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Oct 25, 2023

The best outdoor smart lighting in 2022, plus smart lighting deals

By Kaylyn McKenna September 7, 2022 / 11:46 AM

By Kaylyn McKenna

September 7, 2022 / 11:46 AM / Essentials

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Fall is approaching, and that means it's going to start getting dark outside earlier. If you want to enjoy time in your backyard or on your patio during the coming fall and winter nights, consider adding outdoor smart lights to brighten things up. We've found smart lights -- and deals on smart lights -- to brighten up your outdoor spaces for decorative and security purposes.

Top products in this article

Philips Hue white and color ambiance (2 pack), $76 after coupon (reduced from $90)

Ring smart lighting starter pack, $100

Govee Phantasy outdoor LED strip lights, $63

There are a number of great options when it comes to outdoor smart lights -- there are smart light strips, smart string lights, smart spotlights and smart bulbs. Some of them are more colorful and decorative in nature, making them a great addition to an outdoor party or holiday display. Other smart lights are designed for safety -- either to brighten up dark spots at night or for use with outdoor security cameras.

We've compiled the best outdoor smart lights (based on verified reviews) to help you find the right lights for your home or yard. Keep reading to explore top outdoor smart lights from brands such as Ring, Philips, Govee and more.

Brighten up the outside of your home or your backyard with these top-rated smart lights. The best part: Many of these bestselling smart lights are on sale now.

These smart lightbulbs are suitable for outdoor or indoor use. You can control the lightbulbs from your phone or with your favorite voice assistant. They promise a lifetime of 22 years.

Philips Hue white and color ambiance (2 pack), $76 after coupon (reduced from $90)

Light up your house with these 32.8-foot outdoor LED strip lights. They have a water-resistant coating and 64 scene modes. Control them through an app. They have a 98.4-foot remote control range.

These lights cost $80, but Govee is currently offering a buy one, get one 90% off deal through its website.

Govee Phantasy outdoor LED strip lights, $80 (buy one, get one 90% off)

If you're looking for an outdoor light to use for security purposes, consider the Blink Outdoor camera. It is an HD video camera with the added bonus of a 700-lumen floodlight to brighten up dark outdoor spaces for higher visibility. The light is motion-triggered to help the camera see anyone or anything that is moving around your home or yard at night. The light can also be turned on by voice command using a paired Amazon Alexa device.

Blink Outdoor camera with floodlight, $95 (reduced from $140)

Ring is best known for smart doorbells, but the brand also offers highly-rated smart lights. The Ring smart lighting starter pack currently has a 4.4-star rating on Amazon, with reviewers praising its motion detection feature and how easy the lights are to install. The starter pack includes two outdoor spotlights offering 400 lumens of brightness as well as one bridge to place indoors to receive notifications and control the lights.

Ring smart lighting starter pack, $100

These smart outdoor string lights are a great decorative lighting option for backyards. The color, lighting mode and brightness of the string lights can be controlled via the Govee smartphone app or an Amazon Alexa device.

Govee smart outdoor string lights (48 feet), $70

For larger outdoor spaces, there is also a longer option. It's currently on sale on Amazon -- be sure to apply the coupon before checkout.

Govee smart outdoor string lights (96 feet), $85 after coupon (reduced from $100)

Floodlights provide strong lighting centered on smaller outdoor areas. This Philips floodlight is an excellent option for lighting your patio, doorstep or outdoor dining area. The color can be changed with the Philips smartphone app to create ambiance or to fit the season. You can set timers or use the light's motion detection setting.

Philips Hue outdoor floodlight, $152 after coupon (reduced from $180)

Kaylyn McKenna is an expert on deals, travel, luggage, home and more for CBS Essentials. When she's not scouring the internet for the best deals on new luggage or robot vacuums, she spends time with her goldendoodle, Harley, our resident canine correspondent and dog treat expert.

First published on September 7, 2022 / 11:46 AM