@JeffShoaf 

I bought the ones from the link, waterproof. Because the strip I bought is the kl420 and it has a thick raised clear coat on it.

I tested it by cutting off the end section of the strip with 3 lights and 1 IC on it, made a 4 inch extension with 2 clamps and connected right back on to where it had been cut from. Lit right up and still has independent control of that section through the app.

  @Carl 

I am a little surprised by your response.  In traditional VOC (Voice of Customer) product development methods, the CUSTOMER determines the product requirements or specifications not the product design team.  It is obvious from all the posts here, which is actually a VOC sample, that the product line is missing critical pieces to successfully install these strips in a " USA market typical kitchen" installation.  Other LED strip providers have listened to customers and provided the required addition cabling to create 90 degree turns and jumps over sink areas , microwaves or any other gaps.  This is a normal request from the kitchen installation market. Please listen to the customer and do not instead tell customers how YOUR team thinks is the method to bypass the product line offering deficiencies. The additonal jumper cables and right angle pieces are required for kitchen applications.  Please escalate this Voice of Customer request.  You are missing a great opportunity for increased market share!!

  @Carl 

Hopefully with the next iteration they will allow connectors like every other kit that every other manufacturer makes.   I have well over $1000 invested in TP Link Kasa products, and when this product came out, it absolutely boggled my mind they wouldn't have adapters and connectors available!  This almost renders the product unusable and is the whole reason why I haven't replaced the ancient sylvania led strips on my cabinets.  Thankfully, even the ancient, and new, sylvania led strips STILL, and always have, sold connectors for all of their rgbw strips.  This one thing alone almost caused me to start switching from Kasa to Govee brand as they also include adapters.  Reallllly holding out hope TPLink product designers will get the message and Implimentation these in their future LED strips bc the kasa app is by far the best I've used!  Govee is catching up REALLY quick though!  :/

  @wildone3c read my post

  @GTOOOOOH 

Oh yeah I did.  Def a great work around but for the price we shouldn't have to resort to a work around. :(

  @wildone3c do other kits come with clips and extenders?

  @GTOOOOOH Do you have a picture sample of what you did for the connection? Would love to try the same- THANKS

  @AMLS 

  @GTOOOOOH looks great ! Thanks A