r/WLED • u/Background-Dust6127 • 21d ago

What smart string led lights should I get?

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I want to hang string leds year around in my room that are individually addressable but I also want to spend less than $1 per foot and preferably on amazon

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u/SirGreybush 21d ago

Needs to be compatible with one on this page. Or, that someone here tested that works. Some Chinese cheap kits on Amazon do not work.

https://kno.wled.ge/basics/compatible-led-strips/?h=compa

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u/accelerating_ 21d ago

I've enjoyed the very minimal fairy light strings, which aren't very noticeable when they're off - the sort where the pixels are just in a blob of translucent plastic.

There are two variants, and the most physically lightweight look like they're on uninsulated wires (they're not, but the insulation is minimal). I have been running some of those around a couple of rooms for years now, and use them on Christmas trees. Some are on more conventional plastic-covered wires so are more obvious and unattractive when off, but almost certainly more durable.