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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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How to install an outdoor lighting with remote control?

Lumihome Tips · 6 min reading
How to install an outdoor lighting with remote control?

Imagine, you go home. It's dark, you're groping in the dark. Where's this switch? And then you think that installing an exterior lighting with remote control would not be luxury. Yes, as the interior, the exterior deserves good lighting, but above all practical lighting that brings comfort to your everyday life. But, how to install exterior lighting with remote control ? You think it's only for DIY pros? Lumihome proves the opposite.  

Why install exterior lighting with remote control?

Install a exterior lighting With remote control, or connected lighting, it's a bit like a mix of comfort, security and style. 

More comfort and practicality with remote controlled exterior lighting

Connected lighting is above all and above all a great comfort story. It's true, like any remote piloting device, it makes it possible to gain practicality. And when you can simplify your life, why do you deprive yourself of it? Imagine, just one click, no matter where you are, you can control all your lighting : intensity and colors for style, but also and especially ignition! Finished the back and forth in the garden to put on an outdoor lamp, grope in the dark in search of a switch or exit with its torch lamp in the rain. Thanks to the remote control, you have the reins of your outdoor lighting. 

More security 

External lighting with remote control is also a safety issueWe know that a well-lit garden naturally discourages intruders. With the remote control, you can turn on your outdoor lamps instantly from your inside. With just one click you light up your darkest alleys, stairs, strategic areas and corners of the garden. 

A à la carte atmosphere thanks to the exterior lighting with remote control

Finally installing exterior lighting with remote control also allows to meet your needs of style and atmosphere in terms of lighting, adds Christophe Coelho, founder of Lumihome. A soft and sifted light for a romantic dinner? Dynamic colors for a party with friends? Targeted lighting to see light at night? With connected lighting, you have the power to transform your outdoor spaces into one click. You no longer have to choose between practicality and style. Finish the compromises: you can have both. 

Pack 10 connected bulbs GU-ILIGHT2 - Lumihome

Where to install an outdoor lighting with remote control? 

Well, it's simple, wherever you want. With the Lumihome connected luminaires range, you can install remote control lighting wherever you like. Here are some of our bright ideas.


In the garden to highlight your massive and green corners

Do you have majestic trees? Your mountains are your pride? Do you have a fountain that deserves to be admired? Opt for our connected picket spots and highlight all these elements for a assured wauh effect, points out Christophe Coelho. Thanks to the remote control, you can play on the colors or intensity of your lighting and thus enhance your landscape. FUTC02 picket spots, for example, offer you a orientable support coupled with cold, warm and RGB CTC white lighting. What to highlight the smallest details of your outdoors. 

The facade under the spotlights!

You can even illuminate your house or its walls, thanks to the RGB-CCT outdoor LED projector. You can showcase the architecture of your home, while enhancing security, under an almost infinite palette of colours. 

RGB–CCT Mi–Boxer external Led projector - 230V - 30W - Remote control not included - Lumihome-France.com

The pool or spa for a chic and magical effect 

Want a festive atmosphere to celebrate the summer evenings that end up more? Or, if you want a relaxing atmosphere to enjoy the midnight baths? Remote controlable connected bulbs for PAR56 pool, take pleasure in making staged shows. Simple to use, they allow you to change colors according to your desires, thanks to its remote control, and to program specific sequences for a custom atmosphere. 

How to install an outdoor lighting with remote control? 

Installing exterior lighting with remote control is not very complicated, especially when it comes to a Lumihome product. All our lamps are designed for easy installation. Just put your luminaire in place, as you would have done for a classic product, except thatyou will also have to pair with its remote control. No panic, even though this part may seem complex, in reality it is not at all. Let's take the example of our connected spots, and let's see together, step by step, how it works. 

Install lighting in 3 steps


1 - Prepare your equipment 

To have everything in hand, make sure you prepare your equipment properly. This goes from the luminaire, to the remote control, to the appropriate electrical cables and your favorite DIY tools. 


2 - Choose the location 

Find the perfect place to make your spot shine connected. In principle, you've already thought about the place before even buying your luminaire. 


3 - Install your lighting 

It's time to install your outdoor lighting solution. Connect to the 230V power supply. Check your connections carefully. They must be protected against moisture, especially in the event of watered evenings. It's almost over: it's time to get a drink. 

Appear the Lumihome remote control as a pro  

To control your spots remotely, a final step is required: Apparatus. Make sure that there is a battery in your remote control. Follow these three small steps:  


1 - Your lighting is off. Turn him onYour built-in spots are on. 


2 - On your remote control Lumihome, Press the desired area three times

RGBWW 6 zone remote control for MI–LIGHT connected range - Lumihome-France.com


3 - Your spots flash in green to confirm that the docking is successful. 


Example: We are interested in zone 2. First we turn on our spots. Once they turn on, we press zone 2 three times. The spots flash in green. It's over! You can start driving your spots. If you want to see the demonstration in pictures, here are the pictures. how to install exterior lighting

Enjoy an easy to control remote control

Once the apparement is done, you are master of your lighting. You can turn off/re-light the area, choose the colour temperature, go from a warm white to a cold white, play with colors, intensity, etc., points out Christophe Coelho. It's simple: the remote control is super intuitive. The grip is very easy. 


Bonus tips: In addition, the Lumihome range is 100% scalable. This means that you can start with spots, and if you later add projectors in your massives, you can pair them with your remote control. You can have a dedicated area for the spots on the terrace, another for the projectors of your favorite massives, and so on. The apparement process is always the same, regardless of the remote control product Lumihome. 


Did you know that? L-Apparatus is multiple. This means that you can also add a second remote control with the same light bulb, like a wall remote control, for example. Just follow the same process again to pair your devices.  

White RF wall remote control RGBWW 4 zones for connected MI–LIGHT range - 2.4GHz - Lumihome-France.com



You saw it, install exterior lighting with remote control It's nothing complicated. So why not hesitate to make your outdoors shine in its best light. Festive evenings, relaxing moments, highlight... Pilot your outdoors with the remote-controlled products Lumihome.

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