Question 1

What are outdoor wall lanterns?

Accepted Answer

A traditional symbol of hospitality, wall lanterns are placed on outdoor walls to bring light to an outdoor space. On a front porch, they provide an immediate warm welcome. Out back, they're an ideal fixture to add an atmospheric, soft glow to outside.

Read our guide to choosing the right outdoor wall lantern

Question 2

How do I use outdoor lighting for decor?

Accepted Answer

The right outdoor smart light fixtures can enhance your home’s exterior and create a cosy atmosphere for entertaining. Use outdoor wall lights to illuminate your doorway, set the mood with atmosphere garden lighting and more.

Read more about outdoor lighting

Question 3

What is a bollard light?

Accepted Answer

Bollard lights are a type of outdoor lighting set in a vertical post. Though they may sound primarily functional, they can also add style to your outdoor space. Bollard lights are a popular way to light up pathways or driveways, as they can also double as an effective barrier – they signal the boundary of a path or driveway.

Read our guide to outdoor bollard lighting

Question 4

What are smart outdoor lights?

Accepted Answer

Smart outdoor lights and fixtures are installed outside of your home. They can be controlled just like other smart lights using the Hue app, a smart accessory or your voice.

Question 5

Can I use smart LED outdoor lights with motion sensors?

Accepted Answer

Yes! Both the Hue outdoor motion sensor and Hue Motion sensor can trigger any smart outdoor light – no matter how far away in your garden it is.

Question 6

How do I plan smart landscape lighting?

Accepted Answer

Determine whether your garden is already wired for lighting. If not, use the LowVolt system: simply plug your lights in to an outlet and extend with cables.

Smart LED outdoor lights

Smart LED outdoor lights

Lily Outdoor spot light

Hue Festavia globe outdoor string lights 14 m

Lily XL Outdoor spot light

Discover Outdoor Floodlight

Outdoor 100W power supply

Calla Outdoor pedestal

Outdoor motion sensor

Festavia string lights

Hue Festavia globe outdoor string lights 14 m extension

Impress Pedestal Lamp (Low-volt)

Outdoor extension cable 5m

Fuzo Outdoor Pedestal Light

Guide to smart LED outdoor lights