{"title":"Smart outdoor lighting","description":"\u003cp\u003eSmart outdoor lighting is controlled from an app, a remote control or a connected switch, and is installed on a terrace, along a path or on a facade just like a conventional light fixture. The connection changes the control, not the function: it is used to adjust brightness, colour and switch-on times.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cnav\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eContents\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"#definition\"\u003eDefinition and use\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"#spot-projecteur\"\u003eSpot, floodlight or lamp\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"#allee\"\u003ePost light and path bollard\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"#jardin\"\u003eComposing a garden\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"#applique\"\u003eTerrace wall light\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"#ampoule\"\u003eE27 bulb\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"#compatibilite\"\u003eCompatibility and control\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"#ruban\"\u003eLED strip\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"#wc\"\u003eSmall damp space\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/nav\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 id=\"definition\"\u003eWhat is smart outdoor lighting and what is it for?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSmart outdoor lighting is a terrace, garden or facade light fixture whose switching, brightness or colour is controlled remotely. It differs from a conventional fixture through its control, not its function: it lights a path or a wall like any outdoor fixture.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWireless or wifi smart outdoor lighting: what is the difference?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWireless Bluetooth pairs directly with the phone, with no hub or account, but stays within short range. Wifi goes through the hub and allows control from indoors or remotely. Some proprietary remote controls work on their own, without a network. You check the mode stated on the product page, without assuming universal compatibility with an existing installation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat the connection changes day to day\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA schedule turns the entrance on at sunset without a thought, dimming lowers the light late in the evening. Several grouped points replace a two-way switch and its cables. You set it once, then the light repeats. To see the available families, browse \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/designix.fr\/collections\/eclairage-exterieur\"\u003ethe outdoor lighting range\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 id=\"spot-projecteur\"\u003eSmart outdoor spot, floodlight or smart outdoor lamp: which to choose?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYou choose according to the surface to cover and the need to direct the beam: a spot lights a precise area and can be aimed, a floodlight covers a large volume or a gate, a lamp is placed without work and can be moved. The size of the device says nothing about its real use.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eSmart outdoor spot: for which facade and which angle?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMounted on a facade or under a roof overhang, it washes a wall or marks a door. A narrow beam highlights a material, a wide beam lights a passage. You aim it downwards or towards the wall, never towards the eye of the person arriving. \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/rail-d-eclairage\"\u003eTrack solutions\u003c\/a\u003e offer an indoor equivalent, for the same logic of adjustable points.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eSmart outdoor floodlight: when to prefer it?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor a courtyard, a large garden or a gate, when you need reach from a high point. The quality of the mounting and the angle setting then matter more than the shape of the housing. Poorly aimed, a floodlight dazzles and spoils the rest of the installation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eSmart outdoor lamp: the no-work format\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBattery or solar powered, it sits on a table or a low wall and moves with the seasons. Battery life limits daily use in winter. For switching on every evening, a wired model remains more consistent: see \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/kits-d-eclairage-d-exterieur\"\u003eoutdoor lighting kits\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 id=\"allee\"\u003eSmart outdoor post light or lighting bollard: how to light a path?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe post light shines from above and guides the eye towards the entrance, the bollard stays low and draws the path without dazzling. You combine the two: bollard for the passage, post light for the threshold. The connection is mainly used to lower the brightness after a certain time.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eSmart outdoor post light: height and placement\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt is placed at the edge of the path, on the wall or border side, so that the head sits above eye level and lights the ground rather than faces. One well-placed post light does more than a series of tightly spaced points. The light flows downwards, the shadow stays soft.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eLighting bollard: drawing a path without dazzling\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSpaced regularly, they trace a readable line without turning the path into a runway. A bollard that is too tall or too powerful dazzles from the window. A \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/kits-d-eclairage-d-exterieur\"\u003eready-to-install set for a path\u003c\/a\u003e avoids mixing heights and shades.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003ccaption\u003eWhich smart outdoor fixture for which use?\u003c\/caption\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eUse\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eType of fixture\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eWhere to place it\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eWhat to check\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLighting a path\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBollard or low post light\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eEdge of the path, on the wall or border side\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eHeight of the head and direction of the beam\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMarking a facade\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eOutdoor wall light\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAbove a door, on a low wall\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eStated protection rating and material\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLighting a terrace\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSpot or adjustable wall light\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eUnder a roof overhang, on the facade\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBeam angle and risk of glare\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCovering a large volume\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSmart outdoor floodlight\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eHigh point, aimed at the ground\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eStated power and quality of mounting\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCreating an atmosphere\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLow lamp or string lights\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBorder, trellis, pergola\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePower supply and control mode\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 id=\"jardin\"\u003eSmart garden lighting: how to harmonise it without overloading?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSmart garden lighting is built in three layers: the passage with bollards, the facade with wall lights or spots, the borders with string lights or low lamps. You keep a single family of light and two or three scenarios. Better to light three clear zones than to scatter points everywhere.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eThe three layers to plan\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe passage layer is for moving around without a thought, the facade layer gives depth, the low layer dresses the borders and the foot of the trees. Each has its own brightness. A readable garden reads like a house seen from afar: a clear entrance, volumes, nothing flashing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eOutdoor string lights: where to place them and how to connect them\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOn a pergola, a trellis or a railing, they bring a low, continuous light that is not meant for seeing clearly. They are connected to a protected socket or to a low-voltage supply intended for outdoor use. A single shade of white along the whole length works better than a mix.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 id=\"applique\"\u003eOutdoor terrace wall light: how to choose and install it?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAn outdoor terrace wall light is chosen on three points: the stated protection rating according to exposure, the material facing spray and the direction of the beam, upwards, downwards or diffused. It is placed above a door, on a low wall or along a wall, at a height that avoids direct glare.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eProtection rating and material\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA facade exposed to driving rain and sea wind calls for different care than a wall under an awning. Treated aluminium and stainless steel age better than certain resins in full sun; glass cleans without scratching. The product page states the sealing level and the material: that is what decides, not the photo.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eHow to install a wall light on a facade wall\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSwitch off the power, locate the cable entry, fix to a solid support, then check the sealing of the cable passage before switching the power back on. A beam directed downwards lights the step without dazzling. To vary the points on the same facade, compare with \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/eclairage-exterieur\"\u003ewall lights and bollards for the garden\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 id=\"ampoule\"\u003eOutdoor E27 bulb: which one to screw into a smart fixture?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe outdoor E27 bulb is chosen according to colour temperature and use: warm white around 2700 to 3000 K for a terrace, neutral white around 4000 K for moving around without harsh shadows. You check that the fixture accepts a replaceable bulb and that the bulb withstands humidity, then you respect the maximum power stated on the fixture.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eColour temperature and use\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA warm white relaxes a terrace in the evening, a more neutral white makes steps and gravel readable. Mixing two temperatures on the same facade shows immediately. The E14 base fits small wall lights, with a more limited choice of sources.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eConventional bulb in a smart fixture: is it possible?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes: the connection can come from the fixture, the bulb or the switch, not necessarily all three. An ordinary bulb in a controllable fixture remains controlled by it. A smart bulb in a conventional fixture also works, provided it is powered continuously. See \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/luminaire\"\u003ethe full lighting catalogue\u003c\/a\u003e to identify both cases.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 id=\"compatibilite\"\u003eWifi smart outdoor lighting: what compatibility to check before buying?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBefore buying, you check the stated control mode, compatibility with the existing installation and the number of devices that can be controlled together. Wifi goes through the hub and is controlled from the app or a voice assistant; Bluetooth works without a network but at short range; some remote controls remain standalone.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWifi, Bluetooth or proprietary wireless: what it changes\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWifi requires a decent signal outside, which is not guaranteed at the bottom of a garden. Bluetooth is set on site, handy for a nearby terrace. The proprietary remote control helps out when no network reaches. You never promise interoperability of all devices with each other: the product page states what is planned.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eConnected switch and outdoor motion sensor: should you plan for them?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA connected switch controls an existing wired circuit, provided you know the type of circuit and whether a neutral is present. The outdoor motion sensor lights on passage, on an entrance or a poorly visible corner, and is set with a delay. For a renovation without changing the fixtures, it is often the simplest solution; see \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/kits-d-eclairage\"\u003ethe ready-made lighting kits\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003ccaption\u003eWifi, Bluetooth, remote control: which control for which outdoor space?\u003c\/caption\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eControl mode\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eWhat it allows\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eWhen to choose it\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eWhat to check\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWifi\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRemote control, app or voice assistant\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eGarden around the house, several zones\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eStated compatibility and signal outside\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBluetooth\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eOn-site setting, no hub or account\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNearby terrace, occasional use\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eReal range from the phone\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRemote control\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSwitching and dimming without a network\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSimple installation, a single zone\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNumber of devices paired together\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMotion sensor\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSwitching on passage\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eEntrance, gate, poorly visible corner\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDelay and sensitivity settings\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eConnected switch\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eControlling an existing wired circuit\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRenovation without changing the fixtures\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eType of circuit and presence of a neutral\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 id=\"ruban\"\u003eConnecting an LED strip without a connector: how to do it properly?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAn LED strip is connected without an original connector using terminal blocks or crimp connectors suited to the cable cross-section, then by carefully insulating the junction. Outdoors, this connection must be placed in a waterproof box. You always switch off the power before working and respect the polarity indicated on the strip.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eOutdoor LED strip: sealing before connection\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe weak point is not the solder but the place where water stagnates. You identify positive and negative, crimp, insulate, then enclose the junction high up rather than on the ground. A strip rated for outdoor use is installed under a support that shelters it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eLED ceiling light: the same reflexes indoors\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSwitch off the power, respect the cable cross-section, check the polarity: the method does not change. A closed LED ceiling light is cleaned with a wipe, which matters in a damp room. To equip a small space, see \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/kits-d-eclairage\"\u003ewhat you need to equip a small space\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 id=\"wc\"\u003eWC lighting, toilet lighting: what light in a small space?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWC lighting comes down to a few points: a main light on the ceiling, preferably warm and non-dazzling, and sometimes a low-level accent. The space is small and often damp, so you favour a closed fixture, easy to clean, with simple switching by switch, sensor or timer.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWC lighting: ceiling light or wall light?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe ceiling light gives even light and avoids cast shadows. A wall light above the mirror only makes sense if the washbasin is in the room. You avoid a source right above the head, which dazzles as soon as you look up.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eToilet lighting: sensor, switch or timer?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe sensor suits a place of short passage, provided the delay is set. In a home, the switch remains simpler. The timer prevents forgetting the light. These reflexes also apply outdoors, where automatic switching on an entrance is useful: compare \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/eclairage-exterieur\"\u003eterrace and facade lighting\u003c\/a\u003e and \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/rail-d-eclairage\"\u003etrack solutions\u003c\/a\u003e for circulation areas.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eHow to buy an outdoor fixture without getting it wrong\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThree checks before confirming: the stated control mode matches what you want to do, the material and protection rating match the real exposure of the wall, the source is replaceable or not depending on whether you want to change the shade later. The rest (shape, finish) is chosen afterwards, once the use is settled.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eYou can thus equip a path with \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/kits-d-eclairage-d-exterieur\"\u003ecomparing outdoor kits\u003c\/a\u003e, then complete with \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/luminaire\"\u003ethe whole catalogue\u003c\/a\u003e for the entrance, and pick from \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/eclairage-exterieur\"\u003ethe outdoor selection\u003c\/a\u003e for the finishes. \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/kits-d-eclairage\"\u003eLighting kits\u003c\/a\u003e cover small indoor spaces. To change lighting family, see \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/luminaire\"\u003ethe other lighting families\u003c\/a\u003e and \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/rail-d-eclairage\"\u003ea lighting track to vary the points\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eOrder on Designix: secure payment, tracked delivery, returns and customer service for any question about a model before confirming the basket. This is the moment to check the control mode on the product page of the fixture you have chosen.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eFrequently asked questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cdetails\u003e\n\u003csummary\u003eWC lighting: how to choose the right light?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYou look for even light, preferably warm white, without a dazzling point right above the head. A closed ceiling light that is easy to clean is enough in a small space; an accent above the mirror is only useful if the washbasin calls for it. Switching is by switch, sensor or timer depending on how often the room is used.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\n\u003cdetails\u003e\n\u003csummary\u003eOutdoor E27 bulb: how to choose it?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYou start from the use: warm white for a terrace in the evening, neutral white for a path you walk through. You check that the fixture accepts a replaceable bulb of this base and that the bulb is intended for humidity. The maximum accepted power is stated on the fixture, not on the bulb.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\n\u003cdetails\u003e\n\u003csummary\u003eLED ceiling light: which criteria to look at?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYou judge the colour temperature, the diffusion of light, the ease of cleaning and the switching mode. In a small damp space, a closed fixture without roughness holds up better. The integrated LED avoids handling a bulb but cannot be replaced: the stated lifespan and after-sales service therefore count more.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\n\u003cdetails\u003e\n\u003csummary\u003eWC lighting: do you need a presence sensor?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt is relevant in a WC accessible to several people or for short passage: the light switches on and off by itself. You must be able to set the delay, otherwise you end up in the dark at the wrong moment. In a home WC, a simple switch often remains more practical and less restrictive.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\n\u003cdetails\u003e\n\u003csummary\u003eCan you have wireless smart outdoor lighting without work?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes, when the fixture runs on battery, rechargeable battery or solar panel and is controlled remotely: it is installed without running a cable. The limit is battery life and control range, shorter in winter or behind a thick wall. A wired model remains more consistent for lighting a path every evening.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cscript type=\"application\/ld+json\"\u003e{\"@context\":\"https:\/\/schema.org\",\"@graph\":[{\"@type\":\"CollectionPage\",\"name\":\"Smart outdoor lighting: choosing your fixtures for the terrace, garden and path\",\"description\":\"Smart outdoor lighting: spots, bollards and wall lights controllable by wifi or wireless. 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In both cases, you avoid a source too directed towards the face and favour a diffused beam.\"}},{\"@type\":\"Question\",\"name\":\"How to connect an LED strip without a connector?\",\"acceptedAnswer\":{\"@type\":\"Answer\",\"text\":\"You use a terminal block or a crimp connector suited to the cable cross-section, identify positive and negative, then insulate the junction. Outdoors, the connection must be enclosed in a waterproof box and not left on the ground. The power is switched off before any work.\"}},{\"@type\":\"Question\",\"name\":\"Outdoor terrace wall light: how to install it?\",\"acceptedAnswer\":{\"@type\":\"Answer\",\"text\":\"First locate the cable entry and switch off the power. The wall light is fixed to a solid support, at a height that lights without dazzling, often above a door or a low wall. Then check the sealing of the cable passage and the fixing before switching the power back on.\"}},{\"@type\":\"Question\",\"name\":\"Can you have wireless smart outdoor lighting without work?\",\"acceptedAnswer\":{\"@type\":\"Answer\",\"text\":\"Yes, when the fixture runs on battery, rechargeable battery or solar panel and is controlled remotely: it is installed without running a cable. The limit is battery life and control range. A wired model remains more consistent over time, especially for lighting a path every evening.\"}}]}]\u003c\/script\u003e","products":[],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0677\/8598\/2228\/collections\/designix-entete-eclairage-exterieur-connecte-v1.jpg?v=1793115191","url":"https:\/\/designix-lighting.com\/collections\/smart-outdoor-lighting.oembed","provider":"Designix","version":"1.0","type":"link"}