How to Cut LED Strip Lights and Extend EASIEST METHOD EVER!

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  • @GeekStreet
    @GeekStreet  3 роки тому +59

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    • @SunDevil31
      @SunDevil31 Рік тому

      Bllsht. Ive tried 3 different brands. They dont stay connected well and half the lights are green if they do.

    • @maryhill339
      @maryhill339 Рік тому

      1😊😊😊😊😊

  • @ezumach
    @ezumach 2 роки тому +1052

    Crazy that these companies sell these with no instructions on how to connect the lights using the connectors. You got to wonder how many people are returning these all cut up cuz they can't figure it out. Literally nothing in the instructions on how to do this.

    • @Stoneylfm
      @Stoneylfm 2 роки тому +34

      And how disappointing it is when you think you cut, stick and have lights. Knew it was too good to be true

    • @christianraymundodelacruz7484
      @christianraymundodelacruz7484 Рік тому +15

      this is actually made for technicians who knows how to do it

    • @ezumach
      @ezumach Рік тому +53

      @@christianraymundodelacruz7484 no it's not, if it was it would be sold in a specialty store. It's sold in Walmart, and Amazon. It's for consumers.

    • @jBeanz92
      @jBeanz92 Рік тому +6

      I didn't need instructions out the box for my first time...though I cut a piece of strip in the line and not on the middle copper part, thankfully it wasn't that long but definitely taught myself a fun lesson learned type of experience!

    • @JordanDoPlay_Mc
      @JordanDoPlay_Mc Рік тому

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  • @suemarie6032
    @suemarie6032 3 роки тому +676

    I've seen these lights advertised and even though they say DIY cut to fit, they never give more details. Thanks so much for clearing up some confusion.

    • @GeekStreet
      @GeekStreet  3 роки тому +11

      You're welcome!

    • @darrenhayes7786
      @darrenhayes7786 3 роки тому +3

      Lol you simply cut them 😂

    • @Skinner90210
      @Skinner90210 2 роки тому +7

      @@darrenhayes7786 yeah but on instructions it’s says not to cut any of the led strip that what the confusion was about

    • @amyjoupton3007
      @amyjoupton3007 2 роки тому

      ⁷⁷

    • @Ohchelle2nasty
      @Ohchelle2nasty 2 роки тому +7

      @@darrenhayes7786 it’s doesn’t tell you, that you needs to by a extended to make sure all the lights work

  • @ShirleyFang18
    @ShirleyFang18 2 роки тому +93

    This is the most detailed method I have seen about cutting and extending the light strip, and it uses an RGBCW light strip. This light strip is more complicated to connect than single color light strip, and it also explains the connection accessories at the corners. Very useful, great video. keep going.

    • @GeekStreet
      @GeekStreet  2 роки тому +4

      Thanks much appreciated!

  • @fortunefalconer2386
    @fortunefalconer2386 2 роки тому +160

    Straightforward, clear, simple, and informative instructions. Thank you for your help!

  • @x-wingflyboy8177
    @x-wingflyboy8177 2 роки тому +27

    Just bought a 5m roll for a cabinet internal lighting and kind of guessed one cuts on the copper but wasn't sure of that fact. Thanks so much for a clear consice and waffle free video. Wasn't awate of the connectors or extender accessories either.

  • @jakewilliams8327
    @jakewilliams8327 Місяць тому +1

    Best video explaining how to do this correctly. I've watched a few before this and the guys seemed clueless!
    Thanks for the video

  • @rebeccaelley2580
    @rebeccaelley2580 3 роки тому +34

    Really helpful! I was looking into how I could connect two strips to one power supply but with a break as they're for under my kitchen cupboards. Thanks so much

  • @laurenclark5734
    @laurenclark5734 2 роки тому +21

    Thank you so much for this video. Now I feel like this is something I can’t attempt to do on my own. I’m a grandma so sometimes doing the things of scary but you made this simple and straightforward. Thank you.

  • @streakyfish
    @streakyfish 2 роки тому +87

    Simple clear instructions. What more could you ask for👍

  • @SteveH-TN
    @SteveH-TN Рік тому +2

    Appreciate you shedding some light on this subject ( all Puns intended ) A couple of years ago @ Huntsville Hamfest I purchased a couple of strips without any intention of connecting them together. Recently during building the Tennessee Valley Model Railroaders N Scale double deck layout ( Bell Buckle, Tennessee) Several members used RGB Strips for lighting underneath the upper deck. Which has inspired me to explore using RGB Strips in my home. Thanks for sharing this video & information.

  • @general5104
    @general5104 2 роки тому +17

    THANK YOU, for posting -
    I hate it when a company makes an item and the store stocks it and sells it, but doesn't stock the parts to use it to its full amount. Nowhere in the store, nor online store, sells the splicer kit for 5 terminal lite strip. I had to have my daughter, who has an Amazon account, to order my kit. That's absurd !
    Thanks for posting this training video

  • @PaulTaylorWright
    @PaulTaylorWright Місяць тому

    Really good advice on cutting LED strips and corner connectors. My manufacturer's instructions does not cover this. Been a great help to me , thank you.

  • @jessjazzy_LP8_EA
    @jessjazzy_LP8_EA 2 роки тому +1

    Thank you for saving my time. This video is more detailed, loud and clear, step by step 1,2,3 and then B☀️☀️M 💡 lights up ⭐🌟⭐👏👏👏👏👏
    A lot of instructions videos with too many brands of LED lights has a BS instructions.
    Yours is Awesome 💡 you make my kids happy 🧚‍♀️🤴👼👸🧚‍♀️

  • @miltonpound763
    @miltonpound763 3 роки тому +35

    Thanks for the simple and easy to understand instruction!

  • @williamsimonson933
    @williamsimonson933 2 роки тому +7

    Very helpful! I am making some LED wall sconces with oak boards I milled and didn't have a clue on how to wire the lights. This is really helpful! I'm going to look at your other instructionals. Thank You.

  • @KRDP
    @KRDP 2 роки тому +1

    Thank you sir for the excellent video , i decided that i wante dmy Led lights on the back of my desk just so at night i can have some lights to go along with my LED Lava Lamp and i could have a really cool set up but i did not know how to cut the LED LIGHTS Safely so i could make sure i dont damage my lights and you sir are a life saver now my LED Lights wont hang over my disk and i can have lights on the top and bottom of my desk. Thank you again for your time making this vid

  • @dcpowered
    @dcpowered 2 місяці тому

    Thanks a lot! This is just what i was looking for after purchasing my LED strip for TV backlight.

  • @pepperwilliams4428
    @pepperwilliams4428 Рік тому +1

    Better video than most, very detailed! Great job!

  • @will1554
    @will1554 2 роки тому +6

    When it comes to cutting, can we just trim it and still be good to go with the shortened strip?

  • @tracymcmillen9638
    @tracymcmillen9638 11 місяців тому +1

    You made this so easy to understand! Thank you!

    • @GeekStreet
      @GeekStreet  11 місяців тому

      Glad it was helpful!

  • @galinarou
    @galinarou 11 місяців тому

    Thanks for the explanation. The companies should give you a cut because their profits just increased 1000% because of you!

  • @TheLeeattwood
    @TheLeeattwood 2 роки тому +2

    Excellent Big Dawg 👍🏻

  • @moshkid16
    @moshkid16 3 місяці тому

    Excellent. You saved me on my kids rooms. Thank you sir!

  • @shaunhill2466
    @shaunhill2466 Рік тому +1

    Great video, first time I have seen anything on your channel. I love your voice, you sound just like Michael McIntyre.

  • @tristenjarrell9335
    @tristenjarrell9335 2 роки тому +6

    Ok I just want to cut them bc they are to long and put that somewhere else so I cut it on the copper and then I have to get clips? And I can't just move the rest of the strip elsewhere and call it a day? Cause it's Bluetooth.
    Edit : I don't know what I'm doing

  • @ARBYS...
    @ARBYS... Рік тому +1

    Tyyy!!! I buying led lights in a few days and this answered ALL of my questions for installation!!

  • @Nikz0420
    @Nikz0420 4 місяці тому +1

    Thanks so much mate really helps for a beginner like me.

  • @bernadettetibazi9969
    @bernadettetibazi9969 2 роки тому +16

    Thanks! So informative and simple! Appreciate you taking the time!

  • @BackYardGrowing323
    @BackYardGrowing323 2 роки тому

    Thank you got me out of a bind I couldn’t figure out how to make it work stopped and watched a video give you a like

  • @bigbear8729
    @bigbear8729 3 роки тому +31

    This was extremely helpful. Thank you I've saved the video for when I try again 3rd times the charm 😂 hopefully.

    • @Gunzee
      @Gunzee 3 роки тому +2

      What happened the first two times?

  • @buggy997
    @buggy997 Рік тому +1

    You just saved me thx 😂❤

  • @FaiyazQuadri
    @FaiyazQuadri 2 роки тому +2

    Thank you! video was very helpful. Just finished closet LED light with help of this video, looking awesome! 👍

    • @GeekStreet
      @GeekStreet  2 роки тому

      Awesome great to hear this video helped.

  • @adrianpuni500
    @adrianpuni500 Рік тому +1

    Aaaaweeesomeee!!
    Great video man!!,
    Would you know the difference among 2pin LED, 3, 4 up to 6?
    Very interesting world.
    Thank you!

    • @GeekStreet
      @GeekStreet  Рік тому

      Rhe additional pins are normally there if it has more colour options from like RGB + W as an example

  • @azizfaisal8225
    @azizfaisal8225 3 роки тому +36

    Hey can I connect it with the copper or do I have to buy the connector

    • @jet9758
      @jet9758 3 роки тому +1

      Need a connector

  • @rechellethackray
    @rechellethackray 2 роки тому +2

    Could you please do a video on using these led strips on how to connect it to power source and switch for small projects like resin castings and minature diaramas?

  • @sabcue
    @sabcue 6 місяців тому

    Hi, you seem knowledgeable about this topic. I have a 25 meter led light strip. The first 15 meters work, but the remaining 10 meters don't light up. Is it possible i just cut the junction where it started to not light up then connect them again with a 4 pin connector? Or does the new 10 meters cut will require a new power controller? Thank you

  • @starwirelightingcompany6677
    @starwirelightingcompany6677 2 роки тому

    It's very helpful to my valued customers.

  • @DavidMartinez-fq9eh
    @DavidMartinez-fq9eh 2 роки тому +1

    Thanks for the vid, dude. Very instructive.

  • @elieachaaya
    @elieachaaya Рік тому +1

    hello Thank you for the great explanation. does any 6 pins connector work ? I noticed that the names of the 6 pins in your led strip are different than mine. is this important or does any 6 pins connector work with any 6 pins led strip?

  • @lazdad68
    @lazdad68 3 роки тому +17

    Hi, Very impressed with these innr strip lights...where as they might not be the brightest but the fact it works flawlessly with my hue stuff is great

  • @TheChriswalton31
    @TheChriswalton31 Місяць тому

    Great video, can you cut and extend all led strips, i have just purchased the tapo 930-10 but would like to extend to 12m. On their web it says can extend eith 4 pin extender, but box says not extendable

  • @Thegreatphilosopher9
    @Thegreatphilosopher9 2 роки тому

    Which camera do you use? The quality is soo clear!

  • @cacmang42
    @cacmang42 Рік тому +1

    this is everything I needed to know. thanks

  • @ketocutie2981
    @ketocutie2981 2 роки тому +1

    Great video!

  • @MNpale
    @MNpale Рік тому

    Wow, this whole time I thought you had to solder this stuff. Thanks (and subscribed 😉)

  • @filiprangus5826
    @filiprangus5826 3 роки тому +10

    Great video, i am missing the part where you would connect a new Power supply tho

  • @driftsmith117
    @driftsmith117 2 роки тому +2

    Brilliant video mate well done

  • @Dx_Ach
    @Dx_Ach 2 роки тому +2

    It mentioned in the video how to cut when its to long (at the start) but never revisited it in the video. Whats the correct way to cut if to long?

  • @FamFest1
    @FamFest1 2 роки тому +4

    Clear instructions and helped me out a ton. Thank you

  • @Trondogful
    @Trondogful Рік тому

    So simple when you know how. Thank you!

  • @harmeettatla1981
    @harmeettatla1981 Рік тому

    Can you please do a video on your Kitchen counter lights install (seen @4:20) and extension around the Cooker hood? This is exactly what I’m trying to do so would be appreciated. I am looking to see if I can continue the strip under the cooker hood itself as a better alternative to its own bulb light. But this would require perpendicular joint - not 90 degree one as you showed ?

  • @Daniel-h4j3t
    @Daniel-h4j3t 6 місяців тому +1

    Thank you for the video

  • @Tazastical
    @Tazastical 3 роки тому +11

    Always helpful and easy to follow

  • @alexdaneau186
    @alexdaneau186 Рік тому +1

    Thanks for this!

  • @user-vz2yr6pl8o
    @user-vz2yr6pl8o Рік тому +1

    very useful thanks lots 👍

  • @adventuresofpickleandpeanu2179
    @adventuresofpickleandpeanu2179 10 місяців тому

    Thanks this worked very well!

  • @GLPBN
    @GLPBN 3 роки тому +16

    Thank you so much for this! One question, have you tried extending RGBIC type led strip? For example, I have a 32.8ft long RGBIC strip but I need another 6ft long to complete a loop. Can this be done or will it mess up the segmentation control?

    • @GeekStreet
      @GeekStreet  3 роки тому +2

      I've not tried but in theory I've been told it should work.

  • @performingspecs7841
    @performingspecs7841 3 роки тому +4

    Probably the best information on UA-cam. Stewart film screens doesn’t give any details on their LED kits for their projection screens

  • @hamzamudasar1077
    @hamzamudasar1077 Рік тому

    Thankyou so much this helped ALOT thankyou ❤❤❤❤

  • @amitkumarpradhan2529
    @amitkumarpradhan2529 2 роки тому +1

    Thank you so much for your video. It gave me Idea of lightning led bulbs...

  • @abbeyangelcbc
    @abbeyangelcbc 2 роки тому +1

    thanks really informative and simply explained 👍

  • @JerrysTechCorner
    @JerrysTechCorner 3 роки тому +17

    Usefull video! Thinking of getting an led light strip also in the future

  • @lltaboollyt5988
    @lltaboollyt5988 2 роки тому +2

    Do I have to use a extender to finish the light strip or can I use extra light strip to finish the light strip?

  • @awakening2226
    @awakening2226 2 роки тому +1

    Thanks!! Freakin awesome tutorial

  • @gabrielganze598
    @gabrielganze598 Рік тому

    thanks for the video, it's clear and concise and shows what I need to see

  • @JohnWayneBaileyonfire
    @JohnWayneBaileyonfire 2 роки тому +1

    Yes great video thank you🤟

  • @R3RLEE
    @R3RLEE Місяць тому

    Great help thanks!

  • @godofliberty3664
    @godofliberty3664 Рік тому

    Very informative video.

  • @edshellard
    @edshellard 2 роки тому +1

    Great! Thank you!

  • @DutchNL-xq3fd
    @DutchNL-xq3fd 2 роки тому +4

    can you mismatch the colours between strips to get a 2 tone strip that syncs when fading/flashing etc. but has different colours?

  • @mikeberger1688
    @mikeberger1688 2 роки тому +1

    If they don't make this, they should. An adhesive strip that looks just like the led strips, same dimensions but is nothing but 2 flat wires to connect smaller strips together. Do they make this?

  • @snagbrock
    @snagbrock 2 місяці тому

    Hi just wondering, when I cut the strip and I have a good bit leftover is there a usb cable I can purchase to attach for power again..

  • @BraydenJackson_on_60fps
    @BraydenJackson_on_60fps 5 днів тому

    If I cut my LED lights what side will still work and what side won’t bc I dont a
    have connectors I must know🙏🏻🙏🏻

  • @kierasasha2964
    @kierasasha2964 2 роки тому

    Can you do a video on how you did the kitchen? Im confused on why i don't see the extension?

    • @GeekStreet
      @GeekStreet  2 роки тому +1

      There is conduit in the walls for the wiring to be hidden.

  • @bradlococo4806
    @bradlococo4806 Рік тому

    at the 415 mark where you have the break of the strip in kitchen. That is what I will have with the window/sink. So if you cut it how does the other half light up if it is cut from the other side that is probably connected to the plug? Thanks

  • @hilariovazquezbadillo9384
    @hilariovazquezbadillo9384 3 роки тому +1

    Where do you get thoes connectors
    I would like to cut and expand the strip in to different locations.
    And can you tell the gage of wire is being used to extend please ??

  • @WhoCares2509
    @WhoCares2509 Рік тому

    Can this be done with individually addressable LED light strips or would that confuse the control device?
    I'm thinking in regards to WLED effects, etc.

  • @dice8245
    @dice8245 Рік тому

    What the heck. Great video straight to the point thank you!!!!!

  • @KingdomOfTibet
    @KingdomOfTibet Рік тому +1

    I cut this led after that i though they will connect but its not now i don't know how to connect and there has no instructions. I don't have stuff to do that 😢

  • @loonaplum
    @loonaplum 3 роки тому +2

    Thank you! I’m buying this for my room in the basement and there’s no wall/ceiling above the stairs so I wanted to know if it was safe to cut and sfill work! Thanks!

    • @juniorz881
      @juniorz881 3 роки тому

      Cut both my rolls at the copper. Whole roll stopped working.

  • @jaydenkumar4695
    @jaydenkumar4695 3 роки тому +5

    This helped a ton! Thank you

  • @l.j.2917
    @l.j.2917 2 роки тому +1

    How do you connect the cut piece to power? If you wanted to cut one strip to make two that is?

  • @adytibbles
    @adytibbles 2 роки тому

    Hi , I want to do the same that you've done In your kitchen with the cooker and extending it . What did you use ,and do you know if you can extend a wiz led strip 🤔? Cheers

  • @harpreet7151
    @harpreet7151 Рік тому

    is it safe to paste Led strip light on iron objects?

  • @jpatteson762009
    @jpatteson762009 Рік тому

    what about the LED strips that have the weather poof coating ? Juts trim it ?

  • @ScotsBeats
    @ScotsBeats 2 роки тому

    I have some left over RGB strip light and I’m wanting to use it as a single colour. Can I just add two wires to the positive and the B terminals?

  • @samuelperez3613
    @samuelperez3613 2 роки тому +1

    Does the clip come with the led lights cause I bought mines and I didn’t get one

  • @spacecrash
    @spacecrash 2 роки тому

    Is this any leds? Or specifically these I’m getting new ones for my room and I want those extreme color fading ones advertised on tiktok

  • @eloisehughes2340
    @eloisehughes2340 2 роки тому

    How do I power my LED strip on the ceiling? Do I have to run the lights down the wall to power source?

  • @connersnow298
    @connersnow298 3 роки тому +1

    Awesome vid and edits and filming and explaining

  • @fmcauley8076
    @fmcauley8076 Рік тому

    Can u do this on the leds from Amazon

  • @cakeandcustard7
    @cakeandcustard7 3 роки тому +5

    Great video mate, had a question. I bought some recently and it turns out its too short and doesnt go around my whole room wall. Would i be able to get another set and connect it together somehow?

    • @GeekStreet
      @GeekStreet  3 роки тому +3

      All depends on the power supply, if it doesn’t have enough power the extra bit will either fade a little or just not work

    • @fitrihaikal4125
      @fitrihaikal4125 3 роки тому

      @@GeekStreet what do you mean?

    • @RandomPerson-ui3xv
      @RandomPerson-ui3xv 3 роки тому

      @@fitrihaikal4125 the longer the led strip is the more prone it is to not work or the light will not be as strong and bright

  • @diyretiredmom
    @diyretiredmom Рік тому

    My light strip says 12v at the cut point and is 3 pin. Does the hippo connector have to be specifically for 12V if it's a 3 pin hippo?

  • @lalithask3378
    @lalithask3378 28 днів тому

    Will we get the connectors in the box😅

  • @puputv4072
    @puputv4072 2 роки тому

    I bought 5m and 10m led strip will it work proprrly if i combine it and use only one ac adapter 12v-1a?

  • @jeniqua957
    @jeniqua957 2 роки тому +2

    If I cut them how do you make them work?

  • @tshegofatsokgaswane7979
    @tshegofatsokgaswane7979 2 роки тому

    This is interesting👌👌👌

  • @danskretteburg
    @danskretteburg 10 місяців тому

    Is it possible to cut them down to one single light? I need it for a cosplay

  • @phatomstar
    @phatomstar 2 роки тому +1

    It work thank you