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Reddit mentions of FIBARO RGBW Controller Z-Wave LED Strips Regulator, FGRGBWM-441, doesn't work with HomeKit

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We found 29 Reddit mentions of FIBARO RGBW Controller Z-Wave LED Strips Regulator, FGRGBWM-441, doesn't work with HomeKit. Here are the top ones.

FIBARO RGBW Controller Z-Wave LED Strips Regulator, FGRGBWM-441, doesn't work with HomeKit
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    Features:
  • Controlled by Z-Wave controllers such as Fibaro Home Center, Vera & URC (Smarthings, Nexia & Indigo support coming soon)
  • Most advanced device of its type in the world, scene capable and can control up to 4 LED strips
  • Current and historical power consumption measurements.
  • Microprocessor controlled.
  • 12V/24V DC Power Supply (Not Included) - Output power: 12A Total (sum of all connected outputs) Max load 12W-144W, 24V-288W combined
Specs:
ColorRgb (Red, Green, Blue)
Height0.6 Inches
Length1.6 Inches
Weight0.13 Pounds
Width1.5 Inches

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Found 29 comments on FIBARO RGBW Controller Z-Wave LED Strips Regulator, FGRGBWM-441, doesn't work with HomeKit:

u/redlotusaustin · 7 pointsr/homeautomation

If you don't mind going the DIY route, you could probably come in under $100 for parts for the strips:

u/callmejeremy · 5 pointsr/HomeImprovement

Ahhh, well since you give me a great link to the molding side of it, maybe I can help you on the controller side.

Fibaro RGBW Micro Controller Z-wave, Works with RGB/RGBW LED Strips

Now, I know what you'll think, because I thought it too - $70 for a dinky Z-Wave LED light controller? WTF?!

But it's actually so much more. Besides DC in (BTW, it takes 12 or 24volts, too) & Ground there's "IN1", "IN2", "IN3", "IN4", "R", "G", "B", "W". And the manual is odd too. You connect the LEDs up, then you have to wire switches into it too, etc etc - I haven't totally figured it out, but it's kinda neat. Also you can get it running on SmartThings. I've just migrated from ST to Home Assistant with a Aeotec Z-Wave stick and a deConz Zigbee stick.

The 4 "IN"s can be used for multiple sensors - which I might have to give a shot.

Anyway, what I've done is hookup 2 light strips to the controller - one is RGB, the other cold white (It's what I have at hand, and I like the color reproduction etc etc, haven't played with many RGBW lights). I typically use a white LED strip with 60 LEDs/meter, and then the RGB is 120 LEDs/meter.

You can control almost an unlimited number of strips with the one Fibaro controller - the secret is to add in RGB LED Amplifiers when the colors start going wonky. Honestly, they're cheap enough I do it between every set of LEDs I intend to connect together.

In testing, I found I like the look for the RGB LEDs closer to the wall, and then the White strip.

So there you go - hope I didn't confuse you there, trying to bang this out and get back to running ethernet throughout the house. Let me know if you have any questions.

u/redroguetech · 4 pointsr/HomeImprovement

Hanging LEDs strings around the screened patio (using this). The plan is to use smart lighting controls with LED strips around the ceiling in every room, but the screened porch is the testbed. The one thing I'm not sure on is how to camouflage the strips. My idea is to paint them white. My concerns are that will be even worse on non-white walls, the light won't look right and/or the paint will cause them to over heat.

Also much gardening between rain and unpacking.

u/wietoolow · 4 pointsr/HomeImprovement

You should redesign this and remove that as you call it 'fancy switch' and get a proper home automation system. I use Vera a vera Lite

Then you can do so much more. For example I use this on my RGBW light strips.

As for the power yes as other have said you need to use the existing outlets to power a 12 volt power supply. I use these for that.

Now that you have the Zwave hub then you can start to automate many other lights in the house.

Check out r/homeautomation/ for more ideas

u/cleansweep9 · 4 pointsr/homeautomation

I spent a little time looking into lighting one room in my house solely with LED strips last year. I was primarily looking at cheap, 5-meter strips on Amazon, and thinking of controlling them with something like Fibaro's Zwave controller. Some things might have changed in the last year, but probably not much:

LED strips (generally) aren't as efficient as LED bulbs. It's hard to pin down numbers on this, and I may be wrong, but that's the impression I got after a lot of reading.

Low-voltage DC wiring over long distances has significant problems: Voltage drop and current limits are a function of the length and diameter of the wire, respectively. A 3 volt drop is insignificant for 120V AC power, but is 25% of 12V system. Power (watts, which will correspond to lumens) is a function of voltage and current. If you reduce the voltage by a factor of 10 (120 to 12) you lose 90% of the power you can shove through a given wire. You can compensate by using thicker diameter wire (expensive) or running higher voltage DC power (24 or even 48 volt).

You already touched on the price and length issue: With LED strips, you generally determine the length of the strip by the length of the wall or ceiling you want to run the strip along (even if a meter of LED strip provides enough light for the room, you don't want a single meter of LED strip in the center of the ceiling - that would just look weird).

I do have some LED strips in my house - they're fantastic for above and below cabinets, and I also have a couple strips above my workbench - it's almost impossible to cast a shadow on my workbench now.


Edit: I forgot to mention Wife-Approval-Factor - my wife absolutely refused to have "exposed" LED strips anywhere in the main living areas. And she has a point - they're not the most aesthetically-pleasing light sources. That limits you to indirect lighting (which you already specified) and means fewer lumens go to lighting the whole room, and you have to figure out tasteful way to hide the strips.


Anyway, that's my ramble on LED strips. Hopefully some part of it was useful.

Good luck with your new house!

u/saunjay1 · 3 pointsr/homeautomation

I don't know anything about the LIFX, but if you have (or plan on getting) a zwave controller, I'd go with the Fibaro LED Controller. With that, you could easily use any led strip you wanted.

u/AlwaysSunnyInAustin · 2 pointsr/homeautomation

This is pretty much the best option for LED strips. You can set up 4 different sets from this one z-wave device.
https://www.amazon.com/Fibaro-Micro-Controller-Z-wave-Strips/dp/B00P1N68FW

u/CubsFan1060 · 2 pointsr/SmartThings

I just bought one of these: https://www.amazon.com/Fibaro-Micro-Controller-Z-wave-Strips/dp/B00P1N68FW

Really pleased with it so far.

u/jds013 · 1 pointr/homeautomation

Other Z-Wave LED strip controllers include Fibaro Qubino RGBGenie.

I didn't realize the Hue line included LED strips. I apologize for any confusion.

u/technologiq · 1 pointr/homeautomation

Hallelujah - I'm stoked on that RGBW light controller. Wish it was cheaper than that but that controller + 32 feet of light strip is still cheaper than 6ft of Phillips FOH strip.

Edit: I ordered a RGBW controller - I'll update when I receive/install it. (Wed 19th)

Edit 2: I don't like that your charge more for Amazon :( I understand it costs you more but I still don't like it.

u/ErasmuzRyan · 1 pointr/homeautomation

I use a Fibaro RGBW microcontroller to control mine (under cabinets). It can be added to a simple momentary switch in the wall as well so you get the benefit of controlling it via a wall switch, and/or through your home automation system (it's a z-wave device so it works with both devices you named). The micro controller is a bit more expensive, but then you can spend a lot less on the actual RGBW strips.

https://www.amazon.com/Fibaro-Micro-Controller-Z-wave-Strips/dp/B00P1N68FW/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1479334032&sr=8-1&keywords=zwave+rgbw

u/Go3Team · 1 pointr/rva

I'm using cheap LED strips off of Amazon.

I have one strip controlled by a Fibaro RGBW controller.

The others are controlled by Raspberry Pis, with custom scripts to handle fades, strobes, etc.

They are very bright when it's dark out. We could see them very clearly from about 2/10ths of a mile away. I have one setting that looks like strobes from a police car. I haven't tested that one outside yet though. The plan is to use it if someone comes around licking door handles.

The picture I posted is from the blue being set at 100%.

Oh, and a video of police mode inside.

u/remembertosmilebot · 1 pointr/SmartThings

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u/kingviper · 1 pointr/led

Thank you so much! This is very useful information. My plan was to use one of the following 2 z-wave controllers, but whether I can use 1 or if I"ll need more will depend on the actual power requirements of these strips.
Fibaro
Qubino

I'm going to email the seller to see if they can clarify the power information.

edit: The seller responded and they said 85 watts is correct. Ultimately doesn't matter since I overlooked the fact that they are not outdoor rated! Any recommendation for quality affordable strip lights? I'm looking at something like this now.
LEDENET RGBW

u/AndroidDev01 · 1 pointr/homeautomation

Sorry if there are formatting errors and such I am on mobile.


Basics

You should really consider a better HUB/products if you want this level of automation. You are going to want an offline hub such as Vera or Homeseer (what I use). Homeseer I know will interface with the echo Vera should. Hubs like wink/SmartThings end up not working when...

  1. Your router doesn't work
  2. Your ISP's connection drops
  3. Hub's service provider (AWS most likely) goes down
  4. Hub cloud service doesn't work or needs maintenance
  5. Random outages/problems

    Similarly, you should NOT get a nest (or EcoBee). I have a nest and while I love the design it is fickle. I would instead recommend a z-wave thermostat. With a z-wave thermostat you can do almost everything nest can (no auto scheduling). Already Purchased

     

    You should seriously consider a different HUB

    Dimmers and Wall Switches


    Here is a good place to start. Lutron dimmers are fantastics although they can be a bit pricy (I don't think you mentioned a budget...). Other options include the GE 12724 for dimming if you want to go z-wave over Lutron. And, the GE 12722 for regular on/off. Or Homeseer is releasing new switches soon that look fantastic (Also z-wave)!

    Here's some more info. 1 2 3 4

    Garage Opener


    Chamberlain is great!

    Security


    If you cannot change/return your system that fine but I would recommend a DSC power series system as they almost universally integrate with automation systems Homeseer has a plugin as does Vera.

    Audio


    Sonos is fine. It can be controlled via Homeseer/Vera (Think announcements). Or you can get an Echo Dot and connect it to the sonos connect via an audio cable. GET a WHA controller (Check the Outdoor speaker section for recommendations)

    Front Door Cam/Doorbell


    Either Doorbird a doorbell and camera (expensive) or a normal doorbell with an IP camera with motion record. The integrated solution is better but of course more expensive. If you end up with IP cameras you should consider Hikvison they seem to make the best cameras for the money.

    Outdoor Light

    Just install the smart switch of your choice.

    Fan's

    Not sure sorry. :-( GE has a fan controlling switch but I doubt it would work as you mention remotes...

    Under Cabinet Lighting

    Hue lightstips, Aeon lightstrips or a WIFI / Z-wave LED controller with regular strips. (Will edit later with links)

    Outdoor Speakers

    The Daytons are fine you could also go with Yamaha NS-AW150. For integration you could connect them to the MONOPRICE 6 Zone Controller and AMP. You could also connect the Sonos CONNECT to the monopice and have outdoor audio + sonos audio and send audio to any other zones you have!



     

    PM me or comment if you need any more info :-)

     

    *Will edit and add more info when I get to a keyboard.

u/Melcoal · 1 pointr/homeautomation

PS: Do you have a link for the Fibaro dimmers? I'm looking but don't seem to see them, only a black box - no switch.

u/itsfaygopop · 1 pointr/SmartThings

I think he may be referring to this one... Fibaro RGBW Controller

u/joshiness · 1 pointr/homeautomation

I agree with everyone else, any speakers you want and connect it to the dot. what kind of light strip do you have? Or are you looking for one? Amazon has the Sylvania one on sale right now.

https://smile.amazon.com/SYLVANIA-ZigBee-Starter-SmartThings-Assistant/dp/B00R1PB80I?sa-no-redirect=1

Great thing is you can buy a cheap Chinese Led strip to extend it for cheap, just make sure it's a 5 pin strip.

If you are looking for a zwave controller I would go with the Fibraro micro controller:

https://smile.amazon.com/Fibaro-Micro-Controller-Z-wave-Strips/dp/B00P1N68FW?sa-no-redirect=1

Of course you would then need a hub. I personally use smartthings but if you are more technically inclined and want everything to stay local you can use it with HASS, you'll just need to pick up a zwave/zigbee stick.

u/BornOnFeb2nd · 1 pointr/homeautomation

This little guy

It's like.. the size of a US Quarter.

u/--bohica-- · 1 pointr/homeautomation

Qubino makes one, as well as Fibaro

u/atomarlton · 1 pointr/homeautomation

What voltage do they need. 12 volt maybe 24 volt.

MY guess is you could hack in one of these