Colour temperature switchable downlights became increasingly popular throughout 2017. Now almost every lighting manufacturer has a version of their own, but what's so good about them? And which one is the best?

We have a range of fixed, tiltable, square, and high CRI LED downlights. You can also browse our downlights by IP rating and we have a wide range of IP65 downlights and IP44 downlights.Or add more if you're splitting up the strips (with smaller drivers) and control them all at once via the Tuya App or with these controllers: Scottish Highlands, areas which we class as zone 1 are post codes: AB30-38, AB44-56, FK17-99, G83, IV1-28, IV30-32, IV33-39, IV52-54, IV63, KW1-14, PA21-33, PA34-40, PH18-26, PH30, PH31-41, PH49-50

The wattage rating of the LED driver must be big enough to carry the full load of the LED tape, or the total lengths x wattage of tapes that you're connecting to it. Our LED drivers can be loaded to 100%, a 60W driver means 60W. It depends how easy is to run the cables. I prefer splitting the sections up and using smaller drivers. Although this design isn't always perfect as they can be changed accidentally especially by those pesky kids! AdvantagesControl every Mood Light from the same remote, even with your Smartphone or Tablet from anywhere in the world!

The best of the bunch are the Ricoman Centorio, Crompton Spectrum and the JCC V50. The Centorio is great for its ease of switching between the colour temperatures. The optional remote control puts it in a league above the rest. Its also the brightest and has a nice wide 90 degree beam angle. Its quite wide though but than can be advantageous if you've already got large ceiling holes. RGB LED colour changing tape allows you t unleash the full colour spectrum with blues, greens, reds and everything in-between. The downside of RGB is that is doesn't have a true white. When you switch to white, its a really 'off-white shade' with a really high kelvin rating of around 7000K, difficult for task lighting like chopping food or reading cook books.

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Colour temperature is measured in degrees kelvin and is shown with the letter K. The higher the kelvin rating, the whiter and then bluer the light becomes. A light with a 6500K rating would mimic daylight effects, like a clear blue sky. Compared to the lower end of the kelvin spectrum which is 2700K, which would have a more warmer, orange glow. Switches or Controls? strips have shorter cut points than 24V allowing for a more accurate measurement. But 24V strips are better for longer runs over 5M. IP65 is water and dust resistant. It has a silicone glue coating that shields it from splashes and dust.