How To Turn Strip Lights ON/OFF?

Methods/Ways To Turn Strip Lights ON/OFF

LED strip lights come with varying controlling methods. You can turn them on/off in several ways. These are as follows:

1. Using Switch (Manual Control) 

The most traditional switches to turn on/off LED strip lights are wall-mounted switches. These are the regular switches that you use to turn off your lights or fans. The LED strip is wired into the wall switches. So, you can press the button easily to turn it on/off. 

However, modern switches advance manual control over LED strips. For example, using our DIM – Panel Controller, you can dim the lights by switching them on or off. This comes with a touch/knob panel and RF remote control dimming mode. 

2. High Voltage Dimmer Switch

LED strip lights run at low voltage DC. But the current from the power supply is high voltage AC,  110V or 240V.  This is why LED strip lights use an LED driver or transformer that converts the high-voltage AC to low-voltage DC, which is suitable for strip lights. 

Using a high-voltage dimmer switch allows you to dim the light, turn it on or switch it off before passing the current to the driver. This way, you can control the LED strip lights. 

3. Remote Control

The remote control allows you to turn on/off, adjust brightness and CCT, and change the light color of the LED strip lights using a remote. However, while selecting a remote control, check its control distance. For instance, our CCT – RF LED Remote Control supports light control from 30 meters. 

Note that the remote control you buy must be compatible with the LED strip light. Below, I have added a controller to turn on/off different types of LED strip lights: 

4. Smart Control (Wi-Fi or Bluetooth-Enabled Strip Lights)

If you are looking for the most convenient way to control your LED strip lights, Wi-Fi or Bluetooth-enabled strip lights are your go-to solution. These lights allow you to turn on/off the lights from your smartphone. Therefore, you can control them from anywhere with Wi-Fi or internet connectivity. 

Check our Tuya Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, & Zigbee Series controllers to take your LED strip light control to the next level. This enables app control and access to Amazon Alexa or Google Home. 

5. Motion Sensors  

In spaces like staircases, bathrooms, garages, or walkways, using a motion sensor LED strip light controller will take your lighting to the next level. Once you enter the room, the sensor will detect your movement and turn on the light immediately. As you step out of the room, the lights will automatically turn off. This reduces the misuse of energy and saves you electricity bills. LEDYi has a complete Sensor Series for LED strip lights, including a sensor dimmer, sensor switch and sensor remote control. Get them for your suitable motion sensor lighting application. 

Troubleshooting Common Issues While Turning On/Off LED Strip Lights

LED Strip Not Turning On

Your LED strip light will not turn on if the power is off or the lights are not getting sufficient voltage. This can also occur due to loose or faulty wiring and incompatible remote control. 

Solution:

• Ensure the LED strip is connected to the power supply 
• The voltage and current of the power supply must match the LED strip
• Use a compatible controller or switch

Flickering Issues When Turned On 

A faulty dimmer or controller causes flickering issues. Besides, loose wiring and insufficient voltage or power are also major causes of flickering. 

Solution:

• Use high current power supply
• Replace the dimmer or controller
• Check if the wires are rightly connected 

LED Strip Doesn’t Turn Off

Wiring issues and faulty on/off switch prevents the light from turning off. So, your LED strip lights stay on, which increases your electricity bill.

Solution: 

• Fix if there is any improper wiring
• Test and replace the on/off switch if needed 
• Reset or replace the LED controller 

Remote Control Not Working

The remote control you use for the LED strip will not respond to a dead battery or faulty remote or receiver. Again, any kind of signal interference will also hinder the remote’s functioning. 

Solution:

• Ensure there is no interference between the remote and the receiver 
• Replace the remote batteries 
• Reset the controller and see if it responds with the LED strip 

How Do You Turn ON/OFF LED Strip Light Without Remote Controller? 

You can turn on/off the LED strip in several ways rather than using just the remote. These are as follows:

1. Mobile App

Besides using a remote, you can turn on/off LED strips using smartphones. These smart LED strip lights connect to a mobile app with which you can control the lighting from your smartphone. This allows you to adjust the brightness, change the light color, adjust lighting mode, turn it on or switch it off. Besides, you can also set a timer for auto turn on/off. 

This way, an LED strip integrating with a Wi-Fi connection or mobile app facilitates greater control over the lighting. You need not carry a remote to switch it off. Instead, you can control the LED strip from anywhere on your smartphone. 

2. Clap On/Off Control

Clap on/off LED strips have features that respond to clapping sound patterns. For instance, it turns on/off for double clapping. Such LED strips are integrated with sound sensor technology that includes sensitive microphones to detect clapping sounds. This mic filters out the background noises to recognize clapping sounds and turn on/off the LED strip accordingly.  

3. Light Sensor 

LED strip lights integrated with a light sensor detect the light intensity of the environment and react accordingly. For instance, when the surroundings become darker or at night, it turns on automatically. Again, in daylight or in sufficient illumination, it turns off. 

Such light sensor-based strip lighting is excellent for commercial spaces. Besides, you can use them in gardens and street lights. Moreover, these lights also reduce or increase brightness based on the ambient light intensity. This way, you will get a comfortable and automated light-controlling feature that does not require a remote.