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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 Solaire

How do I fit your exteriors with solar lamps?

Lumihome Tips · 6 min reading
How do I fit your exteriors with solar lamps?

The Solar lamps The Lumihome offers the possibility to benefit from an economical and ecological solution to illuminate your outdoor spaces. Solar lamps are a durable alternative, unlike other lamps that use fossil energy. 

The Solar lamps The solar energy, a renewable and inexhaustible resource, allows you to reduce your carbon footprint. They are versatile and adapt to your outdoor needs. We will give you the information and tips you need to properly arrange your outdoor spaces using our Solar lamps.

Why choose our solar lamps to make your outdoor spaces?

If you opt for our Solar lamps Lumihome to build your outdoor spaces, it will save you on your electricity bill in the long term and will help you make considerable savings. We have several reasons that will help you better understand the benefits we guarantee you with the Solar lamps. 

Solar lamps are easy to install

They do not require any specific and complex wiring, in other words, they are easy to install, you can install them whenever you want and at the place you want. You are free to choose the layout that suits you best. 

The solar lamps are versatile: 

Our Solar lamps, can allow you to arrange all the different outdoor spaces you want. They are versatile, can be located anywhere in different places like: 

  • terraces and patios
  • balconies
  • in your garden
  • along your aisles 
  • on your porch 

Solar lamps save you:

You can save and reduce your electricity bills dramatically, they use renewable energy, solar energy, this resource is inexhaustible unlike fossil fuels that have a higher cost and increase your carbon footprint. 

You can help preserve the environment while reducing your costs with our Solar lamps 

Solar lamps are durable: 

The Solar lamps proposed by Lumihome They are resistant to external weather factors, and are resistant to weather, extreme temperatures (too cold, too hot).

They guarantee you a good functioning even in difficult weather conditions. They have a long lifespan, thus minimizing your costs over the long term. 

How do I install your Lumihome solar lamps properly? 

We will give you the best tips and tricks to place them well. Solar lamps is an important step to ensure the proper functioning of these. Here are the different steps. 

Step 1: Choose the ideal location 

In order to have the best light capacity, you must place them in a well-lit area of the sun, if there are any so that the batteries of your Solar lamps This allows you to benefit from the light of your Solar lamps even when there is no sun.

Step 2: Prepare the chosen area 

To avoid damaging them once placed, you must check that the chosen surface is clean and well maintained, the ground must be flat, check that there are no obstacles. 

Step 3: Test the batteries of the solar lamps:

Before you position them, check that the batteries are fully charged, this will allow you to benefit from the optimal operation of your solar lamp.

Step 4: Place the solar lamps as you wish: 

You can place the Solar lamps If you want, you can use them on your terraces, balconies, patios, walkways, porches, etc.

Step 5: Test the solar lamps in the dark: 

To check that they work perfectly well, you can place them in a dark place, if they sss turn on it is that they work well, otherwise you have to replace them.

Step 6: Maintain your solar lamps: 

To operate as long as possible, you must maintain them and protect them from external risks. Solar lamps we offer you are designed in resistant materials, however you have to maintain them despite everything. 

You can use a brush to remove dead leaves that can slip onto your Solar lamps. Then to remove excess dirt remove with the small brush, use a damp cloth to complete the cleaning process. Don't forget to check the batteries. 

Follow these steps if you want to install them and keep them as long as possible. 

Our ideas for setting up with solar lamps:

Lumihome offers you several ideas of layouts that you can reproduce at home, in your outdoor spaces easily with our Solar lamps.

Use solar lamps to delimit your property: 

If you want to delimit your place of residence in relation to your neighbour's, you can use Solar lamps and create a bright delimitation, it will make your outer space more sophisticated and bright. 

Secure your outdoor spaces with solar lamps: 

You can use them to secure your outdoor space, which will allow you to illuminate dark areas and then limit the risk of accidents. In addition, lightening your outdoor spaces allows you to protect yourself from intruders, burglars. 

Light your hedges and plant walls: 

You can use our Solar lamps, along the hedges to visually delimit space, these allow you to bring a touch of elegance. 

To create a sophisticated and worked visual effect you can use our Solar lamps to decorate plant walls. 

What budget do you have for solar lamps? 

Lumihome offers you Solar lamps We adapt to your budget, but with several budgets, so that you can enjoy good quality outdoor lighting.

They all have 3 lighting modes, some also have features such as motion detector, others Solar lamps can be installed indoors and outdoors.

There are several budgets, you can find at €49.90, €79.90 and €139.00. The budgets are varied to best meet your needs. 

Opt for solar lamps to build your outdoor spaces. 

Choose solar lighting to enhance your outdoor spaces. Combining durability, aesthetics and respect for the environment, they offer a versatile, economical and easy-to-install solution. Solar lamps give you many possibilities of various and varied layouts. 

For more ideas and more information, you can consult our various articles, to make your choice of outdoor luminaires.

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