Patrick M.
8 de julio de 2023
Better Than I Expected
This was very easy and quick to set up underneath my workplace's countertop last year. The remote handles basic tasks well, though a couple of the LED light colors were not accurate to the colors of their corresponding remote buttons (mostly when both blue and green LEDs were being used simultaneously). The built-in microphone was barely used but was responsive when it did get used.For more advanced features, the manufacturer's app is needed. I was wary of installing it, as it's an app and developer I wasn't familiar with. I eventually did install the app, though it was on a separate device, and I only gave it the Bluetooth permissions needed to communicate with the LEDs. The app made the LED strips a lot more interesting, as I was able to more fully customize the light colors and sequences for events such as holidays. I'm not aware of any security issues with the app, but it doesn't hurt to be careful, so I reset my device after I uninstalled the app.There wasn't an UL certification that I could see, though I honestly wasn't expecting one on such an inexpensive item. While an UL certification isn't a guarantee that it won't burst into flames like one hears about with some LED devices (in general, not this brand specifically), it would've given me more peace of mind if I accidentally left it plugged in for a few days. Without such certification, I made doubly sure to unplug the device whenever no one would be at the counter, as I noticed some electricity is supplied to the LEDs even while "off" (putting pressure on some parts of the strips while plugged in would cause a barely-noticeable light to appear in the LEDs).While it was easy to set up, it's very difficult and time-consuming to remove whole if you want to reuse them elsewhere. There are a few points of soldering keeping the strips together, and the metal circuits don't stretch while their backing does. But these seem like problems common with most LED strips in general. Since I didn't care about keeping them whole after some impact damage happened to parts of the LED strips (they were recessed where installed but not inaccessible), tearing them out and throwing them away went pretty quickly.All in all, it worked out very well and was a hit with coworkers and clients alike. Having to throw them away didn't pain me as much as it might have with higher-priced LED strips. I may have been needlessly cautious, but it isn't really paranoia when "they" (including some app developers) really are out to get everyone they can.Ver másVer menos
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