RGB lights... « on: September 19, 2026, 12:54:38 AM » Author: suzukir122
I'm looking for RGB lighting that I may be able to use in the very rare case where I might switch over to them... either when friends are over for a party, or during some Video Game Smackdowns. Preferably battery operated RGB lighting that I can hide perfectly, especially if LED. Much like all of my living room fluorescent lighting, I'd want to be able to control those RGB lights through phone, and I'd want the kind that I can simply stick to the wall, and also behind my TV. They must be very narrow and tough to notice. I recently bought tall house plants, so I could easily hide them behind those as well, or behind the cabinets beside my TV upstairs -- even better. This will be the only LED's to ever make it into my apartment through my decision, and they will only be used for party or gaming situations, if I use them at all. I will buy a couple of them for my downstairs as well.
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	Re: RGB lights... « Reply #2 on: September 19, 2026, 10:52:02 AM » Author: LightsAreBright27
What about Philips Hue LED strips? They can sync to TVs and match what's on screen, plus be controlled by phone
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	Re: RGB lights... « Reply #3 on: September 19, 2026, 03:34:57 PM » Author: suzukir122
@joseph_125, I'm hoping to keep the LED strips away from the fixtures. Right now I'm really considering putting them behind the cabinets and the TV upstairs, while keeping them completely hidden. @LightsAreBright27, I've been considering the Philips hue LED strips, but I'm hoping to get strips that are battery operated.
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Interests:
1. Motorcycles, Cars, Women, and Lighting (especially fluorescent)
2. Weightlifting/staying extremely athletic
3. Severe Thunderstorms of all kinds
4. Food and drinks. So gimme them bbq ribs
Lighting has ALWAYS been a passion of mine. I consider everyone on here to be a friend

	Re: RGB lights... « Reply #4 on: September 19, 2026, 09:30:42 PM » Author: xmaslightguy
I'd personally avoid anything that requires an app to control (but thats just me) because the app is likely spyware. As far as battery-powered, your best bet is to get USB-powered and run it off one of those powerbank type batteries for charging phones & stuff.
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	Re: RGB lights... « Reply #5 on: September 19, 2026, 09:42:18 PM » Author: suzukir122
@xmaslightguy, unfortunately I'll be screwed regarding that, in terms of all of my T12 fixtures. I use smart plugs to turn on/off all of them. I hate the thought of spyware, but this is the best method I've used so far in terms of controlling all of my T12 fixtures. Powerbanks... that may be a REALLY good idea. I'll have to look into using those, then find a way to hide everything behind the TV, TV stand and cabinets.
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Interests:
1. Motorcycles, Cars, Women, and Lighting (especially fluorescent)
2. Weightlifting/staying extremely athletic
3. Severe Thunderstorms of all kinds
4. Food and drinks. So gimme them bbq ribs
Lighting has ALWAYS been a passion of mine. I consider everyone on here to be a friend

	Re: RGB lights... « Reply #7 on: Today at 01:39:19 AM » Author: suzukir122
@joseph_125, I noticed that both of my TV's have USB outlets... I wonder if I might be able to stick an LED strip into them? This is something I'm considering, at least in terms of behind the TV LED strips. I'll keep that in mind regarding the powerbanks not working with LED strips. There is an Ikea near me, 22 minutes away down south. I'll look into going there and buying those Ikea RGB strips. I may have to figure out what to do regarding strip length as well. I don't know as much about LED strips as I do fluorescent lighting. lol Those LED's will only be used for short term lighting, during video games and *sometimes* during movies, though I prefer all lights off when I'm watching a movie. lol... I bet it will be awesome switching off all of my F30T12's and then switching on those LED's... I'm hoping to be able to do this with my phone, though the LED's will likely be controlled through a different app.
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Interests:
1. Motorcycles, Cars, Women, and Lighting (especially fluorescent)
2. Weightlifting/staying extremely athletic
3. Severe Thunderstorms of all kinds
4. Food and drinks. So gimme them bbq ribs
Lighting has ALWAYS been a passion of mine. I consider everyone on here to be a friend

	Re: RGB lights... « Reply #8 on: Today at 03:06:35 AM » Author: xmaslightguy
Those USB ports on TVs are meant for pluggin in a USD drive, so you can watch videos or view photos on it. They generally can't handle allot of power since they are not meant as a charging port. But yeah one of those little LED strips meant to mount on the back of a TV should be perfectly fine. You just wouldn't want to run a strip all the way across or around the room from it. (I'm pretty sure both Target & Walmart sell those too, and they're way cheaper than the Philips ones)  joseph_125 did bring up a good point on powerbanks, with some if the connected device doesn't draw enough current, the stupid thing will just turn off after a minute. A truly annoying "feature". If you want to use the same app as your smart plugs, only chance might be if the same brand makes LED strips. That may be more of an eBay or Amazon type thing to look for.
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