LED Strip Lighting

[Davie_GLA]

Hi all.

Can anyone tell me if they use the below product or something similar? It's motion activated LED light strip but the video shows it installed in individual, cut strips but still activating.

It looks like it need a permanent power source via USB so can't really see how it can be installed in the way it's pictured. Aware this is a cheap chinese version but it's just for reference.

My use case would be to light a dark path to my shed, use under stairs / in cupboards etc.

https://www.gearbest.com/smart-bulb/pp_00984483519...

[Davie_GLA]

CAPP0 said:

If you don't mind a quick hijack, OP, whilst we're on this topic - can anyone recommend the brightest LED strip you can get hold of please? Required to replace the under-cabinet lights in my kitchen. The ones I originally installed weren't all that bright, and have failed now anyway. I need to be able to cut & join, via cables which are already run, as the strip traverses a few cabinets and a window.

Alternatively I guess I can double up.

Not at all, interested in this also as i'm new to all this and wondering how i can cut and join to give the appearance of "Floating" lights.

[Davie_GLA]

CAPP0 said:

The ones I've used before have points marked along the length where you can cut, and then solder lightweight cable to the connectors provided at those points to bridge the gaps.

Hmm. Ii'm paranoid about heat / fire. #frankenstein.

Do you sheath the wires after? I@m also shoite at soldering.

[Davie_GLA]

I'd love to see some of your installations. I'm looking for inspiration. Also what about outside solutions.