What Are The Types Of RGB LED Controllers?
The RGB LED controller tunes the strengths of three basic colors of red, green, and blue, and mixes them to generate any specific color. Through wired or remote control, the RGB controllers can also manage the color-changing modes, such as strobe, fading, and flash, as well as color-changing order and speed. Certain models can also program, store and retrieve color-changing modes and scenes. The additional functions vary for different RGB light controllers. RGB LED strip controller is installed between the power supply and the LED strip.
There are many types of RGB LED controllers. We will introduce you to some classification standards, the basic characteristics of each RGB controller, and the problems you need to pay attention to during installation and use. This knowledge can help you better understand RGB controllers and make an informed decision to buy one that suits your needs.
Depending on the signal transmission method, RGB LED controllers are divided into several categories, such as RF, WiFi, Bluetooh, DMX, DALI and so on.
RF RGB LED controller: Convenient and reliable, RF LED controllers send signals that can go through obstacles such as walls. It can have multi-zone control function, The control distance is 100 ft.
Wireless RGB LED Controller: You can use your mobile phone or other mobile devices, and through the application software, you can easily program and DIY many lighting effects, such as the color sequence of the lights, the speed of change, etc. Many of these controllers are compatible with Amazon Alexa, Google Assistant, Google Home, and more. Therefore, they can be easily integrated into smart lighting control systems. This is the future direction of RGB controllers.
Bluetooth RGB LED controller: It is unique in that it is suitable for places where no network is available. Bluetooth RGB led strip controllers control RGB lights together with smart phones or other mobile devices.
DMX or DALI RGB controller. They are an addressable led controller that is digitally controlled. They are more complicated control systems that give each controlled LED pixel an address. DMX or DALI control is precise and meticulous, and the light changing effects are endless. Programming is more complicated and requires advanced knowledge to use.
Previously, these systems were large, expensive, and used only for commercial applications. As technology has improved, these devices have become smaller and less expensive. More and more families are using them to achieve the perfect lighting control they like.
RF, WiFi, and Bluetooth RGB LED controllers compared
RF, WiFi, and Bluetooth RGB controllers don’t need to “see” their receivers because the control signals can work through obstacles such as walls. It is therefore possible to control lights in different rooms and the receivers can be hidden for installation.
The control range of the RF controller is up to 100 ft (30m), which can basically meet most common projects.It is easy to use, and does not require a network. It is a very common and popular controller at present.
Both WiFi and Bluetooth LED controllers can control lighting through a mobile app. The WiFi LED controller needs to have a network connection, which can be the Internet or Ethernet (LAN); the Bluetooth controller does not need a network, it can directly communicate with the device using a mobile phone, suitable for outdoor areas without a network, such as cars, RVs, yachts, etc. .
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