What Wired Watts does

Wired Watts, LLC is an independently owned US e-commerce retailer specializing in RGB LED pixel lighting hardware and accessories for programmable holiday, event, and architectural displays. The company is headquartered at a single fulfillment center in Alpharetta, Georgia, and sells direct-to-consumer exclusively through wiredwatts.com, with 98% of orders shipping within 24 hours. Its customer base is split between DIY hobbyists building home holiday displays and commercial decorators scaling professional installations.

The product portfolio spans the full RGB lighting stack: smart pixels (bullet nodes, square nodes, smart strips, smart floods, Pixabulb C9 bulbs) supporting WS2815 and WS28xx protocols at 5V and 12V; pixel controllers from Kulp Lights (K8/K16/K32/K40D/K64D/K128 families based on BeagleBone, Pocket Beagle, and Raspberry Pi), Falcon Controls (F4, F16v5, F48, plus SRx differential receivers), Baldrick, Pixel2Things, and Hanson Electronics; Meanwell and generic switching power supplies; weatherproof enclosures from Bud Industries, Multilink, and CableGuard with custom mounting plates; and P5/P10 LED panels for matrix displays. A branded coro prop line covers Halloween (Tidewither Octopus, Singing Ghosts, Singing Pumpkins), Christmas (Snowy Snowman, Mint Lollipop, Large Box Gift, Snowflakes), and patriotic themes (Liberty Star, Old Glory Flag), produced using a proprietary Push Pattern design methodology.

The company's differentiation rests on a proprietary connector system (xConnect), a proprietary xModel file format that bridges coro props into both the open-source xLights sequencer and the commercial Light-O-Rama platform, and an extensive "Learn" educational content library that addresses the steep learning curve for hobbyists. Pricing is transparent and unit-based, ranging from $0.10 (panel magnets) to $280 (Falcon F16v5 controller), with volume discounts and "Build-a-Kit" configurators for controllers and matrix kits. No institutional funding, parent company, or M&A activity is disclosed; the business is founder-owned and operated.

Name

Wired Watts

Legal name

Wired Watts, LLC

Website

https://wiredwatts.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2018

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Wired Watts is an independently owned US e-commerce retailer selling RGB LED pixel lighting hardware, controllers, enclosures, panels, and themed coro props directly to DIY hobbyists and commercial decorators building programmable holiday and event displays.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Commercial and DIY RGB Lighting Hardware

NAICS

Electric Lighting Equipment Manufacturing (3351), Electric Lighting Equipment Manufacturing (33513), Wiring Device Manufacturing (33593)

SIC

Electric Lighting & Wiring Equipment (3640), Electronic & Other Electrical Equipment (No Computer Equip) (3600), Electronic Connectors (3678)

akta.pro primary industry

Smart Lighting & Electrical (Bulbs, Switches, Outlets, Panels) (HSAPAQAC)

akta.pro secondary industries

Smart Lighting & Electrical (Bulbs, Switches, Plugs) Retail (CRACAGAB), Lighting Controls & Building Integration (Drivers, sensors, dimming, lighting control panels, networked lighting) (IMAGAIAI), Outdoor Lighting & Power (Headlamps, Batteries, Solar) Retail (CRAMAAAG)

Keywords

• RGB lighting products
• Smart pixel controllers
• LED panel displays
• Coro prop decorations
• Holiday lighting hardware

Headquarters

HQ city

Alpharetta

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

Supply Chain, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Personnel, Technology or R&D

Revenue model

1. Hardware Product Sales: One-time sale of RGB lighting hardware including smart pixels, controllers, power supplies, enclosures, wire/connectors, LED panels, and coro props. Revenue generated through e-commerce transactions with prices ranging from $0.10 to $280 per item.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Wired Watts is an independently owned e-commerce retailer that designs, sources, and sells RGB lighting hardware for programmable LED displays. The product portfolio spans smart pixels (bullet nodes, square nodes, smart strips, smart floods, RGB C9 bulbs, peace stakes), pixel controllers (Falcon, Kulp Lights, Baldrick, Pixel2Things, Hanson), power supplies, weatherproof enclosures, P5/P10 LED panels, and themed coro props for holidays and patriotic displays.

Product overview

Wired Watts is an independently owned RGB lighting company serving both commercial clients and DIY hobbyists with a comprehensive product portfolio for programmable LED lighting displays. The core offering centers on smart RGB pixels (bullet nodes, square nodes, smart strips, flood lights, Pixabulbs) that support WS2815/WS28xx protocols at 5V and 12V with multiple connector options. Control infrastructure includes Falcon pixel controllers (F16v5), Kulp Lights controllers (K16, K32, K8, K40D, K64D, K128 families) based on BeagleBone/Pocket Beagle/Raspberry Pi platforms, and differential smart receivers for extending pixel outputs up to 300+ feet. Physical infrastructure encompasses Bud Industries and CableGuard weather-resistant enclosures, mounting plates and pole mount kits, and P5/P10 LED panels for building video walls. The company also produces coro props including Halloween decorations (Tidewither octopus, singing ghosts, pumpkins, tombstones), Christmas items (lollipops, candy canes, gift boxes, snowflakes, snowmen), and patriotic props (Liberty Star, American flags). Products integrate with xLights, Light-O-Rama sequencing software and Falcon Player (FPP) running on single board computers.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Smart RGB Pixels (Bullet Nodes, Square Nodes, Smart Strips, Smart Floods, Pixabulbs) Addressable RGB LED pixels in multiple form factors (bullet nodes, square nodes, smart strips, smart floods, RGB C9 bulbs) supporting WS2815 and WS28xx protocols at 5V and 12V with xConnect and Ray Wu connector options. Targeted at DIY hobbyists and commercial decorators building RGB pixel lighting displays.
• House and Window Outline Products Pre-drilled PVC house and window outline kits including tees, elbows, and unions for creating pixel-lit house outlines with 12mm bullet pixels. For DIY and commercial decorators building holiday house outline displays.
• Falcon Pixel Controllers Falcon pixel controllers including the F16v5 (16 ports, 192 universes of E1.31/Artnet/DDP, 4 Smart Receiver ports, up to 1024 pixels per output) along with F48, F4, and smart differential receiver boards (SRx1, SRx2, SRx4). For pixel display installations requiring long-distance differential signal extension.
• Kulp Lights Controllers Family of BeagleBone and Raspberry Pi based pixel controllers including K16, K32, K8, K40D, K64D, and K128 models with differential outputs and FM transmission capabilities. Compatible with Falcon Player (FPP) and support smart receiver daisy-chaining. For users building advanced RGB pixel displays.
• Baldrick 8 Port Controller (Wired Watts Edition) 8-port pixel controller offered as part of the Wired Watts Edition Baldrick line. For smaller RGB pixel lighting installations.
• Power Supplies (Meanwell LRS-350 Series) Meanwell LRS-350 series AC to DC switching power supplies available in 5V (300W/60A) and 12V (350W/29A) variants, plus generic 5V 350W alternatives. For powering pixel controllers and LED panels in RGB installations.
• Bud Industries Weatherproof Enclosures (NBF Series) Weather-resistant NBF series enclosures (NBF-32016, NBF-32022, NBF-32026) with IP66 ratings, precision-cut holes for pigtails and RJ45 connections, and compatible mounting plates for Falcon and Kulp controllers. For outdoor controller installations.
• Multilink RNI1500 Weather Resistant Enclosure RNI1500 weather resistant enclosure with mounting plate options for Falcon and Sandevices controllers. Provides modular mounting solutions.
• CableGuard CG500 Weather Resistant Enclosure Compact weather-resistant enclosure (8.75" x 8.25" x 3.25") with hex bolt locking mechanism for smaller controller installations.
• LED Panels (P5 and P10 Indoor/Outdoor) Full color LED panels in P10 (32x16) and P5 (64x32) resolutions for indoor and outdoor rated installations, available individually or in 2-packs. Used for building video walls and matrix displays.
• Halloween Coro Props Designer Halloween-themed coro props including Tidewither the Giant Octopus, Singing Ghosts, Giant Blue Tarantula Spider, Singing Busts, Tombstones, Singing Pumpkins, and Halloween Candy decorations. For Halloween RGB lighting displays.
• Christmas Coro Props (Snowy, Lollipops, Gift Boxes, Snowflakes) Christmas-themed coro props including Snowy the Singing Snowman, Mint Lollipop candy prop, Large Box Gift, and 24 Inch Snowflake designs (#1-#5). Includes xModel files compatible with xLights and Light-O-Rama.
• Patriotic Coro Props (Liberty Star, Old Glory Flag) Patriotic-themed coro props including Liberty Star 22 (Red, White, Blue) and Old Glory American Flag (44" x 26.5") made from 10mm fluted polypropylene with Push Pattern and Zero Mod features.
• xConnect Connector System Proprietary xConnect 3-core connector system including connectors, extensions, and adapter cables for easy plug-and-play installation of RGB pixel wiring without soldering.
• Pixel Pliers Specialized pliers for installing and removing bullet pixels and accessories in RGB lighting installations.
• Pixa Boost Data Amplifier Data signal amplifiers with xConnect or Ray Wu style connectors to extend RGB pixel signal distance and integrity in larger installations.
• Octo-Plus Panel Controller with Real Time Clock and OLED BeagleBone cape supporting up to 96 P10 panels or 40 P5 panels across 8 connectors with onboard RTC, OLED display, and temperature sensors. Used as a panel controller for matrix displays.
• FM Transmitter for Kulp K16/K32/K64D/K128D Controllers Add-on FM transmitter for Kulp K16A-B, K32A-B, K128D-B, and K64D-B controllers enabling FPP-controlled FM audio broadcast with RDS support. Requires Si4713/VAST-FM FPP Plugin.
• USB Wireless Adapter 802.11 AC (Realtek 8812BU) Driver-free wireless adapter for FPP on Raspberry Pi and BeagleBone/Pocket Beagle. 802.11AC with Realtek 8812BU chipset, includes antenna with 9.5" full length.
• Build-a-Kit Configurators Interactive configurator tools helping customers assemble complete controller kits and matrix kits by selecting compatible components. Sold as a packaged solution through the website.

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

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AI maturity

App detail

Integration11 records

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Seven partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• Kulp LightscoreTechnology or IntegrationPrimary controller brand partner. Wired Watts stocks the full range of Kulp Lights controllers including K16, K32, K40D, K64D, K128D series, as well as K8-Pi and K2-Pi0 variants. Controllers are compatible with Falcon Player (FPP) and support smart receiver daisy-chaining.
• Falcon ControlscoreTechnology or IntegrationMajor controller brand partner selling Falcon F16v5, F48, and F4 controllers along with smart differential receiver boards (SRx1, SRx2, SRx4) and expansion boards. Full ecosystem of controllers, receivers, and accessories.
• MeanwellcoreTechnology or IntegrationPrimary power supply brand. Stocks Meanwell LRS-350 series (5v, 12v, 24v) in 300w and 350w variants for powering pixel controllers and LED panels.
• Bud IndustriescoreTechnology or IntegrationPrimary enclosure brand. Stocks NBF series enclosures (NBF-32016, NBF-32022, NBF-32026) with precision-cut options for controllers. IP66 rated weatherproof enclosures with various hole configurations.
• MultilinkcoreTechnology or IntegrationEnclosure partner for RNI1500 weather resistant enclosures and mounting plates. Provides modular mounting solutions for Falcon and Kulp controllers.
• xLightscoreTechnology or IntegrationFree open-source sequencing software compatible with Wired Watts coro props via xModel format. Products include downloadable model files for prop control.
• Light-O-RamacoreTechnology or IntegrationCommercial sequencing software compatible with Wired Watts coro props via xModel format. Alternative to xLights for display sequencing.

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• 1LED.com: Online retailer of commercial-grade LED pixel lighting, controllers, and accessories for holiday and event professionals.
• Christmas Designers: Holiday and commercial LED lighting retailer overlapping with Wired Watts on RGB pixels, controllers, and pro install products.
• Minleon USA: Commercial holiday and architectural LED lighting manufacturer serving the same pro decorator segment with RGB pixel and controller offerings.
• HolidayCoro: Direct competitor in RGB pixel lighting, coro props, controllers, and DIY holiday lighting kits. Serves the same hobbyist and pro decorator customer base with comparable WS281x product lines.
• Boscoyo Studio: Designer and seller of coro props and pixel mounting accessories for the RGB lighting community. Highly comparable in product category and target audience.
• DIYLED: Specialty retailer focused on do-it-yourself RGB pixel lighting and controllers, targeting the same enthusiast hobbyist segment.

Others

• Meanwell: Power supply manufacturer that is Wired Watts' primary power supply partner and a de facto standard across the RGB lighting industry.
• Falcon Player (FPP): Open-source show player software running on the single-board computers that drive Wired Watts controllers; ecosystem partner rather than competitor.
• xLights: Open-source sequencing software community that defines the ecosystem in which Wired Watts products are used; not a competitor but a critical ecosystem dependency and distribution channel.

Broad incumbents

• Home Depot: Mass-market home improvement retailer carrying broader consumer lighting, including basic smart lighting products that overlap with Wired Watts' smart pixel/bulb offerings.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks7 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/wiredwatts
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/wiredwatts

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Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

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