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Smart lighting is becoming easier to control and customise, with wireless technology making it simpler to add useful features to an LED lighting setup. From adjusting brightness and colour temperature to controlling your lighting from a smartphone, there are now more ways to manage how your lights look and behave. Smart lighting can also connect with compatible devices, giving you greater control over how your setup works. So, what's actually cha… Read more

The kitchen is one of the busiest parts of the home, so good lighting can make a real difference. You might be preparing dinner, making coffee or sitting down with friends, and the right lighting can help make the space feel comfortable and practical throughout the day. There isn't just one type of lighting that works for every kitchen. Some areas need bright, practical light, while others can benefit from something a little softer or more decora… Read more

So, you've picked your new LED strip lights. Before you order, it's worth checking that you have everything you need to install them properly. The LED tape is the part you'll see, but it may not be the only component your installation requires. Depending on the type of tape you've chosen, you'll need the right power supply and, for some types of LED tape, a compatible controller. You may also need a core cable or connectors to help you position a… Read more

If you look anywhere that sells LED Strip Lights, you’ll notice that something called “COB Tape” dominates the industry now. In plain english, COB tapes are the newer, seamless strips that don’t have that dotted look of the tapes from years ago - what we call SMD tapes. Now strip lights have been around long enough that you may well have some in your own home, and they may well be the SMD “dotted” style tapes t… Read more