I’ve recently come across an interesting challenge with my Shelly RGBW2 device, and I wanted to share my experience and thoughts with the community. If anyone has encountered similar issues or has insights, I’d love to hear your perspectives!
So, here’s the situation: I purchased an RGBW2 about a week ago to connect it to our bathroom LED strips. Initially, everything seemed to be working smoothly. However, after a few days, I started noticing an overpower error approximately every 5 to 10 minutes, which caused the device to restart. This was a bit concerning, especially since the LED strip is only about 1 meter long and shouldn’t require too much power.
I decided to dig deeper into the issue. The device is connected to a 24V DC adapter, and I’ve set the DC Power Voltage to 24V in the settings. While 12V might have been sufficient for the LED strip, I figured 24V would provide a safer margin. However, it seems like the device is still struggling with the power draw, leading to the overpower errors.
I’ve tried a few troubleshooting steps so far:
- Reducing the voltage: I considered lowering the voltage to 12V, but I’m hesitant because I don’t want the LED strip to dim or flicker.
- Checking the wiring: I’ve double-checked all connections to ensure there are no loose wires or shorts.
- Updating firmware: I made sure the device is running the latest firmware version.
At this point, I’m leaning towards the possibility that the LED strip’s power requirements are slightly higher than expected, even though it’s only 1 meter long. Maybe the strip has a higher wattage than I initially thought, or there’s some inefficiency in the wiring setup.
If anyone has experience with similar issues or has successfully resolved overpowering problems with Shelly devices, I’d be grateful for any advice or recommendations. Have you encountered this with RGBW2 or other Shelly devices? What solutions worked for you?
I’m also curious if others have had success with 24V setups for similar LED configurations or if they’ve found that 12V is more stable in the long run. Any insights would be incredibly helpful as I try to get this device running smoothly!
Thanks in advance for your input and experiences. Let’s troubleshoot this together! 