How to install RGB LED Strip Lights

LED strip lights, used by many households and businesses, can lighten up any area, from small to large. Click here to see Recommended RGB LED Strip Lights.

How to: cut, connect and power RGB LED strip lights

What you will need:

LED strip lights
End cap
LED strip connector
Mounting clips
LED driver or standard power supply
Wireless remote
Nails
Hammer

Step 1: Location

Determine your location - our strip light will be installed on a TV cabinet.

Step 2: Position

Position your led strip where you desire, and place your first mounting clip underneath the strip, and insert the nails on either side. Do this every 300m.

Step 3: Plug-in

Attach the connector to the power supply, plug in, and switch on!

*If you purchase strip lights that are only available in 5m, 10m etc, but you only need 1 or 2 metres, these can be cut to size, either on the line indicated, or where you see the gap.

In addition, you will need: scissors

Step 1: Cut the led strip

Cut the led strip, either on the line indicated, or where you see the gap. There is a gap every metre.

Step 2: Insert the connector

Pierce the sharp side of the connector into the metal wire of the strip light.

Step 3: End cap

Attach the end cap to the other side of the LED strip light.

Step 4: Install the strip light

Position your led strip where you desire, and place your first mounting clip underneath the strip, and insert the nails on either side. Do this every 300m.

Step 5: Plug-in

Connect the power supply to the connector. Make sure it is a tight fit and secure all connections before switching on. Plug in, and switch on.

What are LED strip lights used for?

LED strip lights can be used for a variety of applications, such as brightening up shelves, display cases, cupboards, hallways, ceilings, under counters, stairs and bar tops. LED lights can also be used for signage, cinemas, buildings, aquariums, gardens and even vehicles. You can also dim the brightness and select different settings with the wireless remote control. LEDs are super-compact, they don’t radiate heat and consume only 20% of the energy that traditional incandescent strip lights use.

Benefits of LED strip lights

The RGB strip light gives you multiple colour options to choose from
Multi-function remote control allows you to change colours & functions, including making the lights flash, strobe, fade as well as adjusting the brightness
Due to the thick plastic enclosure, these lights are highly water-resistant compared to regular strip lights (the lights only, not the power supply), and last a lot longer
They are perfect for indoor & outdoor purposes
Lightweight, durable, versatile and have low power consumption
LEDs are super-compact, they don’t radiate heat and consume only 20% of the energy that traditional incandescent strip lights use