These are for your review just to give you ideas. These products maybe purchased from several sources and possibly cheaper.
Remember each 5 meter LED strip usually has two finished end with factory connectors. When cut into two pieces you have two functional strips. Cut into three pieces or four or five…you’ll need connectors.
If your strip is waterproof, there are different connectors compared to non-waterproof. However, there are YouTube videos showing using non-waterproof fittings on waterproof strips.
You will need:
Amazon.com : QIJIE RGB LED Strip Connector Terminal 10mm 4 Pin for SMD5050 WATERPROOF Tape Light IP54 or IP65, Strip to Wire, Pack of 50 : Garden & Outdoor
Amazon.com: Loweryeah 10pcs RGB LED Strip Connector 4 Pin 5050, 10mm Colorful LED Tape Light Connector for Waterproof IP65 Strip to Wire Use: Home Improvement
Connectors 10Pcs 2Pin 4 Pin 5 Pin Led Strip Connector to Wire Connector for 8Mm 10Mm 12Mm RGB Rgbw Waterproof Ip65 5050 Led Tape Connector - (Color: 4 Pin 10Mm, Pins: Ip65): Amazon.com: Industrial & Scientific
5050 4Pin LED Strip Connector Kit with 2 Way RGB Splitter Cable, 6.6ft RGB Extension Cable, Strip to RGB Controller Jumper, LED strip to strip Jumper, L Shape Connectors, Gapless Connectors - - Amazon.com
5050 4Pin LED Strip Connector Kit with 2 Way RGB Splitter Cable, 6.6ft RGB Extension Cable, Strip to RGB Controller Jumper, LED strip to strip Jumper, L Shape Connectors, Gapless Connectors - - Amazon.com
Alightings LED Strip Connector for 10mm RGBW Non-waterproof LED Strip Lights (Pack of 10) - - Amazon.com
RGBZONE 2 Pack 1M 3.3ft Extension Cable Connect Female Plug to SMD 5050 RGB LED Strip light with Free 4pcs 4pin Connector - - Amazon.com
4 Pin LED Connector for Waterproof 5050 LED Strip Light- Strip to Wire Quick Connection, Christmas Decoration lamp bar Connector.(9Pcs 4-Pin Strip to Wire Connectors) - - Amazon.com
LEDENET 10m RGBW Extension Cable Line 5 Color for RGBW LED Strip 5050 ribbon rgb Warm White Cord 5pin Wire 33ft - - Amazon.com
There are numerous controllers available, just make sure you try to get ones using the same phone app.
Someone on SmartThings has done an excellent job with the H801.
2020-05-27 - Update: The firmware listed in the thread is now (has been for a while) a “Universal” firmware that works with just about any ESP8266 based RGB/WW/CW controller. You just need to assign the proper pin numbers in the web interface of the device after you add it to the wifi network. Thanks to @cjcharles on the help on the firmware! Universal Firmware
For detailed instructions on flashing and setup including video & photos, see post 360 .
2017-02-15 - Update: I have added compatibility for a few new controllers that are sold under the Arilux brand. I’ve posted the specifics further in this post.
2017-01-23 - Update: I’ve added the ability to export and import programs. Scroll down for some program strings that can be copied and pasted into the SmartApp.
2017-01-21 - Update: I’…