouble getting it to work properly, which is disappointing since a lot of the customization is done through the app. The lights themselves are nice, but I haven’t been able to take full advantage of all the features yet because of that. Overall, I like the lights themselves, but the app experience could definitely be easier.

🔥 TL/DR: A decent RGBW light strip with app control and individually addressable sections, but there are some significant limitations. The RGB LEDs can only be controlled in groups of six, the separate white LEDs can't participate in effects, and the product listing doesn't disclose the relatively low LED density.

👍 Pros:

o Available in 5-meter or 10-meter lengths

o Easy app control for basic colors and brightness

o RGB LEDs support multicolor segmented effects

o Separate 2700K white LEDs provide a nice warm white

o Reasonable price

👎 Cons:

o RGB LEDs are addressable only in groups of six, not individually

o White LEDs cannot be incorporated into effects

o Only 24 RGB LEDs and 24 white LEDs per meter

o LED density isn't disclosed in the packaging or product information

o App is fairly limited

🧐 Good to know:

o The 10-meter version is about 32 feet long, enough for a fairly substantial installation

o Although the strip uses addressable RGB LEDs, one control chip operates six LEDs, so every effect is built from six-LED sections

o The 2700K white LEDs are completely separate from the RGB LEDs

o The white LEDs can be turned on/off and dimmed, but can't be mixed into animated effects

o There is an inline hardware controller, but you'll want the app for most useful control

📝 Details

In general, this is a decent set of LED strip lights. You can get it in either a 5-meter or 10-meter length, and 10 meters is about 32 feet, which is enough for a substantial string of lights just about anywhere. The price is reasonable as well.

You are going to want to use the app. There is an external controller with a few buttons, but its functionality is pretty rudimentary. The app itself is also somewhat limited, although basic things are easy: you can set the strip to a single color, adjust the intensity, and select from various effects.

There are a couple of important limitations, though. The first is the way the addressable LEDs work. Although the strip uses individually addressable LED technology, one control chip actually controls a group of six RGB LEDs. That means you aren't controlling every LED independently. Any multicolor effect you create is composed of six-LED sections that are always the same color.

This is also an RGBW strip, with separate 2700K warm-white LEDs. Unfortunately, those white LEDs are completely separate from the RGB effects. You can turn the white LEDs on and off and adjust their intensity, but you can't incorporate them into effects. That's a missed opportunity, although I understand that supporting them in the effects software would make things considerably more complicated.

One thing I particularly don't like is that the packaging doesn't tell you the LED density. That's important information because LED count is one of the biggest factors in both the appearance and cost of a strip. I counted 24 RGB LEDs per meter, along with a separate set of 24 white LEDs per meter.

Overall, this isn't a bad product, and it works as advertised for basic accent lighting and simple effects. But the coarse six-LED RGB segments, limited use of the white LEDs, modest LED density, and failure to clearly disclose that density keep it from earning a higher rating.

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