Intelligent Controllers
- Voltage: 5V-24V
- Easy to operate, allowing light control at any time
- Technical support and installation services available
- Various controller types: single-color, dual-color, RGB, RGBW, RGB+CCT
- Multiple control modes: voice control, APP controller
What is an LED Controller?
An LED controller is an essential accessory for LED lighting systems. It determines the brightness, color, and dynamic effects of the LED strip, impacting both system stability and user experience. Often referred to as an LED receiver, the controller works alongside a remote control: the remote sends signals, while the receiver accepts them. This pairing enables users to adjust lighting settings conveniently via remote control or smart devices to suit various scenes.
Different Types of Intelligent Controllers
Shenzhen LEDWorker Lighting Co., Ltd., established in 2012 and based in Shenzhen, specializes in LED controllers. With advanced technology and manufacturing/R&D capabilities, we supply a complete range of LED controllers, dimmers, and decoders to over 200 countries. We offer single-color dimmers, tunable white, RGB, RGBW, RGB+CCT controllers, and remote controls. Our controllers typically ship within 3-5 days, with OEM and ODM options available. Our products cater to diverse industry applications, providing a comprehensive product series for various lighting needs.
Product IndexDimmer Controller
Tunable White Dimmer Control
RGB Controller
Addressable Controller
Single Colour Controllers
Dimming controllers for single-color LED strips are primarily used to adjust the brightness, allowing gradual brightening and dimming of the LED strip. Common dimming methods include linear dimming and PWM (Pulse Width Modulation) dimming, making it adaptable to various brightness levels. Dimming controllers are effective in saving energy and extending the lifespan of the lighting fixture. We offer a wide range of dimming controllers to meet diverse needs—please feel free to contact us for further information.
Tuneable White Controllers
CCT controllers, also known as dual-color temperature controllers, are designed to adjust the color temperature range of dual-white LED strips, from 2700K (warm white) to 6500K (cool white). These controllers enable versatile adjustments for tunable white LED strips and dual-color LED lighting, allowing users to seamlessly switch between various color temperatures and brightness levels. This flexibility is ideal for a wide range of settings, including home lighting, office spaces, commercial displays, and special events, allowing users to create the perfect ambiance and enhance the aesthetic and functional appeal of any space by adjusting the lighting temperature.
RGB Controllers
RGB controllers are primarily used to control RGB LED strips, allowing independent adjustment of red, green, and blue colors, as well as brightness levels. These controllers can also blend colors to create a dynamic multi-color effect, making them ideal for vibrant lighting needs in places like KTV lounges, bars, and ambiance lighting. With simple operation, RGB controllers can produce a variety of visually engaging effects, adding depth and excitement to any setting.
RGBW Controllers
RGBW controllers are primarily designed for RGBW and RGB+CCT LED strips, allowing individual control over red, green, blue, and white colors, as well as brightness adjustments. These controllers are ideal for creating dynamic, multi-color lighting effects suitable for various environments. We offer a range of RGBW controllers that enable brightness adjustments, dynamic and static effects, color control, and color temperature adjustments. Indoor or outdoor RGBW controllers can be selected based on the usage environment to enhance visual appeal and ambiance in any space.
RGB+CCT Controllers
RGB+CCT controllers are specialized for RGB+CCT LED strips, providing individual RGB control while allowing adjustments to color temperature and brightness. These controllers support rich color combinations, dynamic effects, and customized lighting solutions. Our selection includes various RGB+CCT controllers that allow brightness control, color effects, and adjustable color temperature. Ideal for multi-color lighting needs in diverse settings, RGB+CCT controllers bring a vibrant and customizable lighting experience.
WiFi - Smart Control
The WiFi Smart Control system is tailored for modern smart homes, offering convenient operation through a mobile app. This system connects via WiFi or Bluetooth, enabling users to adjust lighting settings anytime to suit different needs. Supporting various lighting modes and color variations, it’s easy to customize the ambiance. Additional features include scheduled on/off settings and scene customization, ideal for households, offices, and commercial spaces to enhance comfort and intelligent functionality. Users can also enjoy synchronized control and zoned management for large areas.
Addressable Controllers
Addressable RGB controllers are designed to control SPI digital LED strips, working with IC chips to manage each RGB or RGBW LED individually. These controllers enable full-color effects and control over signal transmission speed and grayscale levels, allowing for modes such as flashing, gradient, running, flowing, chasing, and jumping. When a colorful ambiance isn't needed, these controllers also support simple dimming (1%-100%) and adjustable white color temperature (3000K-6000K), making them versatile for various projects and industry needs.
Supported IC Types: WS2801, WS2821, WS2811, WS2812B, WS2813B, WS2814, WS2815B, WS2818B, SK6812, SK6813, SK9822, P943, P9423F, P9411, APA102, APA104, GS8812, HD107S, HD108, LPD8806, TM1803, TM1804, TM1809, TM1812, TM1814, TM1914, TM1914A, TM1934, UCS1903, UCS1909, UCS1912, UCS2903, UCS2904B, UCS2909, UCS2912, UCS8904A, UCS512, among others.
These controllers meet a wide range of custom lighting demands across different industries, making addressable LED setups flexible and dynamic.
Receivers & Decoders
We offer a range of DMX decoders and receivers, including DMX512 decoders, master controllers, signal converters, and amplifiers. These are ideal for managing DMX addressable LED strips with vibrant colors and effects like gradient and flow, suitable for lighting in nightclubs, bars, casinos, theaters, and custom LED projects requiring creative control over lighting effects.
Why Choose LED Controller?
LED controllers are designed specifically for dimming and controlling LED strips, offering flexibility and convenience. With these controllers, users can easily adjust brightness, color, and lighting modes to suit different scenes and activities, enhancing the overall lighting experience. Remote control or mobile app management allows effortless adjustments without manually toggling switches, greatly improving ease of use.
Choosing LED controllers is essential for meeting personalized lighting needs, enhancing the living experience, and making them a vital component of modern lighting and smart home systems. Here are the advantages of choosing LEDWorker’s LED controllers:
Our LED strips meet your spatial design needs, ensuring a stable and durable light source.
Our controllers are perfectly compatible with LED strips, allowing seamless integration and easy replacement when needed, enhancing the overall user experience.
We provide comprehensive installation advice, making the setup process easier and more straightforward, ensuring that you can easily complete the configuration.
Our customization services help customers achieve lighting upgrades at minimal cost, enabling you to obtain the best lighting solution within your budget.
How to Choose the Most Suitable LED Controller?
As LED strips become widely used in home, commercial, and outdoor lighting, selecting the right controller is crucial for achieving optimal lighting effects. With over 12 years of experience as a Chinese LED supplier, I understand the importance of controllers in lighting systems. From simple on/off control to complex dynamic light programming, the choice of controller directly impacts light effects, ease of use, and reliability. This guide will help you select the best LED controller for your project.
1. Define Project Requirements
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Project Scale
- Home Use: Suitable for small projects, focusing on creating a cozy, warm environment in areas like living rooms, bedrooms, hallways, cabinets, vanities, and stairs.
- Commercial Use: Suitable for medium-to-large projects, aimed at enhancing customer experience and employee productivity in offices, hotels, stages, bars, supermarkets, and restaurants.
- Outdoor Landscape: Ideal for large projects, where waterproofing and safety are essential, such as courtyards, bridges, large buildings, and plazas.
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Understand LED Strip Type and Features
- Single Color Strips: If the LED strip is single-color and requires only on/off control, a basic LED power supply will suffice. If dimming is needed, a single-color dimming controller can adjust brightness for flexible lighting in various environments.
- Tuneable White (CCT) Strips: For adjusting between warm and cool whites (2700K-6500K), a CCT controller can adjust the color temperature for different needs, like cool light for work and warm light for relaxation.
- RGB Strips: Choose an RGB controller to switch among red, green, and blue, creating diverse lighting effects ideal for entertainment venues or festive decorations.
- RGBW and RGB+CCT Strips: For RGBW (with an additional white light) and RGB+CCT (adjustable white light), respective controllers offer a broader range of colors and ambiance adjustment, ideal for customized lighting.
2. Choose the Control Method
- Wall and Wired Control: Suitable for basic needs in homes and offices, offering easy on/off control and stable signal transmission.
- Remote Control: Ideal for flexibility without touching the light fixture, great for home, hotel, or entertainment spaces. IR remotes are cost-effective but require direct line-of-sight, while RF remotes can control from a distance, even through walls.
- APP/WiFi Smart Control: Convenient and efficient, allowing users to control lights remotely through a mobile app. This advanced option supports adjusting brightness, color, and lighting modes, making it a preferred choice for modern smart homes.
- Professional Control (DMX512 and SPI): DMX512 provides robust, synchronized control, ideal for large-scale projects. SPI control is suitable for small installations, DIY projects, or unique lighting fixtures.
3. Consider Control Distance and Stability
- Short Distance: Infrared (IR) and SPI control ranges between 5-10 meters. RF control extends to 20 meters.
- Long Distance: WiFi can control up to 100 meters but may be affected by obstacles. DMX512 can control up to 100 meters, with expandability up to 1200 meters using amplifiers.
- Signal Penetration: Knowing the number of rooms and necessary lengths helps determine the number and type of controllers needed for either independent or shared control.
Selecting the right LED controller depends on specific project needs. For simpler setups, remote or smart app controllers are ideal, while commercial or dynamic lighting projects benefit from DMX or SPI controllers. As an LED supplier with over 10 years of experience, I recommend considering both current needs and future expandability when selecting controllers. If you have any questions about choosing a controller, feel free to reach out for professional guidance and high-quality products.
LED Controller Application
LED controllers offer essential functions such as dimming, color adjustment, dynamic modes, and scheduling, making them highly versatile across home lighting, outdoor landscape lighting, commercial lighting, and stage effects. Proper configuration of LED controllers can create a unique and varied lighting experience, enhancing the atmosphere and aesthetics of any space.
- In residential settings, LED controllers allow for adjustable brightness and color temperature in spaces like living rooms, bedrooms, and kitchens, creating an ideal ambiance. Integrated into smart home systems, controllers enable remote access and scene settings, offering greater convenience and customization.
- For commercial spaces, controllers help stores, restaurants, and offices craft appealing lighting effects that elevate brand presence. On stages and in performance venues, LED controllers create dynamic lighting displays, amplifying visual impact and enhancing audience experience.
- Paired with our waterproof LED strips, controllers manage lighting brightness and color in outdoor areas such as courtyards, bridges, gardens, and landscape installations. This adds both aesthetic appeal and depth to outdoor spaces, creating an inviting atmosphere.
By utilizing LED controllers in various settings, users can achieve both functional and creative lighting, contributing to a memorable experience in any environment.
Why Choose LEDWorker?
LEDWorker is a professional LED strip factory and LED controller supplier, offering R&D, production capabilities, and a wide range of high-quality LED controllers, smart controllers, decoders, receivers, and remote controls. Here are 9 reasons to choose our LED drivers:
Fast Prototyping
Samples ready within one week; orders shipped within 3 days after payment.
24/7 Customer Support
Available every day of the week to assist you.
Quality Assurance
100% QC and a repurchase rate exceeding 95%.
12 Years of Manufacturing Expertise
Established industry experience you can trust.
Experienced Engineering Team
Four engineers, each with over 15 years of experience in lighting, release three new-generation products every three months.
Cost-Saving Solutions
We offer tailored lighting solutions to help clients reduce costs.
Market Leadership Support
Proven experience in helping clients achieve market leadership.
High Production Capacity
Five automated production lines with a monthly output of 1 million meters.
OEM and ODM for Leading Brands
We have provided OEM and ODM services for renowned brands like Ford, Best Buy, and major grocery chains. All products comply with ISO9001, CE, RoHS, and UL standards.
FAQs
Here are top asked questions, feel free to contact us for more details.
If you need your led strip have more function you need a controller.
1st step is to prepare the led strip, power supply, and required controllers.
2nd step, connect the cable at the plug end to the first two terminals is for the power input, the power is always 110V / 220V. Put the cable to the L and N.
3rd step is to wire the input terminal on the controller, and connect the + – stage wire to the corresponding position of two of the remaining 4 terminals of the power supply.
4th step, connect the output terminal on the controller to the led strip, the red wire is connected to the positive electrode, and the black wire is connected to the negative electrode.
4 channel LED controller which means 4 channels can control 4 different colors, like RGBW type. Can be used any low voltage DC led products.
There have many different RGB led controllers which including in RF, IR which use remote to control it. Or Bluetooth or APP can be use mobile phone to control it.
No. there have many types of the LED controller.
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