How do I connect multiple LED strip lights together?

Connecting multiple LED strip lights allows you to extend your lighting reach and create seamless, custom setups for home decor, vehicles, or events. This guide walks you through the safe and effective steps to link LED strips without losing power or performance.

1. Step 1: Determine the total desired length of your LED strip setup and check the manufacturer's maximum run specification to avoid voltage drop or dimming.
2. Step 2: Choose a suitable power supply with enough voltage and amperage to support the total length of combined strips.
3. Step 3: Identify the type of connection—either using connectors or soldering—for joining the separate strips.
4. Step 4: Match the polarity (+/-) of each strip correctly when making connections; reversing them can prevent lights from working or cause damage.
5. Step 5: Use gapless connectors or solder the copper pads together if the strips will be physically close and aligned end-to-end.
6. Step 6: For strips installed around corners or distant sections, use connector cables or extra wire lengths to bridge the gap while maintaining polarity.
7. Step 7: Secure the connections using adhesive clips or heat-shrink tubing to keep them stable and to protect against shorts.
8. Step 8: Test the full system before final installation. For help selecting components or power supplies, visit our FAQs about LED battery strip lights.