Gledopto WLED 12-key remote control
Gledopto WLED 12-key remote control
Gledopto WLED 12-key remote control (GL-RC-002WL) is the ultimate physical companion for any WLED-based smart lighting. While the WLED app offers incredible depth for customizing your LED strips, constantly searching for your phone just to turn on the lights or dim them can be frustrating. This compact, dedicated remote solves this problem using the lightning-fast ESP-NOW protocol.
It connects directly to compatible ESP32-based WLED controllers (such as the Gledopto Elite series), completely bypassing your router. This means you have instant control over lighting effects with zero lag – even if your Wi-Fi network goes down.
Key features
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Direct ESP-NOW connection: Communicates directly with your WLED controller via ESP-NOW instead of routing traffic through your local Wi-Fi. This ensures zero latency and perfect reliability. (Note: Requires your controller to run WLED firmware v0.14.0-beta3 or later).
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Instant preset access: Features dedicated buttons for your favorite lighting scenes. The buttons map directly to the presets you have saved in the WLED web interface (e.g., pressing "S1" instantly loads preset ID 1, "S2" loads ID 2, etc.).
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Night mode and smooth dimming: Use the dedicated Night Mode button to instantly lower the brightness of your LED strips to the minimum, or use the up/down arrows for smooth, stepless dimming without ever having to open the app on your smartphone.
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Extremely low power consumption: Operates on two standard AAA batteries. Thanks to an aggressive auto-sleep feature that activates after just 2 seconds of inactivity, it consumes less than 13 µA in standby mode, meaning the batteries will easily last for months or even years under normal use.
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Long wireless range: Capable of transmitting signals up to 50 meters in an open indoor environment, making it perfect for controlling kitchen under-cabinet lighting, living room ambient lighting, or studio desk strips from across the room.
Technical specifications
| Feature | Specification |
| Model | GL-RC-002WL |
| Wireless protocol | Wi-Fi (ESP-NOW) |
| Control distance | Up to 50 meters (open space) |
| Number of keys | 12 (on/off, brightness, night mode, presets) |
| Power supply | 3V DC (2x AAA 1.5V batteries) |
| Standby current | < 13 µA |
| Material | Flame-retardant polycarbonate (PC) |
| Operating temperature | -20 °C to +45 °C |
| Ingress protection | IP20 (designed for indoor use only) |
| Dimensions | 143 mm × 39 mm × 16 mm |
| Weight | ~60 g |
Package contents
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Gledopto WLED 12-key remote control (GL-RC-002WL)
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Quick start guide