Hi All New here and although I’ve found a few threads that cover segments of what I want to do, I’m a total newb to home automation (other than having Hive heating!) so really need some clarity on what exactly I need and how to do it :slight_smile: We’re currently having built a new single extension with vaulted roof that I want to uplight with dimmable LED strips, ideally smart control with RGBW if it’s not a lot more complicated. I initially looked at the Hue strip kits but the wife wants regular wall switch control rather than the Philips plastic remote wall mounting so that’s out the window it seems. So, I think what I should to be looking at is some LED strip, a suitable transformer and a Fibaro RGBW controller with a Smartthings hub but I’m not certain what else I’d need as a minimum or what to tell my sparky in terms of putting wiring in that will support it so have a lot of questions in my head that I haven’t found the answers to Can the Fibaro RGBW be added in isolation to start with and I can then add a Smartthings hub once the build is done or will the Fibaro simply do nothing without being connected to a hub of some sort? Do I need additional Fibaro Dimmer modules as well or will the RGBW module also dim? Is it possible to configure it to at least allow me to on/off/dim the lights using a wall mounted switch (thinking Varilight Powergrid momentary rockers?), and if so what do I need in terms of wiring at the switch end? With the RGBW I assume the LED power supply isn’t dimmed, the dimming is done between the 12/24v output and the LED strip itself, so the power supply is on constantly? If so is having them running 24/7 an issue? thanks

anon36505037: You’ll need a 12v (non-dimmable) LED driver as well… sometimes works out cheaper to buy a strip that comes with a power pack, dispose of the dumb RGBW remote and module, and cut the DC Jack off the end of the supply wire for connection directly to the Fibaro. Exactly what I have done.

Thanks so much so if i get these [image] JOYLIT 16.4ft 5050 300leds Waterproof IP65 RGBW Warm White LED Strip Lights, RGB+Warm White LED Flexible Lighting + 40Key IR Remote Controller + 12V 5A Power Supply: Amazon.co.uk: Lighting >>>Overview: These newest flexible RGBW led strips are custom made versions for all kinds of indoor decoration. RGB + White mixed Color, Shallow design, individually adaptable lengths. The mix of Warm ... £18.99 This fibaro device http://amzn.eu/aVxWscZ1 and these adapters https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B00W0YU4K0/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_8aXCAbZNKJE8541 thats everything?

Hi robin. Sorrry I’m lost. I’m not using an electrician and I’m just simply trying to replicate a Philips hue light strip - I’m expecti ng to plug this in to a three pin socket in the same way as you plug a hue strip and simply hide the module behind the furniture it will sit on

Thats ok. Ok. So what do I need to get to do that? Not worried about looks but certainly safety!

Thanks Robin. So I now have the light strip (including power pack), fibaro, and the things in the pic below. What’s my best starting move ? Connect one of the things in the picture to the fibaro? 1519323256356760071805|666x500

[15193876232237809268] stupid question - can’t see a hole in the box ?

these are the two copper wires inside the power supply cable. Neither have a stripe. Which one is which ? [1519388294134977963533]

[15193894311061610577841]thanks. What is this for ? Also, you say to add th e black core of the extension to the 12 /24vdc slot, that will mean two wires are connected to that b it (as the power cable is already) is that right ?

[15193915184001311963088]Also. I need a bit more slack on the power cable in the box. Can I cut this off ?

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Nezmo February 19, 2018, 4:05pm 17

Exactly what I have done.

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