GIDEALED Smart WiFi RGBW LED Controller 2-Output 5 Pin with 24-Key Remote,Compatible with Alexa&Google Assistant,Voice/APP Control Strip Lights for Android/iOS System(WiFi LED Controller Only)

The only reason this is a frequently returned item is because those people don't know what they're doing.

This device is brilliant (literally). I lost the remote for my old controller and picked this one up for $13 and it comes with both a remote control AND WIFI! I use an apple phone so the review is based on the apple Magic Home App. Pretty much perfect. Can turn it on and off via wifi from anywhere in the house via wifi and after setting up an account from anywhere in the world. Also the app has a timer feature as well. Can't believe all of this for just $13. Note this is a 5 pin connector. Comes with a male-male adapter which I used for my existing LED light string.

Works for about 2 minutes then looses connection. It seems that all these controllers that are controlled by MagicHome app are defective. It’s not the app but the actual controller. I’ve ordered a bunch from different manufacturers but they seem to be manufactured by the same company. I also have controllers that work with TuyaSmart app and all of those work. The ones that work with TuyaSmart are from different manufacturers. Unfortunately these controllers are only available as part of the light strip kit. Stay away from controllers that work with MagicHome app.

So the recommended app requires localization ... Why does it need this, WiFi sure, ok. but uneasy about localization ... especially when connected directly to the unit and not configuring it for network connection.The unit itself seams solid but it will only work the RGB or the Warm-White LED at a time, it does not want to support both (Found reversed engineered script for sending socket commands to the unit instead of relying on app, as I dont care for it)but I'm unsure if this 'feature' was intended to prevent LED strip damage, to prevent missive current draw that would damage the unit ... I just know that this unit will not allow for it (or at least I'm unable to get it to run both)I'm testing/running functions with a 5m 5050 led strip 60RGB and 60WW so for my strip the LEDs are separate and I think the strip could be ran with both sets working. moving on.The provided IR remote only allows RGB color settings, even when selecting white, it just mixes the RGB; would be nice if I could adjust the Warm White set from the IR remote.the unit claims it can take 12-24vdc, however I doubt there is a buck converter/regulator built into this unit for the LED strip itself so I would only venture to apply the voltage that aligns to the LED strip you have (otherwise I would assume there would be a switch to select the LED strip voltage).I've not place a heavy load onto the unit yet; I do have plans to have the one unit run 2 strips (power calcs and design suggest this is allowed) at the same time, this unit is rated not to exceed 140watts so use of a fuse to ensure not to damage the unit/lights.Amazon has a section here 'Adhesion' my purchased controller didn't come with a pad/method for 'sticking' this controller to anything which is fine, I would prefer a bracket over sticky tape (the unit is super light and tape might be fine, just a preference)Amazon has a section here 'Brightness' this is the controller ... I assume the basic design is a series of MOSFET to control the flow to the LED elements ... so I've not rated the area as 'Brightness' would be more of the source power supply rather then the controller.UPDATEI've used this now to control 2 strips at the same time as mentioned above. The controller can/does perform this action adequately ...

The description did not give a size of the 5 pin connection (8mm, 10mm, 12mm etc) . It was too big for our 5 pin strip lights.

Works as expected and linked up flawlessly.

I have a few light strips powered by this. The last one failed after about 2 years and I did not want to the entire strip. This one has 5 pins, thought it was 4 pin but it still works for what I needed.

Fast delivery,Highly recommended, These jobs are doing very well, in fact they are slightly better than my hue lights. If the power is off, they seem to remember the color settings, which is much cheaper than the hue controller.very happy.I will consider buying more from this seller.