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 cozy atmosphere for entertaining. Use outdoor wall lights to illuminate your doorway, set the mood with atmosphere backyard 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 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 yard it is.

Question 6

How do I plan smart landscape lighting?

Accepted Answer

Determine whether your backyard 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

Discover Outdoor Floodlight

Impress Outdoor Pedestal Lamp (Low-volt)

Econic Outdoor Wall Light

Calla Large outdoor pedestal

Festavia permanent outdoor lights 90 ft white string

Outdoor sensor

PAR38 - E26 smart bulb

Hue Festavia globe outdoor string lights 22 ft

Impress Outdoor Wall Light (Low-Volt)

Outdoor cable extension 2,5m

Extension cable for outdoor use 5m

Philips Hue Secure Flood Light Camera

Festavia permanent outdoor lights 90 ft black string

Outdoor 40W power supply

PAR38 - E26 smart bulb - (2-pack)

Outdoor Low-Volt T-Connector

Impress wide outdoor wall light

Hue Secure Outdoor 30W power supply

Bundle: 2x Econic wall lights

Bundle: 2x Resonate wall lights

PAR38 - E26 smart bulb - (2-pack)