[NEEDS UPDATING] Bulbs, switches and sensors, oh my....what to buy (device class features FAQ)

[johnconstantelo]

RGBW LED strips:

ST-compatible RGBW LED Strip Controller Reviews (2023)

There are two different approaches to adding RGBW LED strips to a Samsung SmartThings ™ setup. Since there are now a number of different brands offering choices for both approaches, I thought it was time for a new thread. if you have personal experience with any particular brand/model, please add it to this thread or link to an existing thread. Make sure to indicate if a smartthings/Aeotec hub is required. Note that, at the time of this writing, all matter devices will require a smartthings/Aeotec hub or dongle. Also, the matter integrations are pretty limited, basically on/off/dim and some color settings. You will almost always get more features if you use a different method or the strip’s own app. FAQ: What do I need to add a Matter device to the SmartThings app? Do I need a bridge ro…