In the lighting industry we hear a lot of technical terms. Most of them we are familiar with, but others may not ring a bell. Regardless, these terms are very useful when understanding how lighting interacts with the world around us. Below we will answer a few...

  We at SIRS-E®, are excited to inform all our clients that we will be slowly transitioning our web presence to a more business friendly format over the next couple of weeks. The first big change that you will come to notice is the removal of pricing on our...

  Reading a new LED datasheet without a comprehensive knowledge of what the parameters, measurements or graphs mean, can be a headache; even for a person with some background on the subject. Understanding LED Strips datasheets and photometric parameters might be...

SIRS Electronics, Inc. has formally relocated to Rosenberg, TX, in the Houston area. This move was initiated in order to better facilitate our clients, both in and outside of Texas. Please note our new physical address and main contact line will be as follows: 4705...

Watch Full Video Tutorial Additional Information: LED Strip Cove Lighting Installation Diagram LED Strip Cove Lighting Bill of Materials SIRS-E® 4-in-1 RGBW LED strips SIRS-E® DMX-CON4 Channel DMX Decoder Sunlite S.T.I.C.K. DE3 Wall Mount ENTTEC D-SPLIT DMX...

People love to feel welcomed. There's also that feeling inside of warmth and comfort when you have awesome living room lighting ideas that you can share with others. The one area in your home that enjoys the presence of others is the living room. It's an area where...

People buy LED strip lighting for three main reasons: First, they provide an cost efficient alternative compared to traditional light bulbs. Second, traditional lighting cannot fit in some applications - such as tight spacing. Third, they look freakin' awesome! But...

SIRS-E® is committed to supporting the continuous improvement in the quality of LED products as a replacement for other harmful and inefficient forms of lighting. To prove this commitment, we have obtained the approval of LED Lighting Facts, a program launched by the...

We recently worked together with Dusit Thani, an international luxury resort chain, to help give their new Guam location an elegant but modern ambiance. Check out some of the photos below to see how they utilized several of our LED strips and DMX controllers to create...

Now is the perfect time to get rid of those fluorescent tubes in your 2 x 4 fluorescent lighting fixtures and replace them with LEDs and SIRS-E is making it easier than ever to switch with our new Retrofit Kit. This kit comes with everything you need to switch over to...

What is UL? UL, or Underwriters Laboratories, is a global independent safety science company dedicated to safeguarding people, products and places. They have been involved in the innovation of safety solutions from the public adoption of electricity in 1894 through...

Different LED Options to Fit Your Necessities There are many options for LED Strip Lighting available for your home and business indoors and outdoors. If you're not familiar with LED strip products, it could be a daunting task to select what will work best for you....

Cost Effectiveness & Benefits of Using LED Lighting Many of you have seen our previous blogs go on and on about how good LED lighting really is. I'm sure some of you guys are ready to call us; asking us if were basing this off of real facts or weird theories. The...

Nowadays, it seems like there's an app for everything you could ever need. You have an immeasurable amount of control, literally at your fingertips with the use of an iPhone or iPad. Why should controlling your LEDs be any different? In this series of videos, we will...

Now that you know all the components you will need to make this possible, let's get into where the magic happens! Controlling your LED Light Fixtures with an ENTTEC ODE and Luminaire App is a breeze once you've configured all of your equipment. In this video, we're...

LED Lighting is Energy Efficient It’s fairly common knowledge that LED lighting can help homeowners and businesses save money and reduce energy costs, but there are some less well known facts about how LED lighting is good for the environment. There’s a common...

As homeowners we’re always looking for ways to save money and the topic of “going green” is becoming more and more important. When it comes to our homes, we immediately think of things such as new windows or better insulation as a way to save money and help the planet...

Starting Monday (12/15/2014) at 12:00am CST and lasting until Monday (1/05/2015) 11:59pm CST, we will be having the following deals for the SIRS-E Winter Sale: Use code SALE20: for 20% off all SIRS-E LED Strips, Controllers, Power Supplies, and Accessories Use code...

Installing an LED lighting solution is a great way to save money, be environmentally friendly, and also add a unique finishing touch to your décor. Whether you’re building something new or remodeling a room that needs some love, one of the most important success...

Starting Wednesday (11/26/2014) at 12:00am CST and lasting until Monday (12/1/2014) 11:59pm CST, we will be having the following deals for Cyber Week: Use code CYBER20: for 20% off all SIRS-E LED Strips, Controllers, Power Supplies, and Accessories Use code CYBER10:...

DMX512 is widely used for stage lighting and effects through a digital communication network. It offers a wide usage of controlling your professional, architectural, or home design lighting system. Like all subjects that deal with DMX technology, there really is no...

If you’re starting a new construction or remodeling project you’re most likely trying to figure out the best way to contain costs and manage your budget. A major piece of any new construction effort is the lighting application.  Today our homes, office buildings, and...

If you are at all familiar with DMX Control, you know that it is a wonderful system, which allows you to control various light fixtures. These are a fantastic accessory to our flexible LED strip line such as the AcuHue™ (RGBW), AcuVibrant™ (RGB), and AcuVivid™ (White)...

DMX addressing through a Dip Switch module is a crucial part of DMX control, but can be confusing. Watch Martin explain how to address a DMX LED Controller through Dip Switch Binary Code. VIDEO TRANSCRIPT Martin: Hey, guys. This is Martin again, from SIRS-E, and today...

In this post we will be going over the current application of 3D simulations in light designing environments. There may have been times where you would like to visualize your lighting environment before attempting to realize it. There are many applications that can do...

It seems like you can find and buy LED strips almost everywhere these days, they’re on Amazon, eBay, and even Craigs list.  The prices are all over the place and the cost alone may not be a good indicator of the quality of the product. The Truth About “High Quality”...

Today we’re going to talk about how to re-seal your waterproof LED strips. There are many lighting applications for LED strips, both indoors and outdoors. Outdoor uses range from patio mood lighting for homes, resorts, and country clubs to concert lighting or adding a...

The innovative breakthroughs in wireless technology have had a huge impact on the lighting industry, and in a good way. Some of the new technologies support the DMX and Art-Net protocol, and there are now some great ways to use Apple’s iPhone and iPad to control your...

These days almost everyone is connected to the internet 24/7. Whether you’re in a coffee shop, an airport, or a shopping mall, you’ll notice that almost everyone is on a smart phone, laptop, or tablet. They might be researching their next getaway, updating their...