Even the versions with switches located on the front aren't always ideal as you've still got to get the step ladders out, remove the bezels and change each light. Then repeat this process every time you want to make a change, with each downlight in the room. Regular Switching Pro Tips Our systems can run just a few Meters to hundreds of Meters of Colour Changeable LED Strip and can be combined with our other Colour Changeable Light sources (shown below). By linking each of the Colour Flexi Drivers with a digital data and ground wire all of the LED lights are kept under the control of the ZEN Controller for synchronised colour changing and Zone control. This makes our system ideally suited for use in the home & professional use in Hotels, Restaurants, Venues, Conference Rooms, Relaxation / Therapy Rooms and so on. The Crompton Spectrum has best range and is definitely the most technologically advanced but it does come with a premium price tag.

LED strip tape provides a continuous array of light that can be cut down to the size you require. It can also be extended to infinitely longer lengths by integrating additional accessories and LED drivers into the run.Unsure about where to start? You can find out more in our guide which covers what makes a good downlight and what to look for when choosing them. We also explore the pros and cons of GU10 and integrated LED downlights as each come with their own set of advantages. The best of the bunch are the Ricoman Centorio, Crompton Spectrum and the JCC V50. The Centorio is great for its ease of switching between the colour temperatures. The optional remote control puts it in a league above the rest. Its also the brightest and has a nice wide 90 degree beam angle. Its quite wide though but than can be advantageous if you've already got large ceiling holes. The more advanced RGB+W and RGB+WW offers a mixture of colour changing LED tape with a dedicated cool or warm white all in one. You can either select a static colour, or mix any of the colours just like RGB. You can select the white colour temperature when you need to see more clearly what you're doing, which is ideal for cooking etc. Another key selling feature of this version is mixing the primary colours with warm or cool white which produces some unique orange and pink effects. Or the RGB + CCT strip which is colour changing and colour temperature adjustable in 1. This strip allows colour changing and colour temperature adjustable effectswith a temperature range of 2400K to 6500K.

As they dim in brightness, the colour temperature will remain consistent. If you want something that reduces in colour temperature as it dims in brightness, then that is whole different type of product known as Dim Tone, Dim to Warm and many other variations of this exist. Dim to Warm Lights The wattage rating of the LED driver must be big enough to carry the full load of the LED tape, or the total lengths x wattage of tapes that you're connecting to it. Our LED drivers can be loaded to 100%, a 60W driver means 60W. Whether you are looking for kitchen downlights, recessed downlights, or a specific fitting or finish, we have you covered. I've used six of the best selling brands in our comparison table. Each one is fire rated and dimmable as standard. Each one has an IP rating of IP54 to IP65 meaning they can all be used in bathrooms or in any room you like. Unlike many of the amateur 7 Colour Systems available our systems employ Digital Technology giving them a tremendous range of control, and the ability to display millions of colours, providing seamless colour sweeps at the speed and colour range you choose. Select from a vast choice of of whites, pastels, or vivid colours with the ability to freeze a colour indefinately.Colour temperature switchable downlights became increasingly popular throughout 2017. Now almost every lighting manufacturer has a version of their own, but what's so good about them? And which one is the best?

The more LEDs you have per metre, the more seamless the lighting effect becomes. Older LED tapes with 30 or 60 LEDs per metre have wider gaps between them which creates a dotting effect. COB (Chip On-Board) LED strips with 480 LEDs produce a seamless, dot-free lighting effect. It depends how easy is to run the cables. I prefer splitting the sections up and using smaller drivers.strips have shorter cut points than 24V allowing for a more accurate measurement. But 24V strips are better for longer runs over 5M. Our latest range of controllers are easier to operate with the Gledopto series that can be controlled from your smartphone or with a handheld remote or wall controller. These receivers can be connected to a zone of LED tape and allow you to control individual or multiple lights individually or all at once. We have Wi-Fi receivers that work with the Tuya App here, or a multifunction version that works with the Smart Life or the Philips Hue App here. Cable Connections IP65 is water and dust resistant. It has a silicone glue coating that shields it from splashes and dust. RGB LED colour changing tape allows you t unleash the full colour spectrum with blues, greens, reds and everything in-between. The downside of RGB is that is doesn't have a true white. When you switch to white, its a really 'off-white shade' with a really high kelvin rating of around 7000K, difficult for task lighting like chopping food or reading cook books.