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Small white rectangular controller 74.5 by 35.6 by 16.5 mm with 5 pin terminal block and DC power jack

KEHIPI

KEHIPI C04Z Zigbee 3.0 RGBW LED Controller 5pin 15A

SKU CH-8WVZ-613H8 MPN C04Z

Controls PWM RGBW 5-wire LED strips up to 15 A total output via Zigbee 3.0 and the Smart Life or Tuya Smart app

  • Product colorWhite
  • DetailsBTF-LIGHTING
  • Product dimensions3.0 in × 1.4 in × 0.7 in
  • In the boxLED controller, User manual
  • Zigbee 3.0 control via Smart Life app
  • 15 A total output for long RGBW strips
  • Auto-sync extends range through multiple controllers
  • Works with Alexa and Google Home voice
  • DC 5 V to 24 V input flexibility

Zigbee 3.0 RGBW Controller for 5-Pin Strips

The KEHIPI C04Z drives PWM RGBW LED strips that use a five-wire V+ R G B W connection. It works with common SMD types such as FCOB, COB, 2835, 3528, 5050, 5630, 5730 and 3014. The unit pairs with a Zigbee 3.0 gateway and is compatible with Echo Plus, Echo 4th Gen, Alexa and Google Home via the Smart Life or Tuya Smart app. It is not suited for builders who need RF remote control or SmartThings integration.

Thermal and Power Behaviour

The controller accepts DC input from 5 V to 24 V through a 5.5 mm by 2.1 mm barrel jack and delivers up to 6 A per channel with a 15 A total limit. Maximum output reaches 75 W at 5 V, 180 W at 12 V and 360 W at 24 V. Operating temperature spans -25 °C to 45 °C. The compact 74.5 mm by 35.6 mm by 16.5 mm housing has no active cooling, so sustained loads near the limits should be evaluated for airflow.

Upgrade Path and Use Cases

The C04Z replaces basic single-colour or non-smart dimmers when full RGBW mixing, grouping, scheduling and voice control are required. Its auto-transmitting function extends the mesh up to 30 m per hop, allowing multiple controllers to synchronise across larger installations without extra wiring. The jump is worthwhile when centralised app control and scene automation outweigh the need for a handheld RF remote.

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Price $22.99
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Specifications

Product
Brand nameBTF-LIGHTING
Model nameC04Z
Part numberC04Z
Product colorWhite
Size & build
Product dimensions3.0 in × 1.4 in × 0.7 in
In the box
In the boxLED controller, User manual

Questions about this item

How do I wire the 5-pin RGBW strip to the C04Z and which step causes the most mistakes?

Connect the strip's V+ to the controller's V+ terminal and match each R, G, B, W wire to its labelled output; the common error is swapping a colour channel with the common positive line, which makes colours display incorrectly.

What maintenance or replacement will the controller need over time?

The unit has no user-serviceable parts; if the 15 A total limit or 6 A per channel is exceeded the internal protection can trip, so the only later action is replacing the controller itself after an overload event.

What is the first limit reached when running a long RGBW strip at full brightness?

The 15 A total current ceiling (75 W at 5 V, 180 W at 12 V, 360 W at 24 V) is reached before the 30 m Zigbee range or the -25 °C to 45 °C temperature range becomes a factor.

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