WLED + BLYNK + MQTT + HA + Alexa + Philips Hue + IR on ESP8266 / ESP32

Ze_Pico · September 26, 2019, 12:06am

WLED demo on a Christmas Tree

by Aircoookie

work with WS2812B/SK6812/WS2811/WS2813/WS2815 RGB(W) led strip

Features:

WS2812FX library integrated for 80 special effects
FastLED noise effects and palettes
Customizable Mobile and desktop UI with color and effect controls
Settings page - configuration over network
Access Point and station mode - automatic failsafe AP
Support for RGBW strips
25 user presets to save and load colors/effects easily, supports cycling through them.
Macro functions to automatically execute API calls
Nightlight function (gradually dims down)
Full OTA software updatability (HTTP + ArduinoOTA), password protectable
Configurable analog clock + support for the Cronixie kit by Diamex
Configurable Auto Brightness limit for safer operation

Supported light control interfaces:

WLED app for Android and iOS
JSON and HTTP request APIs
MQTT
Blynk IoT
E1.31
Hyperion
UDP realtime
Alexa voice control (including dimming and color)
Sync to Philips hue lights
Adalight (PC ambilight via serial)
Sync color of multiple WLED devices (UDP notifier)
Infrared remotes (24-key RGB, receiver required)
Simple timers/schedules (time from NTP, timezones/DST supported)

Quick start guide and documentation:

See the wiki!

Android application HERE

latest release

WLED version 0.8.5

Aircoookie released this 13 days ago

Added support for MQTT authentication
Added Captive portal in AP mode
-> Breaking change: The IP of your ESP8266 in AP mode is now 4.3.2.1
Added the TwinkleFOX effect
Added Orangery, C9 and Sakura palettes
Update to ArduinoJSON v6
Support APA102

Assets7

WLED_0.8.5_ESP01_1m.bin |496 KB

WLED_0.8.5_ESP01_512k.bin | 481 KB

WLED_0.8.5_ESP32.bin | 1000 KB

WLED_0.8.5_ESP8266.bin | 510 KB

WLED_0.8.5_ESP8266_IR.bin | 534 KB

Source code(zip)

Source code(tar.gz)

for BLYNK

You can use the free (if you only use it for 1 WLED light) IoT cloud Blynk to control your WLED Lights with the beautiful Blynk app for Android and iOS!

With Blynk, you can also even control your lights when you are not connected to your home network!

Installation

Download the Blynk app from Play Store or App Store
Scan this QR code with the app:
68747470733a2f2f696d6167652e6962622e636f2f6434415341702f636c6f6e655f3933363231333631372e706e67512×512
Paste the device auth token Blynk sends to your e-mail into the WLED sync settings (only one ESP!)

You can use the sync button in Blynk to sync other WLED ESPs, just like with the web UIs!

Ze_Pico · September 29, 2019, 9:51am

Ze_Pico · October 13, 2019, 2:37am

LED Strings and Strips

a very good - Tutorial for Beginners
to make it as easy as possible for anyone to get into DIY Christmas lights.

Ze_Pico · October 14, 2019, 7:45am

Ze_Pico · October 15, 2019, 9:20pm

WLED Node-Red flows and Home Assistant

Ze_Pico · October 28, 2019, 7:00am

Pre-release

WLED version 0.8.6

WiFi will now auto-reconnect if connection lost
Added the TwinkleCat and Halloween Eyes effects
Improved a lot of effects (running, rainbow, fade…)
Fixed choppy transitions
Increased max. LEDs to 1500 (500 in DMA pin 3 mode)

Assets12

WLED_0.8.6_ESP01_1m_full.bin | 517 KB

WLED_0.8.6_ESP01_1m_ota.bin | 503 KB

WLED_0.8.6_ESP01_512k.bin | 487 KB

WLED_0.8.6_ESP32.bin | 1020 KB

WLED_0.8.6_ESP32_ledpin4.bin | 1020 KB

WLED_0.8.6_ESP8266.bin | 558 KB

WLED_0.8.6_ESP8266_APA102.bin | 557 KB

WLED_0.8.6_ESP8266_ledpin3.bin | 559 KB

WLED_0.8.6_ESP8266_ledpin4.bin | 533 KB

wled_0.8.6_ESP8266_lwip1.bin | 556 KB

Source code(zip)

Source code(tar.gz)

Note regarding ESP01:
ESP01 with 512k flash no longer supports Alexa, Blynk or Hue sync interfaces. If you use them, please do not update.
ESP01 with 1MB flash either supports OTA updates OR the above interfaces, just choose the respective binary.
From the next version onward, it will very likely be impossible to maintain 512k ESP01 support.
ESP01 1M will stay supported, although OTA updates will not be possible.
To get the most out of WLED, I highly recommend you to upgrade to a board with 4MB flash.

Ze_Pico · October 30, 2019, 4:37am

another very good - Tutorial for Beginners
Beginner’s Guide to Every Holiday LEDs (Part 2).

How to Set Colors and Effects, Save Presets, Make Sync Groups, add a Button, & Macros for Scheduling
wLED, is the BEST software for controlling your LEDs. I almost said it is the best Free software, but honestly, it is better than anything you can buy too!

Ze_Pico · November 29, 2019, 6:21am

Integrating Wled in Home Assistant

Ze_Pico · December 12, 2019, 3:56pm

Mega Tree Christmas Lights with WLED ( Demo)

Ze_Pico · December 13, 2019, 7:55am

Pre-release

WLED version 0.9.0-b1

Aircoookie released this 7 hours ago

The wait for a festive update is finally over! Decorate for the holidays using multiple segments!

Assets11

WLED_0.9.0-b1_ESP32.bin | 1010 KB

WLED_0.9.0-b1_ESP32_ledpin16.bin | 1010 KB

WLED_0.9.0-b1_ESP8266.bin | 538 KB

WLED_0.9.0-b1_ESP8266_1M_full.bin | 499 KB

WLED_0.9.0-b1_ESP8266_1M_ota.bin | 494 KB

WLED_0.9.0-b1_ESP8266_512K.bin | 489 KB

WLED_0.9.0-b1_ESP8266_apa102.bin | 538 KB

WLED_0.9.0-b1_ESP8266_ledpin3.bin | 540 KB

WLED_0.9.0-b1_ESP8266_ledpin4.bin | 513 KB

Source code(zip)

Source code(tar.gz)

Ze_Pico · December 17, 2019, 1:34am

If you want your lights synced to music then you want xLights.
It’s a feature rich program, but you can start simple and build slowly.

“How-To” video for xLights.

xLights + WLED

Ze_Pico · February 23, 2020, 7:38am

Latest release

WLED version 0.9.1

Aircoookie released this 4 hours ago

More Segment options and quicker control of all your LEDs!

Segments now support Grouping and Spacing options
Re-Added Quick color selectors to UI
PC mode (all settings on one page)
Added new auto RGBW modes
Added 5 new infrared remotes
Added new DMX modes over E1.31
Added Heartbeat, Ripple Rainbow, Percent, Plasma, Drip, Bouncing Balls, Fireworks 1D and Fireworks Starburst effects
Improved analog LED support
Added WiFi sleep toggle
Added dynamic effect data
Removed pixel locking
Various small effect improvements
Various fixes and stability improvements