Question

Has anyone hardwired a Sylvania smart+ led strip to a switch? Looking to install the LED strip under my new kitchen cabinets and would like a physical switch to turn them on and off and not see the huge plug. Has anyone done this with a smart WRGB led strip? I'm thinking of ripping apart the plug and modifying it to fit within the switch box. Switch does not need to be smart. Thanks!  

Answer 1

You wouldn't want to do that because when the switch is off, you can't connect to the device. You'd be better off using a button or remote of some kind.  

Comments

@hague the sylviana smart+ strips are also repeaters. You risk having other devices not work by cutting off the power.  

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@hague I like the button idea. Thanks. That would add the functionality I'm looking for. Then I'll have to find a creative way to hide the huge power plug

Answer 2

Sometimes cabinets have dead space in corners and such and it makes a great hiding spot

Answer 3

Wouldn’t that be dumbing down smart LEDs? Smart devices should always have power

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@lixivium3 yeah I agree but wife isn't tech savvy and wants a simple switch of some sort

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@gemma62632 Get a Smartthings button and create on/off automation for the lights. Use toggle