Uploaded November 2023 | Updated September 2026, 6 hours ago

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Forget Philips Hue lights, build your own with the WLED software and WS2812B LED Light Strips. Buy a pre-built WLED Controller to make it even easier!

No need for Home Assistant, but it can of course be controlled by it too.

Flash WLED Software to ESP device here: install.wled.me

List of pre-built controllers: https://kno.wled.ge/basics/compatible-controllers/

WLED Getting Started Guide: https://kno.wled.ge/basics/getting-started/

WLED Tutorial: lastminuteengineers.com/esp32-wled-tutorial

Sparkfun WS2812 Guide: learn.sparkfun.com/tutorials/ws2812-breakout-hookup-guide/hardware-hookup

Logic Level Shifter: aliexpress.com/item/1005005649098495.html

3 Pin JST Connectors: aliexpress.com/item/1005002134761830.html

Strip Connectors: aliexpress.com/item/1005004323144464.html

Amazon WS2815 LEDs: amazon.co.uk/BTF-LIGHTING-Individually-Addressable-Programmable-Waterproof/dp/B07LG5ZZX4

WS2811 COB LEDs: aliexpress.com/item/1005005047242165.html

00:00 Intro
01:06 Different LED Strips - WS2812B, WS2815, SK6812
03:16 Parts to build your own controller - ESP8266 or ESP32
05:16 Wiring for build your controller
08:00 Install WLED
08:57 WLED Configuration
09:55 Home Assistant Integration
10:42 Outro

#wled #esp32 #homeassistant