LED strips

An LED strip puts a space in a new light: a soft glow along the ceiling, crisp task lighting under the kitchen cabinets or a line of light that makes a facade stand out at night. You cut it to size and stick it to almost any surface. Choose the voltage (12V, 24V or 230V), the technology (COB or SMD) and the color temperature; power supplies, connectors and dimmers are right here too.

What you can do with an LED strip

Ceilings and walls: a line of light in a ceiling cove makes the ceiling float and fills the room with calm, indirect light. See the LED strips for ceilings.
Kitchen: shadow-free task light on the worktop, and a warm glow once you have finished cooking. See the LED strips for kitchens.
Retail and hospitality: shelves, display cases and bars that show off your products and interior, in white or in your brand color. See the RGB LED strips.
Outdoors: a clean line along a facade, roof edge, terrace or staircase. See the outdoor LED strips.
Commercial spaces: long lines of light in warehouses, workshops and under canopies, up to 50 meters on a single plug.

Which LED strip do you need?

Three choices determine the right strip: voltage, technology and color temperature. Then you choose the moisture protection and how you want to control it.

1. Voltage: 12V, 24V or 230V

24V is the standard for fixed installations. At the same wattage, half as much current flows as at 12V, so longer runs stay evenly lit. See the 24V LED strips.
12V suits short lengths, cabinets and furniture, and existing 12V systems. See the 12V LED strips.
230V connects straight to the mains without a separate power supply: up to 50 meters on a single plug, with an IP65 coating. Ideal for long runs in warehouses, on facades and under canopies. See the 230V LED strips.

2. Technology: COB or SMD

A COB LED strip has 320 to 400 chips per meter under a continuous phosphor layer. You see one even line of light without dots, even without a diffuser profile. Our COB strips have a color rendering of CRI 90 or higher. An SMD strip has individual LEDs (60, 120 or 240 per meter) and is very efficient per lumen. In a profile with a diffuser, the difference disappears.

3. Color temperature

2200K to 3000K: warm white for living spaces, hospitality and retail.
4000K: neutral white for workplaces, kitchens and offices.
5000K to 6000K: daylight and cool white for workshops and storage.
CCT: set the white tone yourself. RGB, RGBW and RGB+CCT: more than 16 million colors, with or without a separate white channel. See the RGB LED strips.

4. Moisture and outdoor use

IP20 is enough for dry indoor spaces. In bathrooms, next to the kitchen sink and outdoors under a roof, choose IP65. See the waterproof LED strips.

5. Control: remote, app or smart home

With the right controller, any 12V or 24V strip becomes smart. With an RF controller (2.4 GHz) you operate the strip with a remote or wall panel, in multiple zones too. With a WiFi controller you set brightness, color temperature and color from an app on your phone. For smart home and building systems there are controllers with Zigbee, Matter and DMX. See the dimmers and controllers.

What you need for a complete installation

The strip in the right voltage and length.
A power supply for 12V and 24V. Allow for a maximum load of 80%: watts per meter × number of meters ÷ 0.8. Example: 8 meters of COB at 10 W/m is 80 W, so a power supply of at least 100 W. See the LED strip power supplies.
Connectors to join strips, make corners or attach a cable, without soldering. Check the strip width (8, 10 or 12 mm). See the LED strip connectors.
A dimmer or controller for brightness, color temperature or color, with a remote, wall panel or app. See the dimmers and controllers.

Prefer everything in one go? The complete LED strip sets include the strip, power supply and connection, ready to plug in.

Frequently asked questions about LED strips

Can I cut an LED strip?

Yes, at the marked cut points. On our 24V COB strips that is every 5 centimeters, on the IP65 version every 2 centimeters, and the free-cut COB strip can be cut anywhere. 230V strips are cut per meter. The cutting interval is listed with each product.

How long can an LED strip be?

At 12V you usually feed power every 5 meters, at 24V up to about 10 meters, depending on the watts per meter. For longer runs, feed power at both ends or add a power supply. A 230V strip runs up to 50 meters on a single plug.

Which power supply do I need?

One with the same voltage as the strip and at least 25% headroom. Add up the watts per meter over the full length and divide by 0.8.

Are LED strips dimmable?

Yes. 12V and 24V strips are dimmed with an LED strip dimmer or controller between the power supply and the strip. 230V strips are dimmed with a suitable 230V strip dimmer. See the dimmable LED strips.

Can I control an LED strip with my phone or a remote?

Yes. With an RF controller and remote (2.4 GHz) or a WiFi controller with an app you can control any 12V or 24V strip, in zones too. For smart homes there are controllers with Zigbee and Matter.

What does CRI 90 mean?

CRI indicates how natural colors look under the light, on a scale up to 100. At CRI 90 or higher, food, materials and products look true to life. That is why you choose it for kitchens, shops and showrooms. Read more on CRI value.

Do you also supply larger projects?

Yes. Business customers can order on invoice, and volume pricing applies to larger quantities. For projects we are happy to prepare a custom quote.