LC03-ESPHOME - RGB LED Strip Controller

ESPHome configuration for MagicHome LC03 WiFi RGB LED Strip Controller with IR Remote support.

Features

• Full RGB LED Strip Control - Complete color control with brightness adjustment
• IR Remote Support - Control via included IR remote with all buttons mapped
• Advanced Effects - Multiple built-in effects including:
  • Random color transitions (slow/fast)
  • Pulse effects with configurable speed
  • Strobe effects
  • Christmas/Holiday themes
  • Alarm mode
  • Smooth transitions
• Home Assistant Integration - Full API support for home automation
• WiFi Configuration - Automatic fallback hotspot for easy setup
• Web Interface - Built-in web server for direct control
• OTA Updates - Over-the-air firmware updates
• Status Monitoring - WiFi signal strength monitoring

Hardware

• Device: MagicHome LC03 WiFi RGB LED Controller
• Chipset: ESP8285 (ESP8266 variant)
• GPIO Pins:
  • GPIO4: IR Receiver (inverted)
  • GPIO5: Red PWM Output
  • GPIO12: Green PWM Output
  • GPIO13: Blue PWM Output

Installation

1. Prerequisites:

   • ESPHome installed
   • Home Assistant (optional but recommended)

2. Setup secrets file (secrets.yaml):

   wifi_ssid: "YourWiFiName"
   wifi_password: "YourWiFiPassword"
   ota_password: "YourOTAPassword"
   api_encryption_key: "YourAPIEncryptionKey"

3. Compile and flash:

   esphome compile led-strip.yaml
   esphome upload led-strip.yaml

IR Remote Commands

The configuration supports a standard 44-key IR remote with the following mappings:

• Power: ON/OFF
• Brightness: Up/Down (5% increments)
• Colors: Red, Green, Blue, White + 16 preset colors
• Effects: Flash, Strobe, Fade, Smooth transitions

Home Assistant Integration

After flashing, the device will automatically appear in Home Assistant if API is configured. You can:

• Control colors and brightness
• Switch between effects
• Monitor WiFi signal strength
• Use in automations and scenes

Configuration

The configuration uses substitutions for easy customization:

• device_name: Network hostname
• device_description: Device description
• device_id: Internal ID for the light
• friendly_name: Display name in Home Assistant

Support

For issues or questions, please refer to the ESPHome documentation or create an issue in this repository.