Forget Philips Hue lights, build your own with the WLED software and WS2812B LED Light Strips. Buy a pre-built WLED Controller to make it even easier!

No need for Home Assistant, but it can of course be controlled by it too.

Flash WLED Software to ESP device here: https://install.wled.me/

List of pre-built controllers: https://kno.wled.ge/basics/compatible...

WLED Getting Started Guide: https://kno.wled.ge/basics/getting-st...

WLED Tutorial: https://lastminuteengineers.com/esp32...

Sparkfun WS2812 Guide: https://learn.sparkfun.com/tutorials/...

Logic Level Shifter: https://www.aliexpress.com/item/10050...

3 Pin JST Connectors: https://www.aliexpress.com/item/10050...

Strip Connectors: https://www.aliexpress.com/item/10050...

Amazon WS2815 LEDs: https://www.amazon.co.uk/BTF-LIGHTING...

WS2811 COB LEDs: https://www.aliexpress.com/item/10050...

00:00 Intro
01:06 Different LED Strips - WS2812B, WS2815, SK6812
03:16 Parts to build your own controller - ESP8266 or ESP32
05:16 Wiring for build your controller
08:00 Install WLED
08:57 WLED Configuration
09:55 Home Assistant Integration
10:42 Outro

#wled #esp32 #homeassistant