15 Outdoor LED String Lights If Your Backyard Needs A Glow Up

Dress up your home with some fun LED lights whether you go for funky mushroom-inspired ones or keep it cozy with warm white lights.

1. A batch of dimmable outdoor LED lights for creating your own personal oasis. They're even flexible so you can really unleash your creativity.

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Get these with a remote or solar panel, depending on your preferences. They're also waterproof to withstand any rainy days.

Promising review: "These are the best lights I have used to date for outdoor purposes. I was very concerned that there would be issues with brightness as the LED 'bulbs' are frankly very small, but they do a great job illuminating a solid 5 to 7 feet in all directions. I have these along our gutters, fence, and across some trees bordering our pool. They have practically made our backyard into a magical landscape." —Carlos

Get it from Amazon for $25.99+ (available in two colors and three lengths).

2. A continuous strand of outdoor LED lights to turn your backyard into a dreamy wonderland. Fashion them into a curtain of lights or wind them around the length of your yard for a cozier look.

Perfect Holiday/Etsy

Perfect Holiday is a small shop on Etsy located in Los Angeles, CA, that specializes in LED lights and Christmas novelties. Get up to 164-feet of string lights that you can customize to your liking. You can even adjust the settings so that the lights flicker or flash — just make sure to cover them when it rains as it's not waterproof.

Promising review: "Love these lights! I was surprised by how flexible their wiring is. It was super easy to wind them around my metal bookcase — much easier than regular Christmas string lights would have been." 

Get it from Perfect Holiday on Etsy for $15+ (available in six colors and three lengths).

3. A fireworks-inspired set of outdoor LED string lights you'll be bursting to turn on the moment the package arrives. It's also great for adding a little sparkle to your home.

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These battery-operated lights come with a remote control for you to customize the lights. Choose between 10 brightness settings and eight different modes including steady, blinking, flash, smooth, strobe, and more.

Promising review: "I’m so happy with this purchase. I bought it for lighting over my outdoor dining table under my pergola. So far, I only propped two of them on the brightest setting, and the entire pergola area was lit in my dark backyard. These are so pretty! The item comes with four remotes but if you have the lights in the same range/area, one remote can control all of them." —yhea im a girl

Get it from Amazon for $28.99 (available in nine colors).

4. A set of shatterproof outdoor LED lights, a must-have for all the butterfingers out there. Now you can trip over your feet in peace knowing these lights were built to withstand your clumsiest moments.

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These LED lights were made with a plastic shell instead of the typical glass to withstand drops, smashes, and harsh weather. Since they provide a good amount of light, it's just one of the things to help improve your yard.

Promising review: "As a professional lighting designer, I say these units are fantastic. They look like regular bulbs, but they use this unique LED light source inside shatterproof plastic covers that look just like regular medium base bulbs. They are also dimmable! These bulbs and wiring seem very durable and I think the one spare LED per set will be adequate. I just installed 500 feet in the woods on my family farm and I was dragging them over rocks and logs with no issues." —Douglas

Get it from Amazon for $38.99 (available for 15% off when the coupon is applied before checkout).

5. An assortment of outdoor LED globes ready to give your home the glow-up it deserves. Keep it simple with a basic white light or go bold with something like an eerie red or vibrant green.

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Whether you're having a gathering with friends or enjoying a quiet night outside, these lights can help make your home your happy place. Choose between steady light or flashing, depending on what you're feeling. They're also solar-powered so you can have up to eight hours of light a night.

Promising review: "They are perfect to add some twinkle to my garden arbor at night. The glow is soft, so these aren’t for you if you are trying to light up an area. If you want to add ambience, these are for you." —Kimberly

Get it from Wayfair for $18.99+ (available in five colors).

6. A sound-activated assortment of outdoor LED lights, so your playlist will always have the perfect lighting to go with it.

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Rain or shine you can control these lights to match your mood. Whether you want your yard to look green, red, blue, white, etc. Just use the included remote to personalize it to your liking. It can even be synced with your music to match almost any beat and help make your home look better in under an hour.

Promising review: "I used them to make my fairy garden mirror. I absolutely love how easy they were to install around my mirror. The colors are bright and I love how I can sync them to music!!! The remote is easy to use and has so many different light modes — even four different modes for music. These lights make it party time whenever I turn them on!" —Mina

Get it from Amazon for $6.99+ (available with or without music activation).

7. A bulb-style set of outdoor LED string lights because you can never go wrong with the classics. You can even choose what type of bulb you want, including a classic style, round style, and thin style.

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Touch Of Eco is a small Etsy shop located in Connecticut that specializes in environmentally friendly outdoor home products. Don't worry about plugging these in either; they come with a solar panel that you can stake into your place of choosing. Then enjoy up to eight hours of light at night.

Promising review: "I was so excited to get these lights. I installed them during a light rain and they really add a nice soft light to a patio or deck. I'm buying another set for a bit more ambiance. Love Them!" —Bill Mason

Get it from Touch Of Eco on Etsy for $24.99+ (available in three styles and three sizes).

8. A line of single-colored outdoor LED lights — not to throw shade at any other color, you just prefer your favorite. Add them into a mason jar or get creative and wind them through your favorite plants.

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They may not be as bright as some outdoor lights, but the soft glow will help provide a nice ambience, helping to make your backyard the neighborhood hot spot. They can also withstand a damp environment, so just make sure they're protected during heavy rainstorms.

Promising review: "Subtle, elegant, and adds just the right amount of light without being overwhelming or stealing the focus from our beautiful tree." —Brian Wayne Farley

Get it from Wayfair for $17.99 (available in seven colors).

9. A bunch of cotton ball-inspired outdoor LED lights radiating all the fairy energy. Get ready to enchant all who see your home just through the flip of a switch.

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Happium is a small shop on Etsy located in Maidstone, UK, that specializes in party supplies and LED lights. Enjoy five feet of cozy lighting — just make sure you put in AA batteries, which are not included.

Promising review: "These were amazing to add a bit of sparkle for a romantic dinner in the garden." —Yvette

Get it from Happium on Etsy for $9.36.

10. A mix of app-controllable outdoor LED lights, so you can stop worrying about losing the remote — unless you're prone to misplacing your smartphone; then we can't help you there.

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Get up to 98-feet of lights to personalize your home with. It even comes with smarthome compatibility so you can control them with your own voice. For those without a smarthome, you can also download the app and personalize what colors you want to light up your home with.

Promising review: "I had the white lights for a while and I just wanted to try the colored ones, when Christmas was coming up. Out of the box, these lights are really nice. The bulbs look so much like incandescent bulbs, where it has a nice warm feel when they're on at night. The wire is thick and the bulbs are heavy duty too. I just love that I can have my normal white lights and then turn them Christmas-themed one moment, and then red, white, and blue the next." —Richard Kissick

Get it from Amazon for $79.99+ (available in two sizes).

11. A strand of flower string lights that are sure to grow on your guests. The best part? No watering is required to keep these flowers glowing!

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The flexible wire is perfect for winding around your porch, fence, or even garden. Since it's also solar powered you can get up to eight hours of illumination when fully charged. It's also waterproof, meaning you won't have to take them down anytime it rains.

Promising review: "I absolutely love these little flower lights. They are beautiful and the petals are a softer rubberlike plastic so they won't break, and they light up by the sun! How can you beat that? Great on my patio area, great to take camping! The ones I bought a year and a half ago are still lighting up every night. Even through harsh winters, rains, and wind storms. These are tough and have been lighting up faithfully EVERY SINGLE NIGHT — GREAT PRODUCT!" —Luann

Get it from Amazon for $14.99 (available in seven colors).

12. A set of mini solar-powered LED lights because there's nothing better than a low electric bill. Rather than use electricity, these lights will charge up during the day so you can enjoy their mesmerizing glow at night.

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Enjoy up to eight hours of light all year-round when these bulbs are fully charged. The design was also made to withstand harsh weather, so you can worry less about damage.

Promising review: "The lights add just the right amount of ambience. Not overly bright, just a lovely backdrop for an evening outside. They lasted for several hours right out of the box, and after a day of charging, they were left on for seven hours and were the same from the time they were turned on up until I turned them off." —Rach

Get it from Wayfair for $28.99+ (available in five colors).

13. A mix of mushroom outdoor LED lights because you simply don't want to settle for traditional string lights. Add some character to your home with these earthy mushrooms that'll have your friends questioning if they just stepped into Wonderland.

Alison Brights/Etsy

Alison Brights is a small shop on Etsy that specializes in battery-powered, electric, and solar-powered lights. These are just some of the things you'll probably wish you'd bought years ago for your backyard. They're not only waterproof but come with a timer so you can control how long they're on.

Promising review: "I recently purchased and received my little mushroom lights and I absolutely love them. I plan to use them as part of my Christmas decorations and I will probably leave them out through the winter." —Elena Baker

Get it from Alison Brights on Etsy for $15.29 (originally $16.99).

14. A rope of color-changing LED lights for those worried they won't have enough lights to cover their porch, yard, etc. These are supersized, with a length of at least 33 feet, so you're more than covered.

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Spice up your deck or backyard with up to 132-feet of rainbow lights. If you're not into the multicolored look, then choose between 16 solid colors. It even comes with a six-hour timer — just plug them in and have fun customizing it to your liking.

Promising review: "OMG I ABSOLUTELY LOVE THESE!!!! OK, so right out of the box, they are just a bit tangled and twisted but the colors are so amazing and when it's all set up it looks magical. I put these in my little camper and they were the perfect length to wrap around twice for extra creativity. The settings are all really fun and easy, and I was looking for something with a good fade setting where I can control the speed, so this was spot on." —Cassidy

Get it from Amazon for $18.99+ (available in three lengths).

15. A strand of butterfly LED lights because it's never too late to have your own fairy-tale garden. Add some character to your yard with a set of butterflies to light up the way.

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With up to 24-feet of butterflies, you can personalize the outside of your home to your liking. They're even solar powered, which means you won't have to constantly turn them on and off; just let the sun do all the charging for up to eight hours of light.

Promising review: "I have turned my backyard into a twinkling wonderland. These lights were easy to install, and I love the fact they are solar powered — no electrical cords running everywhere. They are very bright and have different modes, which adds a lot of variety." —Amazon Customer

Get it from Amazon for $20.77 (available in 11 different styles).

Your friend's face when they see your new lights:

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