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WS2811 WS2812B WS2813 WS2815 addressable RGB LED strip SMD5050 for WLED and Home Assistant
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WS2811 / WS2812B / WS2813 / WS2815 RGB LED Strip

Rebrand / Genérico · WS2811 / WS2812B / WS2813 / WS2815

The WS2811 / WS2812B / WS2813 / WS2815 addressable RGB LED strip is designed for decorative lighting projects, dynamic effects, ambilight, WLED, DIY installations, furniture, living rooms, display cases, desks, or custom ambient lighting. It is available in several versions depending on the LED chip selected. The WS2812B and WS2813 variants run at 5V DC, while the WS2811 and WS2815 variants run at 12V DC. You can also choose densities of 30, 60, or 144 LEDs per meter, a white or black PCB, and IP30, IP65, or IP67 protection. The WS2812B, WS2813, and WS2815 versions allow individual control of each LED, since every LED includes its own control IC. The 12V WS2811 version works differently: normally, one IC controls groups of 3 LEDs, so cutting and control are done every 3 LEDs. This is important when choosing the right strip for your project. For home automation, this strip is not smart on its own: it needs a suitable power supply and a compatible addressable LED controller, for example a WLED controller, ESP32, ESP8266, ESPHome, Tasmota, or dedicated controllers such as T-1000S, T-8000A, T-100K, T-200K, or T-300K depending on the installation. In Home Assistant, integration will depend on the controller used. With WLED or ESPHome, it can become a fully integrated addressable RGB light, with effects, scenes, automations, and local control. The strip itself has no WiFi, Bluetooth, Zigbee, Matter, or native app. The seller states a lifespan of over 50,000 hours, an Epistar LED chip, SMD5050 LEDs, a 120° beam angle, 256 grayscale levels, and CCC, CE, FCC, and RoHS certifications. It also notes that the strip may arrive soldered in 0.5 m sections, which is common for this type of product and not considered a defect. The listing does not include a power supply or LED controller.

Pros

  • Available in WS2811, WS2812B, WS2813 and WS2815
  • SMD5050 addressable RGB LEDs
  • Compatible with WLED projects using an external controller
  • Compatible with Home Assistant using WLED, ESPHome or MQTT depending on the controller
  • Options of 30, 60 and 144 LEDs per meter
  • 5V and 12V versions depending on the chip selected
  • White or black PCB
  • IP30, IP65 and IP67 versions
  • Individual LED control in WS2812B, WS2813 and WS2815
  • WS2813 and WS2815 include backup data line
  • Epistar LED chip stated by the seller
  • Stated lifespan of over 50,000 hours
  • 256 grayscale levels
  • Dynamic RGB colors and dream color effects
  • Cuttable depending on the variant
  • CCC, CE, FCC and RoHS certifications stated
  • Good choice for ambilight, decor, furniture, display cases and WLED strips

Cons

  • Does not include a power supply
  • Does not include an LED controller
  • Has no WiFi, Bluetooth, Zigbee, Matter or native app
  • Home automation integration depends entirely on the controller used
  • The WS2811 version controls groups of 3 LEDs, not each LED individually
  • 5V versions may require power injection on long strips
  • 144 LEDs/m versions consume a lot of power
  • Actual power draw depends on length, density and brightness
  • IP67 does not include 3M adhesive according to the seller
  • May arrive soldered in 0.5 m sections
  • Not plug and play for Home Assistant without additional hardware
  • Quality may vary as this is a marketplace product
  • You need to choose voltage, chip, density, PCB and waterproofing carefully before buying
  • Not suitable for direct 230V power supply

Compatibility

Home AssistantMQTTESPHome

Specifications

BrandGeneric
ModelWS2811 / WS2812B / WS2813 / WS2815
Typeaddressable RGB LED strip
LED typeSMD5050 RGB
Stated LED chip brandEpistar
Available densities30, 60 and 144 LEDs per meter
PCBwhite or black
Available protectionIP30, IP65 and IP67
IP30not waterproof
IP65waterproof with silicone coating
IP67waterproof in silicone tube
Power supply includedno
Controller includedno
Stated certificationsCCC, CE, FCC and RoHS
Stated lifespanover 50,000 hours
Beam angle120°
Grayscale256 levels
ColorRGB full color / dream color changing
Power typeDC
Intended useliving room, indoor, decor, LED projects and DIY applications
Declared substance of very high concernnone
WS2811
Operating voltageDC 12V
LEDSMD5050 RGB
Density30 or 60 LEDs/m
IC10 or 20 IC/m
Power9W/m at 30 LEDs/m and 18W/m at 60 LEDs/m
Control1 IC controls 3 LEDs
Cutevery 3 LEDs
ProtectionIP30 not waterproof or IP67 waterproof
Listed dimensions5000 x 10 x 2,4 mm
Connector3-pin
Package5 m roll with 3Pin connector
Stated warranty2 years
WS2812B
Input voltageDC 5V
Power 30 LEDs/m9W/m
Power 60 LEDs/m18W/m
Power 144 LEDs/m43,2W/m
LEDWS2812B 5050 SMD RGB with integrated WS2811-type improved IC
Controleach LED is controlled separately
IC1 IC per LED
Pixels30, 60 or 144 per meter
Listed pitch16,6 mm
Bits per color8 bits/color
FPC width 30 LEDs/m10 mm
FPC width 60 LEDs/m10 mm
FPC width 144 LEDs/m12 mm
ProtectionIP30, IP65 or IP67
Cutevery LED
Packageanti-static bag; IP30 and IP65 with rear 3M adhesive; IP67 without 3M adhesive
WS2813
Input voltageDC 5V
Power 30 LEDs/m9W/m
Power 60 LEDs/m18W/m
Power 144 LEDs/m43,2W/m
LEDWS2813 5050 SMD RGB with integrated IC
Controleach LED is controlled separately
IC1 IC per LED
Pixels30, 60 or 144 LEDs/m
Listed pitch16,6 mm
Bits per color8 bits/color
FPC width 30 LEDs/m10 mm
FPC width 60 LEDs/m10 mm
FPC width 144 LEDs/m12 mm
ProtectionIP30, IP65 or IP67
Cutevery LED
Operating temperature-40 to 70 °C
Storage temperature-50 to 80 °C
Lifespan50,000 hours
Connector4-pin
Connector wiringred 5V, green data line, blue backup data line, black GND
Recommended controllersT-1000S, T-8000A, T-100K, T-200K and T-300K
WS2815
Input voltageDC 12V
Power 30 LEDs/m9W/m
Power 60 LEDs/m18W/m
Power 144 LEDs/m34W/m
LEDWS2815 5050 SMD RGB with integrated IC
Controleach LED is controlled separately
IC1 IC per LED
Pixels30, 60 or 144 per meter
Listed pitch16,6 mm
Bits per color8 bits/color
FPC width 30 LEDs/m10 mm
FPC width 60 LEDs/m10 mm
FPC width 144 LEDs/m12 mm
ProtectionIP30, IP65 or IP67
Cutevery LED
Operating temperature-40 to 70 °C
Storage temperature-50 to 80 °C
Lifespan50,000 hours
Connector4-pin
Connector wiringred 12V, green data line, blue backup data line, black GND
Power supplyDC 5V o DC 12V según variante
Neutral wire requiredNo