# First time under cabinet lighting help

**URL:** <https://community.smartthings.com/t/first-time-under-cabinet-lighting-help/29580>\
**Category:** Projects & Stories\
**Tags:** project\_lighting\
**Created:** [November 20, 2015, 6:27am UTC](https://community.smartthings.com/t/first-time-under-cabinet-lighting-help/29580 "2015-11-20T06:27:10Z")\
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**Author:** ![Turb02](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/t/49beb7/32.png) [@Turb02](https://community.smartthings.com/u/Turb02)\
**Post date:** [November 20, 2015, 4:42pm UTC](https://community.smartthings.com/t/first-time-under-cabinet-lighting-help/29580/3 "2015-11-20T16:42:10Z")

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I just finished this project but my backsplash was being replaced at the same time, so I cant help with that aspect. Initially I went with a GE in-wall Z wave outlet due to the location, but I rerouted the wiring into the cabinet where the Microwave is plugged into. Then I replaced the controller that came with the kit, with a Fibaro RGBW controller. You can see my posts in the fibaro device type (linked above) with the issues Im having. Im sure that will get fixed soon though.

> [@Help a noob with under cabinet led products](https://community.smartthings.com/t/help-a-noob-with-under-cabinet-led-products/28520):
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> I’ve searched and can’t seem to find any definitive info regarding: The brightest led strips (has to have warm white…WAF) One power supply to control all lights under the cabinets Wired to a switch (required for wife) that will be specifically installed for these lights Dimmable The kicker? There are 3 seconds of cabinets. One section then a break for stove hood to a long section, then a break for the window above the sink. Im redoing my backsplash so itll be easy to add the switch, but ive got no clue on proven products. Has anyone wired this type of lighting to a switch? Fibaro rgbw controller? Solid app written for this? What led strip sould I get and what power supply would provide enough power? Rough length of cabinet lighting will be 12ft not including the breaks for appli…

Heres my solution for a no switch install (Wife requirements):

> [@Satechi bluetooth button or iBolt button and Tasker . Ideas/help welcome](https://community.smartthings.com/t/satechi-bluetooth-button-or-ibolt-button-and-tasker-ideas-help-welcome/28942/15):
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> They both work rather well. They do sleep so a single tap, then another tap a couple seconds later and lights come on!!

Final look:

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