{"title":"Wireless outdoor spotlights","description":"\u003cp\u003eTo light a patio, a path or a facade without cables, plan for a self-contained power supply at each point (solar panel, rechargeable battery or cell) and a fixing by stake, bracket or wall screw. A battery outdoor spotlight goes where running a line would be too long, too expensive or impossible, with no chasing and no connection to the consumer unit.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"#definition\"\u003eDefinition and locations\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"#solaire-rechargeable\"\u003eSolar or rechargeable\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"#lumens\"\u003eLumens and beam\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"#va-et-vient\"\u003eWireless two-way switching\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"#e27-led\"\u003eE27 bulb or integrated LED\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"#repartition\"\u003eHow many and where to spread them\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"#matiere\"\u003eMaterial, colour and protection\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"#pose\"\u003eInstallation and care\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 id=\"definition\"\u003eWhat is a battery outdoor spotlight and where to install it?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA battery outdoor spotlight works without a connection to the mains: it runs on a solar panel, a rechargeable battery or a cell, and fixes to the wall, the ground or a bracket. You install it where running a line would be too long, too expensive or impossible.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eBattery outdoor spotlight: what it changes on a patio\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWithout wires, power comes from a rechargeable battery or a solar sensor; the fixing depends on the spot: a stake for a border, screws for a wall. Check the runtime stated on the product sheet. \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/designix.fr\/collections\/spots-d-exterieur-solaires\"\u003eSolar outdoor spotlights\u003c\/a\u003e go in with no trench and no work on the consumer unit.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eBattery outdoor spotlight: the places where running a cable is impossible\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAn old facade to preserve, a pergola mounted on a slab, a garden stair far from the consumer unit, a shed with no power: in these cases the line is missing or costs more than the fitting. A battery or cell spotlight settles the question. To place these models among the rest of the house, browse \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/luminaire\"\u003eall the Designix lighting families\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 id=\"solaire-rechargeable\"\u003eSolar or rechargeable spotlight: which to choose for outdoors?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSolar captures the day's energy and goes where the sun reaches, with no upkeep beyond cleaning the panel. A rechargeable model plugs into a socket to charge: more reliable in a shaded area, but it takes remembering.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eBattery outdoor solar spotlight: what you need to know\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe built-in panel requires an open spot: a well-exposed patio, a path with no tree nearby, a low wall above the planting. Lasting shade reduces the charge and the evening light. \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/spots-d-exterieur-led-solaires\"\u003eSolar LED models\u003c\/a\u003e often push into the ground with no special tool.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eBattery outdoor rechargeable spotlight: what you need to know\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOn a shaded facade wall, a covered entrance or under a closed pergola, the rechargeable battery remains the safe choice since you fill it from the mains. The \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/spots-d-exterieur-led\"\u003eLED range made for outdoors\u003c\/a\u003e often offers both versions with the same housing design.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003ccaption\u003eSolar, rechargeable or wireless control: which solution for which need?\u003c\/caption\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eWireless solution\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eWhere it works best\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eWhat to plan for\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003ePoint to check\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBuilt-in solar panel\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePatio, garden and path well exposed to the sun\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAn open location, with no lasting shade\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRegular cleaning of the panel\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRechargeable battery on a socket\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFacade wall, entrance, shaded area\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAn accessible socket for charging\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eThe stated operating time\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCell or removable battery\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMarking and occasional accent lighting\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eReplacing the cell\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eThe cell type stated on the product sheet\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWireless control\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSeveral points to switch on together\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eEnough range between the control and the spotlight\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCompatibility between the spotlights\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAdjustable spotlight on a bracket\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eTargeted lighting of a wall, a step or a border\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eA stable bracket and an angle to set\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eThe fixing after windy spells\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 id=\"lumens\"\u003eIs 1000 lumens good lighting?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e1000 lumens give a clear light, enough to light an entrance, a corner of a patio or a wide path. For simple marking, far less will do. To read outside or cover a large table, aim higher, and the beam angle matters as much as the output.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat is the difference between lumens and watts?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLumens measure the light emitted, watts the consumption. A frugal spotlight can light as much as a hungrier model, and it is the output, not the power, that tells you whether the area will be readable once night falls.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy does the beam angle change everything outdoors?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA narrow beam reaches far and draws a clean circle on a wall or a step. A wide beam floods a table and fades beyond it. Set the angle before judging the amount of light, and test in the evening, never in full daylight.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 id=\"va-et-vient\"\u003eHow to create two-way lighting without running wires?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWiring is replaced by a wireless control: remote, radio switch or control from the phone depending on the model. The light switches on from several points with no drilling and no conduit between two switches. This is the solution chosen when the walls are finished or old.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eHow to wire spotlights in series or in parallel?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSeries and parallel concern spotlights connected to the mains: the wiring decides, never the fitting. A battery outdoor spotlight has nothing to tap, it lives on its battery or its panel. Check the range when several points must switch on together. \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/spots-d-exterieur-orientables\"\u003eAdjustable spotlights\u003c\/a\u003e are often controlled in groups.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eCan several outdoor spotlights be switched on together?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes, with a shared control: remote, app or radio switch. Some models accept dimming, handy for moving from discreet marking to a clearer light. For that, see the \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/spots-a-variateur\"\u003edimmable spotlights\u003c\/a\u003e. The same grouped-control logic equips \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/spots-pour-couloir\"\u003espotlights for hallways\u003c\/a\u003e, indoors.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 id=\"e27-led\"\u003eOutdoor E27 bulb or integrated LED: which to choose?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAn outdoor E27 bulb can be replaced: you choose its power and its light colour, and you change it without changing the fitting. An integrated LED cannot be replaced, but the block is designed for damp and ages with the spotlight.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eOutdoor E27 bulb: what to watch for?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe bulb must be rated for outdoor use, otherwise damp will damage it. The colour temperature is read on the packaging: around 2700 to 3000 kelvins for a warm light, near 4000 kelvins for a more neutral result. As for shapes, \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/spots-d-exterieur-led-orientables\"\u003eadjustable LED spotlights\u003c\/a\u003e offer precise angle setting. \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/spots-d-exterieur-led-design\"\u003eLED spotlights with a crafted design\u003c\/a\u003e mainly refine the line of the housing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eIntegrated LED: what you gain and what you lose\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYou gain a sealed, compact assembly, designed as one piece, with no bulb to find and no gasket to reposition. You lose the option to change the light colour or step up the power later. On a fitting mounted high up, that trade-off is weighed before buying.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 id=\"repartition\"\u003eHow many outdoor spotlights to plan for and how to spread them?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt all depends on the area and what you want to see: marking a path takes few points, lighting a dining patio asks for more. Spread the spotlights by zone, aiming each beam at the place to be lit.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eHow many spotlights in a kitchen?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIndoors, the usual count is one point per work zone, without multiplying the sources. Outdoors, the logic holds: one area to light, one spotlight. \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/spots-led-pour-cuisine\"\u003eLED spotlights for kitchens\u003c\/a\u003e detail these layouts above the worktop. The reasoning carries over elsewhere in the house, with \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/spots-led-pour-salon\"\u003eLED spotlights for living rooms\u003c\/a\u003e for reading corners.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eHow to avoid shadow areas outdoors?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA single point set low leaves a sharp cone and dark corners. Cross two sources, one grazing the ground, one washing the wall, and move the spotlight away from the foot of the wall to stretch the light. Set into a slab or a step, \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/spots-d-exterieur-encastrables\"\u003erecessed outdoor spotlights\u003c\/a\u003e are forgotten by day. Their adjustable version, \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/spots-d-exterieur-encastrables-orientables\"\u003eadjustable recessed spotlights\u003c\/a\u003e, lets you fine-tune the axis after installation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003ccaption\u003eWhere to install a battery outdoor spotlight and what to look at?\u003c\/caption\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eLocation\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eWhat you expect from the light\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eWhat to check first\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePatio or outdoor dining corner\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eA light wide enough for the table and the faces\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eThe beam angle and the fixing method\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eGarden path and walkway\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eA grazing marking that guides without glare\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eThe aim towards the ground and damp resistance\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFacade and house wall\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eA wall wash that reveals the material\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eThe wall fixing and the protection rating\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePergola, shelter or awning\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLight under the structure, with no visible cable\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eThe weight of the spotlight and its fixing method\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eOutdoor stair and step\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eA clean light, with no shadow area\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eThe precision of the aim and the switching control\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eGarden and border\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eA low, discreet ambient light\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eThe mounting height and the colour of the housing\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 id=\"matiere\"\u003eMaterial, colour and protection rating: how to choose?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOutdoors, the product sheet states the protection rating, the material and the socket. This collection has 2 models: their features are to be compared on each page. The colour comes next, depending on the wall receiving the spotlight.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eBlack or white outdoor spotlight: what look on a facade?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBlack disappears on a dark wall, a dark brick or a grey render: only the light remains visible in the evening. White blends into a pale render and draws less attention in full daylight. To decide, browse the \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/spots-d-exterieur-coloris-noir\"\u003eblack finishes\u003c\/a\u003e. The \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/spots-d-exterieur-coloris-blanc\"\u003ewhite colour\u003c\/a\u003e is judged the same way.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eHow is the direction of an outdoor spotlight chosen?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAim it at what you want to see, never at the eye: a step, a trunk, a door. A \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/spots-en-metal\"\u003emetal\u003c\/a\u003e housing withstands temperature swings better than resin on a south-facing facade. Check the setting after a windy spell.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 id=\"pose\"\u003eHow to install and care for a battery outdoor spotlight?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMost screw onto a bracket or push into the ground, with no electrical connection. Care is limited to cleaning the solar panel and the glass, checking the fixing after winter and storing or recharging the battery when the model allows it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhere to place a spotlight to mark a path?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSpace the points along the path, at low height, and aim towards the ground to avoid glare. One stake every two to three metres is usually enough to read the route, the distance being set by the width of the path. For a slab or a hard patio, \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/spots-d-exterieur-led-encastrables\"\u003erecessed LED outdoor spotlights\u003c\/a\u003e take over.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eHow to care for an outdoor solar spotlight?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA clean panel captures better: a damp cloth is enough, with no abrasive product. After winter, tighten the fixing and check the housing gasket. If the battery is removable and the spotlight weakens, recharge it or store it away from frost.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAn outdoor project is prepared wall by wall. Tell us the location, the area and the look you want: the Designix customer service helps you choose between solar, battery and wireless control. Secure payment, tracked delivery and simple returns come with every order. Browse the collection to compare the available models and equip your patio before the warm season.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eFrequently asked questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cdetails\u003e\n\u003csummary\u003eHow to create two-way lighting without running wires?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eClassic two-way switching requires two switches linked by a wire. Without wiring, a remote or a wireless switch controls the spotlight from several places, with no drilling and no conduit. Check that the stated range covers the distance between the two control points.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\n\u003cdetails\u003e\n\u003csummary\u003eHow to wire spotlights in series or in parallel?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSeries or parallel connection concerns spotlights linked to the mains: the wiring decides. A battery outdoor spotlight has no cable to tap, it runs on a battery or a solar panel. If your project stays wired, entrust the tapping to an electrician.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\n\u003cdetails\u003e\n\u003csummary\u003eCan a ceiling light be installed without drilling?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWithout drilling, turn to a model fixed by a bracket, a hook or a base, or to a battery fitting simply set down. Outdoors, wireless spotlights push into the ground or screw onto an existing bracket, with no drill and no cable to run.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\n\u003cdetails\u003e\n\u003csummary\u003eAn outdoor wall light for a patio, is wireless possible?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes: a wireless outdoor wall light fixes to the patio wall and runs on a battery or a solar panel, with no line to run from the consumer unit. It lights as a wall wash and can be controlled remotely. Check the protection rating and the fixing type on the product sheet.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\n\u003cdetails\u003e\n\u003csummary\u003eWhat to do with an outdoor solar spotlight in winter?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn winter, the panel captures less: clean it, clear it of dead leaves and aim it towards the sun's path. If the spotlight runs on a removable battery, bring it in and recharge it. 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