Any recommended RGB+CCT controller?

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I used this Gledopto controller with Philips Hue bridge in the past and it worked ok.

Recently Gledopto released their new Pro series of the controller which is supposed to be better in different ways but it has one big downside for longer strips: max output is 5A against 15A on the original one.

They both have something I'm trying to avoid: they can't remember their last on/off state after power outage not to mentioned Gledopto refuses to build something with an upgradable firmware.

Anyway, I'm trying to get something that will at least default to "Off" after an outage unless of course there is some magic I can work on HE to handle this power outage situation.

I noticed a lot of talk here about RgbGenie stuff but when I go to their website I can't manage to find all the models/codes mentioned here and also I couldn't find anything in there that explicitly says RGB+CCT or RGBWW.

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As a note... Their new Pro models also allow running the voltage from 12V all the way up to 54V while the originals maxed at 24V. That is probably part of the reason for the lower amperage.

Although I am not sure how many people might run 54V LEDs. Maybe if you had some of these? Never heard of them going that high before so I had to do a Google search to even find an example.

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A few flat panels I have use that range. I’ll definitely have to try these out, as I’d been looking for something just like this.

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MagicHome WiFi RGB/CCT remember this :slight_smile: $10/controller. Just add lights and your power supply. I use these all over.

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@snell I never noticed the 54v detail, that interesting.
@adamkempenich I never heard of this "MagicHome WiFi RGB/CCT" controllers - maybe because I didn't bothered looking into WiFi stuff up to know (just started with HE and keep forgetting how powerful and flexible it is).

Is the communication with Hubitat local?
How are they compared to Philips Hue or Gledopto - response time, colors accuracy and so on?
And I'm guessing they do remember the power state, correct?

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Yes. Community Driver.

Accuracy will depend on the strip. The ones I’ve got all look nice, high CRI. Response time is naturally not as fast as an unloaded Zigbee connection, but mine always respond under 1/2s (Usually instant). Plus, the app works nicely as a backup should something happen to your hub.

And yes, they remember power state :slight_smile:

Inovelli Z-Wave LED strips do this as well, I believe.

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I use a Gledopto and an external power supply with the native HE Advanced Zigbee driver.
Seems to work fine.

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They look really nice (as all the inovelli stuff) but they are too of priceyfor my project.

I was afraid I would need to pair them with the Hue bridge in order to get them to work properly. It is good to hear HE can handle them well.

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Just take care to buy the Gledopto 1 ID controller which works fine with HE directly. Their 2 ID controller works fine on Hue (both channels controllable) but I haven't been able to connect it to HE directly (others indicate they have managed it, so YMMV).