Linkind Smart Solar Lights Outdoor SL5 with Motion Sensor, APP Control Color Changing Solar Spot Lights Outdoor, IP65 Landscape Lighting for Yard, Garden, Pathway(6 Pack)

So far these lights work quite well. They were easy to set up and can be controlled from my phone. They add a lot of light outside in an otherwise dark setting. They have survived rain just fine so they are durable and were more affordable than most other options.

This is the 3rd order I've made with these lights. The first was over 2 years ago and those lights are still going as strong as the new ones and durability is awesome. I have updated my original Linkind lights twice with the software updates easily and I love how easy these are to set up. My original intentions were to just use them for Halloween as I was replacing ones from another brand that were 2 years old but only had white light (and they were not as bright as the Linkind). But as these lights offer so many more options, and are smaller than my first ones but much brighter (even with setting the intensity of the lights at a % - not even using full power). I keep them on all night on the front of my house and I have to say, our house may not be the biggest or fanciest in the neighborhood but at night, my house looks prettier than all the dark houses. My house faces West and the garden where I keep them year round in front of my house does not get morning light so only afternoon and evening but that's more than enough to keep them charged up for all night long. I also have placed them aiming upwards into trees on my property and it's so nice to have outdoor lighting without having to pay professionals to wire it all in. But Halloween is where I really get them to use them to the maximum. Want a green light for your witches/zombies/aliens? Easy. Want a red light on your grave digger or vampires? Done. Need a hot pink light to spotlight the 135 lawn flamingos that are invading the grave yard? No? Just me? Well, this works for all of the above and more and the best part is - NO CORDS to have to worry about plugging in or tripping over. Need to adjust your lights to spotlight something else, pick it up and move it. So I keep adding more for Halloween as each year, my yard grows for Halloween. This video is from last Halloween, where aliens landed their UFO in the "graveyard" because trick or treating is not as good as on their planet. I like the app as well. Easy to use to do updates and make changes. I have numbered them on the bottom with a silver sharpie so if I need one to be a different color, it's easy to find in the app and I have renamed them all with #'s. I'm so impressed that I've got the permanent outdoor lights for the eaves of my house by the same company in the shopping cart. I'm thinking to get them before Christmas but I may try to get them up before Halloween!

Purchase context: I wanted a simple smart lighting setup I could manage from the couch—motion-activated, battery-powered, and controllable from the app without babysitting it. I went in expecting plug‑and‑play. That’s not what I got. Unboxing/first impressions: Packaging was tidy and the hardware looked fine out of the box. Physical setup was straightforward: mount, power on, pair in the app. Build feels okay in the hand—nothing premium, but not flimsy either. Setup and connectivity (the deal‑breaker): App pairing took multiple attempts and only “stuck” when I stood right next to the lights. If I walked more than a room away (one interior wall), commands would lag or fail. Controls frequently timed out unless I was within a few feet. Automations didn’t always sync; I had to re‑open the app to “wake” the connection. Firmware update prompts appeared, but updates stalled mid‑way twice and I had to reset and start over. Motion/ambient sensors (inconsistent at best): Motion detection was erratic—sometimes triggering on nothing, other times ignoring a clear walk‑by straight in front of the sensor. Sensitivity settings didn’t help. “High” gave me false triggers, “Low” missed real ones, and “Medium” felt random. Ambient/light sensor logic didn’t respect my “night only” rule; lights came on during overcast afternoons and then refused to trigger at dusk. Battery life: With motion enabled and brightness at a practical level, I was getting roughly 3–4 hours of actual active use per charge across an evening of on/offs—nowhere near “set and forget.” Standby drain was noticeable. Even with minimal triggers, I still had to recharge far more often than expected. Daily use notes (mixed high/medium/low): High: When the lights did respond, the output was fine for the space—clean, even illumination. Physical install was painless. Medium: The app interface is okay when it’s connected—schedules, scenes, basic toggles—but nothing special. Low: Reliability. Needing to stand near the fixtures to get commands to take defeats the purpose of “smart.” I can flip a manual switch faster. Customer support: Slow replies, mostly scripted steps I’d already tried (reset, re‑pair, move router, 2.4 GHz only, disable VPN). When I asked about sensor quirks and standby drain, the answers were generic and didn’t resolve anything. Who it’s for: Honestly, only if you plan to use these as basic lights without relying on remote/app control or sensors—and you don’t mind frequent recharges. Who should skip: Anyone wanting dependable app control from more than a few feet away If you need motion/ambient sensing that “just works” If you want multi‑day battery life without constant babysitting Tips if you already own them: Keep the control device close; line‑of‑sight helps. Turn off fancy automations and stick to simple on/off to preserve battery. Lower brightness and reduce motion duration—every second counts. If the app prompts a firmware update, plug the lights in (if possible) and keep your phone right next to them to avoid failed updates. Pros: Easy physical install Light output is fine when it works Hardware looks neat and compact Cons: Must be very close to manage reliably; commands time out Motion/ambient sensors are inconsistent and often useless Poor battery life with noticeable standby drain App/firmware headaches; generic, slow customer service Bottom line: The hardware looks fine, but the experience isn’t. Between the short control range, flaky sensors, and frequent charging, these don’t deliver on the “smart” promise. I wanted set‑and‑forget security and convenience; I got constant fiddling.

I purchased several different lights before ultimately deciding on this one. The combination of brightness along with the ability to control the lights via my smartphone were what made these my final choice. I now have 36 of them throughout my 2.5 acre property and am more than impressed with this product. While you'll pay just a few dollars more for these, the ability for me to change them via a Bluetooth device was worth it. I spent hours of research and read over 100 reviews on various lights before making my selections, and I can tell you firsthand, that the power and ability of these lights goes under-advertised by the seller. The lights easily hold a charge throughout the entire night, deliver outstanding light, and this has even occurred during days where the sky was overcast and the sun wasn't shining at 100% for the solar panels to absorb. Additionally, the Bluetooth range is phenomenal. I have a 250' driveway, and I can easily control lights near the front of my driveway from inside my house. The app can be a little bit hit-or-miss when you first start using it, however, once you become familiar with it and learn how it works, it's really quite easy. Be aware that 'smart' does not mean WiFi, but rather, your phone/device's Bluetooth. When starting the app, you made need to wait a minute for all of your lights to appear as available. Again, once you understand this, the app is easy to use. Also, I found that controlling all lights at once with the app tended to be hit-or-miss, and I found it easier to simply control one light at a time. Overall, as I mentioned in my opening, I am pleased with my purchase. The curb appeal of my house has been dramatically improved and my trees really pop. The combination of quality and ability to have fun with the lights when decorating for the holidays, made this well worth the money.

I bought this set of six lights right before Thanksgiving, and after about eight months of use, they've held up well overall. One of the lights stopped working within the first month and became completely unresponsive. I reached out to customer support and was impressed with how quickly they replied. After some back-and-forth testing, they confirmed it was a defective unit. They originally offered to send a replacement, but eventually issued a full refund for that unit. Great service! The remaining five lights have been working perfectly. The solar charging is reliable, and the ability to control the lights via smartphone is incredibly convenient. We especially love changing the light colors to match our mood or seasonal decorations—that's definitely our favorite feature! Highly recommended for anyone looking for smart, colorful, and hassle-free outdoor lighting.