In the industry, addressable LED lights are generally referred to as digital LED lights or addressable LEDs . The term addressable refers to the ability to individually address and control each LED, allowing for precise and dynamic lighting effects to be created. Additionally, they can be referred to as programmable LED lights or smart LED lights because they can be programmed to display different lighting effects and animations, depending on the application. RGB LED lights are often referred to as RGB LED or RGBW LED if they also have a white LED. It’s worth noting that these terms are not exclusive and sometimes used interchangeably by different companies and manufacturers.
The common feature among all types of addressable lights is that they each contain an integrated circuit. This turns the LED fixture into a mini-computer, enabling advanced functionalities like color control, brightness adjustment, and smart home integration.