A waterproof tube of addressable LEDs that plugs into any USB power source, so rainbow chases and music-synced colour can follow the party from the balcony to the campsite.
Most outdoor LED strips need a mains adapter and an outdoor socket. The httpsmp strip runs on 5V USB instead, which changes where the party can happen. A phone power bank at the foot of a tent, a USB socket on the balcony or a charger in a camper van is all it takes to wrap the pitch in moving colour.
The strip lives inside an IP68 tube, so dew, drizzle and a knocked-over drink do not end the night. Around a campfire it can outline a gazebo, trace the edge of an awning or loop along a fence rail. At home it does the same job on a balcony, a garden arch or a deck step.
USB power suits some setups better than others:
The trade-off is length. Five volts carries more current than a 24V system for the same light, so voltage drops faster along the copper. The 16.4ft roll sits comfortably on USB power; the 32.8ft and 50ft rolls go further, and a strong wall charger rated 2A or more is a steadier feed for them than a laptop port.
Battery life on a power bank depends on its capacity, the brightness and how busy the mode is. Dimmer, slower scenes stretch the night the furthest, and a static warm colour sips the least.
| Spec | Value |
|---|---|
| Length | 16.4ft (32.8ft and 50ft plain-RGB rolls also offered) |
| LED chip | WS2812 RGB+IC, individually addressable (16.4ft roll) |
| Number of LEDs | 150 (16.4ft roll) |
| Effects | Multi-colour chase, fades, flashes, static colour |
| Water resistance | IP68 tube |
| Use | Indoor and outdoor |
| Power | USB, 5V |
| App | Magic Lantern (iOS and Android) |
| Connection | Bluetooth |
| Remote | RF, range up to 32.8ft |
| Sound reaction | App music sync and mic mode |
| Timer | Yes |
| Material | PVC |
| Cutting | Cuttable; reseal the cut end with glue |
| In the box | Strip, controller, remote, ties, screws, clips, manual |
| Weight | 350g (32.8ft), 440g (50ft) |
| Model number | 5V-BJ-RGBIC (16.4ft); 5V-BJ-RGB (32.8ft, 50ft) |
| Warranty | One year |
Standard RGB strips light every LED the same colour at once. The 16.4ft httpsmp roll uses WS2812 RGB+IC chips instead, where a tiny controller inside each LED lets it take its own colour. That is how a rainbow can flow along the tube, how two colours can chase each other, and how a comet can shoot down the tube.
Addressable effects change the feel of a space:
Motion draws the eye across a whole garden at a night party. On a quiet evening the same strip can hold one soft colour, so choosing RGB+IC never locks a space into constant movement.
The Magic Lantern app runs all of it, along with music sync from the phone, mic mode through the controller, and a timer to switch the lights on at dusk. The RF remote covers up to 32.8ft and needs no line of sight, which is handy across a campsite or a garden.
Like the rest of this controller family, the strip may appear as ELK-BLEDOM or a similar name in a Bluetooth scan; that is the LED controller, not a speaker. Connect from inside Magic Lantern rather than the phone's settings. The app guide lays out which app goes with which light.
Everything for mounting comes in the box: clips, screws, ties and adhesive. Ties wrap around balusters, posts and tent poles; clips and screws hold the tube along wood or a wall; the adhesive helps on smooth surfaces. Mix them to suit the spot rather than using one type everywhere.
That last point matters most. The IP68 rating depends on an intact tube; an open cut end lets water in and the strip stops being waterproof. Sealing takes a minute and saves the whole run.
The controller and the USB plug are the weak spots in wet weather. Tuck them under a roof, inside a tent porch or in a small sealed box, and keep the power bank off wet grass.
At the end of a trip, the whole strip coils back into its box, ready for the next weekend away.
The three rolls share the IP68 tube, the Magic Lantern app, the RF remote and the mounting kit. The 16.4ft roll is the clear pick when the addressable WS2812 effects are the point, and it sits most comfortably on USB power. The 32.8ft and 50ft rolls are plain RGB versions that cover bigger balconies and fences, weighing 350g and 440g.
Other outdoor runs on sibling controllers:
Pick httpsmp when portability matters more than sheer length: camping trips, a rented balcony, a garden party away from the house. Choose a 24V strip when the plan is a permanent roofline or a big deck on mains power. The USB strip can still join a mains setup later, on a spare charger by the back door.
Before buying, run through three checks:
For a first night out, pack a spare cable and a fully charged bank, and set a timer so the lights do not drain the battery while everyone sleeps. The pairing guide helps if the phone and the strip will not meet.
Yes. It takes 5V USB, so a power bank, a USB wall charger or a car USB socket can drive it. Run time depends on the bank's capacity and the brightness.
The 16.4ft roll is specified with WS2812 RGB+IC chips. The 32.8ft and 50ft rolls carry a different model code, 5V-BJ-RGB, and show one colour at a time.
The LEDs are sealed in an IP68 tube. Keep the controller and USB plug dry, and seal any cut end with glue.
Magic Lantern, over Bluetooth, plus an RF remote with a range of up to 32.8ft.
