Bright, Budget LEDs Upend My Outdoor Lighting—Five Surprises
A hands-on review of inexpensive, weatherproof smart LED strips for a patio finds they’re brighter than expected and good for mood lighting, but cheap clips and adhesion fail, warmth is limited, the app is clunky and lacks smart-home integration, and connectivity can drop; nonetheless, at around $30 they’re a strong budget upgrade for ambiance, not a replacement for warm traditional lighting or security lighting.