With consumers eagerly adopting device-driven, hi-tech products more than ever, LumaGlo Freedom Lighting is right on time. This LED lighting strip system is fully customizable, allowing users the freedom to choose the length, color, pattern, intensity, even the power source—and it's all controlled from an iPhone or Android device.

The multicolored LED lighting strips can be controlled via bluetooth from a mobile device (photo courtesy: LumaGlo/Kickstarter)

LumaGlo developed a Bluetooth-enabled, LED strip controller that connects the phone wirelessly to the lights, allowing the user total control over their system. Turn on, off, dim, brighten, or even set timers. Users can choose up to 16 million colors, even in real time by dragging their finger along the color wheel. Each LED is individually addressable, giving the ability to choose dynamic patterns and color combinations. It comes in a variety of lengths, including 1ft, 2ft and 5ft, all of which are linkable up to 10ft. Greater lengths can be achieved at reduced brightness.   

A controller on user's phone wirelessly connnects to the LED light strip (photo courtesy: LumaGlo/Kickstarter)

LED lighting strips are a brilliant invention that gives users the ability to illuminate spaces in ways that could never be done with the light bulb. However, the existing products on the market suffered severe limitations. They were controlled with a generic remote that only allowed the user to choose a handful of colors and simple patterns, and every LED had to be the same color. Stands weren't linkable and if you wanted a shorter length, it had to be cut, throwing a part of the investment away. "With today's technology, we couldn't figure out why those lights were still being controlled like the dark ages," explained Randy Lathrop, co-founder. "We knew there was a better way, and we began working to develop a product that solved all of those problems."

LumaGlo didn't stop there. They took it one step further and developed a modular power option. "Users can plug in a rechargeable battery and transform their installed applications to 'On the Go' portable uses. LumaGlo can be used to increase visibility, to be seen in clubs or at raves, decorate a skateboard or bike, or even use at events or ceremonies," explained Ward Ramsdell, co-founder. Other uses include under-cabinet lighting, accent lighting, hallway illumination, brightening retail space, and much more.

"What we're most excited about is that we've developed the first lighting system that is truly universal—it's installable AND wearable," said Jill Saucedo, Co-founder.  "It can be used to decorate with light in the residential setting, attract customers in commercial spaces or gain visibility with the 'On the Go' portable options."