I tried 12 light strips and found a hidden gem!

TL;DR

Tested various light strips for different areas; Casa for warm whites, Wiz for versatility, and Gobi for RGB colors.

Transcript

every night our kitchen and living room transformed from the cool temperature ceiling lights to a nice warm relaxing white temperature but there weren't any warm lights over here by the tv so some light strips underneath the cabinets would be perfect to lighten up this area the problem is which light strips to choose i'll show you how i figured out... Read More

Key Insights

• 🙂 Casa light strips offer great warm and cool white lighting for areas like cabinets and standing desks.
• 🙂 Wiz light strips provide versatility with warm and cool white LEDs plus RGB diodes at an affordable price.
• 🙂 Gobi light strips are suitable for adding colorful RGB lighting to spaces like gaming rooms or shelves.
• 🙂 Sengled light strips, despite being inexpensive, had issues with the color mixing of white and RGB LEDs.
• 🙂 Nanoleaf light strips are recommended for HomeKit users who require bright and accurate white lighting.
• 🙂 Hue gradient light strips were found to be expensive and restrictive in color selection, despite their nice appearance.
• 🙂 Some light strips, like Me Ross, were skipped due to performance issues, while others like Rope LEDs from Gobi were found to be visually appealing but placement was undecided.

Questions & Answers

Q: What criteria were used to test the different light strips?

The light strips were tested for minimum and maximum brightness, white color accuracy, RGB color saturation, and compatibility with smart systems like SmartThings and Home Assistant.

Q: Why were the Wiz light strips chosen for the family room?

Wiz light strips were chosen for the family room due to their dedicated warm and cool white LEDs, along with RGB diodes, providing great whites and decent colors at an affordable price point.

Q: How do the Casa light strips differ from the other Casa options?

The Casa multi-color light strips are different from other Casa options with better warm and cool white lighting, making them the best choice for areas like cabinets and standing desks.

Q: Which light strips were found to be expensive but offer high-quality lighting?

The Hue and Lifx light strips were considered expensive but offered great lighting quality suitable for areas where bright and accurate whites are needed.

Summary & Key Takeaways

• Tested 12 different light strips for brightness, color accuracy, and compatibility with smart systems.

• Found Casa light strips suitable for warm whites, Wiz lights for versatility, and Gobi for RGB colors.

• Chose Wiz lights for the family room and Casa for the standing desk due to brightness and versatility.