There is also a built-in "off" switch on the back of the panel that can override this if you would prefer your lights didn't come on each evening. Warm white lights have a glowy yellow tinge that is cozy and inviting, making them a popular pick for outdoor lighting. Be sure to check their specifications to make sure the lights can handle changing weather and temperature conditions year-round. We used a testing rubric that followed strict guidelines, including hanging the lights (some models) and leaving them in place for several days.

The heavy-duty rubber cord is substantial yet flexible enough to wind around narrow railings or tree branches. To be honest, I just bought one to try and see how they worked, I'm so happy with them that I'm coming back for a second string.However, the only way to force the lights on is to cover the panel, blocking ambient light, so the lights think it's time to power on. Great for patios, decks, weddings, tents, pergola, bistro, backyards, pool umbrella and parties | Each strand of 25 Globe lights string has end-to-end connections, so you can cover large areas with 2 strings. Our broad-ranging reviews cover everything from our favorite patio umbrellas and lawn chairs to the best charcoal grills and best outdoor solar lights so you can hang out day or night. We created a warm and inviting ambience in the backyard with these outdoor string lights from Brightown.

Simply place the included solar panel in a spot that sees a lot of sunlight during the day, and the bulbs will light up at night. Although, we appreciate the additional durability and the fact that they could be set up once and never taken down. The XMCOSY+ Patio Lights were another light with extra features that lost points for its very white, somewhat harsh light quality. I have these looped around my deck on a timer at night for about 4 hours and run all year, including occasional rain + snow.Since we hung them on a covered patio ceiling, they were somewhat protected by a rainstorm that affected most of the other sets we tested. Then contact your credit card company, it may take some time before your refund is officially posted. Although the Styrofoam egg crate and cardboard packaging kept every bulb safe in transit, our package included two replacement bulbs.