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Overview
The Beakn Strip RGBW Controller is a WiFi-enabled smart controller that brings full-colour intelligence to 24V DC LED strip lighting. It drives RGB, RGBW, and RGBWW strips with complete colour mixing, a dedicated white channel, dimming, and dynamic effect cycling — all from the Beakn app or a voice assistant, with no hub required.
The controller sits at the heart of a three-part 24V strip system:
1.The LED strip (RGB, RGBW, or RGBWW, 24V)
2.A matched 24V SMPS (converts 240V AC mains — live + neutral — to 24V DC)
3.This controller (receives WiFi commands and drives the strip)
One controller handles up to 20 metres of strip. It is compact enough to tuck inside a switchboard, false-ceiling cavity, or furniture recess, and draws less than 1W on standby.
Features
Colour & Control
•Full RGB colour mixing — dial in any hue across the visible spectrum
•Dedicated white channel — pure, clean white independent of the RGB channels (on RGBW/RGBWW strips)
•Warm white + cool white mixing on RGBWW strips for subtle colour temperature layering
•Dimming — smooth brightness control across the full range
•Effect cycling — dynamic lighting effects (breathing, strobing, colour flow, and more) built into the app
App (Beakn — free, 20 features, no subscription)
•Colour wheel for real-time hue selection
•Brightness slider
•Scene presets (save and recall favourite looks)
•Sunrise/sunset automation (auto-adjusts to local daylight)
•Schedules (on/off, brightness, scenes — all time-based)
•Running-hours tracking
•ON/OFF history log
•Offline schedules — programmed schedules keep running locally even without internet
Connectivity & Voice
•WiFi 2.4GHz direct to Beakn cloud — no hub, no bridge, no extra hardware
•Works with Apple Siri, Google Assistant, and Amazon Alexa
•Voice commands: on/off, brightness, colour changes, scenes
Physical
•Compact form factor — fits inside a switchboard cavity or false-ceiling recess
•Standby draw under 1W — negligible always-on cost
Use Cases
| Setting | Application |
|---|---|
| Living room / bedroom | TV backlight — bias lighting behind the screen, reduces eye strain, sets mood |
| False ceilings | Decorative cove lighting with colour and scene effects |
| Kids' rooms | Fun colour play, nightlight mode, themed scenes |
| Festival / Diwali | Dynamic colour effects, schedules for auto on/off, vibrant hues |
| Behind furniture | Floating-furniture accent lighting (sofas, beds, sideboards) |
| Home bars / game rooms | Immersive colour scenes, effect cycling |
What's in the box
No boxed contents are specified in the provided knowledge.
The knowledge does state that the SMPS is purchased separately.
Compatibility
LED Strips
| Strip type | Compatible |
|---|---|
| RGB 24V | ✅ Yes |
| RGBW 24V | ✅ Yes |
| RGBWW 24V | ✅ Yes |
| Single-colour 24V | ❌ No — use a dimmer or CCT controller |
| CCT / tunable-white 24V | ❌ No — use the Beakn Profile Light CCT Controller |
| 12V strips (any type) | ❌ No — input is 24V DC only |
Power Supply
| Requirement | Detail |
|---|---|
| SMPS output voltage | 24V DC (exact — not 12V) |
| SMPS input | 240V AC (live + neutral) — standard Indian mains |
| SMPS wattage | Size to strip load + 20% headroom |
App & Voice
| Platform | Compatible |
|---|---|
| Beakn app (iOS) | ✅ |
| Beakn app (Android) | ✅ |
| Apple Siri | ✅ |
| Google Assistant | ✅ |
| Amazon Alexa | ✅ |
| Apple HomeKit | ❌ (HomeKit is on the Profile CCT Controller, not this product) |
| WiFi 2.4GHz | ✅ |
| WiFi 5GHz | ❌ |
Within the Beakn Ecosystem
•Uses the same Beakn app as all Beakn switches, plugs, sensors, and drivers — one app, one home.
•Can be grouped with other Beakn devices in Rooms, Scenes, and Routines.
•The Profile Light CCT Controller is the companion product for tunable-white (non-colour) strip runs; both share the same 24V SMPS lineup and can coexist in the same home.
FAQ
Q: What strip types does the RGBW Controller support?
A: It supports RGB, RGBW, and RGBWW 24V DC LED strips. It does not drive 12V strips or single-colour / CCT-only strips (use the Profile Light CCT Controller for tunable-white strips).
Q: Do I need a hub or bridge?
A: No. The controller connects directly to your 2.4GHz WiFi and the Beakn cloud. No hub, no bridge, no extra hardware.
Q: Does the SMPS come included?
A: No — the SMPS is purchased separately. Match it to 24V DC output and size it to the total strip wattage plus ~20% headroom.
Q: How long a strip can one controller drive?
A: Up to 20 metres. For longer runs, use one controller per 20 m segment.
Q: What happens if the WiFi or internet goes down?
A: Programmed schedules continue to run locally on the controller. On the same local WiFi network, app control still works via LAN. Remote access and voice control require internet.
Q: Can I use this with 12V LED strips?
A: No — the controller accepts 24V DC input only. For 12V strips, check the Beakn Profile Light CCT Controller, which accepts 12–24V DC (and note that controller is for CCT/tunable-white strips, not RGBW).
Q: Does the white channel work independently of RGB?
A: Yes — RGBW and RGBWW strips have a dedicated white LED channel that the controller drives separately from the R, G, B channels, giving cleaner, truer white light than mixing RGB alone.
Q: My WiFi is 5GHz. Will it work?
A: The controller requires 2.4GHz WiFi. If your router broadcasts both bands, connect your phone to the 2.4GHz band during pairing.
Q: Can I control multiple controllers together?
A: Yes — group them into a Room or Scene in the Beakn app for simultaneous control via a single tap or voice command.
Q: Is there a subscription fee for app features?
A: No. All 20 app features — schedules, scenes, automations, history, voice, and more — are included free, forever.
Q: What is covered under warranty?
A: 3 years against electrical and firmware defects. Exclusions typically include physical damage, water ingress, and use outside rated specifications.
Specifications
| Drives | RGB, RGBW, and RGBWW 24V DC LED strips |
|---|---|
| Input voltage | 24V DC (from a matched 24V SMPS) |
| Mains supply | 240V AC via matched SMPS (live + neutral to SMPS) |
| Max strip length | Up to 20 metres per controller |
| Dimming channels | RGB + dedicated white channel |
| Colour control | Full RGB colour mixing + dedicated white |
| Standby power | < 1W |
| Connectivity | WiFi 2.4GHz — direct to cloud, no hub (5GHz not supported) |
| Voice assistants | Apple Siri, Google Assistant, Amazon Alexa |
| App | Beakn (iOS & Android) — 20 features, no subscription |
| Form factor | Compact — fits switchboard or false-ceiling cavity |
| Warranty | 3 years (Beakn standard) |
| Free installation | Available in 8 cities |
Installation
Installation & Wiring
System Overview
A complete 24V LED strip setup requires three components:
```text
240V AC Mains (Live + Neutral)
│
[24V SMPS]
│
24V DC
│
[Beakn RGBW Controller] ←── WiFi (2.4GHz)
│
[RGB / RGBW / RGBWW Strip]
```
Step-by-Step
1.Switch off the mains supply at the circuit breaker before any wiring.
2.Wire the SMPS inputs — connect 240V AC live and neutral to the SMPS input terminals. The SMPS does the mains conversion; no mains voltage reaches the controller itself.
3.Connect the SMPS output (24V DC) to the input of the Beakn RGBW Controller.
4.Connect the LED strip to the controller's output terminals — match R, G, B, W (and WW if applicable) channels correctly.
5.Power on — restore mains supply.
6.Pair in the Beakn app — open the app, add a new device, follow the WiFi pairing flow (2.4GHz network required; 5GHz not supported).
7.Group and automate — add the controller to a Room, Scene, or Routine in the app for multi-device or one-tap control.
Sizing the SMPS
•Calculate total strip wattage: strip watt-per-metre × total metres.
•Add ~20% headroom to that figure when selecting the SMPS wattage rating.
•Example: 5 m of 14W/m RGBW strip = 70W total → use a ≥ 84W 24V SMPS.
Coverage
•One controller drives up to 20 metres of strip.
•For runs longer than 20 m, use multiple controllers (one per 20 m segment), each with its own SMPS sized to that segment's load.
Who installs it
•A competent electrician can complete the installation; the mains wiring (SMPS side) must be done by a qualified electrician.
•Free installation available in 8 cities through Beakn.
User Manual
No separate manual text is provided in the knowledge bank.
The installation and pairing flow provided is:
1.Switch off the mains supply at the circuit breaker before any wiring.
2.Wire the SMPS inputs — connect 240V AC live and neutral to the SMPS input terminals. The SMPS does the mains conversion; no mains voltage reaches the controller itself.
3.Connect the SMPS output (24V DC) to the input of the Beakn RGBW Controller.
4.Connect the LED strip to the controller's output terminals — match R, G, B, W (and WW if applicable) channels correctly.
5.Power on — restore mains supply.
6.Pair in the Beakn app — open the app, add a new device, follow the WiFi pairing flow (2.4GHz network required; 5GHz not supported).
7.Group and automate — add the controller to a Room, Scene, or Routine in the app for multi-device or one-tap control.
Configuration
App (Beakn — free, 20 features, no subscription)
•Colour wheel for real-time hue selection
•Brightness slider
•Scene presets (save and recall favourite looks)
•Sunrise/sunset automation (auto-adjusts to local daylight)
•Schedules (on/off, brightness, scenes — all time-based)
•Running-hours tracking
•ON/OFF history log
•Offline schedules — programmed schedules keep running locally even without internet
Connectivity & Voice
•WiFi 2.4GHz direct to Beakn cloud — no hub, no bridge, no extra hardware
•Works with Apple Siri, Google Assistant, and Amazon Alexa
•Voice commands: on/off, brightness, colour changes, scenes
Grouping and automation
•Add the controller to a Room, Scene, or Routine in the app for multi-device or one-tap control.
•Can be grouped with other Beakn devices in Rooms, Scenes, and Routines.
Pairing requirements
•2.4GHz network required; 5GHz not supported.
•If your router broadcasts both bands, connect your phone to the 2.4GHz band during pairing.
Multi-controller setup
•For runs longer than 20 m, use multiple controllers (one per 20 m segment), each with its own SMPS sized to that segment's load.
Reset
No reset procedure is provided in the knowledge bank.
Troubleshooting
WiFi / Pairing
•The controller requires 2.4GHz WiFi; 5GHz not supported.
•If your router broadcasts both bands, connect your phone to the 2.4GHz band during pairing.
•No hub, bridge, or extra hardware is required.
Internet / Offline behavior
•Programmed schedules continue to run locally on the controller if WiFi or internet goes down.
•On the same local WiFi network, app control still works via LAN.
•Remote access and voice control require internet.
Strip / Power compatibility
•The controller supports RGB, RGBW, and RGBWW 24V DC LED strips only.
•It does not accept 12V strips.
•It does not support single-colour or CCT-only strips; use the appropriate dimmer or the Beakn Profile Light CCT Controller.
•The SMPS must output 24V DC and should be sized to total strip wattage plus ~20% headroom.
Length limits
•One controller drives up to 20 metres of strip.
•For longer runs, use one controller per 20 m segment.
Warranty note
•Warranty exclusions typically include physical damage, water ingress, and use outside rated specifications.
FAQ
Q: What strip types does the RGBW Controller support?
A: It supports RGB, RGBW, and RGBWW 24V DC LED strips. It does not drive 12V strips or single-colour / CCT-only strips (use the Profile Light CCT Controller for tunable-white strips).
Q: Do I need a hub or bridge?
A: No. The controller connects directly to your 2.4GHz WiFi and the Beakn cloud. No hub, no bridge, no extra hardware.
Q: Does the SMPS come included?
A: No — the SMPS is purchased separately. Match it to 24V DC output and size it to the total strip wattage plus ~20% headroom.
Q: How long a strip can one controller drive?
A: Up to 20 metres. For longer runs, use one controller per 20 m segment.
Q: What happens if the WiFi or internet goes down?
A: Programmed schedules continue to run locally on the controller. On the same local WiFi network, app control still works via LAN. Remote access and voice control require internet.
Q: Can I use this with 12V LED strips?
A: No — the controller accepts 24V DC input only. For 12V strips, check the Beakn Profile Light CCT Controller, which accepts 12–24V DC (and note that controller is for CCT/tunable-white strips, not RGBW).
Q: Does the white channel work independently of RGB?
A: Yes — RGBW and RGBWW strips have a dedicated white LED channel that the controller drives separately from the R, G, B channels, giving cleaner, truer white light than mixing RGB alone.
Q: My WiFi is 5GHz. Will it work?
A: The controller requires 2.4GHz WiFi. If your router broadcasts both bands, connect your phone to the 2.4GHz band during pairing.
Q: Can I control multiple controllers together?
A: Yes — group them into a Room or Scene in the Beakn app for simultaneous control via a single tap or voice command.
Q: Is there a subscription fee for app features?
A: No. All 20 app features — schedules, scenes, automations, history, voice, and more — are included free, forever.
Q: What is covered under warranty?
A: 3 years against electrical and firmware defects. Exclusions typically include physical damage, water ingress, and use outside rated specifications.