StepSense LED Lighting Controller

The Mesmerize Lighting StepSense LED Lighting Controller is an upgraded, intelligent automation system that lights your stairs one step at a time as you approach, creating a flowing, cascading effect that’s as safe as it is striking. A sensor at each end of the staircase detects which direction you’re heading: walk up, and the steps illuminate from bottom to top; walk down, and they light from top to bottom. Once you’ve passed, the lights switch off in sequence – saving energy and adding a premium, hotel-style touch to any home or commercial space.

Description

  • Controls up to 32 individual steps 32 independent channels for smooth, sequential step-by-step lighting; simply leave unused ports empty for shorter staircases
  • Dual sensors included – one for the top (A) and one for the bottom (B) of the staircase, with a 120° detection angle and 1-3 metre sensing range that automatically reads your direction of travel
  • Direction-aware cascading effect – steps light in sequence in the direction you walk, then switch off behind you; if both sensors trigger at once, the controller intelligently manages the sequence
  • Powerful 500W load capacity – high 3A-per-channel output across 32 channels for large staircases with stable, flicker-free performance
  • 5 selectable timing modes – choose how long the steps stay lit: 12s, 20s, 40s, 80s, or full-time (always on till next trigger)
  • 6 adjustable brightness levels – set step brightness from 10% up to 100% to suit the mood and setting
  • Built-in short-circuit protection – with a five-status indicator strobe that flags any wiring fault, plus reverse-polarity protection to guard against installation mistakes
  • Simple DIY programming – press and hold to enter setup mode, then tap to assign each step; settings save automatically
  • Safe 12/24V DC low-voltage operation – ideal for residential and commercial installations
  • Compatible with single-colour (monochrome) LED strip and step lights – connect each step’s positive and negative poles to its matching numbered port in sequence
  • Flexible sensor mounting – sensor heads can be surface-fixed with exposed screws or concealed for a clean, embedded finish
  • Durable, upgraded build – engineered for long-lasting, reliable indoor service

Perfect for: modern homes, double-storey houses, guesthouses, hotels, lodges, Airbnbs, restaurants, and any commercial staircase where safety and style matter.

Please note: This is an indoor controller (IP20) and requires a 12V or 24V DC switching power supply, sold separately, sized to match your total LED load. It controls single-colour LED strips (the strips/step lights are purchased separately). Not waterproof – do not install outdoors, in high-humidity areas, or near open flame.

What’s in the box:

  • 1 × StepSense 32-Channel LED Stair Light Controller (Model LED-2052-V2)
  • 2 × sensor heads (A & B / top & bottom)
  • Two-wire induction connection

Interactive demonstration of direction-aware cascading stair lighting. Choose walk up or walk down to see the steps illuminate in sequence, hold, then switch off behind you.

Idle - waiting for a sensor trigger
Sensor A - top Sensor B - bottom
14
450 ms
100%
Channels used14 / 32
Full sweep-
Est. load-
Hold remaining-

Load is estimated at 4 W per step against the controller's 500 W ceiling. Confirm against your strip's actual W/m and step length.

Additional information

Dimensions 18 × 6.3 × 1.9 cm
Channels

32 (controls up to 32 individual steps)

Sensors

2 × sensor heads (A: top / B: bottom)

Sensing Angle

120°

Sensing Range

1-3 metres

Input Voltage

DC 12V / 24V

Output Voltage

DC 12V / 24V

Maximum Load

500W total

Output Rating

3A × 32 channels

Output Type

Constant voltage (single-colour LED strip)

Lighting Effect

Sequential cascading / flowing, direction-aware

Timing Modes

12s / 20s / 40s / 80s / full-time (5 modes)

Brightness Levels

10% / 20% / 40% / 60% / 80% / 100%

Programming

Press-and-hold setup, tap to assign steps, auto-save

Protection

Short-circuit protection (5-status indicator) + reverse-polarity protection

Ingress Protection

IP20

Dimensions

180mm × 63mm × 19mm