There are several types of LED light strips available in the market. Most will choose to go for RGB LED strips because these can be used to create a wide spectrum of colors such as red, green, blue, purple, orange, cyan and white. These LED light strips can produce a natural light sources.

Sometimes LED strips are purchased with a remote control that allows you to change the color from a distance, and of course there are regular color strips or smart adjustable strips. 

The brightness of LED strips is usually expressed in lumens per foot (or meter). A good quality LED strip should provide at least 450 lumens per foot (1500 lumens per meter).

The brightness of LED strip light is determined by these factors:

1. Light output and efficiency of LED emitters.

2. Number of LEDs per meter.

3. Power supply and driving circuit.

4. Power consumption of LED strip light.

LED strips that do not have lumen brightness specifications are red flags. You also need to be aware of low-cost LED strips that claim high lumens because they can drive the LEDs into overdrive to the point of premature failure.

Make sure the total wattage of your LED strip is at least 20% less than the power supply's wattage rating. For example, if you have an LED light strip that requires an 80 watt power supply to run, you need a power supply that is rated at least 96 watts.

If you are installing a low-end wattage LED light, then a 12V would be ideal.

When purchasing LED strips individually, your costs can range from about $20 to over $50 per strip, depending on color, length, etc.

1. Flexible LED Stips Light

These are LED lights mounted on flexible PCBs that allow them to bend in any direction and any shape without damaging anything inside. LED strips are the most common LED strips on the market because they are in such high demand. They are mainly used for commercial signage. At home, you will find them mounted on cabinets, stairs and walls. They are also suitable for automobiles, especially in interiors. Professional photographers also use them extensively for ring lights.

2. Rigid LED Strip Lights

These are the opposite of flexible strips. They are a series of LEDs placed on a rigid aluminum substrate PCB. They are protected by an aluminum housing, which makes them very rigid and cannot be bent around the surface. They are waterproof and work well when installed in outdoor spaces. Rigid LED strip lights can be mounted with mounting clips and can even be hung on any hanging hook. Although they are not flexible, they do work well if all you need is a strategic light source that doesn't require much movement.

3. White LED Strips

White lighting is the most common type of lighting you will encounter in many locations and homes. There are three versions of white LED strips commonly used for this purpose.

• Warm White: This is often used in homes as accent lighting in cabinets, closets, bathrooms or under beds in bedrooms. It is best suited for these locations because they give the room a warm, cozy feeling, a soft, inviting atmosphere that permeates the entire house. The color temperature of warm white ranges from 3000K-5000K.

• Cool white: This light has a futuristic tone between blue and white. You need this when you want to highlight a specific point in the house or premises. This is the type of light you'll find in jewelry stores because it makes gemstones shine more - cool white has a color temperature range of between 12,000K-14,000. Super high brightness accent lighting.

• Neutral white: This is the light color closest to pure white; there are no yellow or blue tones in it. It is the ideal light to use in the home for general lighting, as it gives the room a modern color and a sophisticated and elegant look. It is almost similar to a fluorescent lamp. The color temperature neutral white range is between 8000K-9000K.

4. Silicone Neon Strip Lights

This is the type of light that is placed inside a clear silicone material that is not only flexible, but allows the glow of light to pass through a filter to produce very colored strings of light. What makes it better than a flexible tape light is that the silicone is waterproof. This allows it to be installed on any surface, you can even install it underwater in a swimming pool and turn it into a treasure trove of colorful lights. Silicone LED lights can be up to 120m long and are available in a variety of colors depending on the occasion or function you intend to use them for.

In general, LED lights consume very little power. For a lighting level of 450 lumens, an LED bulb requires only 4-5 watts, while an incandescent bulb requires 40 watts. For LED strips, the answer depends on the length of the strip.

The color rendering index is important when choosing an LED strip. It is basically a lighting aspect that helps you determine how good the output will be when turned on. The metric used starts at 0 and goes all the way up to 100; the higher the number, the better the color rendering index, representing the higher quality of the LED strip. The closer it is to 100, the truer the natural colors will look in this light. If you like everything in high color, then choose an LED strip with a CRI score of 80 and above.

Water resistance determines where LED strips are installed. LED strips are graded according to a standard called Ingress Protection, which is the industry standard for determining the waterproof rating of LEDs. Three levels are involved and they include the following.

IP33: This is the lowest rating, which means that LED strips do not have any waterproofing properties and should be used in waterproof and dust-free areas such as bedrooms and living rooms.

IP65: This is a coated strip that can handle a certain level of water, possibly a little fur and some dust. It is resistant enough to the elements that it will not become brittle too quickly.

IP67: This is the high waterproof rating. LED strips with this rating have a very nice coating and can be used outdoors in areas that may be hit by water and dust. They are perfect for bathrooms, kitchens and any other areas where water and dust are common.

LED strips are available in two densities; standard density strips with 30 LEDs per strip and high density types with 60 LEDs per strip. This translates to 9 LEDs per foot and 18 LEDs per foot respectively. The higher the density, the brighter the strip and vice versa. Typically, standard density strips are used for accent lighting and in tight spaces where not much light is needed. High density LEDs are suitable for outdoor lighting or for rooms with more space.

Installing LED light strips behind the TV or projection screen in a home theater creates a soft backlight effect that reduces eye fatigue while enhancing the movie watching experience. Choose a strip with adjustable color temperature and brightness, and adjust the light at any time according to different movie genres and moods to create the perfect movie-watching atmosphere. In addition to RGB light strips, black light strips are also a good choice for home decor.

Installing LED light strips under counters, inside cabinets or around the edges of worktops in kitchens not only provides ample work lighting, but also enhances the overall aesthetics of the space. Choose high-brightness, white LED strip lights to make cooking and operating easier, while giving the kitchen a more modern and tidy look.

Use LED light strips to add creative decorative effects to areas such as living rooms and bedrooms. You can install the light strips on the ceiling edge of the ceiling, on the decorative shelf of the wall, or on the bottom of the furniture to create a unique visual experience.

Installing waterproof LED light strips in outdoor areas such as gardens, courtyards, and terraces can provide illumination and enhance the aesthetics of the outdoor space. Wrap the light strips around trees, railings, path edges or gazebos to create a romantic and cozy outdoor environment and make the yard more charming at night.

Using LED light strips to illuminate artwork and displays can enhance the display and highlight the focal point. Installed inside bookshelves, cabinets or display cabinets, the flexibility and adjustability of LED light strips can be utilized to create unique lighting effects and make the display items more eye-catching. 

The biggest reason people like to use LED lights is their efficiency. They save considerable energy costs and last a very long time. LED strip light add a major difference to the look of a room and are very easy to install. Many people see LED lights as the future of lighting because they are so efficient. Easy to install and more energy efficient. However, when you consider how efficient LED strip lights are, the cost is worth it. They last much longer than other types of lighting. You don't have to replace them as often. Therefore, you will pay much less in the long run.

Compared to traditional incandescent lamps, LED strips do not require a large amount of electricity. The consumption is directly determined by the length and light density of the strip. A standard 5 meter strip costs less than $3 per year to run on average. If you use LED bulbs for 10 hours a day, they can last for more than 10 years! In contrast, incandescent bulbs last only 100 days. The amount of electricity used by a bulb is measured in kilowatt hours. LED bulbs use 127.5 KWh over their 15,000 hour lifetime. incandescent bulbs will consume 900 KWh of electricity over 15,000 hours (in theory; incandescent bulbs don't last that long).

We all forget to turn off our lights from time to time, but don't make a habit of it. Leaving your LED lights on all night will eventually affect their lifespan. Installation can also affect the life of your LED strip. Any bends, creases or unusual applications can affect the diodes and circuitry. Cutting and extending the strip can also cause voltage drops and affect the quality of the strip.

Or if you do need to keep your LEDs on for an extended period of time, it's important to make sure you understand the environmental and safety risks associated with long-term use. Well-made LED lights are durable enough to be used 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. That's because, unlike traditional types of lights, LEDs produce the least amount of heat, which means they're less likely to overheat or catch fire.

Most LED strip lights have a life expectancy of 30,000 to 50,000 hours. This depends on your specific installation, the products you use, and how often you use them.

There is no "best" color temperature when selecting LED strips. This is because for each type of application, a different type of light is required. The following are the most common color temperatures and their potential uses.

· 2700K: Ideal for bedrooms and other indoor applications where a warm, inviting atmosphere is needed.

· 3000K: Areas that require a slightly more vibrant environment can benefit from 3000K color temperature LED strips light. Museums, art galleries, restaurants, hotels and other high-end spaces are also excellent choices for this color temperature.

· 4000K: Most retail installations and store interiors are a good place to install 4000K. Often considered the midpoint between warm and cool whites, this is a good compromise if you don't like the harshness of cool whites but want to avoid too much yellow in warm white spaces.

· 6500K: Applications that need to simulate natural daylight should use 6500K. Film, photography and industrial applications should fall into this category.

Two factors to consider when selecting LED strip colors are color temperature and color rendering index. Cool LEDs have high lumens and can be stressful to the eyes, while warm white LEDs are pleasant and good for the eyes. The temperature range of LEDs is 4500k, which is the natural light range and is good for the eyes.

The color rendering index shows how clear an object is in light, and good LED strips have a high color rendering index to show how an object looks in natural light. Warm white LEDs have a CRI of over 90, while cool white LEDs are over 62. Warm white LEDs provide better results for your living room or living room, while cool white LEDs are best for kitchens and dining areas.

1. LED is an electrostatic sensitive device. If you do not take anti-static measures when repairing LED strip, it will burn out the LED and cause waste. Of course, the life of the LED strip is not guaranteed.

2. If the copper wire or flexible circuit board of the LED strip is not tough enough, it will cause the LED strip to break when it is bent. This will also affect the life of the LED strip.

3. LED strips are generally powered by a constant voltage power supply (DC switching power supply). If the power supply output is unstable, or there is no surge protection, when the external network voltage fluctuations, it will output unstable voltage and current, resulting in the LED strip working at a non-standard voltage. This way will also affect its life.

4. LED is a constant current component, so the constant current effect of LED strips from different manufacturers is not the same, and the life expectancy is also different.

When purchasing and installing white LED strips, we recommend a CRI of over 80, good color rendering, and most colors will render well. Suitable for most commercial uses. Lighting with a CRI below 80 will exhibit poor color rendering. In this light, items and colors may look unsaturated, monotone, and sometimes unrecognizable, making it difficult to distinguish between similar colors. Onforu LED strips all have a color rendering index over 80, with good color rendering and most colors can be rendered well.