HolidayCoro
HolidayCoro manufactures and sells RGB LED pixel controllers, lights, mounting systems, and coro decorative props to residential DIY hobbyists and commercial installers via direct-to-consumer e-commerce across North America.
- Company typePrivate
- Founded2008
- HeadquartersSpring, United States
- Headcount11–50
- GTM typeB2C
- OfferingHardware or Manufacturing
What HolidayCoro does
HolidayCoro is a privately held US-based manufacturer and direct-to-consumer retailer of RGB LED lighting control systems, founded in 2008 and operating from Spring, Texas. The company designs, assembles, and sells a vertically integrated product ecosystem centered on individually addressable smart pixel lighting for holiday and architectural displays, including Ready2Run pre-assembled controllers (AlphaPix Classic, Flex Modular 4th Generation, HinksPix Pro), a broad catalog of pixel nodes, ribbon, C9 bulbs, modules, and flood lights, plus proprietary EasyPlug3/xConnect waterproof cabling, mounting systems (QuickTree, PixelTrim, PixelPipe, PixaTrack, PixNode Net), power supplies, enclosures, and DMX/Ethernet infrastructure. The technology stack relies on E1.31 and ArtNet protocols with proprietary connection and mounting systems, and the company is software-agnostic, documenting compatibility with third-party sequencing applications (xLights, Light-o-Rama, Madrix, Falcon Pi Player) rather than developing its own.
The business operates an exclusive direct-to-consumer e-commerce model via holidaycoro.com, with no disclosed resellers, distributors, or channel partners, supported by phone-based sales, free project design and quote services, an extensive knowledge base, selection wizards, and community engagement through Facebook and Reddit. Revenue is generated entirely through hardware sales across controllers ($79.95-$799.95), packaged kits ($299-$1,600+), individual RGB components (from under $1 to over $50 per unit), and a large assortment of coro (corrugated plastic) decorative props. Two customer segments are served: a primary base of residential DIY hobbyists (approximately 75% of whom use xLights software) and a secondary segment of commercial/professional installers serving malls, municipalities, drive-through parks, zoos, churches, and theme parks. Shipping is concentrated in the USA, with select AC-powered products restricted to USA, Canada, and Mexico. The company holds 10+ registered trademarks covering its sub-brands, has no disclosed external funding, and has operated since 2008 without acquisitions, leadership changes, or strategic transactions in the available data.
HolidayCoro firmographics
Firmographics- Name
- HolidayCoro
- Legal name
- HolidayCoro
- Website
- https://holidaycoro.com
- Company type
- Private
- Founded year
- 2008
- Operating status
- Operating
- Headcount range
- 11–50 employees
- Short description
- HolidayCoro manufactures and sells RGB LED pixel controllers, lights, mounting systems, and coro decorative props to residential DIY hobbyists and commercial installers via direct-to-consumer e-commerce across North America.
- Ownership category
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HolidayCoro industry classification
Industry- Product category
- RGB Pixel Lighting Controllers and Accessories
- NAICS
- Electric Lighting Equipment Manufacturing (3351)
- SIC
- Electric Lighting & Wiring Equipment (3640)
- akta.pro primary industry
- Lighting Parts, Shades & Accessories Retail (Harps, Finials, Glass, Mounting) (CRAIAHAI)
- akta.pro secondary industries
- Seasonal, Holiday & Party Home Décor Retail (CRAIACAD), Outdoor Lighting & Landscape Lighting Retail (CRAIAIAJ)
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Where HolidayCoro is headquartered
LocationHeadquarters
- HQ city
- Spring
- HQ country
- United States
- HQ region
- North America
Offices1 record
Markets served
HolidayCoro business model
Business model- GTM type
- B2C
- Offering type
- Hardware or Manufacturing
- Cost components
- Supply Chain, Operations, Personnel, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure
Revenue model
- Hardware Sales - Controllers: Sale of pre-assembled Ready2Run pixel controllers and DIY controller boards. Controllers range from $79.95 to $799.95 depending on pixel capacity and features.
- Hardware Sales - RGB Lighting Products: Sale of RGB pixel lights, nodes, bulbs, strips, and modules. Individual products range from under $1 to over $50 per unit or string.
- Hardware Sales - Accessories & Cables: Sale of mounting hardware, cables, enclosures, power supplies, and tools. Includes proprietary EasyPlug3/xConnect cables and third-party compatible products.
- Hardware Sales - Packaged Kits: Pre-configured packages combining controllers, lights, cables, and power for specific applications (MegaTrees, arches, house outlines, matrix screens). Packages range from $299 to over $1,500.
- Hardware Sales - RGB Props/Coro Items: Sale of Coro (corrugated plastic) props including singing faces, animated elements, seasonal decorations, and custom printed signs.
Pricing tiers
| Model | Billing | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Unit Pricing | Pay-as-you-go | Entry-level Controllers (4-output) |
| Unit Pricing | Pay-as-you-go | Mid-range Controllers (16-output) |
| Unit Pricing | Pay-as-you-go | High-capacity Controllers (32-48 output) |
| Unit Pricing | Pay-as-you-go | Long Range Receivers |
| Unit Pricing | Pay-as-you-go | MegaTree Packages |
| Unit Pricing | Pay-as-you-go | Matrix Screen Packages |
| Unit Pricing | Pay-as-you-go | Arch Packages |
| Unit Pricing | Pay-as-you-go | House Outline Packages |
| Unit Pricing | Pay-as-you-go | Pixel Node Strings |
| Unit Pricing | Pay-as-you-go | Pixel Ribbon/Stripe |
| Unit Pricing | Pay-as-you-go | Pixel Bulbs |
| Unit Pricing | Pay-as-you-go | Power Supplies |
| Unit Pricing | Pay-as-you-go | Standalone Play Solutions |
Go-to-market motion1 record
Distribution channels3 records
Marketing channels7 records
HolidayCoro product offering
Product offeringCore offering
HolidayCoro designs, manufactures, and sells RGB LED pixel lighting controllers and accessories for residential and commercial holiday/architectural light displays. Its core offerings include pre-assembled Ready2Run pixel controllers (Flex, AlphaPix, HinksPix systems), individually addressable RGB LED nodes, bulbs, ribbon, modules, and flood lights, along with proprietary mounting hardware (QuickTree, PixelTrim, PixelPipe), waterproof EasyPlug3/xConnect cable systems, power supplies, and complete display kits (MegaTrees, Arches, Matrix Screens, House Outlines). The company sells exclusively through its own website to DIY hobbyists and professional installers in the USA, Canada, and Mexico.
Product overview
HolidayCoro is a provider of RGB LED lighting control systems and accessories for residential and commercial holiday/architectural displays. The product portfolio centers on Ready2Run Smart Pixel RGB Controllers (including Flex Expansion, AlphaPix Classic, and HinksPix Pro systems supporting 2,720 to 16,320+ pixels) that work with individually addressable Smart/Pixel RGB LED products including nodes/bullets, seed/pebble pixels, ribbon/strip/tape, C9 bulbs/globes, and modules. The ecosystem extends to complete Packaged Kits (MegaTrees, Matrix Screens, Arches, House Outlines, Stars) for common display configurations, DIY mounting solutions (QuickTree, PixelTrim, PixelPipe, PixNode Net), EasyPlug3/xConnect and EasyPlug4 waterproof cable systems, HC-2500 enclosures with third-party controller adapter plates, power supplies, CAT5/ethernet infrastructure for E1.31/ArtNet networking, ActiDongle DMX interfaces, FM radio broadcast systems, and comprehensive RGB Props/Coro decorative items (singing faces, arches, stars, seasonal props). HolidayCoro does not manufacture sequencing software but documents hardware compatibility with xLights (~75% of customers), Light-o-Rama, Falcon Pi Player, Madrix, and other third-party applications. The company operates on a hardware-focused model with software agnosticism, selling pre-assembled Ready2Run controllers and component-based systems for DIY installers.
Differentiator
Problem solved
Functional benefit
Brands
- Brilliant Bulb: RGB Pixel Strawberry C9 Bulb product line
- QuickTree
- EasyPlug3
- xConnect
- PixelTrim
- PixNode Net
- PixNode Extreme Strip
- HC-2500
Products and services
- Ready2Run Smart Pixel RGB Controllers Pre-assembled and tested plug-and-play RGB pixel controllers for residential and commercial holiday lighting displays, supporting pixel counts from 2,720 to 16,320 pixels.
- Flex Pixel Controller System Modular controller system supporting 1-3 expansion boards, 300-700 watts power, and up to 16,320 pixels with AlphaPix Evolution or HinksPix Pro CPU and large HC-2500 enclosure.
- AlphaPix Classic Controllers E1.31 based controllers available in 4-output and 16-output configurations supporting up to 5,540 pixels with RS485 DMX input and Ethernet ArtNet connectivity.
- HinksPix Pro V3 CPU Third-party CPU controller with 20 Long Range Jacks supporting 80 ports, Ready2Run Assembled for use with HolidayCoro systems and stand-alone scheduling via HSA.
- Falcon Pi Player (FPP) Stand-Alone Player Raspberry Pi-based stand-alone player pre-installed with Falcon Pi Player software, 32GB storage, and protective case enabling show playback without a computer.
- QuickTree Pixel MegaTree Kits Complete MegaTree packages in 180 and 360-degree configurations including 800-pixel 12V and 5V versions, CCR Ribbon style, and 1,600-pixel 360-degree options ranging from $799.99 to $1,599.95.
- RGB Pixel Matrix Screen Packages Pre-configured scrolling matrix display kits for song titles, messages, and graphics, including 1,012-pixel (47x95 inch) and 1,200-pixel (97x44 inch) configurations priced from $949.99, with custom sizes by quote.
- RGB Star Packages Complete star lighting kits for MegaTree toppers including 3-Row 90-Pixel and 6-Section 270-Pixel configurations with integrated controllers priced from $299.99 to $359.99.
- RGB Pixel Leaping Arch Kits Pre-assembled arch kits using RGB pixel ribbon strip technology in two-arch (23ft total) and four-arch (16ft per arch) configurations priced from $299.95 to $369.99.
- RGB House Outline Packages Complete house outline packages using pixel strip or C9 strawberry bulbs, including 132ft strip-based ($659.95) and 130ft bulb-based ($549.95) configurations.
- Smart/Pixel RGB LED Nodes Individually addressable RGB LED nodes in bullet, flat/square, and gumdrop formats, available in 5V and 12V with 2811 IC chips, with EasyPlug3/xConnect waterproof connectors.
- Seed/Pebble Pixel Products Low-cost high-density pixel products for matrix displays and sign applications including bulk rolls, pre-assembled plug-and-play matrix panels, and MegaTree topper systems.
- Smart Pixel Ribbon/Strip/Tape Flexible waterproof LED strip in 12V with 2811 or 1903 ICs at densities of 30LED/10Pixel, 60LED/20Pixel, and 60LED/60Pixel, sold in 5-meter rolls with pre-attached EasyPlug3 connectors.
- Brilliant Bulb RGB Pixel C9 Bulbs and Globes Pixel-addressable C9 strawberry bulbs and 30mm globes for house outlining, compatible with mounting strips for Brilliant Bulbs, GE Color Effects, and LOR Color Cosmic bulbs.
- Smart Pixel LED Modules Individual 12V 2811 IC-based square and rectangle LED modules for flexible placement applications, priced from $1.29 per module.
- Dumb RGB LED Lights Non-addressable RGB LED modules and strips where entire strings operate as single color zones, compatible with basic RGB controllers for simpler projects.
- RGB Smart Pixel Flood Lights Addressable RGB flood lights in 10W and 50W versions with included ground stakes for yard and landscape lighting applications.
Companies that use HolidayCoro
Customer profileSegments2 records
Ideal customer profiles2 records
HolidayCoro technology and API
TechnologyAPI detail
- Has API
- No
- API docs
- API detail
Core technology
AI maturity
App detail
Integration6 records
Feature7 records
HolidayCoro partnerships and signals
Strategic signalScale indicators3 records
Recent moves6 records
Expansion highlights6 records
HolidayCoro competitors and assessment
Company assessmentDirect peers
- J1SYS (Light-o-Rama): J1SYS / Light-o-Rama is one of the oldest brands in computer-controlled holiday lighting, selling sequencing software (LOR S5/S6) and Pixie pixel controllers — a direct competitor in both hardware controllers and the broader ecosystem, and still used by ~10% of HolidayCoro customers.
- Christmas Designers: Christmas Designers is a holiday lighting e-commerce retailer selling commercial-grade Christmas lights, controllers, and accessories, with overlap on RGB pixel products and seasonal display hardware targeting both DIY and professional installers.
- Wired Watts: Wired Watts is a direct-to-consumer e-commerce retailer of pixel LED nodes, controllers, power supplies, and accessories serving the same DIY holiday/Christmas lighting hobbyist community as HolidayCoro, with overlapping product lines (WS2811 nodes, E1.31/ArtNet controllers, waterproof cabling).
- SanDevices: SanDevices manufactures the E682 and E6804 pixel controllers used by professional holiday lighting installers — directly competing with HolidayCoro's high-capacity controllers and supported via HC-2500 adapter plates.
- Minleon USA: Minleon manufactures and sells commercial-grade RGB pixel LED bulbs, strings, and controllers for the holiday and architectural lighting market — directly competing with HolidayCoro's Brilliant Bulb C9 line and pixel controller offerings.
- Boscoyo Studio: Boscoyo Studio designs and sells coro (corrugated plastic) pixel props, megatree mounting kits, and matrix panels — directly overlapping HolidayCoro's RGB Props/Coro Items category and QuickTree/PixelTrim mounting hardware lines.
- Kulp Lights: Kulp Lights sells K8-B, K16-B, and K40 pixel controllers plus Falcon Pi Player integration — a direct hardware peer to HolidayCoro's Flex/AlphaPix controllers and an explicitly supported third-party CPU inside the HC-2500 enclosure ecosystem.
- Advatek Lighting: Advatek Lighting (Australia) designs and sells PixLite pixel controllers and accessories supporting E1.31/ArtNet/DMX protocols — directly overlapping HolidayCoro's Flex and AlphaPix controller lines, though primarily serving the commercial/professional installer segment.
Emerging players
- Falcon Christmas (FPP/Falcon Player): Falcon Christmas is the open-source community and software (Falcon Pi Player) that drives the majority of HolidayCoro's standalone playback installations. While not a product competitor, it is the dominant ecosystem platform around which HolidayCoro's hardware ecosystem is designed.
- EZL Prop Builder / Crazy Lights: EZL Prop Builder (and other hobbyist communities like Christmas Crazy Lights) sell coro props, pixel mounting solutions, and DIY guides that overlap with HolidayCoro's RGB Props/Coro Items and mounting hardware categories, often competing on niche themed SKUs.
Market position
Strengths5 records
Weaknesses5 records
Competitive moat5 records
Key risks6 records
Key highlights6 records
Customer concentration
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Investors
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Frequently asked questions about HolidayCoro
What does HolidayCoro do?
HolidayCoro designs, manufactures, and sells RGB LED pixel lighting controllers and accessories for residential and commercial holiday/architectural light displays. Its core offerings include pre-assembled Ready2Run pixel controllers (Flex, AlphaPix, HinksPix systems), individually addressable RGB LED nodes, bulbs, ribbon, modules, and flood lights, along with proprietary mounting hardware (QuickTree, PixelTrim, PixelPipe), waterproof EasyPlug3/xConnect cable systems, power supplies, and complete display kits (MegaTrees, Arches, Matrix Screens, House Outlines). The company sells exclusively through its own website to DIY hobbyists and professional installers in the USA, Canada, and Mexico.
Is HolidayCoro a public or private company?
HolidayCoro is a private company. It is classified as unknown and is currently operating.
When was HolidayCoro founded?
HolidayCoro was founded in 2008. It employs 11 to 50 people.
Where is HolidayCoro based?
HolidayCoro is headquartered in Spring, United States, in the North America region.
How does HolidayCoro make money?
Five revenue lines are on record. Hardware Sales - Controllers are the primary driver. The others are hardware Sales - RGB Lighting Products, hardware Sales - Accessories & Cables, hardware Sales - Packaged Kits and hardware Sales - RGB Props/Coro Items.
Who are HolidayCoro's main competitors?
Direct peers on record are J1SYS (Light-o-Rama), Christmas Designers, Wired Watts, SanDevices, Minleon USA, Boscoyo Studio, Kulp Lights and Advatek Lighting. Emerging players are Falcon Christmas (FPP/Falcon Player) and EZL Prop Builder / Crazy Lights.
Does HolidayCoro have an API?
No public API is recorded for HolidayCoro.
What industry is HolidayCoro in?
HolidayCoro's product category is RGB Pixel Lighting Controllers and Accessories. Its primary akta.pro industry code is CRAIAHAI, Lighting Parts, Shades & Accessories Retail (Harps, Finials, Glass, Mounting), with a secondary code of CRAIACAD, Seasonal, Holiday & Party Home Décor Retail. Its NAICS code is 3351 and its SIC code is 3640.