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Ars OpenForum
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Wiring a bunch of LED strip lights together | Ars OpenForum
March 1, 2017 - You have your Pos/neg connection on one end, and then between every LED is cut location that allows you to trim that LED strip the desired length, without breaking the entire connection like if the LEDs were wired in series. So, ultimately, you don't need to worry about a 24VDC PSU. Simple double your current need on an existing 12VDC PSU, and wire 'em up in parallel, and you'll be OK. For 4 feet, you could easily put together something to draw power directly off a 12V rail from the PSU.
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Reddit
reddit.com โ€บ r/led โ€บ help connecting led light strips
r/led on Reddit: Help Connecting LED Light Strips
August 3, 2024 -

Hi! I've never used LED strip lights before but wanted to brighten up my kitchen by putting lights under the cabinets. I bought a kit and thought I had everything I needed. The instructions say I can cut the strips, but give no information on how to connect them. They provided a few connector pieces (pictured - the middle piece) and I assumed I could just slide the pins into the cut piece. This is not the case. I've searched online and found that usually a special connector or soldering is needed. I don't have the equipment for either and I really want to get these up now, without waiting for additional parts or going to the store.

Is there any other way I can connect them? Can I just put tape around it? I'd only be concerned about that being unsafe or causing a fire.

This is what I bought

Thank you in advance for the help!

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How to connect LED strips side by side like this
You need to alternate the strips. Start at the top right, then the next strip will be going the opposite direction, connect the pads at the end + to +, - to - and d to d. Then at the top the pads will be connected to the left. More on reddit.com
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How to plug 2 5m RGB LED light strips together? - Electrical Engineering Stack Exchange
I got two 5 meters RGB LED light strips and would like to connect them together, controlling them as a single strip. Each strip power is 72 W, the input voltage is 12V, it has 300 5050 SMD LED emi... More on electronics.stackexchange.com
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Connecting RGB LED Strips
need to inject power. The video shows a local power supply where all the strips have power. when you connect them in series there will be a power drain. I suppose you could use a the controller with longer wires to each strip of leds. More on reddit.com
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How to connect led strips
A photo showing the gubbins on the LED strip would be helpful. More on reddit.com
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TP-Link
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How to connect more than one TP-Link Led Light Strips together
October 17, 2022 - If you have multiple TP-Link Led light strips and wish to connect them to a single power source, this article will explain what models of Led light strips can be connected together and how.
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SignliteLED
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How To Wire A LED Strip With Connectors And Leading Wires? - Custom LED Strip Manufacturer From China
If you are familiar with how to ... of the LEDs and components along that dead section. If not, your best bet would be to ask your supplier for a replacement (if they provide a warranty) or simply remove the failed section by cutting along the cut-lines and rejoining the two segments together using connector clips. Sometimes, the light strips display different ...
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iFixit
ifixit.com โ€บ Guide โ€บ How+to+Connect+LED+Strip+Lights โ€บ 145858
How to Connect LED Strip Lights - iFixit Repair Guide
December 21, 2023 - Once you determine which side you have ended with (either prong side or plate side), you will then determine which set of RGB labeled plates you will connect to.
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eufy
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How To Connect LED Strip Lights: Step-by-Step Guide - eufy US
September 10, 2025 - Bear in mind that the number of ... close together your LEDs are. If theyโ€™re tightly packed, youโ€™ll have more options for where to cut. ... The next step requires you to use sharp scissors or wire cutters for thicker strips and carefully cut along the marked line. Take your time and be precise, so you donโ€™t cut too close to the LEDs as it will stop them from working properly. ... Now that youโ€™ve cut your strip, itโ€™s time to connect ...
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Wired4Signs USA
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How To Join LED Light Strips | Easy Methods and Tips
August 26, 2025 - Learn how to connect LED strip lights together safely. Step-by-step guide on soldering, connectors, and power tips for seamless LED lighting setups.
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Quora
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How to connect cut LED strips without connectors - Quora
I assume that the LED strips have been cut where they are supposed to be cut. The connection can be made by soldering but it must be done very carefully. Thatโ€™s because LEDs are heat sensitive.
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Weloveleds
weloveleds.co.uk โ€บ led know-how โ€บ cutting, connecting and installing led strips
Cutting, connecting and installing LED strips
June 6, 2025 - RGB/RGBW strips need multi-pin connectors. ... You may have cut off the copper pads or misaligned the connector. โœ… Solution: Check cut was made at marked point, verify connector alignment (+ to +, - to -)
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LEDYi Lighting
ledyilighting.com โ€บ how to connect multiple led strip lights?
How To Connect Multiple LED Strip Lights? - LEDYi Lighting
March 23, 2024 - Then, connect the connectors to one end of the LED strip and connect it with the other piece of the strip. In doing so, make sure the positive and negative markings of the LED strip match those of the connector.
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TikTok
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How to Connect Led Lights Together without Connectors | TikTok
1 week ago - Connecting two led strips together using a soldering iron and some core (metal)! Very easy to do at home and make your strips longer! #fyp #xyzbca How to Connect LED Light Strips Together Easily at Home. Learn how to connect two LED light strips together using a soldering iron and core metal.
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Reddit
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r/led on Reddit: How to connect LED strips side by side like this
July 3, 2025 -

Hello, sorry if this has been answered a lot before but I was looking for tutorials to connect the LEDs like this but they only shared how to connect them in a straight line, is it a similar process or do you need to attach wiring between the individual stops rather than soldering them in a line? Any tips or help is greatly appreciated. I think these are the LEDs I have https://www.amazon.co.uk/BTF-LIGHTING-300LEDs-Addressable-Flexible-Waterproof/dp/B01CNL6MVY/ref=mp_s_a_1_1_maf_1?crid=1WRDEBB1V7YSG&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.SC8rya_mVzRk404D90OIPQ.2YeoML-fhesxcfq-5mQzf4b0dp-jrXdG1VhSsc66z48&dib_tag=se&keywords=btf-5v-60L-B&qid=1755997085&sprefix=btf-5v-60l-b%2Caps%2C142&sr=8-1

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Wikihow
wikihow.com โ€บ home and garden โ€บ lighting โ€บ 3 ways to connect led strip lights - wikihow
3 Ways to Connect LED Strip Lights - wikiHow
October 8, 2025 - To connect your LED strip lights, you can either use a connector for easy attachment, or you can solder the wires to the strip, which carries more current and creates a more stable connection.
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Superlightingled
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How to connect led strip lights? - Superlightingled
Using LED strip light connectors is very easy. Slide the open end of LED strip light into the connector and close it to lock it in. Although the operation is convenient, there are still areas to be aware of. If the power of LED strip light is too high, it will burn the connectors.
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HitLights
hitlights.com โ€บ home โ€บ led strip lights โ€บ led strip lights
How to Connect LED Strip Lights: A Complete Step-by-Step Guide
May 15, 2025 - Match your LED strip voltage to a compatible DC power supply. Most common are: ... Ensure correct polarity to prevent malfunction or damage. Once connected, test the strip lights before final placement. After confirming they work: Peel the adhesive backing or use mounting clips. Install the strips along the desired surface. Avoid sharp bends or stretching. Want to extend your lighting? You can easily connect multiple strips together, but there are a few caveats.
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These strips are usually arranged in numerous parallel segments of a few series LEDs. The RGB strips can be a little different, but they work basically the same way. It looks like your strip is analog control and not digital (which would have little ICs in the strip to control individual LED color), so the specific color ground lines are all in parallel. You should be able to connect numerous strips in parallel - 12V to 12V, red to red, green to green, and blue to blue to blue. That is the same reason you can cut the strips into smaller segments if you want.

There is a limit to how much current can flow through the strip itself, which varies between manufacturers. Your other limit to how many strips can be connected together is how much power your supply / remote controller can handle. It should specify a limit in watts / current or total number of LEDs or parallel segments. That information should be on a sticker on the power supply or be listed in the manual.

From your product page:

Power 72 W

Which is 6A at 12V DC. That means your power supply/controller has to be able to handle at least 144 W (12A @ 12V DC) to connect two strips in parallel. Although, it is never a good idea to run something long term near its maximum ratings, so the supply should really be rated for something closer to 200 W.

If you are able to power multiple strips from your supply, it would be best to power them with a star topology so the current for each strip is separated. For example, connecting Christmas lights together end to end is daisy chaining, and the current for every light strand has to flow through the strands before it. Powering multiple light strands from one power strip is more of a star topology, with the current to each strip only flowing through itself (think of the power strip as your power supply).

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There are devices called "RGB amplifiers" designed to do just what you are looking for, you run the input in parallel with the exist strip and your new strip off its output.

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MSHLED
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How to Cut and Connect LED Light Strips step by step -MSHLED
August 18, 2024 - Use Appropriate Connectors: To connect two strips directly, use strip-to-strip connectors that match the type and width of your LED strips. Align and Connect: Align the copper pads of both strips with the connectorโ€™s metal pins and securely ...
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The Smart Home Hookup
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The RIGHT way to join LED strips and do power injection โ€“ The Hook Up
Donโ€™t peel the silicone covering from the cut end because it can pull up the solder pads and make it impossible to join the strips together. Next, cut two 3/8โ€ heat shrink sections that are the same size as the space in between your LEDs, and slip them onto the LED strip for later. Then follow the same instructions as before, laying the full copper pad on the bottom and the half copper pad on the top and pull the solder from the bottom pad onto the top pad until you have a nice smooth, shiny connection with do indentations.
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Novostella
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How to cut and reconnect your strip lights? โ€“ Novostella
If you cut anywhere else, some of the LEDs wonโ€™t work. Step 4, connect the strips with 4-pin 10mm connectors. Open the clip from one side of the connector, and put the LED strip in to the connector.