The Best Solar Lights for Every Part of Your Home

Solar lighting is not one product, it is three jobs. Securing an entrance, lighting a space you actually sit in, and adding a soft glow where a bright light would be too much. Here is the Litehouse range ranked by what each family does best, so you can go straight to the one that fits your space.

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1. Best for entryways and security

Solar Wall Lights

The doorway, the path to the gate, the dark corner by the garage. A built-in motion sensor lifts the Solar Wall Light to a full 1000 lumens the moment someone approaches, then eases back when the space is still. Four lighting modes, IP54 weatherproof, and no wiring or electrician needed.

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2. Best for patios, pergolas and outdoor dining

Outdoor String Lights & Festoon Lights

Warm, hanging bulb light over the space you actually sit in. Premium Solar Bulb String Lights run 33ft / 10m on a single solar panel, with shatterproof S14 bulbs, and extension cords to carry the run further across a patio or pergola.

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3. Best for tables, steps and soft ambient glow

Solar Lanterns

Where a floodlight would be far too much. The Luxury Metal Solar Lantern gives a candle-soft glow with simple touch control, and moves wherever you need it. Stand it on a table or step, or hang it from a wall bracket.

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Solar Lights

Solar lights do three quite different jobs outdoors, and the right choice starts with the spot you are trying to light, whether that is a Read more...

Solar lights do three quite different jobs outdoors, and the right choice starts with the spot you are trying to light, whether that is a doorway, a dining table, or a dark step by the garden.

For entrances and security, a solar wall light with a built-in motion sensor is the one to reach for. It sits quietly at a low glow, then lifts to full brightness the moment someone approaches, so the front of the house is covered without a floodlight burning all night.

For a patio, pergola or anywhere you actually sit, outdoor string lights do the work. A 33ft / 10m run of shatterproof S14 bulbs throws warm, even light over a table, and extension cords let you carry the run further along a fence or across a courtyard.

For softer, closer light, a solar lantern gives a candle-like glow you can move around. Stand one on a table or a step, or hang it from a wall bracket where a brighter fitting would feel harsh.

Every light in this collection runs entirely on solar power, so there is no wiring, no power outlet to find, and nothing added to your electricity bill. All of them are built for the weather and charge on daylight rather than direct sun alone.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which solar light is best for a patio?

Outdoor string lights are the best fit for a patio. Hung overhead across a pergola, fence or wall, a 33ft / 10m run of S14 bulbs lights a whole seating or dining area evenly, rather than throwing a single bright pool of light from one point.

Do solar lights work in winter?

Yes. Solar panels charge on daylight, not heat, so they keep working through winter. Run times are shorter because the days are shorter, so place the panel where it gets the most open sky and keep it clear of leaves and dust.

How long do solar lights stay on at night?

On a full summer charge, most Litehouse solar lights run from dusk through the night. Motion sensor wall lights last longer again, because they sit at a low glow and only draw full power for the few seconds someone is actually there.

Do solar lights need direct sunlight?

Direct sun gives the fastest charge, but it is not essential. The panels also charge in bright overcast daylight, just more slowly. What matters most is an unobstructed view of the sky, so avoid mounting under eaves, dense trees or a covered patio roof.

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