Bright Home Lights Review

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  • Опубліковано 22 гру 2024

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  • @handydadtv
    @handydadtv  Місяць тому

    Watch my complete installation: How to install Permanent Holiday Lighting (Bright Home Lights)
    ua-cam.com/video/ogfrC78DQyg/v-deo.html

  • @drheili
    @drheili Рік тому +6

    Thank you for sharing your testing both near and far from the wall. I just bought an almost identical product and was trying to figure out where to place them. This certainly helped. Thanks again.

  • @TOMKATPEDALS
    @TOMKATPEDALS Рік тому +6

    I used to work in commercial rgb lighting, designing and programming solutions like this. Glad to see it come to the consumer level!

  • @xpatches13
    @xpatches13 Місяць тому

    In the military, we refer to solder-less splices as environmental splices, and they truly are the optimal choice for connecting standard-sized wires. If they can withstand the harsh conditions found on a cargo plane, they would be perfect for any light decorations around your home. I had completely forgotten about them since retiring, so thank you for bringing back some wonderful memories!

    • @handydadtv
      @handydadtv  Місяць тому

      Good to know! Thanks.

    • @handydadtv
      @handydadtv  Місяць тому

      Watch the installation video here ua-cam.com/video/ogfrC78DQyg/v-deo.html

  • @scripturereminders9913
    @scripturereminders9913 3 місяці тому

    THANK YOU for posting this Video. You have renewed my faith in Outdoor Lighting being something I would be able to have on our home. You need to get a Cape because you are Truly a Super Hero.

    • @handydadtv
      @handydadtv  3 місяці тому

      Thanks so much. Stay tuned for a complete installation of Bright Home Lights coming soon!

  • @marauder2575
    @marauder2575 Рік тому +1

    Thank you for the video. I definitely prefer the track look vs the govee stick on lights. I ordered tracks and lights from a seller on aliexpress that I am waiting for to use with my diguno controller. I think I ordered them with 5 LEDs/m to save some money but I also didn't think I needed a high density of lights. I appreciate your demonstration, helps me be better prepared for when they arrive and I end up installing them in the snow...

    • @handydadtv
      @handydadtv  Рік тому

      Let me know how the shipment looks when it arrives. Damage is my biggest fear because you’ll get no support from China.

  • @randyhopkins8807
    @randyhopkins8807 4 дні тому

    Thanks for this video. It answers a lot of my questions. Can you mount these lights forward facing?

    • @handydadtv
      @handydadtv  4 дні тому

      Yes but I chose to side mount them instead: ua-cam.com/video/ogfrC78DQyg/v-deo.html

  • @jessebates6643
    @jessebates6643 7 місяців тому

    Amazing details bud. I am purchasing some for my home thanks to this video. I was amazed with the electrical connection recommendation also. I’m an electrician and I’m even impressed with that. Much better connection!

    • @handydadtv
      @handydadtv  7 місяців тому

      Glad it was helpful 👍🏻

  • @thisballcaplife9696
    @thisballcaplife9696 Рік тому +1

    Is there a end cap? These are pretty slick. I like how the channel covers the wires.

    • @handydadtv
      @handydadtv  Рік тому +1

      They don’t supply end caps. The best practice is to make them with scrap channels.

  • @OptionsMillionaire
    @OptionsMillionaire 4 дні тому

    What power cable do you run from the controller to the soffits?

    • @handydadtv
      @handydadtv  4 дні тому

      See how I did it: ua-cam.com/video/ogfrC78DQyg/v-deo.html

  • @johnamenn4300
    @johnamenn4300 Рік тому

    Thanks for the video! This looks like a great option. FYI- Check your video description, you listed the wire connectors twice but the links are for the controller and the connectors. 😃

  • @timdorr4005
    @timdorr4005 Рік тому +1

    I'm thinking of going this way too. Thanks for the video.

    • @handydadtv
      @handydadtv  Рік тому +1

      Glad it was helpful 👍🏻

  • @bdlii
    @bdlii Рік тому +2

    Not sure about Govee but I agree they look better at edge of soffit. These look like a viable option and appreciate your research and opinion.

  • @ziggyz5577
    @ziggyz5577 Рік тому

    Thanks for the video. Helps out with all the different products to choose from. 👍

  • @JoeAiello789
    @JoeAiello789 Рік тому

    This is Excellent! You answered questions I've had for 2 years! I chose white vinyl siding specifically so I could change house colors at night. Now I know I want them as far away from the house as possible. A question; would angling them about 20 - 30 degrees 'light up' the house better?

    • @handydadtv
      @handydadtv  Рік тому

      Angling them would greatly complicate the installation and the lights wouldn’t be visible from the street. I wouldn’t.

  • @sah1448
    @sah1448 Рік тому

    Another great video, thank you. I see they sell a warm white and a cool white. Their site says that the cool white can be made to look warm, but I'm guessing the warm cannot be made to look cool. With that said is there any reason to buy the warm instead of the cool?

    • @handydadtv
      @handydadtv  Рік тому

      I assume cool can be made to look warm by adding yellow. I suppose warm could look cooler by adding blue.
      I personally prefer pure warm white for accent lighting so that’s what I would get. If I ever need cool white, I’d use RGB to make it.

  • @homeboi808
    @homeboi808 Рік тому +2

    1) 12v for barrel but what amp?
    2) What’s the longest for data, 150ft? What about max distance between jumps/extensions. I need to know if I can wire both stories linearly or if I need 2 segments. If a data booster is needed, do you have a recommendation?
    3) The controller you used can support 2 segments? What about the BrightHome controller, looks like 4?
    4) Is the controller Ethernet only? If so, do you have a Wi-Fi recommendation?

    • @handydadtv
      @handydadtv  Рік тому +1

      1. Ignore my demo setup. It was a power supply from an external hard drive. Enough power for demo, but that’s it.
      2. For design advice, I recommend posting pictures to Reddit /r/WLED. I don’t know of a max data length, but I recommend a booster before every extension. My preference is handydad.tv/famp with the X-Connect ends.
      3. The photo of their controller is a Dig-Quad which has 4 channels.
      4. They only mention WiFi controllers. I know the Dig-Quad is available with Ethernet but you might need to do that custom.

    • @homeboi808
      @homeboi808 Рік тому +2

      @@handydadtv Thanks!

  • @TheJamesJones
    @TheJamesJones Рік тому +1

    VCC (Voltage Common Collector) is the higher voltage with respect to GND (ground). VCC is the power input of a device. It may be positive or negative with respect to GND. When the only positive power supply is used then VSS (Voltage Source Supply) means ground or zero.

  • @MP-lg6xh
    @MP-lg6xh 4 місяці тому

    Thanks for being so responsive. Do you know the width of the tracks? Can’t seem to find it on their website.

    • @handydadtv
      @handydadtv  4 місяці тому

      Email connect@brighthomelights.com

  • @Darrylx444
    @Darrylx444 Рік тому

    I liked your far-and-near-to-wall holding tests. Have you tried far-mounting with a Govee set, while also tilting the lights to face partially toward the house? Say around 20 or 40 degrees. I think that might get rid of the scalloped shadow effect while still enabling spreading the colors further down the wall, but I don't own any to try (yet). Thanks!

    • @handydadtv
      @handydadtv  Рік тому +1

      I’ll be using Govee lights this year and they’ll be mounted at the edge of my soffit. I’ll explain in that video coming soon. Stay tuned!

    • @Darrylx444
      @Darrylx444 Рік тому

      @@handydadtv Cool. Subbed!

    • @handydadtv
      @handydadtv  Рік тому

      @Darrylx444 Thanks for subscribing! Welcome to the family!

  • @serenitynow007
    @serenitynow007 Рік тому

    Please upload a video once the lights are installed. I would like to see what the lights look like in the daylight on the house. Great video thanks.

    • @handydadtv
      @handydadtv  Рік тому

      I haven’t installed them but you can find lots of other examples with similar lights.

    • @seannguyen1866
      @seannguyen1866 11 місяців тому +1

      @@handydadtv I just had my lights, (350 feet) installed. If you are interested, I can take a video for you.

    • @handydadtv
      @handydadtv  11 місяців тому +1

      @seannguyen1866 Of these? Yeah!

  • @darrenmoore7091
    @darrenmoore7091 Рік тому

    I have a two story home with a couple of triangles for the upstairs roofline, is there a way to do a Y configuration to do the full triangle? Thanks!

    • @handydadtv
      @handydadtv  Рік тому

      Watch this about the limitations of a Y connector: ua-cam.com/video/zhqqC9orh0s/v-deo.html
      I don’t recommend splitting the data signal. It would be better to double back so they are connected end to end. Then you can easily create individual segments in WLED to animate them exactly how you want.

  • @TheJamesJones
    @TheJamesJones Рік тому

    You mentioned using the WLED on the Athom vs their system. Were you saying their system is running WLED?

    • @handydadtv
      @handydadtv  Рік тому +1

      Yes their controller uses WLED so it’s easy to integrate other props in your display.

  • @jbwalo
    @jbwalo Рік тому

    Where would the power injection wire come from? (The controller or another source). Also, power injection wire would be ran through the channel starting at the beginning?

    • @handydadtv
      @handydadtv  Рік тому +1

      The best practice is to run a parallel wire from the controller for power injection.

  • @michaeltedeschi8329
    @michaeltedeschi8329 22 дні тому

    Do you know if these lights can be used later in a Christmas light show with music??

    • @handydadtv
      @handydadtv  21 день тому +1

      Yes, the Bright Home Lights controller uses WLED software which is compatible with XLights.

  • @Kember138
    @Kember138 Рік тому

    I got a question! I recently moved into a new house and there's a duel light swith in the basement hallway. Top light switch runs the entrance light and the bottom runs the actual basement lights. The top switch keeps tripping the breaker? So i traced it all out today and they have a wire coming from a basement outlet running to a junction box. Then out of the junction box it goes to that light swith at the entrance and the other wire coming from the junction box goes to the entrance light. They have all 3 hots wire nutted all 3 neutrals wire nutted and of course the 3 grounds wire nutted.

    • @Kember138
      @Kember138 Рік тому

      My ? Is how do you wire this in the junction box so it doesn't trip the breaker? Thanks in advance

    • @handydadtv
      @handydadtv  Рік тому

      If the breaker trips when you turn on that switch, you have a short downstream from the switch. The source of power doesn’t matter. Focus your attention on the switch leg and the devices it powers.

  • @calvinpell6204
    @calvinpell6204 Рік тому

    Hey. Quick question, my Fascia hangs over my soffits at different lengths. I am going to make it all uniform this week. What is the suggested distance that the fascia overhangs for the optimal look of the lights? (What is max distance between where your tracks sit and the fascia covers them?)

    • @handydadtv
      @handydadtv  Рік тому

      These lights don’t have a specific spacing requirement like Govee. The best practice is to hang them towards the outer edge of your soffit to make them less visible. It doesn’t matter how far they are from the house.

  • @marcelmed4574
    @marcelmed4574 5 місяців тому

    nice video but how do you connect to power? Most homes do not have power in the soffit area.

    • @handydadtv
      @handydadtv  5 місяців тому

      Put the controller in the garage or attic.

  • @pmcamer
    @pmcamer Місяць тому

    Hi, how often do you inject power? Every 5? 10? 2?

    • @handydadtv
      @handydadtv  Місяць тому

      Complete installation video here: ua-cam.com/video/ogfrC78DQyg/v-deo.html

  • @lax4life0013
    @lax4life0013 Рік тому

    The controller you used is already wifi compatible? And does the app come with preset lights shows or do you program them all yourself?

    • @handydadtv
      @handydadtv  Рік тому

      WLED controllers are usually WiFi but wired Ethernet is also available. WLED has tons of effects built-in and the Bright Home Lights app adds some presets to get you started.

  • @JustinHall1976
    @JustinHall1976 5 місяців тому +1

    VERY informative. Thank you, so much.

    • @handydadtv
      @handydadtv  5 місяців тому

      Glad it was helpful 👍🏻

  • @throttlebyfaith
    @throttlebyfaith 2 місяці тому

    Can you have more than a single controller? Top Single eve has power (say 30 feet or so) and rest of main roof / house on its own controller (say 200 feet maybe another 150 if i finish full circle, is what I am thinking?

    • @handydadtv
      @handydadtv  2 місяці тому

      BHL uses an open source app called WLED and you can definitely have multiple controllers and even sync them. See ua-cam.com/video/Yd-2Sl8v5FM/v-deo.html
      BTW, I’m installing BHL on my house as we speak. Video coming soon.

  • @blainehouser4354
    @blainehouser4354 Рік тому

    Great Video! I’m Definitely Putting these up! One n Done!

  • @felixrachel
    @felixrachel 11 місяців тому

    Did you use the daylight or warm white temperature lights?

    • @handydadtv
      @handydadtv  11 місяців тому

      These samples have warm white. That’s what I prefer.

    • @felixrachel
      @felixrachel 11 місяців тому +1

      Thanks. Enjoy your videos.

  • @begrateful8934
    @begrateful8934 Рік тому

    Can you cut off lights on these? Also does the app have already programed themes for holidays? Like Halloween Christmas and so on like Govee?

    • @handydadtv
      @handydadtv  Рік тому +1

      Yes you can cut them to fit as needed. The Bright Home Lights app has several preset patterns for various holidays. They’re classier, not as obnoxious as Govee’s. And completely customizable.

    • @begrateful8934
      @begrateful8934 Рік тому

      @@handydadtv how thick are the tracks? Im out in cali and we dont have flat eaves underneath. Of course another thing with California haha

    • @handydadtv
      @handydadtv  Рік тому

      @begrateful8934 Thick enough to span your rafters but thin enough to cut with tin snips or a miter saw.

    • @begrateful8934
      @begrateful8934 Рік тому

      @@handydadtv ok what about top to bottom width like the thickness ofnthe track when assembled

  • @silicondt1
    @silicondt1 7 місяців тому

    On the accent white light, can you have it only light up every 5 or 6 lights or so?

  • @stevequate1797
    @stevequate1797 23 дні тому

    Researching best most affordable channel lighting available to buy for my house. I am wanting 6”-7” maybe 7 1/2” spacing though. There arnt alot out there with that type of spacing. That’s about how far apart my old C9 Christmas lights were spaced. Thanks fir video anyone out there found most affordable but good lights with that spacing be safe

    • @handydadtv
      @handydadtv  23 дні тому

      I wouldn’t get too hung up on the spacing. Most track lights are 10/meter or 5/meter.
      Bright Home Lights are 10/meter which look great for certain effects. But for most patterns, I skip every other light at least. Often more. Depends on the look I’m going for.

  • @MP-lg6xh
    @MP-lg6xh 4 місяці тому

    Can you confirm how many feet you can run these prior to injecting power? My run will be 90 feet. Do I need power injection?

    • @handydadtv
      @handydadtv  4 місяці тому +1

      I believe the rule of thumb is every 10 sections.

  • @unfaix
    @unfaix Рік тому

    Each group of 3 leds aare considered as 1 addressible in WLED?

  • @rodneynielsen1442
    @rodneynielsen1442 3 місяці тому

    Are the LEDS UL listed?

    • @handydadtv
      @handydadtv  3 місяці тому +1

      As far as I know, UL doesn’t apply to low voltage devices. They use Mean Well power supplies which are CE/ETL listed but they are working on a UL option.

  • @rodneynielsen1442
    @rodneynielsen1442 3 місяці тому

    What is the maximum feet I can do on one power supply maxed out?

    • @handydadtv
      @handydadtv  3 місяці тому

      The biggest kit is 400 feet.

  • @uliseszambrano2761
    @uliseszambrano2761 9 місяців тому

    What kind of power supply did you use?

    • @handydadtv
      @handydadtv  9 місяців тому

      The kit will come with a power supply sized for your installation. I just used one I had laying around for tinkering.

  • @Ruthlessbone
    @Ruthlessbone Рік тому

    Can the be customisable to an adjusted length?

    • @handydadtv
      @handydadtv  Рік тому

      Yes absolutely. You need to configure WLED with the number of lights on each channel (data line).

    • @Ruthlessbone
      @Ruthlessbone Рік тому

      @handydadtv do you have a video on that? Also, do you cut them to specific length and closed the open end so water won't damage the inside of the line?

    • @handydadtv
      @handydadtv  Рік тому +1

      @Ruthlessbone This video ua-cam.com/video/7hAfBb0e5Z8/v-deo.html shows my setup from last year. Not permanent lights, but WLED doesn’t care.
      I’m waiting to hear back from the vendor to see if end caps are available, but that’s just for esthetics and to keep wasps out, not for weather. The strings and connectors are waterproof. You will definitely need to cut them to fit specific spaces and you’ll need to provide waterproof splices. If you cut the very end and don’t need a splice, you can seal the ends with hot glue.

    • @Ruthlessbone
      @Ruthlessbone Рік тому

      @@handydadtv thank you so much!

  • @DavisWardSuperbMedia
    @DavisWardSuperbMedia 9 місяців тому

    Do these function on a DMX network?

    • @handydadtv
      @handydadtv  9 місяців тому

      Google “ws2811 dmx controller”

    • @handydadtv
      @handydadtv  9 місяців тому

      Actually these lights are sk6812.

  • @All_things_NASA
    @All_things_NASA Рік тому

    Can you turn the lights off individually

  • @davidbeiler6364
    @davidbeiler6364 4 місяці тому

    whats the software used? WLED?

    • @handydadtv
      @handydadtv  4 місяці тому

      Yes. Bright Home Lights controller uses a Dig-Quad running WLED.

  • @michael-e5l
    @michael-e5l 11 місяців тому

    what a great video!

    • @handydadtv
      @handydadtv  11 місяців тому

      Thanks so much 😊

  • @VampireOnline
    @VampireOnline Рік тому

    What do they look like under the gutters?

    • @handydadtv
      @handydadtv  Рік тому

      I don’t think that installation would be possible.

  • @marine8347
    @marine8347 Рік тому +2

    Plenty people have in my neighborhood, last year I moved to ID and I really want them, I understood that the neighbor paid 5K $$$ maybe one day I could get them!!!

    • @handydadtv
      @handydadtv  Рік тому +2

      These are only $6/foot if you’re willing to install yourself. And you can do it in phases to minimize your initial investment.

    • @crisjeddi931
      @crisjeddi931 6 місяців тому +1

      What part of Idaho?? We have a company that installs in Idaho

    • @TheCount101
      @TheCount101 2 місяці тому

      @@handydadtvthere is not an option on the website for that cheaper option

  • @Ghoatt
    @Ghoatt Рік тому

    They use a dig-quad?

    • @handydadtv
      @handydadtv  Рік тому +1

      That’s what it shows in the picture in the install guide.

  • @tomdudley5318
    @tomdudley5318 Рік тому

    Thanks for the comparison but I did notice that your not comparing apples to apples for example some
    Companies are using ETL or UL CERTIFIED lights your preferred choice doesn’t. Plus having separate led light vs stings is another difference difference

    • @handydadtv
      @handydadtv  Рік тому

      Not sure UL certification applies to low voltage lights.

  • @douglassebold213
    @douglassebold213 Рік тому

    If you dont mind me asking, what was the total cost for your build? It looks great. Im very interested in doing the same to my house.

    • @handydadtv
      @handydadtv  Рік тому

      I haven’t installed these on my house yet. I just had the two sample strings.

    • @seannguyen1866
      @seannguyen1866 11 місяців тому

      I did 350 feet, for around 3100 in material, labor was 1800 with a contractor who spend 3 and a half days on a 1 story house. I will get another 1000 feet soon for my decks.

    • @handydadtv
      @handydadtv  11 місяців тому

      @seannguyen1866 Which brand did you install?

    • @seannguyen1866
      @seannguyen1866 11 місяців тому

      @@handydadtv After your video, I bought the bright home lights. Lol.

    • @handydadtv
      @handydadtv  11 місяців тому

      @seannguyen1866 Oh great! Would love to see pictures. Tag me on FB or Insta so I can see them.

  • @seanyiya
    @seanyiya Рік тому +1

    This LED string and channel is same from AliExpress.

    • @handydadtv
      @handydadtv  Рік тому

      I’ve only seen 5 lights/meter on AliExpress. And you get no support from China.

  • @timp024
    @timp024 Рік тому

    Is this company still in Business? it seems most are sold out with out any info...and the Facebook page has zero updates..Thanks!!

    • @handydadtv
      @handydadtv  Рік тому +1

      They’re definitely in business. You’re coming in at the tail end of peak demand and most permanent lighting is sold out. My videos didn’t help. Try again after Winter is over.

  • @VesselofMercy100
    @VesselofMercy100 Рік тому +1

    I was a installer of everlights “permanent lights”(trained by everlights). ***do not install****
    Their lights are made like cheap garbage. I also have experience working with c9 seasonal lights. The c9 lights that are temporary lasted longer than everlights. Within a couple weeks. Bulbs would burn up. I mean literally burn 🔥. Not just “burn out”. Our company dropped them after only a few installs because we made no money fixing them all of the time. Still doing warranty calls even after firing them.

  • @campfirewhittler
    @campfirewhittler Місяць тому

    ☕️

  • @frios011
    @frios011 2 місяці тому

    Looks a lot more complex and complicated than what’s already available.

    • @handydadtv
      @handydadtv  2 місяці тому

      I’m installing a system on my house as we speak. Just reserve judgment for the finished product.

  • @mehtabbali6087
    @mehtabbali6087 2 місяці тому

    but it is $2000 keep it in mind for $150 ft

    • @handydadtv
      @handydadtv  2 місяці тому

      These are pro grade lights, not the peel-n-stick kind. I’m doing an installation as we speak. Video coming soon.

  • @merrillalbury8214
    @merrillalbury8214 Рік тому

    local contractor wants $11,000 to do our home. 3800 sq ft and one story

    • @handydadtv
      @handydadtv  Рік тому

      One story is really easy for DIY.

    • @jonkalm
      @jonkalm Рік тому

      That’s insane. If people are paying that I really need to start a business installing permanent lights on peoples houses

    • @seannguyen1866
      @seannguyen1866 11 місяців тому +1

      I had a contractor installed 350 linear feet for 1800. Getting another 1000 for my 2 decks. Very happy with the result.

    • @handydadtv
      @handydadtv  11 місяців тому +1

      @jonkalm There are a lot of people with F. U. money in this country.