What are Pixels?

In the holiday lighting hobby, “pixels” refer to individually controllable LED lights that can display different colors and effects as part of a synchronized light show. These can be WS2811 Pixels or Twinkly smart lights.

Not just a light bulb

  • Change color independently
  • Turn on/off at precise times
  • Be part of complex animations
  • Capable of 16 million colors

Creates Effects

  • Chases
  • Waves
  • Text
  • Images
  • Music synchronization

Types of Pixels

  • Bullet Pixels
  • Square Pixels
  • Seed Pixels
  • LED Strips
  • Matrix Panels
  • “Smart Lights” (like Twinkly)

Not just decorations

Turns your house into a programmable light show!




Flexible shapes, sizes and lengths to make your light show unique!

Shop WS2811 Pixels →

Easy to use right out of the box, with minimal setup, but powerful enough to build small light shows!

Shop Twinkly Lights →

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