Nice work. That was very well explained. Be sure and remove that insulation blocking the soffit. Moisture trapped in there would lead to expensive damage.
Thank you! Yes, that was a good early spring project before the attic got too hot. Pulled the insulation back and installed baffles in the rafter bays. Much better air flow now
How many lights can you link together? Is there space on the app to control 10 or more lights? Can you name each light once they are up in the soffit ? Thanks
Just say no to that! Why? Exterior soffit recessed lighting over illuminates a house. Now, over garage doors, entrance doors, yes. Funky colors, especially purple, NO! I hate to say it, electricians are good at installing and wiring to code but they can't in most cases design a lighting scheme. The same applies for builders/contractors building a home. Technically can build a house that meets codes but typically the design sucks. These integrated light fixtures don't last forever and usually a lot less than they are marketed. In 5 years times, try finding a matching fixture. If you use a normal outdoor rated unit that uses a real lamp (bulb) that you can easily replace, a much better choice. Most people don't have the knowhow to rewire in a new light fixture but can successfully relamp (replace the bulb) a light fixture.
Not if they’re on a dimmer my man. Yes lighting is an art, agree with you there but at the same time, it isn’t brain surgery. And with all that said, like everything else in this world, it comes down to personal preference ✌🏻✌🏻
Just don't over illuminate a house or a room. There should be a "play" between light and shadow. Most interiors that I see with all these stick on lights make the room look a 1970's sitcom. Over lit. @@fixitwithzim
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Nice work. That was very well explained.
Be sure and remove that insulation blocking the soffit. Moisture trapped in there would lead to expensive damage.
Thank you! Yes, that was a good early spring project before the attic got too hot. Pulled the insulation back and installed baffles in the rafter bays. Much better air flow now
Nice job. Thank you for sharing your knowledge
Thank you, appreciate it!
Awesome job man! Hey, what size hole saw for the 6in lights?
How are these lights holding up? Thanks for vid!
Great! No issues and still nice and bright
@@fixitwithzim I’m convinced most these lights are out of the same factory, why pay double? These have decent price on them.
Those look great and you do a nice job explaining the work...you wanna do my house next lol
Thank you, appreciate it! First I have to finish ours, my kids now want them in their bedrooms
How well do these hold up to the weather? Concerned about moisture & cold temps
So far, so good. Installed almost a year ago outside, no issues
Good video, can’t wait to never have to install Christmas lights again lol
Question: Can you change the colors with out using the app and just by using light switch??? 🤔
You need to use the app to change the colors
How many lights can you link together? Is there space on the app to control 10 or more lights? Can you name each light once they are up in the soffit ? Thanks
I don’t believe there is a limit. Yes, you can name the lights. All in all, I’m pretty happy with them still
Wonderful video you always know how to impress me and make me want to do the same to my house
Thanks you, you’re always so kind! They’re great lights. Check them out using the links in the description!
Do the lights connect to your home wifi to work with the app?
Yes, the app guides you through the setup
All of these lights appear to be rated for indoor use only, is it against code to install for outdoor use?
They’re rated for indoor and outdoor use. Thanks for watching
Approximate cost for this install?
$75 for the lights
Romex wire approx $60-70 depending on how much you need
Misc connectors, boxes, etc $20
Links in description for everything
Do you know if they work with a program called xlights?
Couldn’t tell you for sure, I use the app the manual suggested
According to the provided link, under the spec section where it states indoor/outdoor indoor is only stated. Not indoor or outdoor……just indoor.
Cool
Yes, they are!
Unfortunately these are no longer available and to add they didn’t list a IP rating.
Just say no to that! Why? Exterior soffit recessed lighting over illuminates a house. Now, over garage doors, entrance doors, yes. Funky colors, especially purple, NO! I hate to say it, electricians are good at installing and wiring to code but they can't in most cases design a lighting scheme. The same applies for builders/contractors building a home. Technically can build a house that meets codes but typically the design sucks. These integrated light fixtures don't last forever and usually a lot less than they are marketed. In 5 years times, try finding a matching fixture. If you use a normal outdoor rated unit that uses a real lamp (bulb) that you can easily replace, a much better choice. Most people don't have the knowhow to rewire in a new light fixture but can successfully relamp (replace the bulb) a light fixture.
Not if they’re on a dimmer my man. Yes lighting is an art, agree with you there but at the same time, it isn’t brain surgery. And with all that said, like everything else in this world, it comes down to personal preference ✌🏻✌🏻
Just don't over illuminate a house or a room. There should be a "play" between light and shadow. Most interiors that I see with all these stick on lights make the room look a 1970's sitcom. Over lit. @@fixitwithzim