HitLightsLED Strip Lights, 4 Pre-Cut Waterproof RGB Small LED Light Strip Kit Dimmable Color Changing SMD 5050 LED Tape Light with RF Remote, UL-Listed Power Supply and Connectors for TV Bedroom Home

I wasn't expecting much from this from other reviews of like products, but the price was good so why not give it a try.The product came well packaged with everything shown included. Everything was well built with good instructions.I tested them by connecting them in a string and all came on as expected. The remote functioned flawlessly. I had heard of problems with these remotes from other brands but this was not the case here.These were going on a stereo rack. It took me a while to figure out the best way to position them.It was very helpful to test fit them and put them all together while positioning them. Also have them turned on. You can then see where you may need to adjust things before peeling the adhesive cover off. One important thing to remember is that the remote sensor must be in a position to accept commands from the remote. Also leave enough of the connector cables free so you can hide them with the included clips.Mu setup was one strip then a connector cable, then 2 strips and another connector cable and one more strip. The connector cables and pins have a tight fit but don't be afraid to push them in all the way. These are very sturdy. There are also small arrows on each strip and cable so you get the connections right.After positioning, clean the mounting surfaces with alcohol and let dry. This won't take long as alcohol dissipates rapidly.A word of caution, pull the adhesive cover off slowly otherwise you may pull the adhesive off of the strip lights as I did to one of them.No big deal as some 3M tape strips work nicely here.The adhesive is strong unlike some complaints of other products and you can attach and remove them a few times if you don't get your positioning right the first time.Once they are all attached you can use the plastic clips provided to hide the power wire and connecting cables for a nice clean look.After that, sit back and enjoy!

While it is perfectly possible and sometimes preferable to simply purchase a large strand of LEDs, cut them to length, and attach the necessary connectors, I had plenty of room in my computer case and did not feel like spending extra on ordering additional adapters, so managed to make these work almost flawlessly.By utilizing an adapter to plug into molex power (purchased separately from Amazon and included in a previous review), I was able to power these directly inside my case. These are also perfect for those individuals that do not have the knowledge about cutting there own LED strands or are simply uncomfortable doing so. Additionally, the colors can be changed or even various actions performed by the lights with the included remote! I found this feature particularly useful as I simply was not sure how everything would look when complete and this gave me the flexibility that I needed. Additionally, all the connectors were already included to connect each of the four, one foot strands of RGB lights together, meaning no other purchases unless the molex adapter is needed as mentioned earlier.I highly recommend these items as they worked great, however, I want to also mention some considerations while installing this item:1. Each strand contains it's own double sided tape to be able to affix it directly to the items desired. Even though I put it into a brand new case, I did have some slight difficulty keeping the adhesive sticking in some areas, though, admittedly, I did not attempt to wipe down the surface ahead of time. They also include additional adapters that can be used to mount the LEDs that also use double sided tape should that be necessary.2. Before installing, it is a good idea to attach all the strands together and test them out. I ran into an issue in which I accidentally installed a connector or two backwards (which is possible) and resulted in some strands not working initially. Again, this is more on me than on a problem with the manufacturer. Simply keep an eye on how each strand is connected as there is a little arrow on one side to show the correct positioning. Doing so will save some headaches later!3. As the remote is IR, a direct line of sight is likely necessary in order to use the remote. Keep this in mind when installing, especially as I did inside a computer case. Formulating a plan as to how this will be installed will allow you to change the lights on the fly without dismantling wherever these are installed. (For me, I actually put the receiver in an open fan port on the top of my pc case. It allows me to change the color when I want and is hidden behind a grill, so is not even remotely visible to others).In the end, I am perfectly happy with these and will likely utilize these or another Hitlights product based off of my experience when I have a need to use them in the future, in computer cases, or throughout the house.

I ordered this set to explore the idea of adding lighting under my kitchen cabinets. It was inexpensive and included everything I needed to set this up. I wired it up before I mounted it to see how it looked. The lights seemed to be bright. So I mounted everything about 3" back from the front lips of the cabinets. The double-sided foam tape stuck everything in place well. The remote control worked at a long distance from the IR receiver. Just about everything was hidden, except the wire between cabinets, separated by a microwave oven. I came back to it the next morning, and several of the hooks had fallen, as well as the IR receiver. The lights were halfway hanging down as well. I am exploring alternatives to get these to stay up. I tried gorilla glue to keep the light strings up, and SuperGlue brand doublesided foam tape which seems to be much better so far, except for the IR receiver. The LED's themselves are adequate, but are not as bright as I hoped. I like the white, yellow, and blue colors, but likely will not use any others. And I really don't know why there is a flash and fade mode as they are annoying. Overall, this is a good starter pack that you can put in place to get an idea of what you really want later.