Smart Outdoor Lights: Every Pick We Rank
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All 10 outdoor lights we rank, in one table you can filter by smart home system. Open a product to see its full review.
Smart Outdoor Lights by protocol
How do these protocols differ? Show the pros and cons
Wi-Fi 2.4 GHz (most smart devices), 5 GHz (cameras)
Pros
- No hub; it joins the network you already have
- Enough bandwidth for live video and audio
- Widest choice of brands and the lowest entry prices
- Setup is usually an app and a few taps
Cons
- Power hungry; battery Wi-Fi sensors need frequent charging
- Many devices only support 2.4 GHz, which complicates setup on mixed-band routers
- Dozens of devices can overload consumer routers
- Many products depend on the maker's cloud and stop working if it shuts down
- No mesh between devices; range is whatever your router covers
Our take: Right for cameras, doorbells, and anything plugged in. Wrong for battery sensors, and a few dozen devices can overload a cheap router.
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| Product | Protocol | Price | Rating | Reviews | Works with | Score | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Govee Permanent Outdoor Lights Pro (200 ft) | Wi-Fi | $479.99 | 4.4 | 2,347 | 88 | Amazon | |
| eufy Permanent Outdoor Lights E22 (100 ft) | Wi-Fi | $229.99 | 4.4 | 995 | 79 | Amazon | |
| ASAHOM S107B Permanent Outdoor Lights (100 ft) | Wi-Fi | $229.99 | 4.5 | 480 | 78 | Amazon | |
| Govee Permanent Outdoor Lights 2 (100 ft) | Wi-Fi | $189.99 | 4.5 | 3,061 | 76 | Amazon | |
| Linkind HP5 Permanent Outdoor Lights (100 ft) | Wi-Fi | $149.99 | 4.5 | 232 | 76 | Amazon | |
| Enbrighten Eternity Permanent Outdoor Lights (100 ft) | Wi-Fi | $249.99 | 4.5 | 198 | Enbrighten app | 75 | Amazon |
| Govee S14 Bulb Outdoor String Lights 2 (96 ft) | Wi-Fi | $69.99 | 4.2 | 1,310 | 73 | Amazon | |
| Govee Smart Outdoor String Lights 2 (144 ft) | Wi-Fi | $119.99 | 4.1 | 1,887 | 72 | Amazon | |
| XMCOSY+ Smart Patio Lights (50 ft, 25 G40 bulbs) | Wi-Fi | $39.99 | 4.4 | 2,294 | 71 | Amazon | |
| Cync GE Dynamic Effects Smart Cafe Lights (48 ft) | Wi-Fi | $48.99 | 4.4 | 189 | 55 | Amazon |
Scores come from each product's protocol page, where it was ranked against devices on the same protocol. Red rows are the picks we tell you to avoid. Prices captured from Amazon between 2026-10-10 and 2026-10-10.