Smart Lights
NEEWER offers smart lights, including corner floor lamps, RGB LED strip lights, permanent outdoor lights, and more. These smart lights are powered by the NEEWER Smart AI Lighting Engine, allowing AI-generated lighting effects tailored to your preferences—simply send commands via voice, text, or images. Brighten your space indoors or outdoors with lighting that adapts to you.
FAQ
What Are LED Strip Lights?
LED strip lights are thin, flexible ribbons lined with tiny light-emitting diodes that produce bright, energy-efficient illumination. Unlike bulky ceiling lights or lamps, these strips bend around corners, stick to smooth surfaces via adhesive backing, and can be trimmed to fit specific spaces. In other words, LED strip lights are versatile tools that enhance both the aesthetic appeal and practicality of any space.
What Are LED Strip Lights Used For?
LED strip lights are primarily used for ambiance and accent lighting, transforming the feel of a space through indirect illumination. Instead of providing the main overhead light for a room, they are hidden in coves, under cabinets, or behind furniture and TVs to create a soft, layered glow. This can make a room feel larger, more modern, and more inviting, while also highlighting architectural features or artwork. With color-changing (RGB) models, they can instantly set a mood, from a warm, cozy warmth for relaxing to vibrant, dynamic colors for parties and entertainment.
Beyond aesthetics, LED strip lights serve highly functional and practical purposes. They are excellent for task lighting, such as illuminating kitchen countertops for food prep without the shadows cast by overhead lights. They also enhance safety as discreet path lighting along stair treads or hallways. Furthermore, their flexibility and low profile allow them to be installed in tight spaces where traditional lights won't fit, making them perfect for adding light inside closets, shelves, or to create a stunning "floating" effect under beds and vanities.
Do LED Strip Lights Use a Lot of Electricity?
LED strip lights are one of the cheapest lighting options to run. A standard 16.4-foot RGB LED strip light uses 24 watts per hour, while a similar-length incandescent string uses 150 watts. Smart LED strip lights use a tiny bit more (26–28 watts) for their WiFi module, but they’re still far cheaper than traditional lights.
Can LED Strip Lights Be Used Outdoors?
It depends on the LED strip light’s IP (Ingress Protection) rating. For most outdoor uses (patios, decks), go for IP65 (dust-tight, resistant to low-pressure water jets like rain). For areas near pools or fountains, choose IP67. If you want to use LED strip lights outdoors, NEEWER NR02 can meet your needs.
Can You Cut LED Strip Lights and Still Make Them Work?
Yes—most LED strip lights have designated cut marks (usually every 1–2 inches) that let you trim them to fit. The key is to cut only at these marked points; cutting elsewhere will break the circuit and render part of the strip useless. NEEWER NS01 and NS02 RGB LED strip lights are easily cut to your preferred length to fit any corner.
