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# Welcome to WLED! ✨
-A fast and feature-rich implementation of an ESP32 and ESP8266 webserver to control NeoPixel (WS2812B, WS2811, SK6812) LEDs or also SPI based chipsets like the WS2801 and APA102!
+A fast and feature-rich firmware for ESP32 microcontrollers to control addressable LEDs — from simple strips to large 2D matrices and HUB75 panels.
-Originally created by [Aircoookie](https://github.com/Aircoookie)
+Originally created by [Aircoookie](https://github.com/Aircoookie), now maintained by a community of contributors.
## ⚙️ Features
-- WS2812FX library with more than 100 special effects
-- FastLED noise effects and 50 palettes
-- Modern UI with color, effect and segment controls
-- Segments to set different effects and colors to user defined parts of the LED string
-- Settings page - configuration via the network
-- Access Point and station mode - automatic failsafe AP
-- [Up to 10 LED outputs](https://kno.wled.ge/features/multi-strip/#esp32) per instance
-- Support for RGBW strips
-- Up to 250 user presets to save and load colors/effects easily, supports cycling through them.
-- Presets can be used to automatically execute API calls
-- Nightlight function (gradually dims down)
-- Full OTA software updateability (HTTP + ArduinoOTA), password protectable
-- Configurable analog clock (Cronixie, 7-segment and EleksTube IPS clock support via usermods)
-- Configurable Auto Brightness limit for safe operation
-- Filesystem-based config for easier backup of presets and settings
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-## 💡 Supported light control interfaces
-- WLED app for [Android](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=ca.cgagnier.wlednativeandroid) and [iOS](https://apps.apple.com/gb/app/wled-native/id6446207239)
-- JSON and HTTP request APIs
-- MQTT
-- E1.31, Art-Net, DDP and TPM2.net
-- [diyHue](https://github.com/diyhue/diyHue) (Wled is supported by diyHue, including Hue Sync Entertainment under udp. Thanks to [Gregory Mallios](https://github.com/gmallios))
-- [Hyperion](https://github.com/hyperion-project/hyperion.ng)
-- UDP realtime
-- Alexa voice control (including dimming and color)
-- Sync to Philips hue lights
-- Adalight (PC ambilight via serial) and TPM2
-- Sync color of multiple WLED devices (UDP notifier)
-- Infrared remotes (24-key RGB, receiver required)
-- Simple timers/schedules (time from NTP, timezones/DST supported)
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+### Effects & Visuals
+- [**200+ built-in effects**](https://kno.wled.ge/features/effects/) including classic animations, audio-reactive, and 2D/matrix effects
+- [50+ color palettes](https://kno.wled.ge/features/palettes/) plus a built-in **custom palette editor** (PixelForge)
+- [**2D LED matrix support**](https://kno.wled.ge/advanced/mapping/) with dedicated 2D effects and flexible panel mapping
+- [**HUB75 RGB matrix panel support**](https://kno.wled.ge/advanced/HUB75/) (ESP32)
+- [**AudioReactive**](https://kno.wled.ge/advanced/audio-reactive/) effects — included by default, responding to sound via microphone, line-in, or network audio source
+- Effect blending for smooth transitions between animations
+- Antialiased drawing functions for smooth graphics
+
+### Segments & Control
+- [**Segments**](https://kno.wled.ge/features/segments/) — apply different effects, colors and palettes to independent parts of your LED setup simultaneously
+- Up to **250 presets** to save and recall colors, effects and segment configurations — supports [playlists](https://kno.wled.ge/features/presets/) for automated cycling
+- Nightlight function with configurable dimming curve
+- Configurable **Auto Brightness Limiter** (per output) for safe operation
+
+### Hardware Support
+- **ESP32** (all variants: original, S2, S3, C3)
+- [**Up to 17 LED outputs**](https://kno.wled.ge/features/multi-strip/) on ESP32 using parallel I2S + RMT
+- [Addressable LED support](https://kno.wled.ge/basics/compatible-led-strips/): WS2812B, WS2811, WS2815, SK6812, WS2805, TM1914, APA102, WS2801, LPD8806, and many more
+- RGBW, [RGB+CCT](https://kno.wled.ge/features/cct/) and white-only strips
+- PWM outputs for analog LEDs and dimmers
+- [**Ethernet** support](https://kno.wled.ge/features/ethernet-lan/) for a wide range of boards (QuinLED, LILYGO, Olimex, and more)
+- Filesystem-based config for easy backup and restore of presets and settings
+- Full OTA firmware updates (HTTP + ArduinoOTA), password-protectable
+
+### Connectivity & Integrations
+- **WLED app** for [Android](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=ca.cgagnier.wlednativeandroid) and [iOS](https://apps.apple.com/gb/app/wled-native/id6446207239)
+- [JSON](https://kno.wled.ge/interfaces/json-api/) and [HTTP request](https://kno.wled.ge/interfaces/http-api/) APIs
+- **Multi-WiFi** — connect to up to 3 networks with automatic AP fallback
+- **ESP-NOW** wireless sync between devices (no WiFi router required)
+- [**MQTT**](https://kno.wled.ge/interfaces/mqtt/) with Home Assistant discovery
+- [**E1.31, Art-Net**](https://kno.wled.ge/interfaces/e1.31-dmx/), [DDP](https://kno.wled.ge/interfaces/ddp/) and [TPM2.net](https://kno.wled.ge/interfaces/udp-realtime/) for DMX/professional lighting control
+- [UDP realtime sync](https://kno.wled.ge/interfaces/udp-notifier/) across multiple WLED devices
+- Alexa voice control (on/off, brightness, color)
+- [Philips Hue sync](https://kno.wled.ge/interfaces/philips-hue/)
+- [diyHue](https://github.com/diyhue/diyHue) and [Hyperion](https://github.com/hyperion-project/hyperion.ng) integration
+- [Adalight / TPM2](https://kno.wled.ge/interfaces/serial/) (PC ambilight via serial)
+- [Infrared remote control](https://kno.wled.ge/interfaces/infrared/) (24-key RGB, receiver required)
+- Timers and schedules (NTP time sync, full timezone and DST support)
+
+### Developer-Friendly
+- **Usermod system** — extend WLED with community or custom modules without modifying core code
+- Large and active [usermod library](https://kno.wled.ge/advanced/community-usermods/) including AudioReactive, temperature sensors, rotary encoders, displays, and much more
+- Well-documented [JSON API](https://kno.wled.ge/interfaces/json-api/)
+- Licensed under the **EUPL v1.2**
## 📲 Quick start guide and documentation
-See the [documentation on our official site](https://kno.wled.ge)!
+See the [documentation at kno.wled.ge](https://kno.wled.ge)!
-[On this page](https://kno.wled.ge/basics/tutorials/) you can find excellent tutorials and tools to help you get your new project up and running!
+[Tutorials and getting-started guides](https://kno.wled.ge/basics/tutorials/) to help you get your project running quickly.
## 🖼️ User interface
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## 💾 Compatible hardware
-See [here](https://kno.wled.ge/basics/compatible-hardware)!
+See the [compatible hardware list](https://kno.wled.ge/basics/compatible-hardware) on the wiki.
## ✌️ Other
-Licensed under the EUPL v1.2 license
-Credits [here](https://kno.wled.ge/about/contributors/)!
-CORS proxy by [Corsfix](https://corsfix.com/)
+Licensed under the [EUPL v1.2](https://raw.githubusercontent.com/wled-dev/WLED/main/LICENSE).
+Credits to all [contributors](https://kno.wled.ge/about/contributors/)!
+CORS proxy by [Corsfix](https://corsfix.com/).
Join the Discord server to discuss everything about WLED!
-Check out the WLED [Discourse forum](https://wled.discourse.group)!
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-You can also send me mails to [dev.aircoookie@gmail.com](mailto:dev.aircoookie@gmail.com), but please, only do so if you want to talk to me privately.
+Check out the WLED [Discourse forum](https://wled.discourse.group)!
-If WLED really brightens up your day, you can [](https://paypal.me/aircoookie)
+If you'd like to reach the original creator privately: [dev.aircoookie@gmail.com](mailto:dev.aircoookie@gmail.com).
+If WLED brightens up your day, you can [send a gift to Aircoookie via PayPal](https://paypal.me/aircoookie).
-*Disclaimer:*
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-If you are prone to photosensitive epilepsy, we recommended you do **not** use this software.
-If you still want to try, don't use strobe, lighting or noise modes or high effect speed settings.
+*Disclaimer:*
-As per the EUPL license, I assume no liability for any damage to you or any other person or equipment.
+If you are prone to photosensitive epilepsy, we recommend you do **not** use this software.
+If you still want to try, avoid strobe, lightning or noise modes and high effect speed settings.
+As per the EUPL license, no liability is assumed for any damage to you or any other person or equipment.