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The 10 Best Smart Outdoor Lights

Permanent roofline lights and smart string lights you control from your phone, ranked from live Amazon data.

We pulled the best-selling smart outdoor lights on Amazon, from permanent eave lights to patio string lights, and scored them on rating, review volume, and features: weatherproofing, multicolor effects, and voice control.

Updated · Amazon prices checked

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#LightPriceRatingReviewsWorks withTypeLengthWeatherScore
1Govee Permanent Outdoor Lights Pro (200 ft)$479.994.42,347Permanent eave lights200 ft, 120 lightsNot stated in bullets88
2eufy Permanent Outdoor Lights E22 (100 ft)$229.994.4995Permanent eave lights100 ft, 60 lightsIP65 lights, IP67 adapter79
3ASAHOM S107B Permanent Outdoor Lights (100 ft)$229.994.5480Permanent eave lights100 ft, 72 lightsIP67, -22°F to 113°F78
4Govee Permanent Outdoor Lights 2 (100 ft)$189.994.53,061Permanent eave lights100 ftIP67 lights, IP65 controller76
5Linkind HP5 Permanent Outdoor Lights (100 ft)$149.994.5232Permanent eave lights100 ftIP67 lights, IP65 controller76
6Enbrighten Eternity Permanent Outdoor Lights (100 ft)$249.994.5198Enbrighten appPermanent eave lights100 ft, 72 lights-4°F to 131°F, ETL listed75
7Govee S14 Bulb Outdoor String Lights 2 (96 ft)$69.994.21,310String lights, 30 bulbs96 ftIP6673
8Govee Smart Outdoor String Lights 2 (144 ft)$119.994.11,887String lights, 45 bulbs144 ftIP6572
9XMCOSY+ Smart Patio Lights (50 ft, 25 G40 bulbs)$39.994.42,294String lights, 25 bulbs50 ftNot stated in bullets71
10Cync GE Dynamic Effects Smart Cafe Lights (48 ft)$48.994.4189String lights48 ftIP65, wet rated55

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The full ranking

Scored out of 100: 45% customer rating, 30% review volume, 25% features. How we rank

#1
Govee Permanent Outdoor Lights Pro, 200ft with 120 RGBIC LED Lights, White
Best Premium
Govee

Govee Permanent Outdoor Lights Pro, 200ft with 120 RGBIC LED Lights, White

4.4 2,347 reviews
Score 88/100
$479.99
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3K+ bought in past month

The upgrade: twice the length, anti-glare lenses, real white light for everyday use, and Matter.

Type
Permanent eave lights
Length
200 ft, 120 lights
Weather rating
Not stated in bullets
Light
RGBWWIC, up to 50 lm per light

Pros

  • Warm and cool white LEDs
  • Matter, Alexa, and Google
  • Cuttable and extendable
  • 3K+ bought in the past month

Cons

  • $479.99
  • 4.4 stars
  • Weather rating isn't in the bullets
#2
eufy Permanent Outdoor Lights E22, 100ft with 60 Triple-LED Lights
eufy

eufy Permanent Outdoor Lights E22, 100ft with 60 Triple-LED Lights

4.4 995 reviews
Score 79/100
$229.99
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2K+ bought in past month

Triple-LED lights bright enough to use as everyday exterior lighting.

Type
Permanent eave lights
Length
100 ft, 60 lights
Weather rating
IP65 lights, IP67 adapter
Light
RGB + warm and cool white, up to 90 lm

Pros

  • Up to 90 lumens per light
  • Dedicated warm and cool white
  • 2K+ bought in the past month

Cons

  • $229.99
  • IP65 lights
  • No Matter
#3
ASAHOM Permanent Outdoor Lights S107B, 100FT with 72 RGBCW LEDs, Black
ASAHOM

ASAHOM Permanent Outdoor Lights S107B, 100FT with 72 RGBCW LEDs, Black

4.5 480 reviews
Score 78/100
$229.99
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50+ bought in past month

RGBCW lights with an external-antenna controller for a garage far from the router.

Type
Permanent eave lights
Length
100 ft, 72 lights
Weather rating
IP67, -22°F to 113°F
Light
RGBCW

Pros

  • External Wi-Fi antenna
  • Works down to -22°F
  • 4.5 stars

Cons

  • $229.99
  • Only 480 reviews
  • Lesser-known brand
#4
Govee Permanent Outdoor Lights 2, 100ft RGBIC Outdoor Lights with 100 Modes
Best Overall
Govee

Govee Permanent Outdoor Lights 2, 100ft RGBIC Outdoor Lights with 100 Modes

4.5 3,061 reviews
Score 76/100
$189.99
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7K+ bought in past month

The best-selling permanent lights: install once and change colors for every holiday.

Type
Permanent eave lights
Length
100 ft
Weather rating
IP67 lights, IP65 controller
Light
RGBIC

Pros

  • 7K+ bought in the past month
  • 4.5 stars from 3,061 reviews
  • IP67 lights
  • Alexa and Google

Cons

  • RGBIC, no dedicated white LEDs
  • No Matter
  • $189.99
#5
Linkind Permanent Outdoor Lights for House HP5, 100ft RGBTW Eave Lights
Linkind

Linkind Permanent Outdoor Lights for House HP5, 100ft RGBTW Eave Lights

4.5 232 reviews
Score 76/100
$149.99
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200+ bought in past month

Tunable-white permanent lights for $40 less than Govee's.

Type
Permanent eave lights
Length
100 ft
Weather rating
IP67 lights, IP65 controller
Light
RGBTW

Pros

  • Tunable white
  • IP67 lights
  • $149.99

Cons

  • Only 232 reviews
  • No Matter
  • AI features are a separate tier
#6
Enbrighten Eternity Permanent Outdoor Lights, 100ft, 72 Lights
Enbrighten

Enbrighten Eternity Permanent Outdoor Lights, 100ft, 72 Lights

4.5 198 reviews
Score 75/100
$249.99
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50+ bought in past month

ETL-listed permanent lights with adjustable white, sold by Amazon.

Type
Permanent eave lights
Length
100 ft, 72 lights
Weather rating
-4°F to 131°F, ETL listed
Light
RGBWIC

Pros

  • ETL and NEC compliant
  • Adjustable white light
  • 4.5 stars

Cons

  • $249.99
  • Voice assistants aren't named in the bullets
  • Only 198 reviews
#7
Govee S14 Bulb Outdoor String Lights 2, 96ft RGBICWW, 30 LED Bulbs, IP66
Best String Lights
Govee

Govee S14 Bulb Outdoor String Lights 2, 96ft RGBICWW, 30 LED Bulbs, IP66

4.2 1,310 reviews
Score 73/100
$69.99
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4K+ bought in past month

Color string lights with warm white and Matter, so they work in Apple Home too.

Type
String lights, 30 bulbs
Length
96 ft
Weather rating
IP66
Light
RGBICWW, 65 lm warm white

Pros

  • Matter support
  • IP66
  • 4K+ bought in the past month

Cons

  • 4.2 stars
  • Adapter needs cover
  • 96 ft
#8
Govee Smart Outdoor String Lights 2, 144ft RGBIC Patio Lights with 45 Bulbs
Govee

Govee Smart Outdoor String Lights 2, 144ft RGBIC Patio Lights with 45 Bulbs

4.1 1,887 reviews
Score 72/100
$119.99
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1K+ bought in past month

Long color string lights for a big patio or fence line.

Type
String lights, 45 bulbs
Length
144 ft
Weather rating
IP65
Light
RGBICW, up to 100 lm per bulb

Pros

  • 144 feet
  • Up to 100 lumens per bulb
  • 1K+ bought in the past month

Cons

  • 4.1 stars
  • Adapter must stay indoors or in a covered box
  • $119.99
#9
XMCOSY+ Patio Lights, Smart 50Ft Outdoor String Lights with 25 G40 Bulbs
Best Budget
XMCOSY+

XMCOSY+ Patio Lights, Smart 50Ft Outdoor String Lights with 25 G40 Bulbs

4.4 2,294 reviews
Score 71/100
$39.99
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200+ bought in past month

Classic warm-white patio bulbs with a smart dimmer, for $39.99.

Type
String lights, 25 bulbs
Length
50 ft
Weather rating
Not stated in bullets
Light
Dimmable warm white

Pros

  • $39.99
  • Works without Wi-Fi as plain lights
  • 4.4 stars

Cons

  • White only
  • 50 ft
  • Weather rating isn't in the bullets
#10
Cync GE Dynamic Effects Smart Cafe Lights, Color Changing Patio String Lights, Compatible with Alexa and Google, 48ft
Cync

Cync GE Dynamic Effects Smart Cafe Lights, Color Changing Patio String Lights, Compatible with Alexa and Google, 48ft

4.4 189 reviews
Score 55/100
$48.99
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400+ bought in past month

Color-changing cafe lights from GE's Cync line, sold by Amazon.

Type
String lights
Length
48 ft
Weather rating
IP65, wet rated
Light
Color, per-bulb control

Pros

  • Each bulb can be its own color
  • Wet rated
  • 400+ bought in the past month

Cons

  • Only 189 reviews
  • 48 ft
  • Cync app

Buyer's guide

Permanent outdoor lights or string lights?

Permanent lights mount under the eaves or along the roofline and stay up all year, with colors you change for each holiday. String lights hang on patios and fences and come down when you want. Permanent kits cost more and take an afternoon to install.

Are smart outdoor lights weatherproof?

Check the IP rating on the listing. IP65 handles rain and sprinklers; IP67 can survive brief submersion. The power adapter usually needs a covered outdoor outlet.

Do they need a hub?

Most outdoor light kits connect over Wi-Fi with Bluetooth for setup, so no hub. Philips Hue outdoor lights need the Hue Bridge.

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