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Spots & Built-in · March 2026 · 6 min reading

How to choose a powerful outdoor spot?

Lumens, IP, lighting angle, power supply: the 4 criteria that decide whether your spot survives in winter.

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Team Lumihome
Published on 12 March 2026
How to choose a powerful outdoor spot?

A good outdoor spot is not just an eye-catching one. Four technical criteria determine whether it will really last in time, resist the seasons and deliver the light you need.

1. Lumens, not watts

The wattage indicates the consumption, not the brightness. For the actual brightness, it is the lumen which counts:

  • 10 – 80 lumens: decorative tags, atmosphere
  • 100 – 300 lumens: terminals and aisle appliqués
  • 500 – 1,500 lumens: entrance, garage, parking
  • 2000+ lumens: projectors, large facades, safety

2. The IP index, the only guarantee of waterproofness

The IP is a two-digit code: dust, then water. For external use in France, aim at a minimum IP44. For ground lighting near a gutter or swimming pool, IP65 or more.

Lumihome publishes the exact IP on each product sheet. No marketing round.

3. Solar, 230V or 12V?

Three solutions, three cases of use. The solar is unbeatable for flexibility and zero cost but depends on the sun. The 230V guarantees constant power but requires a connection (and often an electrician). The 12V low voltage is ideal around the swimming pools and for secure self-installation.

4. Manufacturing quality

Failures do not come from LEDs — they come from joints, motion sensor (UV ageing), battery (12 to 24 months on cheap models) and foot (rust). stainless steel or heat-lapped aluminium, with replaceable lithium battery.

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In summary

For an outdoor spot that lasts: lumens adapted to your use, IP44 minimum (65 if direct exposure), consistent power supply with your project, and quality materials. Lumihome masteres the 4 criteria on the entire range.

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Eclairage Exterieur

How can you easily adopt connected lighting for your outdoors?

Lumihome Tips · 6 min reading
How can you easily adopt connected lighting for your outdoors?

What is connected lighting for the outside?

Using connected lighting for outdoors is a simple and affordable way to improve your home's safety and style. It is a technology that allows users to control their remote lighting devices via a mobile app, remote control or other device.

How does connected lighting work?

Connected lighting for the outside works with a combination of technologies, including Wi-Fi or Bluetooth connectivity, to be remotely controlled.

lights can be configured using a mobile app, which allows them to turn on, off, mitigate and change their color from anywhere, thus increasing safety and reducing energy consumption


Some connected lighting systems can also be synchronized with virtual assistants such as Amazon Alexa or Google Assistant, which allows you to control the voice lights.

The advantages of installing outdoor lighting for your garden? 

Outdoor lighting can offer a variety of benefits for those looking to start their garden by installing additional luminaires. Installing an outdoor lighting system can help enhance your property while providing more safety and energy efficiency. Here are some advantages to installing an outdoor lighting system:


  • Add an additional attraction to your property: depending on the colors and their temperature you can give a different style to your garden 


Set your goals before choosing your lighting type

When you start planning your smart lighting system, it is important to clearly determine what your goals are and what you really want to get. Do you want a more efficient and safer system that can be controlled remotely? Where do you just want to create a unique atmosphere with pre-adjustable scenes or dynamic color sets? Once you've identified what you're looking for, the other steps take place more easily.

The different types of lighting connected to the outside

The market for outdoor lighting is very large and the products available are sometimes confusing. find the right type of lighting For your garden, it is important to know the different options that are available. Here are some of the main types of smart outdoor lighting available on the market:


Connected picket spots

The picket spots are an excellent option to add light to your garden without weighing down its staging or occulting its beauty. They can be installed in a strategic location and are known to offer excellent illumination quality while consuming little energy. Connected picket spots lend themselves very well to adding dynamic colors to create a unique and charming atmosphere!



Connected projectors

The connected headlamp is another popular type of outdoor lighting, which offers high levels of flexibility and performance. They can provide powerful and uniform illumination to highlight specific areas of the garden such as plants, trees & climbing plants! Moreover, smart projectors often offer additional features such as color management or light temperature. 

 

The advantages of connected lighting for the outside

The connected bulbs are highly intelligent devices that allow you to remotely control and manage your outdoor lighting. Features such as ignition management, colors or synchronization with your favorite voice assistant offer a variety of advantages in terms of energy efficiency and convenience.

Remote control

 

Thanks to smart bulbs, you can manage most tasks but also manually activate/disable their operation via an intuitive mobile app from any location. You can also configure scenarios to switch to standby mode or automatically increase brightness during cool evenings or sunset.

Wi-Fi connection

 

As this type of light bulb is compatible with Wi-Fi, you can use various smart devices such as Google Home and Amazon Alexa to control your bulbs remotely via a simple voice control! This means that you don't need to touch a light switch, just say ‘Light up or' Turn off the light and magic works!

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