Arlec 2 Metre Bluetooth Smart USB Light Strip $5 + Delivery ($0 with OnePass/ C&C/ Instore) @ Bunnings

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Arlec 2 Metre Bluetooth Smart USB Light Strip $5 + Delivery ($0 with OnePass/ C&C/ Instore) @ Bunnings
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tightarse on 22/03/2024 - 07:45 bunnings.com.au (9487 clicks)
Last edited 22/03/2024 - 07:51 by 1 other user

Normally $19 (credit to Price Hipster). Stay safe, and enjoy :)

This 2m USB light strip set provides an easy way to enhance the appearance of desks, screens, cabinets and more. Powered by USB, it can be conveniently plugged in to electronic devices, power banks and adaptors (not included, 5V/2A power source required).

Press the button on the controller to cycle through preset colours, or use Bluetooth from the Grid Connect app to select from millions of RGB colours and create custom themes. Add an optional Grid Connect Smart Home Control Kit to link your device to Wi-Fi and control from anywhere.

Compatible with the Grid Connect smart home automation system. Download the free Grid Connect app on your iOS or Android device to control and customise your product. Use the app to create the perfect light for every moment of the day, set your product to operate on your ideal schedule, and enjoy peace of mind while you’re away.

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Comments

  • I Smell Pennies on 22/03/2024 - 07:46
    +1

    Nice lil strip for my little desk! Thanks TA

    • Nalar on 22/03/2024 - 07:51
      +1

      This will light up the Gundam work bench nicely I reckon.

      • Lps on 22/03/2024 - 09:37

        Good for those who need some enhancement in their lives)

  • raj76 on 22/03/2024 - 07:54

    Read the reviews before buying

    • I Smell Pennies on 22/03/2024 - 07:56

      More + than -

      The two neg reviews are from the same person.

      • cloudie9 on 22/03/2024 - 08:00
        +1

        And noted that they are at different location too, sus…

      • raj76 on 22/03/2024 - 11:03
        +1

        Not sure why negative votes, i was posting a advise

        https://nrby.in/bunnings/0455821

      • nzcoops on 22/03/2024 - 11:12
        +4

        The same person? Sus?
        David is not exactly an uncommon name, and the writing style (review dates) suggests two different people :/

  • Heybargain on 22/03/2024 - 07:59
    +3

    $4.75 via powerpass. Thanks OP!

    • Jimothy Wongingtons on 22/03/2024 - 08:30

      Winning

      • Lps on 22/03/2024 - 09:35

        Give irra way now. 3 for me. Thanks..or should I say TA

    • payless69 on 18/04/2024 - 14:48

      but no one pass

  • sammyq on 22/03/2024 - 08:07
    +4

    Wait what? TA is back????

  • easternculture on 22/03/2024 - 08:25

    Thanks, bought 4 via powerpass

  • monty168 on 22/03/2024 - 08:26

    Awesome thanks got one

    • Lps on 22/03/2024 - 09:27

      Just one? Expand your universe bro

  • Buyingcrap on 22/03/2024 - 08:48
    +2

    I'm confused, but does this need the Grid Connect Kit to use it with google home? Only works with bluetooth without the kit?

    Does anyone know if it remembers it's last setting after a power loss? So I could set a colour and then switch it off with a smart plug, then have it turnback on with the smart plug and resume it's previous setting?

    • Owgasm on 22/03/2024 - 09:07

      Buy and return.

    • 10101010101 on 22/03/2024 - 09:12

      In my experience with various other USB led strips they all reset to a flashing mode.

    • Buyingcrap on 22/03/2024 - 15:55
      +1

      So I bought two, because cheap.

      They don't remember previous setting for anyone else wondering.

      I put one around the perimeter of a skateboard deck for shits and giggles, not sure what to do with the other one but I'll work something out.

      • WatchNerd on 22/03/2024 - 15:57

        Hi Mr Crap, can you answer this please?

      • justtoreply on 22/03/2024 - 20:01

        But what's the default mode and colour that they begin on when powered up?

        • Buyingcrap on 22/03/2024 - 20:12

          Its actually hit and miss, sometimes it does remember, other times solid red. Wierd.

        • INFIDEL on 27/03/2024 - 19:21
          +2

          Played with Android app - gives choice of colours.

          Now just use as LED strip on mirror, not using app. Has option of 8 colours set by pressing button on device. (When USB power applied - always comes on last colour set - in my use, 'white'.)

          • INFIDEL on 28/03/2024 - 01:33
            +1

            @INFIDEL: Changing colours, then turning off power soon after - reverts to previous colour when power applied.
            However if colour has been on for a while (say 5-10 min) before powering off - that colour turns back on.

  • Irishness on 22/03/2024 - 08:58

    good luck getting it to work on your wifi / router, tried to setup a friends & this thing was a nightmare, was taken back & refunded

    • WatchNerd on 22/03/2024 - 09:00

      Not sure how much you paid but it's now $5.

      • Irishness on 22/03/2024 - 09:02
        +2

        I didn't was a friend, think it was $20+ I spent a good few hours trying to get it to stay on the wifi it was flaky as shit, wasn't worth the hassle hopefully others have more success. It may be fine just as a stand alone light strip though

        • tonydav on 22/03/2024 - 09:23
          +2

          I'll be happy if it just comes on when my TV powers on (via the USB on the TV).

          • Lps on 22/03/2024 - 09:28
            +5

            @tonydav: Low expectations, the key to happiness

            • Astronaut Joe on 22/03/2024 - 10:29

              @Lps: "I think this is going to be shit"

              nek minit

              "Yeah, it is shit, but I'm happy!"

            • ggbhai on 22/03/2024 - 21:59

              @Lps:

              Low expectations, the key to happiness

              That's what she said!

        • CyberMurning on 22/03/2024 - 11:57

          can we just control via app manually it says bluetooth right? not wifi

  • Owgasm on 22/03/2024 - 09:14

    First time using one pass.
    It was one pass click and collect for me. No postage option?

    • JaxSantiago on 22/03/2024 - 09:19

      There is. I just ordered 2 a few minutes ago.

      • Switchblade88 on 27/03/2024 - 14:45

        Bunnings will not offer delivery if your local store doesn't do order packing.

        Big L for OnePass and Bunnings, affects many of us rural people.

    • jackwoz on 22/03/2024 - 09:21
      +1

      same for me. WA?

      • s26f84 on 22/03/2024 - 09:39
        +1

        trying to deliver, changed location to NSW, added item to cart, unable to deliver to WA. chooses nearest store to delivery address!

    • lost in transit on 22/03/2024 - 21:04

      I didn't have that option either

  • skegger on 22/03/2024 - 09:14

    Cheers, I'm going to try my hand at making some of those faux-neon sign things, these will be perfect.

  • tonydav on 22/03/2024 - 09:16

    Good value. Think the bias lighting on my TV is on the way out so good purchase for when it finally dies.

  • tonydav on 22/03/2024 - 09:22
    +1

    Is there something like CamelCamel for Bunnings to track prices? Few things I want to get but not urgent so hoping they'll come on sale at some point.

  • vash12 on 22/03/2024 - 09:47

    Is this good for camping ?

    • Jimothy Wongingtons on 22/03/2024 - 09:54

      I’d prob recommend a dedicated daylight one assuming you want it for actual light and not just a decoration

    • brettmo on 22/03/2024 - 09:59
      +1

      We're doing our first camping trip next month. Worth a shot at $5 for some tent lighting.

      • ozhunter68 on 22/03/2024 - 14:51

        First camping trip ever, really young maybe?

        These will be good for low light situations and/or mood lighting, as well as some fun bling too.

      • Irishness on 22/03/2024 - 16:49

        I'd say no, they are more designed around interior & fitted - the strips aren't that flexible & everything is exposed

      • lost in transit on 22/03/2024 - 21:05

        Use red if the bugs etc are really bad …

  • robjan02 on 22/03/2024 - 10:55
    +1

    Thanks TA.
    Still Number 1 on Ozbargain !

  • sator on 22/03/2024 - 10:59

    Bought 3 thanks

  • FOX on 22/03/2024 - 11:06

    Dumb question: if the strip breaks and one come into contact with its exposed leads, is there a risk of electrocution?

    • XeKToReX on 22/03/2024 - 11:15
      +1

      At 5 volts, you probably wouldn't feel anything unless your tongue came into contact with it.

  • realJuliusCaesar on 22/03/2024 - 11:08
    +2

    For Perth buyers, Bunnings appears to have placed restrictions on this item and you can't buy it online.

    Seems to be a common occurrence lately. OzBargain posts a Bunnings deal, I spend 15 minutes trying to make it work and give up.

    • Spending2Much on 22/03/2024 - 11:29
      +2

      https://nrby.in/bunnings/0455821

      None in WA. Not getting free delivery from anywhere but your nearest store. I've had this before. Local store, no stock. Next closest store, no free delivery.

  • nzcoops on 22/03/2024 - 11:11
    -2

    I swear I'm not looking to be negative on your posts (I'm not negging).
    I'd chance my arm on Temu/Ali before I bought anything Arlec.
    Don't think I have a properly working Arlec product in my house (fans, sensor lights).

    • avjaMASH on 22/03/2024 - 11:20

      been using arlec climate sensors, and powerpoints for years no issues, using the original (discontinued) home hub

  • avjaMASH on 22/03/2024 - 11:21

    bought a couple, hope to but them under my bed or behind tv, will see. thanks

      • avjaMASH on 28/03/2024 - 22:02

        they don't work with the old hub unfortunately, states on the box specifically needing the newer plug in hub

  • CyberMurning on 22/03/2024 - 11:55

    wow still avail.

  • CyberMurning on 22/03/2024 - 11:59
    +8

    note
    I have a range of smart lights in my home, both bulb and LED strip lights, and these are the hardest to use, both in terms of setting up and day-to-day use. The main reason for this is the fact they only connect to devices via Bluetooth - not wi-fi - so they cannot be controlled by Google Home (or Alexa), unless you also purchase the additional wi-fi hub. I was annoyed that I had to spend an extra $77 to achieve the wi-fi connectivity but I spent the money anyway. After 2-3 hours setting it all up and playing with connections, it still doesn't work… I can still only control the lights from the GridConnect app on my phone.

    • Hinee on 22/03/2024 - 13:24

      This needs to be bolded and underlined in the OP. These are infinitely less useful without a wifi bridge. Think I might cancel my order.

      • CyberMurning on 22/03/2024 - 14:26

        but we can turn on off and control change colour etc via mobile app, right? direct Bluetooth connect

        • Hinee on 22/03/2024 - 14:29
          +3

          Yeah, but that's somewhat useless in my Google controlled ecosystem. I didn't read enough - I don't want to open the app every time I need to turn lights on or off.

    • Jackson on 22/03/2024 - 13:25

      You should use the quote marks and mention that you are just amplifying some randoms review rather than actually speaking from experience

      • CyberMurning on 22/03/2024 - 14:24

        oh yes sorry forget yeah its the review not my exp, i bought 2 also :(

    • Stivo on 26/03/2024 - 10:06

      Does the app let you set a schedule which it will run without BT connectivity? Say you wanted to turn it on and off at the same time every day…

      • Munkeyalan on 26/03/2024 - 23:54
        +1

        You have to be within Bluetooth range for the schedule to work. There's nothing in the light itself that remembers the schedule or the time it's all triggered by your phone.

  • WatchNerd on 22/03/2024 - 12:41

    Anyone tried it yet? What's it like on plain white because it doesn't appear to have separate LED's for white.

  • samlor on 22/03/2024 - 13:05

    My order was cancelled with refund from my local Bunnings in North Lakes :-( despite showing in stock so I reorder from another nearby store.

  • CyberMurning on 22/03/2024 - 14:29

    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VAGYnWH7v-0

    hmm doesnt mentioned hub? im confused

    • Hinee on 22/03/2024 - 14:47

      You can do everything with the app as long as your phone is in bluetooth range. None of the useful automation works though.

      • ozhunter68 on 22/03/2024 - 14:57

        Is there no remote included to control and on/off also as with some others?

        • Hinee on 22/03/2024 - 15:07

          Doubt it. Don't think this has IR

          • ozhunter68 on 22/03/2024 - 15:11

            @Hinee: I opened one up that did last week and jumped on these thinking they were same. Comment below indicates these unfortunately do not.

  • Jackson on 22/03/2024 - 14:52

    Does anyone know of a generic gateway that will bridge Bluetooth devices like this to WiFi?

  • Rojohe on 22/03/2024 - 14:56
    +6

    Just got a call from my local Bunnings, they told me they don't have any stock left but they are going to upgrade me to the ones with a remote and price match them to the $5 I paid each for them.

    • WatchNerd on 22/03/2024 - 15:13

      Now we're all jealous.

      • Rojohe on 22/03/2024 - 15:32

        I just checked the price of the Arlec 2ms that come with a remote and they are $38 each. I think I lucked out.

        The reviews for them aren't that great though.

        • CyberMurning on 22/03/2024 - 16:32
          +1

          most arlec are like that. just so so. probably the same things we get from ali. they just slightly better and has western brand and sold in reputable shops like bunnings

        • Irishness on 22/03/2024 - 16:53
          +1

          amazes me Bunnings bother stocking the Arlec LED stuff I bet they get a huge amount of returns the connectivity is so poor

          • CyberMurning on 22/03/2024 - 17:06

            @Irishness: bunnings stocks many arlecs so yeah no surprise. and that brand selling power socket plug extension cant remember the name cheapo stuffs too

            • Irishness on 22/03/2024 - 17:26

              @CyberMurning: some of the Arlec stuff works fine but a lot of the tech stuff is buggy as hell

  • knobbs on 22/03/2024 - 16:54

    Was ready to pull the trigger on a couple but the comments have turned me off. I was thinking I might like to just have some underglow on some shelving but if you can't get it onto google maybe not. I like to keep buying things I can control from one place.
    Hurry up and become mainstream matter

  • Herbse on 22/03/2024 - 16:56

    Pretty cool but can't think of where I'd actually use them 💁🏾‍♂️

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