WLED is a powerful open-source firmware designed for controlling addressable LED strips, including NeoPixel LEDs like WS2811, WS2812B, TM1809, and more. It supports ESP32 and ESP8266 devices, making it a go-to solution for DIY lighting projects. WLED runs a local HTTP server with a sleek, modern UI, allowing you to control your LEDs easily from any device on the same network. It also integrates seamlessly with Home Assistant, enabling smart home automation, voice control, and advanced lighting effects.
In this tutorial, you will learn the exact steps to install WLED directly from a web browser onto an ESP32 board—no additional software required. The demonstration uses Google Chrome and the ANAVI Miracle Emitter, featuring the XIAO ESP32C3 RISC-V microcontroller. To install WLED from a web browser, visit: https://install.wled.me/.
ANAVI Miracle Emitter is an open-source hardware IoT development board for controlling NeoPixel LEDs. Furthermore, it supports various I2C sensors and a mini OLED display. I designed the printed circuit board (PCB) using the popular open-source software KiCad. It will soon be available through a crowdfunding campaign on Crowd Supply.
