What type of LED Strip Lights can I use with Lightwave?

LED strip lighting can transform your living space, but it's essential to choose the right setup to ensure safety, compatibility, and optimal performance with Lightwave products. This article outlines best practices for both dimmable white LED strips and color-changing RGB/RGBW strips.

Part 1: Dimmable White LED Strips with Lightwave Dimmers

When connecting dimmable white LED strip lighting to a Lightwave smart dimmer, please follow these key recommendations:

Required Components:

• A 24V LED Triac Dimmable Driver (⚠️ 12V drivers are not supported)

• Compatible cool or warm white LED strip lighting (RGB and CCT require an LP84 Smart LED Driver)

Wiring Guidelines:

• Maximum length per channel: 10 metres

• Wattage per channel: Minimum 10W / Maximum 100W

• One driver per channel: More than 1 LED Driver can shorten your dimmers lifespan

• Neutral wire: Strongly recommended to improve dimming stability

Recommended Strip Types:

• IP65-rated gel strips

• COB (Chip-on-Board) LED strips

• You can find our Lightwave certified LED Strips here 

These types have demonstrated better dimming responsiveness and longer-term durability.

Part 2: Smart and Color-Changing LED Strips with the Lightwave Smart Driver

For users looking to control RGB or RGBW LED strip lighting, the Lightwave Smart Driver (LP84100 & LP84200) is the perfect solution. It integrates fully into the Lightwave system, allowing direct control of colour, brightness, and automation features.

Benefits of the Lightwave Smart Driver:

• Direct app control of brightness, colours, and power

• Automation integration for scenes, schedules, and routines

• Dedicated channel outputs for Red, Green, Blue, and White

• Mirroring support with spare dimmer channels or wire-free Scene Selectors

Smart Driver Options:

• 100W and 200W Smart Color-Changing 24V Drivers are available and can be found below:

  100W Smart LED Driver           200W Smart LED Driver 

Troubleshooting & Assistance

If your LED strip setup does not meet these criteria or you're unsure about driver compatibility, Lightwave offers tailored solutions to suit a wide range of installations.

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