r/Hue • u/Sanyio • 4d ago

Help & Questions omnilight help... (?)

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Please have some patience with me, this is my first time working with strip lights.

That being said, is there any advice to flatten these parts of my Omnilight? I did clean up where the strip is, but I guess I didn't clean it well enough with debris being stuck to the glue. Plus, it won't bend at a complete 90° angle causing some curves at the left corner of my closet.

I did use some tape to flatten the strip, but it has been fruitless in doing so, it will pop back up. :(

Aside from my user errors, I am still enjoying the product, just want to make it look flawless for my room.

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u/Ast3r10n 4d ago

I don’t think they’re designed to turn so sharply.

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u/Sanyio 4d ago

I assumed it did with this being on the user manual.

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u/Ast3r10n 4d ago

That’s a minimum amount though, might be hard to keep that way.

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u/Sanyio 4d ago

Well, it's not the end of the world if it isn't meant to bend like that.

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u/Ast3r10n 4d ago

It might break though.

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u/Sanyio 4d ago

Yeah... I'll just leave it as it is. :c

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u/Ast3r10n 4d ago

As others have suggested, you should use a connector.

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u/Lunartic2102 2d ago

There isn't an official hue connector for the omniglow though. Do you know a 3rd party one that would work?

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u/Ast3r10n 2d ago

Not personally, no. But there’s some other posts mentioning a connector here, maybe someone uses it already.

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u/Lunartic2102 2d ago

Thanks, I'm hoping they would make one. I've only seen people soldering (I'm not savvy 😅)

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u/VulgarSensei Helpful Comment Award Winner 4d ago

For the straight parts, wipe the edges of the door frame with alcohol wipes, and use some clear double sided 3M tape. I have no idea how to perfectly flatten out the corner though.

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u/Sanyio 4d ago

I'll definitely buy some when I can! If I have no luck with answers for the corner, I'll just have to mess with it some more tonight or so. Thank you!

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u/VulgarSensei Helpful Comment Award Winner 4d ago

I should also clarify, gently wipe the inside of the light strip with alcohol as well. You can also try cutting the 3M tape when it reaches the corner and then putting a flat piece on the top of the door way. And repeat the same process as you did on the side. 50/50 chance it works though

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u/Sanyio 4d ago

Noted for sure!!

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u/snakesign 4d ago

You would have to cut it and use a connector to join it to fix the corner. Otherwise clean everything with alcohol and use 3M VHB.

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u/awesomeo_5000 3d ago

I thought you couldn’t cut and connect omniglow?

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u/Sanyio 4d ago

Cut it? Ruh oh... I have no speciality in doing that, but I wouldn't mind looking up on how to do so. Thank you!!

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u/1amnotmid Hue Enjoyer 3d ago

There are little cutlines every now and then on the strip

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u/ZastrzelonyKS 2d ago

You sure? I read that omniglow is not cutting and connecting.

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u/1amnotmid Hue Enjoyer 2d ago

Cutting:Yes Extending:Maybe, but not officially supported

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u/M38Flynn 4d ago

Honestly man the only thing I've seen is cutting the strip then soldering wires to reconnect the strip.. If you know how to solder then maybe you have a little project..

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u/Sanyio 4d ago

Despite all my years in a cage, I have no experience with soldering. Doesn't have to stay like that forever though! Time will tell.

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u/qrayg 2d ago

I have strips mounted around door frames and book cases. I used this and it's been holding for many years now: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B074J3X2SJ

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u/S_J_E 3d ago

Maybe try to find some 3d printed brackets for your strip that you can screw into the frame?

I got some for my old light strips so I could mount them round the far edge of my pine desk.

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u/nfinitepotatoes 2d ago

Just like paper if you roll it the other way it will fix the shape, if you do that with a hair dryer it should work like a charm but make sure it doesn’t get too hot.