LED strip lights are useful for adding a pop of color to dimly lit areas, accent lighting to any room, or bias lighting around electronics. Not sure which lights are right for you? Here are our favorites.
Lighting Ever's LED strips light kit gives you all the essentials, including the power adapter. Dial-in the perfect amount of light with a dimmer switch or light things up by going full-on with 1200 lumens of bright white light. These lights are flexible and slim, and fit in rooms, hallways, under cupboards, and anywhere else you want controllable light.
If you're looking for some colored accent lighting on a budget and aren't interested in fancy smart lights or Wi-Fi connectivity, then this 16.4-foot long kit is ideal. It supports a bunch of different colors, is self-adhesive, and has an easy to use remote control to change up how things look.
The Philips Hue is a starter pack that lets you take control of your lighting wirelessly with your smart device. Set the lights to power on with the sun to gently wake you or sync to games, movies or music. The flexible strip works with Amazon Alexa, Apple HomeKit and Google Assistant.
Lumary LEDs include RGB plus warm and cool white lights. With 16 million colors and shades of white light, there's no need to buy additional lighting. You take control over options using an iOS or Android app or use your voice with Alexa and Google Assistant.
Power the Pangton Villa LED lights with a 24 key mini remote control. Lights install with strong double-sided tape. This kit includes a CR2 battery and 12V power supply, so you're ready to go out of the box. Lights are dimmable and feature 16 color choices.
Govee gives you hands-free options! Turn lights on or off or set color and brightness via Wi-Fi or Bluetooth. You can also make changes with your voice through Alexa and Google Assistant. A built-in mic syncs light flashing to music or environmental noise. Great for parties or accent lighting!
LIFX is another well-known smart lighting ecosystem and brand, with the added bonus of not needing a dedicated hub like you do with Philips Hue. This LED light strip connects directly to your home network for use with mobile apps, Amazon Alexa, Google Assistant, and Apple HomeKit. Stick, connect, and light it up — it's that simple.
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LED strip lights are an affordable and easy way to add impressive accent lighting anywhere you can imagine. If you want to dial-in the perfect amount of light with a dimmer switch, we recommend Lighting Ever LED Strips. The included dimmer dial lets you set the mood in seconds.
If you like to be hands-free, the LED lights from Govee allow you to cycle through lighting choices using Alexa or Google Assistant. The LIFZ Z LED Light Strip forgoes a hub altogether and lets you set up and control your LEDs from your phone.