DIY Kitchen Under Cabinet LED Lighting Upgrade — RGBW + ESP32 + WLED

If you’re a DIY'er looking to upgrade kitchen under cabinet LED lighting, this video walks you through a complete transformation of your smart lighting using SK6812 RGBW LED strips and WLED. I’ll show you exactly how I upgraded my kitchen under-cabinet LED lighting from old, dim strips to a fully smart, color‑capable setup integrated with Apple Home. In this step‑by‑step guide, I replace my 10‑year‑old lights with BTF‑Lighting SK6812 RGBW strips, a 12V 10A power supply, and a GLEDOPTO ESP32 running WLED. I’ll show the wiring, soldering, installation, and how to hide cables behind cabinets for a clean, professional look. Then we’ll walk through WLED setup, Homebridge integration, and Apple Home automations — including Good Morning, Good Night, Evening TV, and even a Home Alarm alert mode. What you’ll learn: • How to remove and replace old under‑cabinet LED strips • Why BTF SK6812 RGBW is ideal for kitchens • How to wire and power a 12V addressable LED setup • How to configure WLED on a GLEDOPTO ESP32 • How to integrate WLED with Apple Home using Homebridge • How to automate scenes for daily routines and ambience If you’re upgrading your kitchen smart lighting or exploring WLED projects, this video will give you everything you need to get started. #UnderCabinetLighting, #LED_RGBW, #WLED. #SmartHome, #ESP32, #Homekit, #SK6812, #GLEDOPTO LINKS :::::::::::::::::::::::: ✔️ LED Strip: SK6812 RGBW LED Light Strips → https://amzn.to/4p88OlT ✔️ 18AWG 3-Pin Extension Wire → https://amzn.to/4b7eol8 ✔️ GLEDOPTO ESP32 WLED Controller → https://amzn.to/4awnEiA ✔️ 12V 5A Power Supply → https://amzn.to/3LgSSA1 ✔️ GLEDOPTO User Manual → https://bit.ly/GLEDOPTO_ESP32_USER_MANUAL ✔️ BTF SK6812 User Manual → https://bit.ly/BTF_SK6812_RGBW_USER_MANUAL ✔️ Tealyra - Cream Earl Grey Luxurious Black Tea → https://amzn.to/4qSpZcv ✔️ Ferrule Terminal Connector Crimper Kit: → https://amzn.to/4qYneqc ✔️ Muzata Aluminum Channel Kit → https://amzn.to/49KeJYY ✔️ Muzata LED Channel Extension Brackets → https://amzn.to/3YPqJ6i ✔️ Magnifying Glasses with Light → https://amzn.to/3Nw7X1l CHAPTERS ::::::::::::::::::::::::::: 00:00 – Introduction: Smart Under‑Cabinet LED Upgrade 00:23 – Project Overview: SK6812 RGBW + WLED + Apple Home 00:40 – Component List: ESP32, LED Strips, Power Supply, Channels 02:58 – Removing Old LED Light Strips (Under‑Cabinet Demo) 06:38 – Installing SK6812 RGBW LED Strips & Wiring the ESP32 16:17 – WLED Setup & Configuration (LED Count, Presets, Power Settings) 19:21 – Homebridge Setup: Simple WLED Plugin Integration 20:09 – Apple Home / HomeKit Automations & Scene Setup 23:11 – Final Demo: WLED Scenes, Automations & Smart Home Reactions DISCLOSURE ::::::::::::::::::::::::::: Some of the links in this description may be affiliate links. That means, if you click on one of the links and make a purchase, I may receive a commission (at no extra charge to you). However, I only recommend products that I have tested and use myself. I am an Amazon Affiliate Marketer.