Under Cabinet LED Tape

Use 2700K-3000K to match warm residential interiors and evening use, or 3500K-4000K for task lighting where accurate food prep colors matter. Avoid 5000K+ in kitchens, which feels cold. Tunable white strips let you switch between warm ambient and brighter task light.

Mount the driver inside a wall cabinet, on top of the wall unit, or in a nearby junction box. Low-voltage wire runs from the driver to the strip and can be hidden behind the cabinet lip. For a fully hardwired install, use an AC driver connected to a switched wall circuit.

Yes. Use solderless snap connectors between strip sections and corner jumper cables around cabinet returns. Confirm the connector matches the PCB width (5/8/10/12mm) and pin count. For permanent installs, soldered joints are more reliable, but clip connectors are fine for accessible locations.

A shallow aluminum channel is recommended: it hides the dots, protects the strip and gives a finished edge. Low-profile 5-7mm surface channels sit almost flush under the cabinet. On a budget, bare high-density strips with 3M adhesive work, but visible dots are more likely at close range.

Choose 120 LEDs/m or higher for under-cabinet use. At 60 LEDs/m the dots are visible at normal standing distance, especially with a clear or no cover. COB strips or 240 LED/m SMD give a continuous line and are the default for new cabinet installations.