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Review on Enhance Your Outdoor Space with HBN 48ft RGBW-Smart String Lights - Color Changing, Wi-Fi & Bluetooth Control, Shatterproof Bulbs, Compatible with Alexa/Google Home - Perfect for Patio, Party, and Café - IP65 Waterproof by Paula Mellgren

Revainrating 1 out of 5

Outdoor lights that aren't waterproof

I loved these lights. Just hung them outside on Sunday. I tested them, showed them to friends and neighbors. Absolutely cool. Today is Wednesday and it rained heavily this afternoon. When I got home from work half the line was on. Strange since they were plugged in and unplugged. (No, they don't have a timer either). Turned off the light, uninstalled the app, reinstalled the app, plugged in the light and reconnected to wifi. Half the threads don't even turn off, even though the app reads them as "off" and Alexa's voice control says she turned them off. nope Half strand is still included. Some settings affect only part of the thread. All lights are on. Few of the bulbs follow pre-programmed settings like chase/fade. Some of them don't change color with the rest of the bulbs, and many of the so-called "outside waterproof" bulbs have water INSIDE. All light bulbs are fixed to the brick wall in such a way that they cannot knock. when it's windy, the light bulbs couldn't be damaged and are now leaking. Such a big disappointment. Beyond the return window, of course. I tested these lights inside when they first arrived and they were great. Installed outside, all ok. Then it rained, and now they're garbage.

Pros
  • This is amazing
Cons
  • I don't really like it it's ok