We want to brighten up our back patio under the gazebo at night, and I'm looking into 12v LED strip lights, which we could run along the inside of the frame around the roof line. But there are just so many options, I'm getting lost and looking for recommendations.

I'd like something that could be wired into our existing 12v landscape lines, even if that means cutting off a provided transformer and splicing it manually. We're also looking for something that could be color-changing via remote (or app). The gazebo itself is 14x20 so to run arounds the full perimeter we're looking at around 70 ft.

The perfect setup would start with the existing landscape lighting 12v line at the bottom of one corner post, connected to the light-strip set, and I'm assuming there would be some "controller" inline for a remote control to "talk" to and control light settings, and then from there start at one corner of the gazebo roof and just wrap around.

Any suggestions for a brand that's well-made, works well, and doesn't fritz out after a single season?

Thanks!

Looking to put string bistro lights up. I have a very capable transformer that is already driving garden lights with plenty of more power.

I can't find lights strings that are 18 inches or less spacing in 12 volt.

I found a string of 25 that is 120v with or without bulbs s26 medium base

So, can I use that string, cut the plug off, wire it into low voltage transformer and use 12 volt medium based bulbs. (yeah, more expensive)

Bottom line, does the socket care what voltage is supplied to the bulb.

any thoughts?