tp-link L900-5 5m Smart Wi-Fi LED Strip User Manual
- June 14, 2024
- tp-link
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tp-link L900-5 5m Smart Wi-Fi LED Strip
Product Information
Specifications
- Product Name: Tapo L900-5
- Product Type: RGB Light Strip
- LED Bulbs: Red, Green, and Blue
- Lumens: 400lm
- Water Resistance: Not water-resistant
- Segment Length: Minimum length of 10cm for each part (3 LEDs)
- Energy Efficiency Rating: Not applicable
- Warranty: Voided if the light strip is modified
Product Usage Instructions
RGB Light Strip (Tapo L900)
The Tapo L900 is an RGB light strip that can provide colorful light using
Red, Green, and Blue LED bulbs. It is not water-resistant and is not suitable
for outdoor use.
RGB-IC Light Strip (Tapo L920)
The Tapo L920 is an RGB-IC light strip that supports setting different
color zones and provides more beautiful lighting effects compared to RGB light
strips. It has IC chips on the strip, allowing the user to control each
section of the light strip separately. The light strip part of the Tapo L920
is IP44 water-resistant and can be mounted in humid environments. However,
please note that the Tapo L920 is not suitable for outdoor use.
Minimum Segment Length for Tapo L920
The Tapo L920-5 supports 50 separate color zones, which means the minimum
length that can be controlled separately is 10cm for each part consisting of 3
LEDs.
Cutting the Light Strip
Yes, you can cut the light strip at specific points using the scissor icon.
However, once it is cut, it cannot be re-attached. Please note that any
modification to the light strip will result in a voided warranty.
Lumens of Tapo L900-5 and Tapo L920-5
The Tapo L900-5 provides 400 lumens, while the Tapo L920-5 provides 550
lumens. Please note that these values are for reference only, as the L900 and
L920 do not have white LEDs for relevant certification.
CRI and Color Temperature for L900/L920
Since the L900 and L920 do not have white LEDs, there is no specific value
for CRI (Color Rendering Index) and color temperature certification.
Energy Efficiency Rating
ERP (Energy-related Products) certification is not mandatory for light
strips without white LEDs. The L900 and L920 only have RGB LEDs, and the light
efficiency of RGB LEDs is too low to meet the efficiency requirements of ERP.
This is also the case with similar products on the market.
Brightness Changes after Cutting the Light Strip
It is normal for the LED bulbs to look brighter after part of the light
strip is cut. When you cut part of the light strip, the load on the device
becomes lower, meaning there are fewer LEDs in the light strip. As a result,
each LED bulb may receive a slightly higher current, making them appear
brighter. As long as the light strip is cut correctly, this will not damage
it.
Number of LED Bulbs in the 5 Meters Light Strip
There are 30 small LEDs per meter in the light strip. Therefore, if your
light strip is Tapo L900-5 or Tapo L920-5, which is 5 meters long, there will
be a total of 150 small LEDs (5 x 30 = 150).
FAQS
What's the meaning of the RGB light strip(Tapo L900) and RGB-IC light strip (Tapo L920)?
RGB means the Red, Green, and Blue LED bulbs. So RGB means this bulb or strip can provide colorful light. IC is short for the Integrated Circuit. With IC chips on the strip the user can control each section of the light strip separately. Compared with RGB light strips RGBIC light strips support setting different color zones and can provide more beautiful lighting effects.
Are the L900-5 and L920-5 waterproof?
The L900 is NOT water-resistant For the Tapo L920, only the light strip part supports IP44 which can be mounted in humid environments. Please note that both of them are not suitable for outdoor use.
For the Tapo L920, what is the minimum segment length that can be controlled separately?
Tapo L920-5 supports 50 separate color zones so the minimum length is 10cm for each part which consists of 3 LEDs.
Can I cut the excess length of the light strip?
Yes you can cut the light strip at specific points with the scissor icon. But once it was cut it can not be re-attached. Note Modification of any kind to the light strip will result in a voided warranty.
How much lumens can Tapo L900-5 and Tapo L920-5 provide?
L900-5 can provide 400lm L920-5 can provide 550lm. Note This value is just for reference since the L900 and L920 dont have white LED for relevant certification.
Whats the value of CRI and color temperature for the L900/L920?
Since the L900 and L920 dont have the white LED so there is no such value for certification.
What is the energy efficiency rating for Tapo L900-5 and for Tapo L920-5?
ERP certification is not mandatory for light strips without white LED. There are only RGB LEDs on L900 and L920 and the light efficiency of RGB LED is so low that it cannot meet the efficiency requirements of ERP. This is the case with similar products on the market.
Why my Tapo L900/KL400's LED looks brighter after part of it was cut?
This is a normal phenomenon for the light strips.After you cut part of the light strip, the load of the device will be lower than the status before you cut it. Which means there are fewer LEDs in the light strips. So for each LED bulb, it may get a little bit more current. So the LEDs will look brighter than before. As far as the customer cut it right, this will not damage the light strip.
The working mechanism of the Sync-to-Sound.
The APP will collect the sound in the environment with the microphone in the smartphone. Then the APP will transform the sound to control signal and control the strip to change lighting effect.
The light strips blink all the time even there is no sound is it abnormal?
This is normal. The light strip will play a regular loop when 'Sync-to-Sound' is enabled. After any sound is detected, it will change the color and rhythm accordingly. By the way the light strip is more sensitive for strong and hard beating music.
Can I close the APP or leave it run in the background of the phone while Sync- toSound is playing?
: No. The Sync-to-Sound will STOP working when APP is closed or in the background. Because the smartphone will stop the APP from using the microphone when it running in the background. Thus, you need to keep the APP running when using Sync-to-Sound.