
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
Specifications
| Brand | Generic |
| Model | WS2811 / WS2812B / WS2813 / WS2815 |
| Type | addressable RGB LED strip |
| LED type | SMD5050 RGB |
| Stated LED chip brand | Epistar |
| Available densities | 30, 60 and 144 LEDs per meter |
| PCB | white or black |
| Available protection | IP30, IP65 and IP67 |
| IP30 | not waterproof |
| IP65 | waterproof with silicone coating |
| IP67 | waterproof in silicone tube |
| Power supply included | no |
| Controller included | no |
| Stated certifications | CCC, CE, FCC and RoHS |
| Stated lifespan | over 50,000 hours |
| Beam angle | 120° |
| Grayscale | 256 levels |
| Color | RGB full color / dream color changing |
| Power type | DC |
| Intended use | living room, indoor, decor, LED projects and DIY applications |
| Declared substance of very high concern | none |
| WS2811 | |
| Operating voltage | DC 12V |
| LED | SMD5050 RGB |
| Density | 30 or 60 LEDs/m |
| IC | 10 or 20 IC/m |
| Power | 9W/m at 30 LEDs/m and 18W/m at 60 LEDs/m |
| Control | 1 IC controls 3 LEDs |
| Cut | every 3 LEDs |
| Protection | IP30 not waterproof or IP67 waterproof |
| Listed dimensions | 5000 x 10 x 2,4 mm |
| Connector | 3-pin |
| Package | 5 m roll with 3Pin connector |
| Stated warranty | 2 years |
| WS2812B | |
| Input voltage | DC 5V |
| Power 30 LEDs/m | 9W/m |
| Power 60 LEDs/m | 18W/m |
| Power 144 LEDs/m | 43,2W/m |
| LED | WS2812B 5050 SMD RGB with integrated WS2811-type improved IC |
| Control | each LED is controlled separately |
| IC | 1 IC per LED |
| Pixels | 30, 60 or 144 per meter |
| Listed pitch | 16,6 mm |
| Bits per color | 8 bits/color |
| FPC width 30 LEDs/m | 10 mm |
| FPC width 60 LEDs/m | 10 mm |
| FPC width 144 LEDs/m | 12 mm |
| Protection | IP30, IP65 or IP67 |
| Cut | every LED |
| Package | anti-static bag; IP30 and IP65 with rear 3M adhesive; IP67 without 3M adhesive |
| WS2813 | |
| Input voltage | DC 5V |
| Power 30 LEDs/m | 9W/m |
| Power 60 LEDs/m | 18W/m |
| Power 144 LEDs/m | 43,2W/m |
| LED | WS2813 5050 SMD RGB with integrated IC |
| Control | each LED is controlled separately |
| IC | 1 IC per LED |
| Pixels | 30, 60 or 144 LEDs/m |
| Listed pitch | 16,6 mm |
| Bits per color | 8 bits/color |
| FPC width 30 LEDs/m | 10 mm |
| FPC width 60 LEDs/m | 10 mm |
| FPC width 144 LEDs/m | 12 mm |
| Protection | IP30, IP65 or IP67 |
| Cut | every LED |
| Operating temperature | -40 to 70 °C |
| Storage temperature | -50 to 80 °C |
| Lifespan | 50,000 hours |
| Connector | 4-pin |
| Connector wiring | red 5V, green data line, blue backup data line, black GND |
| Recommended controllers | T-1000S, T-8000A, T-100K, T-200K and T-300K |
| WS2815 | |
| Input voltage | DC 12V |
| Power 30 LEDs/m | 9W/m |
| Power 60 LEDs/m | 18W/m |
| Power 144 LEDs/m | 34W/m |
| LED | WS2815 5050 SMD RGB with integrated IC |
| Control | each LED is controlled separately |
| IC | 1 IC per LED |
| Pixels | 30, 60 or 144 per meter |
| Listed pitch | 16,6 mm |
| Bits per color | 8 bits/color |
| FPC width 30 LEDs/m | 10 mm |
| FPC width 60 LEDs/m | 10 mm |
| FPC width 144 LEDs/m | 12 mm |
| Protection | IP30, IP65 or IP67 |
| Cut | every LED |
| Operating temperature | -40 to 70 °C |
| Storage temperature | -50 to 80 °C |
| Lifespan | 50,000 hours |
| Connector | 4-pin |
| Connector wiring | red 12V, green data line, blue backup data line, black GND |
| Power supply | DC 5V o DC 12V según variante |
| Neutral wire required | No |
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