3 Exciting New Lines of Dynamic White LED Strip Lights from Solid Apollo LED

Dynamic White 3014 144W LED Strip Light

Dynamic White 3014 144W LED Strip Light

LED Lighting Company, Solid Apollo LED is thrilled to announce their new Dynamic White 5050 LED Strip Lights. The Dynamic White 5050 72W & 96W LED Strip Lights and 3014 144W LED Strip Lights.

Dynamic White LED Strip Lights are not your traditional LED Strip Lights. These unique LED Strip Lights are designed to create any color tone from a vivid and comfortable warm white (2700k) to a crystal clear pure white (6000k) color temperature.

How does it do it? Simple, it uses 2 different LED Chips placed in an interlacing fashion: Warm White / Pure White, Warm White / Pure White and so forth. By using a 2 circuit Flexible Printed Circuit, individual control can be achieved for both types of Chips.

By using Solid Apollo’s LEDWizard Dynamic White LED Controller or a 3 Channel PWM Dimmer RGB Controller, you can adjust the color temperature on a continuous basis or manipulate and set unique lighting for different scenarios, projects and architectural & commercial applications.

Dynamic White LED Strip Lights can be applied to a multitude of projects and can be best utilized in display cases, retail lighting, museum lighting and art lighting.

According to Manuel Barquin, CEO of Solid Apollo, a perfect example of utilizing the Dynamic White LED Strip Lights is in the Jewelry Business. Gold and diamonds don’t shine well under the same lighting conditions. Diamonds need a higher color temperature, around 5000Kº, whereas Gold prefers lower color temperatures around 2700Kº.  By using Solid Apollo’s Dynamic LED lighting Strips, you will be able to accommodate the required color temperature for that specific product and thanks to its CRI (Color Rendering Index) of 82+ it enhances the visual product presentation and stays true to the color.

Combination of Pure White and Warm White Light in the Kitchen

Combination of Pure White and Warm White Light in the Kitchen

While the Dynamic White is dominating the retail business, it can also serve as a home decoration such as dramatic entertainment lighting, cove lighting and accent lighting. In addition, it is also great with task lighting. For example, if you have the Dynamic White LED Strip Lights installed in your kitchen, the pure white (6K) light would be ideal to use as it will give a bright light suited for prepping meals. On the other hand, when it’s time to enjoy your meal, you can accompany that setting using a warm white (2700K) light for an ambient and relaxing atmosphere.

Each Dynamic White LED Strip Lights are16.4ft operating at 24V DC, UL Listed ensuring high level of durability & safety and backed with a 3 year warranty!

Solid Apollo LED also offers a variety of accessories compatible with the Dynamic White LED Strip Lights to fit your custom projects from LED Strip Channels, LED Dimmers and LED Transformers!

If you have questions and concerns about installations or want to learn more about the Dynamic White LED Strip Lights, visit Solid Apollo LED online at www.solidapollo.com/dynamic-white-led-strip or call 425.582.7533. The team of highly trained Sales Representatives at Solid Apollo will gladly answer all your questions.

A New Controller for High Voltage Application is Here! Introducing the Waterproof 120V AC DMX-RGB Controller from Solid Apollo LED

Waterproof 120V AC DMX-RGB Controller

Waterproof 120V AC DMX-RGB Controller

A higher voltage of the Waterproof 4 Channel DMX-RGB-W Controller is now available, introducing the Waterproof 120V AC DMX-RGB Controller.

The Waterproof 120V AC DMX-RGB Controller is a carbon copy of the Waterproof 4 Channel DMX-RGB-W Controller; the only difference between the two is that the Waterproof 120V AC DMX-RGB Controller is used for high voltage applications and the Waterproof 4 Channel DMX-RGB-W Controller is used for low voltage applications.

For those that have not used the Waterproof 4 Channel DMX-RGB-W Controller, don’t worry! All the information that is covered on this blog post can be mostly applied for the Waterproof 4 Channel DMX-RGB-W Controller as it resembles similar functionalities.

The Waterproof 120V AC DMX-RGB Controller’s exterior is fully waterproof, rated at IP67 along with its cables and connectors. Its sturdy high quality exterior can withstand the wettest locations – perfect on a patio, deck, poolside, or near a fountain.

The waterproofed cables consist of 14in LED Output cable, 19in DMX IN and OUT cables and 79in 120V AC Cord. Please note that the LED Output cable is not fully waterproofed unless you install a waterproof connector between the LED Output wire and your RGB fixture.

Solid Apollo offers an in-house installation for waterproofing your connections (please contact Solid Apollo for details). If you’d rather do-it-yourself, you would just have to install Solid Apollo’s RGB Outdoor Waterproof Connector or any waterproofing sleeve.

RGB Outdoor Waterproof Connector

RGB Outdoor Waterproof Connector

As the name states, the Waterproof 120V AC DMX-RGB Controller converts DMX signals to RGB. This high voltage controller is great for 120V RGB products and works hand in hand with Solid Apollo’s RGB Neon LED Strip Lights and RGB Driverless LED Strip Lights.

Furthermore, it has a max power of 600W at 120V AC and can operate upwards of 165ft of RGB Neon LED Strips or up to 135ft of RGB Driverless LED Strip Lights on a single Waterproof 120V AC DMX-RGB Controller.

Additionally, it also has a built-in overheat and over current protection that will protect the controller when the current reaches a wattage value that will cause an excessive or dangerous temperature rise in conductors.

The Waterproof 120V AC DMX-RGB Controller has two primary functions: DMX Control Mode and Auto Program Mode. You can access these programs simply just by pressing and holding the first and second buttons below the digital display.

DMX Control is pretty straight-forward, once you’ve selected DMX Control Mode and connected your DMX512 Controller or your DMX capable control unit accordingly to the Waterproof 120V AC DMX-RGB Controller, you will be able to control two or more Waterproof 120V AC DMX-RGB Controllers enabling them to run the same program seamlessly (Please note, in order to run the same program seamlessly on multiple Waterproof 120V AC DMX-RGB Controllers, they must all be daisy-chained to one another).

If you’re having trouble choosing the right DMX Controller, Solid Apollo offers a wide range of DMX Controllers compatible with the Waterproof 120V AC DMX-RGB Controller. To name a few, DMX Controllers such as the LEDMotion 512, DMX Boss Wi-Fi Controller  and  Duet DMX & Wireless RGB-W In-Wall Controller. You can find more DMX Controllers here.

Using the RGB Driverless LED Strips with the Waterproof 120V AC DMX-RGB Controller

Using the RGB Driverless LED Strips with the Waterproof 120V AC DMX-RGB Controller

On a side note, one thing you might want to do first before operating in DMX Mode is to test to confirm if all systems and connections are working properly. To do this test, it is highly recommended to run the Auto Program Mode first. By doing this step first, you would precisely know if your connections are correct thus avoiding further troubleshooting down the road.

The Auto Program Mode enables the Waterproof 120V AC DMX-RGB Controller to run a variety of predefined internal programs if an external DMX Control system is not available. The Programs include flashing, fading and single color selection; and within those programs the brightness levels and speed can be adjusted.

In conclusion, the Waterproof 120V AC DMX-RGB Controller is a great controller, but it is better suited for applications where you intend to use a DMX application. Otherwise, revert back to your 120V RGB Controller as it offers the same functionality as the Waterproof 120V AC DMX-RGB Controller’s predefined internal programs if not more.

If you have questions and concerns about the products mentioned in this blog post or want to learn more about the Waterproof 120V AC DMX-RGB Controller, visit Solid Apollo LED online at www.solidapollo.com or call 425.582.7533. The team of highly trained Sales Representatives at Solid Apollo will gladly answer all of your questions.

Solid Apollo LED introduces their Magical LED String Lights!

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Warm White 2700K LED String Light

LED Lighting Company, Solid Apollo LED has just released 6 vibrant and colorful LED String Lights; RGB, Warm White (2700K), White (4000K), Pink, Green and Blue with the option to choose between 32ft or 65ft. These LED string lights are the highest quality string lights out in the market.

The LED String Lights from Solid Apollo creates a fairy light effect making any surroundings festive and giving the occupants in the area a magical experience. They are great for decorating any indoor/outdoor and commercial applications such as trees, bushes, gardens, lawns, gates and more. In addition, it can also be used for home decorations and DIY (Do-It-Yourself) Projects.

Regardless of which of the 6 vibrant and colorful LED String Lights you choose, you will not be disappointed. The Warm White LED String Light projects a color temperature of 2700k which is the same as a conventional incandescent light bulb, while the White (4000K) LED String Light emulates the color of actual sunlight providing a more natural light. Additionally the Pink, Green and Blue LED String Lights bring ambient lighting and are perfect for dynamic lighting.

RGB LED String Light used as a decorative lighting.

Decorative Lighting using the RGB LED String Lights.

The RGB LED String Light is unique on its own as it not only changes colors, each micro LED has a built-in chip that allows it to change colors to various effects throughout the string. The effects include fading, color jumping and flashing; and the best part is you don’t need an RGB controller. The RGB LED String Lights are perfect for holiday events like New Year’s, Christmas and 4th of July. It can also be used for birthdays, weddings, anniversaries and more! Possibilities are endless.

As far as versatility and reliability, the LED String lights is made up of three high quality ultra-thin silver copper wires wrapped with water resistant coating rated at IP65 making it ideal for outdoor applications. The ultra-thin silver wires are flexible and can easily mold into any shape. You can form a word out of it, make a shape, wrap it tight around a tree branch and even maneuver sharp corners; it can do it all.

The LED String Lights are environmentally friendly consuming 5W (32ft) to 10W (65ft) watts of energy while operating at 24V DC.

Thanks to its built-in female barrel connector adding accessories is a breeze. For example, if you want to extend your connection, an available 15ft Waterproof LED Strip Extension Cable would solve the problem.

Ideas for LED String Light

LED String Light Project Ideas

If you want to connect an additional LED String light to your power supply and an option to turn it On & Off, you would just have to add a Waterproof 2-Way Barrel Power Splitter on each LED String light and connect the On / Off Switch before the 24V power supply.

According to Manuel Barquin, president of Solid Apollo LED “We specifically designed the LED String Light’s power cable not only for waterproof purposes but  to give the user more ways than one to conveniently add on multiple accessories without being limited to just the power supply.”

So there you have it. Go out there and add ambient lighting, create fairy-like environments and give everyone a magical experience!   For more information about the products mentioned in this blog post, visit Solid Apollo LED online at www.solidapollo.com or call 425.582.7533.

Solid Apollo LED Introduces 2 New Fantastic RGB LED Controllers; Power and Precision!

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LED Wizard RGB Manual LED Controller

If you are eager to know what I mean about power and precision. Please, allow me to introduce the powerful RGB controller – the LED Wizard RGB Manual LED Controller and the precision controller – the DuoBrite RGB+W LED Controller with RF Remote.

Let’s start with the all new redesigned LED Wizard RGB Manual LED Controller. For starters, it is packed with additional features and more power than ever before put in an RGB LED Controller.

Operating at 12 to 24V DC, each RGB (Red, Green, and Blue) channel has a maximum output of 10A (amps). That said, at 24V DC, the maximum wattage per channel is 240W and with all three channels together, it totals to an outstanding 720W (watts) !

To give you an example on what you can possibly do with 720W, you can hook up  four 3535 150W RGB LED Strips or five 5050 144W RGB LED Strips or even ten 5050 72W RGB LED Strips! The list goes on, as creative as you can be.

Please keep in mind though when attempting the examples mentioned, make sure to not exceed 720W otherwise you would damage or in most cases burn the RGB LED controller. Please be very careful and proceed with caution.

Perfect for Accent and Decorative Lighting

Perfect for  Architectural Lighting

The LED Wizard RGB Manual LED Controller is specifically designed for manual control. Within its thick aluminum matte black shell, on the front facing there are 8 individual buttons that corresponds to different functions.

These user friendly functions will allow you to shuffle through 25 unique pre-saved programs such as color jumping, fading, flashing as well as the option to choose static colors.

Furthermore, the other set of buttons will enable you to create your own atmosphere by dimming and brightening your environment with 64 different levels as well as selecting 47 speed adjustments.

Another unique feature about the Manual RGB LED controller is its three indicator lights (RGB) that light up alongside with its corresponding RGB LED Lights. When set to a static color, for example red, that red indicator light will light up and when a pre-saved mode is in play, those indicator lights will be playing in sync with the mode that is currently on. It’s also a good little trick to see if the connections are functioning correctly.

Now let’s talk about the precision controller. If you’re project requires blending, mixing, finding that exact color and going beyond the RGB+W color spectrum. If you guessed using the DuoBrite RGB+W LED Controller with RF Remote, then you’re correct.

DuoBrite RGB+W LED Controller with RF Remote

DuoBrite RGB+W LED Controller with RF Remote

The DuoBrite RGB+W LED Controller can precisely fine tune a color of your choice using the 4 individual rotary knobs on the RGB LED controller. These 4 rotary knobs control the Red, Green, Blue and White individually and also act as a dimmer for each color. Each color can be dimmed all the way Off or can be used as a mixer for each color.

For example, if you have Red and Blue all the way turned up, that color will become purple. Now if you turn the red down a notch, it will give you a different shade of that purple. The same concept goes with the rest of the colors when mixed together.

Similar to the LED Wizard RGB Manual LED Controller, the included RF Controller gives you easy access to play with the built-in modes.

These built-in modes also consist of color jumping, fading, flashing as well as the option to choose static colors. Adjusting the speed and brightness of each mode are also available with 16 levels to choose from.

Thanks to its RF (Radio Frequency) signal, the RF Remote has the ability to send a signal to your RGB LED Controller up to a maximum of 100ft with obstacles and 200ft without obstacles.

Easily Control Color Changing RGBW LED Lights

Easily Control Color Changing RGBW LED Lights

In conclusion, the LED Wizard Manual RGB LED Controller and DuoBrite RGB+W LED Controller with RF Controller have similar properties but definitely can be utilized on specific projects.

In spite of their slight differences, both are perfect for various applications such as accent and decorative lighting, buildings, decks, landscaping, game rooms, casinos, retail stores and more.

Be sure to check out SolidApollo.com for all things RGB and RGB+W controllers, RGB and RGB+W LED Strips, accessories and more!

For more information about the products mentioned in this blog post, visit Solid Apollo LED online at www.SolidApollo.com or call 425.582.7533.

Solid Apollo’s friendly and knowledgeable Sales Representatives will gladly assist you.

Solid Apollo Adds Warm White to their Beamer RGBW 12W Dimmable LED Landscaping Light

Beamer RGB + Warm White Dimmable LED Landscaping 12W Light with Stake

Beamer RGB + Warm White Dimmable LED Landscaping 12W Light with Stake

The new Beamer RGBW 12W Dimmable LED Landscaping Light from Solid Apollo is now available with Warm White. The long-lasting, energy-efficient LED Landscaping lights are great for highlighting plants, shrubs, trees, enhancing patios, gazebos, statues, water fixtures, event lighting and stage lighting.

The available warm white provides 3100K of illumination, which is better suited for outdoor spaces and requires less output than halogen bulb landscaping light.

The Beamer RGB LED Landscaping light is designed as a two in one landscaping light. Bright rich color when you want it and warm white when you need it.  The Warm White LED light emits 586 lumens and consumes less than half the energy that a Halogen fixture would use.

The three individual LEDs within the LED landscaping light contain four different colors (RGB + Warm White), when paired to an RGB-W Controller (sold separately), you can access a whole array of colors.  With that said, the RGB-W Controller would enable you to pick precise colors from over 65,000 to match any of your landscaping and architectural projects.

The durable Beamer LED Landscaping Light have weatherproof  die cast aluminum housings (rated at IP65) that are powder coated for rust resistance and protecting it from the harshest outdoor conditions. The matte black finish organically blends in natural surroundings and can be mounted to a variety of hard and soft surfaces (with the help of the optional stake).

Beamer RGBW Dimmable LED Landscaping Light great for highlighting plants, shrubs, and trees.

Beamer RGBW Dimmable LED Landscaping Light great for highlighting plants, shrubs, and trees.

Each fixture can rotate at 330° and comes with an installed angle indicator located on each side of the LED light. Thanks to this angle indicator, if you have more than one Beamer LED Landscaping light, you can perfectly match the exact angles of each of your fixtures and precisely achieved exact lighting direction every time in less time and energy.

For easy installation, an optional stake (sold separately) can be purchased with the beamer RGBW LED Landscaping Light. The stake measures in at 12 inches in length and 2 inches wide and comes with a bolt on screw.

The Beamer RGBW LED Landscaping light operates at 24V DC, powering 4W per (3) LED with a total of 12W.  Each LED Landscaping Light is designed to last five times longer than Halogen fixtures. The LED lights are covered by a hassle-free three-year warranty that protects against manufacturer defects and malfunctions.

For more information about Solid Apollo’s Beamer RGB + Warm White Dimmable LED Landscaping 12W Light or other inquiries about LED Landscaping lights, visit Solid Apollo LED online at www.SolidApollo.com or call toll free 1.866.592.3873.

New! Outrageously Bright Super Warm White Pro-Line 2835 and Constant Current Pro-Line 5730 LED Strip Lights

super-warm-white-1Solid Apollo LED, leader in LED Lighting systems has introduced 8 new products of Super Warm White LED Strip Lights: 6 Super Warm White Pro-Line 2835 and 2 Super Warm White Constant Current Pro-Line 5730.

The Pro-Line 2835 LED Strip is an architectural grade LED Strip commonly used for architectural lighting, retail lighting, point of sale lighting and hospitality lighting. The 2835 LEDs have color rendering index (CRI) of 92+ (CRI measurements range from a scale of 0 to 100). The higher the CRI is the more precise and perfect the colors will be presented. For instance, using the Warm White LED Strip Light brings warm tones to areas where brown and tan colors are present as the Super Warm White LED Strip lights will complement and enhance those colors surrounding it. It is also perfect for matching areas already using incandescent light bulbs in the same space.

The Constant Current 5730 Pro-Line Super Warm White LED Strip Lights are the highest quality LED Strip Lights on the market. They are amazingly bright and just as easy to use as standard LED Strip Lights.

Cove Lighting using Super Warm White Pro-Line 2835 LED Strip Lights.

Cove Lighting using Super Warm White Pro-Line 2835 LED Strip Lights.

Constant Current LED Strips has an electronic chip for every 6 LEDs. The electronic chip is responsible for making sure that each LED receives the exact amount of power to drive them at their best technical specification.  This ensures that the whole run of LED strip is lit exactly the same and independently of any voltage drops. Thanks to this technology you can run up to 66ft of strip with just one connection, thus elimination extra wiring required for normal LED strips.

In conclusion, whether you’re setting the mood in the living room or looking for task lighting in the kitchen, Warm White LED strips from Solid Apollo LED has you covered. From single to double row, Solid Apollo’s 6 new Super Warm White PRO-Line 2835 are available in 50W, 85W, 100W, 125W, 135W, and 165W LED Strip lights. The 2 new Super Warm Constant Current PRO-Line 5730 are available in 132W and 132W 32ft.

For more information about Solid Apollo’s Super Warm White Pro-Line LED Strips or questions about installation, visit Solid Apollo LED online at www.SolidApollo.com or call toll free 1.866.592.3873.

Solid Apollo LED Offers Their New Sleek and Sturdy RGB + Warm White 30W Linear Wall Washer

iChroma Liner RGB + Warm White LED Wall Washer 30W

iChroma Liner RGB + Warm White LED Wall Washer 30W

Solid Apollo LED is excited to offer the new iChroma Liner RGB + Warm White LED Wall Washer 30W. Designed for decorating and highlighting building frames, restaurants, clubs, and accent lighting, this decorative wall washer can transform any area to an amazing LED light show.

Compared to its bigger sister, the iChroma Liner RGB + Warm White LED Wall Washer 52W, the iChroma Liner LED Wall Washer 30W is half the size measuring in at 22in/637mm long with a width of just 3in/73mm. It is great to fit in areas where you only need 2ft which may be more ideal for the job/application. It’s sleek and sturdy aluminum exterior is rated at IP65, ready to be placed in the wettest locations – perfect on a patio, deck, poolside, near a fountain and even on a boat. Installed are two sturdy brackets that can easily be mounted on any flat surface. Once securely mounted, it can be angled at a maximum of 180 degrees.

Though it may be half the size, its 24 high powered LEDs consisting of Red, Blue, Green, and Warm White (3000K) can illuminate wide surfaces as exceptional as its bigger sister. It has a built-in easy to access 3 digit LED screen for auto-programming (independent mode), which can generate 9 brightness levels and various color changing effects, such as flashing, fading, static, and synchronized seven color jumping. Moreover, it has color selection as well, perfect to accommodate any lighting from strong, dramatic, to simply just mood lighting.

Illuminating the restaurant wall using green.

Illuminating the restaurant wall using green.

Another great feature about the iChroma Liner LED Wall Washer is it can also work in DMX mode. When using DMX control, it enables the user to run the same program seamlessly in multiple Wall Washers simultaneously. Some examples of using DMX would typically be in stage lighting, lighting effects and concert events; as the user have full control of which light interval will be turned on/off in throughout the show. With that said, to get the best of the DMX control, Solid Apollo LED offers a variety of DMX controllers that are well suited for the iChroma Liner LED Wall Washer. From wireless in-wall controllers, waterproof controllers to Wi-Fi controllers and accessories they have it covered.

Please note before purchasing the iChroma Liner RGB + Warm White LED Wall Washer 30W that it is a hard wired unit. For instructions and information about the iChroma Liner LED Wall Washer 30W visit Solid Apollo LED online at www.SolidApollo.com or call toll free 1.866.592.3873.

Waterproof Color Changing RGB+W 5050 Quadchip 72W LED Strip Now Available in Daylight White

Daylight White, Red, Green and blue.

Daylight White, Red, Green and blue.

Solid Apollo LED is thrilled to introduce their new Waterproof Color Changing RGB + Daylight White Quadchip 5050 72W Led Strip, the newest addition to the family of Waterproof Color Changing RGBW Strips. Similar to Solid Apollo’s Waterproof Color Changing RGB + Warm White Quadchip 5050 72W LED Strip and Waterproof Color Changing RGB + White Quadchip 5050 72W LED Strip. The  Waterproof 5050 Quadchip RGBW Strip is now available in Daylight White.

If you are wondering what Quadchip means, it means, in each LED it contains 4 smaller chips (Red, Green, Blue + Daylight White) hence the word “Quad”. Now when combined, it is capable of producing over 16 million shades of bright, vivid, and brilliant colors. Because it’s a 5050 and it’s a bit larger than the 3528 LED, it is able to fit 4 chips. This powerful RGBW LED Strip provides the best brightness, color uniformity and reliability with 75% output at 50,000 hours.

The Waterproof RGBW LED Strip is designed for applications in areas where precipitation can occur. Thanks to its IP67 waterproof housing, it provides protection from dust, moisture and UV.  It is perfect for all types of environment, such as outdoor/Indoor landscaping, bar lighting, bathroom lighting, kitchen lighting, and more.

Bathroom Accent Lighting using the Waterproof RGB+Daylight White LED Strip.

Bathroom Accent Lighting using the Waterproof RGB+Daylight White LED Strip.

The Daylight White has a color temperature of 4000K and emits light similar to the color of actual sunlight. It has a total lumens of 1623 RGB and 2033 Daylight White (99 RGB and 124 Daylight White lumens per foot). Due to its 82+ Color Rendering Index (CRI) it will not alter or distort the colors around it. It is perfect for areas where mixes of light and dark colors are present, and spaces where non-white colors such as blues, greens and reds are.

The spool is 16.4 ft. long with a total of 300 LEDs at 18 LEDs per foot. It is operating at 24VDC at 4.4W per foot. The waterproof RGBW 72W LED Strip is perfect for any size projects as it has cut points every 4 inches thus making your projects easy to  customize. In addition to customization’s, it comes with strong 3M double sided tape for easy mounting installations anywhere your projects demands.

The Waterproof Color Changing RGB + Daylight White Quadchip 5050 72W LED Strip from Solid Apollo brings bright controllable lighting to any location with simple and fast installation. At Solid Apollo LED you can find a wide range of accessories suitable for your Waterproof LED Strip Lights, from RGB LED Controllers (for easy brightness and color-changing selection) to DMX LED controllers, for creating personalize programs with multiple fading effects, color chases and timing and so much more. You can find it all at www.SolidApollo.com or for more information about this product or any other products, call them toll free at 1-866-592-3873.

New Z-Wave LED Controllers from Solid Apollo LED

Z Wave Controller for RGB Lights

Z Wave Controller for RGB Lights

Solid Apollo LED  just introduced 2 new LED controllers based on Z-Wave technology to control Color Changing LED’s (RGB) and also a new controller for single color LED’s.

Solid Apollo’s LED Z-Wave RGB Controller will enable you to control Color Changing Lights like RGB LED Strips which can be used in your home cinema, man-cave or anywhere in your home. You can control the colors and brightness levels.

We also offer a Z-Wave LED Dimmer  for low voltage LED lights like LED strips, landscaping lights, LED Light Bars, LED Puck lights and much more!

Z-Wave is a new home automation technology which enables users to easily integrate and automate their homes by using compatible Z-Wave devices.

The great thing about Z-Wave is that it is universally compatible with many devices from different manufacturers.

Until now most home automation companies like Lutron, Crestron  and  Control4 and many others had their own systems. It was very hard to integrate devices from other manufacturers as they had their proprietary systems that are closed systems therefore making it very difficult for the normal user to integrate more things into the system. Not only that, you had to have a masters degree in programing and configuring the installation. Z-Wave eliminates all that.

Z-Wave technology was developed in order to eliminate this caveat as it works similarly to Bluetooth technology, which means that as long as manufacturers respect the communications protocol set by the Z-Wave alliance every system will be fully compatible.

Another advantage of Z-Wave technology is that each system or “Thing” as Z-Wave standards call them works as a receiver and repeater. This is very interesting as each device on the network can talk to each other and pass the signal to each other extending the range of control extensively.

Also Z-Wave-enabled devices create a mesh network between them, and it gets stronger and better the more devices you add.

What kinds of things can you do with Z Wave technology?
1. You can integrate thermostats to control Heating and cooling in your home.
2. You can control your garage doors
3. You can have humidity sensors to detect water leaks
4. You can Turn ON/OFF lights in your home and dim them
5. You can control irrigation systems to water your plants
6. You can automate everything to turn on/off based on schedules
7. You can detect when doors open or close and run a program when that happens.
8. You can control electrical outlets

So What will you need to create your very own home automation using Z Wave?:

Initially you will need a HUB. A hub is what will make everything work seamlessly. We have used in our company the Samsung SmartThings with great success. This  HUB connect to your router at home and once you do that you just download the SmartThings app.

Once that is done you can start to add devices intermediately and easily.

If you wish to learn more about Z-Wave technology please visit the Z-Wave Site.

 

Solid Apollo LED Introduces 2 New Lines of Linear LED Lighting Channels: Neonizer LED Strip Channels and Economy Series LED Strip Channels

Neonizer LED Strip Channel

Neonizer LED Strip Channel

Solid Apollo LED introduces 2 new lines of linear LED lighting channels: Neonizer LED Strip channels and Economy Series LED Strip Channels.

The Neonizer LED Lighting Channels are a 2 part PMMA extrusion that incorporates a channel and diffuser fussed together in just one product. What is interesting about this new LED channel is that the diffuser is made from a very thick milky PMMA formulation that diffuses the Light evenly, thus making it look like real neon.

Also one of the best features about these channels are that the user gets to choose the exact color of the light by using any off-the-shelf LED Light strip. Solid Apollo Offers 5 grades of white light ranging from 2400K, up to 6000K and even RGB color changing LED Strips can be used with this product.

According to Manuel Barquin from Solid Apollo LED “ Neonizer LED channels are used mainly by lighting specifiers and lighting designers to bring new and exciting ways to light up spaces in unique ways never seen before”.

One of the advantages of the new line of Neonizers is that they can be cut down to any size easily with any sharp blade or chop saw. This makes the 78 inch channel very versatile as the unit can be butted together with more units to make longer runs and can be cut to any size.

Econoline LED strip Channel

Econoline LED strip Channel

Solid Apollo LED also offers a flexible and bendable version of the Neonizer profiles that can be easily bent to shape and even make curves.

Another line of LED lighting Channels recently introduced by Solid Apollo LED are the new line of budget Lighting Channels: EconoLine Lighting Channels can be used with almost any LED strip light from the market and add a protective barrier to the LED Strips from water and the elements. These channels are available in 78 inch size and are aimed at installations that are budget minded.

Solid Apollo LED also offers more than 100 different types of LED Strip channels, making it tone of the biggest suppliers of this kind of product.

About Solid Apollo LED: Solid Apollo LED is the leader in sustainable energy efficient Lighting systems. With headquarters in North Seattle, WA