Mindovermaster Moderator Posted December 7, 2020 Moderator Share Posted December 7, 2020 (edited) You know how some people use RGB lighting between their wall and ceiling? I watched 100 videos on YT, BUT... They never put in WHAT they use to secure it. IMO, the adhesive on the strips isn't that good.. Also they almost never say what they use to turn corners. They do have the parts for it, but you never see them close up using it. They use double sided-tape? Some kind of connector to go around corners? Reason I'm doing this is because the fan lights are WAY too bright. It uses some proprietary light bulbs. So It's no easy to just replace them with RGB, range-controllable lights. If you can give me some highlights on what I need, I thank you. My room is 10' x 11.5'. I prefer to do 3 sides, as one side of the room has a windows. Don't really want to light up my window. I prefer the color blue, as it's what I have my mechanical board set to, my computer with breathing blue effect. Plus my room is a lighter blue. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mindovermaster Moderator Posted December 8, 2020 Author Moderator Share Posted December 8, 2020 (edited) Bump. Not to get on top, for people to notice it in Mini Spy. Edit: Is there also a difference from having it on your ceiling or on the floor? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steven P. Administrators Posted December 8, 2020 Administrators Share Posted December 8, 2020 22 hours ago, Mindovermaster said: You know how some people use RGB lighting between their wall and ceiling? I watched 100 videos on YT, BUT... They never put in WHAT they use to secure it. IMO, the adhesive on the strips isn't that good.. Also they almost never say what they use to turn corners. They do have the parts for it, but you never see them close up using it. They use double sided-tape? Some kind of connector to go around corners? This is actually what is used for wires 😛 If it is too heavy for tape then you'll need to use (a variation of) these. They come in all shapes and sizes Edit: Another type (with screws) https://www.joom.com/en/products/5b90ec6a8b2c37016e8622ee spikey_richie and Xenon 2 Share Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daniel F. Administrators Posted December 9, 2020 Administrators Share Posted December 9, 2020 and more clips designed for RGB strips Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+BudMan MVC Posted December 10, 2020 MVC Share Posted December 10, 2020 On 07/12/2020 at 17:50, Mindovermaster said: It uses some proprietary light bulbs Curious on this - you mean the base size of the bulb, ie the size is odd? Do you happen to have a model number of the fan? I take it this is a ceiling fan with lights.. Why can you not just put in a dimmer switch? What base are the bulbs? Many fans use if not just E26, E12? They make adapters for E12 to E26 you could use if you wanted to put in say just normal smart LED RGB Bulbs.. I got lucky that the ceiling fan in my computer room is just standard, I quite often run them dimmed as red.. The red light remind me of nights on ship in the navy heheh... Spaces with hatches that went out on deck always had red lighting at night.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mindovermaster Moderator Posted December 10, 2020 Author Moderator Share Posted December 10, 2020 (edited) 13 minutes ago, BudMan said: Curious on this - you mean the base size of the bulb, ie the size is odd? Do you happen to have a model number of the fan? I take it this is a ceiling fan with lights.. Why can you not just put in a dimmer switch? What base are the bulbs? Many fans use if not just E26, E12? They make adapters for E12 to E26 you could use if you wanted to put in say just normal smart LED RGB Bulbs.. I got lucky that the ceiling fan in my computer room is just standard, I quite often run them dimmed as red.. The red light remind me of nights on ship in the navy heheh... Spaces with hatches that went out on deck always had red lighting at night.. I think it is an E10. Here's a pic: I looked a Menards, but I couldn't find that small of an adapter.. Edit: This is a replacement after my first ones died. Was a problem in the electrical system... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jim K Global Moderator Posted December 10, 2020 Global Moderator Share Posted December 10, 2020 Looks like an E12 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mindovermaster Moderator Posted December 10, 2020 Author Moderator Share Posted December 10, 2020 (edited) Yeah, my Dad looked at it. It's an E12. So they do have RGB E12 lights... https://www.amazon.com/s?k=e12+rgb+bulb&ref=nb_sb_noss_1 Edit: This is the exact models I got at menards: https://www.menards.com/main/electrical/light-bulbs/led-light-bulbs/sylvania-reg-60w-equivalent-b10-filament-dimmable-glass-e12-candelabra-led-light-bulb-2-pack/79611-79766/p-1488510030304-c-7482.htm?tid=8865680879439750389&ipos=12 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mindovermaster Moderator Posted December 10, 2020 Author Moderator Share Posted December 10, 2020 Might be more worth it to get Wi-Fi RGB bulbs than the strips... Anyone know any brands on Amazon/Newegg/Menards? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+BudMan MVC Posted December 10, 2020 MVC Share Posted December 10, 2020 I don't know if they make smart bulbs for e12, but they do make adapters. https://www.amazon.com/JACKYLED-Adapter-5-Pack-Chandelier-Converter/dp/B00L595FA0 But yeah if they make e12 smarts, which seems they do from your link.. That would be an option yes. If they don't make ones you want - then adapters should also work. xrobwx71 and Mindovermaster 1 1 Share Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brandon H Supervisor Posted December 10, 2020 Supervisor Share Posted December 10, 2020 my ceiling fan uses those same size bulbs. there aren't many smart bulbs in that size but here's the model I have: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B07YFTKCQC/ edit: looks like they're unavailable on that listing now but Amazon recommended these as an alternate https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07XZB78J8/ or these https://www.amazon.com/OHLUX-Candelabra-Chandelier-Compatible-Equivalent/dp/B083V19K34/ they're decent but do bug out from time to time where they don't all turn on with Alexa commands and such. I just have to flip the light switch off and back on the reboot them to fix the issue though. Your other option would be to get an adapter like Budman mentioned but the lights will stick out more and that may not look too appealing depending on the ceiling fan design. Mindovermaster 1 Share Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mindovermaster Moderator Posted December 10, 2020 Author Moderator Share Posted December 10, 2020 1 hour ago, Brandon H said: my ceiling fan uses those same size bulbs. there aren't many smart bulbs in that size but here's the model I have: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B07YFTKCQC/ edit: looks like they're unavailable on that listing now but Amazon recommended these as an alternate https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07XZB78J8/ or these https://www.amazon.com/OHLUX-Candelabra-Chandelier-Compatible-Equivalent/dp/B083V19K34/ they're decent but do bug out from time to time where they don't all turn on with Alexa commands and such. I just have to flip the light switch off and back on the reboot them to fix the issue though. Your other option would be to get an adapter like Budman mentioned but the lights will stick out more and that may not look too appealing depending on the ceiling fan design. Yeah, I watched a video on those 2nd ones. Looks cool Least it doesn't need a hub like those Phillip ones. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brandon H Supervisor Posted December 10, 2020 Supervisor Share Posted December 10, 2020 8 minutes ago, Mindovermaster said: Yeah, I watched a video on those 2nd ones. Looks cool Least it doesn't need a hub like those Phillip ones. oh god, yeah I avoided having to deal with hubs too when I was setting up my smart appliances at home. I've got the ones I listed above and a couple Meross smart plugs (1 for the lamp in the living room because it has a lava lamp attached as well, and 1 for a stand alone lava lamp in the bedroom) along with an Aegis smart lock on the front door and my Alexa. Nothing much but a few things for convenience Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheReaperMan Posted December 10, 2020 Share Posted December 10, 2020 I have the same lights in some lamps(uk) you can buy the smart colour changing ones that do not require a hub. I use them with google home. these should work from amazon or something similar from what you posted https://www.amazon.com/LOHAS-Candelabra-LED-Equivalent-Compatible/dp/B07ZQJYZH1/ref=sr_1_8?crid=18BMHVGAS6OD2&dchild=1&keywords=e12+smart+bulb+for+ceiling+fan&qid=1607617634&sprefix=e12+smart+bulb+%2Caps%2C245&sr=8-8 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mindovermaster Moderator Posted December 10, 2020 Author Moderator Share Posted December 10, 2020 7 minutes ago, TheReaperMan said: I have the same lights in some lamps(uk) you can buy the smart colour changing ones that do not require a hub. I use them with google home. these should work from amazon or something similar from what you posted https://www.amazon.com/LOHAS-Candelabra-LED-Equivalent-Compatible/dp/B07ZQJYZH1/ref=sr_1_8?crid=18BMHVGAS6OD2&dchild=1&keywords=e12+smart+bulb+for+ceiling+fan&qid=1607617634&sprefix=e12+smart+bulb+%2Caps%2C245&sr=8-8 Yeah, 2nd one Brandon suggested includes 4. Same brand too, so we're OK TheReaperMan 1 Share Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daniel F. Administrators Posted December 10, 2020 Administrators Share Posted December 10, 2020 yeah "Smart Life / tuya app" compatible bulbs are part of a whole ecosystem. so I use switches, heating temperature, robo-vacuum, bulbs etc for around the house without a hub - the only problem is they are usually 2.4g network only. Then I just use Hue+ambilight for the livingroom entertainment center where the additional cost is more justified for a few bulbs rather than 20! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mindovermaster Moderator Posted January 7, 2021 Author Moderator Share Posted January 7, 2021 @Brandon HThat 4-pack you suggested to me is not on Amazon anymore. It isn't even listed. Not even "out of order". Brings up a "we cannot find this product" page.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
techbeck Posted January 8, 2021 Share Posted January 8, 2021 (edited) On 06/01/2021 at 21:58, Mindovermaster said: @Brandon HThat 4-pack you suggested to me is not on Amazon anymore. It isn't even listed. Not even "out of order". Brings up a "we cannot find this product" page.. Come up for me.... https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B07YFTKCQC/ Smart LED Candalabra Light Bulbs - Aoycocr 5W 400 Lumens E12 Ceiling Fan Light Bulb, Tunable White 2700K-6500K & RGB Candle Bulb - Compatible with Alexa Google Home for Home Festival Decor (3 Pack) Similar bulbs..... https://www.amazon.com/s?k=Smart+LED+Candalabra+Light+Bulbs+-+Aoycocr+5W+400&ref=nb_sb_noss Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mindovermaster Moderator Posted January 8, 2021 Author Moderator Share Posted January 8, 2021 3 minutes ago, techbeck said: Come up for me.... https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B07YFTKCQC/ Smart LED Candalabra Light Bulbs - Aoycocr 5W 400 Lumens E12 Ceiling Fan Light Bulb, Tunable White 2700K-6500K & RGB Candle Bulb - Compatible with Alexa Google Home for Home Festival Decor (3 Pack) Similar bulbs..... https://www.amazon.com/s?k=Smart+LED+Candalabra+Light+Bulbs+-+Aoycocr+5W+400&ref=nb_sb_noss There are no packs that contain four in a pack. Must've wanted to move that, and my cache didn't update it yet. hmm... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
techbeck Posted January 8, 2021 Share Posted January 8, 2021 4 minutes ago, Mindovermaster said: There are no packs that contain four in a pack. Must've wanted to move that, and my cache didn't update it yet. hmm... What about this one? https://www.amazon.com/Candelabra-Changing-Dimmable-Equivalent-Chandelier/dp/B07XZB78J8/ref=sr_1_1?dchild=1&keywords=smart+led+candelabra+light+bulbs+-+aoycocr+5w+400+4+pack&qid=1610133847&sr=8-1 Mindovermaster 1 Share Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mindovermaster Moderator Posted January 8, 2021 Author Moderator Share Posted January 8, 2021 9 minutes ago, techbeck said: What about this one? https://www.amazon.com/Candelabra-Changing-Dimmable-Equivalent-Chandelier/dp/B07XZB78J8/ref=sr_1_1?dchild=1&keywords=smart+led+candelabra+light+bulbs+-+aoycocr+5w+400+4+pack&qid=1610133847&sr=8-1 Why didn't I see that? danm... That might work Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
techbeck Posted January 8, 2021 Share Posted January 8, 2021 3 minutes ago, Mindovermaster said: Why didn't I see that? danm... That might work I did a new search with "4 pack" and that came up. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mindovermaster Moderator Posted January 13, 2021 Author Moderator Share Posted January 13, 2021 Just got them a few hours ago. Blueish, I know, just wanted to try it out. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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