Ambience Pro Solar Hanging Remote Control

The strand uses Brightech's WeatherTite technology: a weatherproof cable fitted with shatterproof plastic S14 bulbs instead of glass, powered by a 1 watt solar panel. It is built to stay outside year-round.

The strand runs entirely on its included solar panel, so no outlet, extension cord or wiring is needed, and a sensor in the panel switches the lights on automatically at dusk. The remote is what sets this version apart: it turns the lights on and off and switches between two brightness settings from a distance, instead of walking out to the panel.

Yes, in two steps: the remote switches between two brightness settings. The light color is fixed at a warm 3000K and is not chosen at purchase on this version.

Each bulb hangs from a short drop of cable below the main line rather than sitting in-line on it, so the bulbs dangle and the light falls on the space below, such as a table or a path. If you would rather the bulbs sit in-line, the Ambience Pro Solar Non Hanging is the same idea in that style.

The bulbs come with the strand: 12 on the 27 foot run and 15 on the 48 foot run, all S14 LED at 1 watt, in a warm 3000K. Individual bulbs are replaceable rather than sealed in, so one failure never means replacing the whole run. Replacement bulbs are available in Brightech's Amazon storefront.

Two: 27 foot and 48 foot. There is 3 feet of cable between the solar panel and the first socket, which is worth planning for when you choose where the panel sits.

Outdoors, over patios, decks, pergolas and backyard seating, and especially where there is no outlet nearby, since they need no power. The remote makes them a good fit for a run that is hung high or far from the house, where reaching the panel means fetching a ladder.

The 27 foot run suits a small patio or a single fence line, and the 48 foot run covers a backyard seating area or a longer pergola. Leave slack for the drape, because a strand pulled tight looks shorter and reads far less inviting than one that swags.

In a standard parcel box, not an oversized item. The 27 foot strand ships in a 9.84 by 8.66 by 4.72 inch carton at 3.6 lbs, and the 48 foot strand in an 11.22 by 8.86 by 4.92 inch carton at 4.7 lbs.

No assembly beyond hanging. Hang the strand and mount the solar panel where it gets direct sun, using the included stake or clip, then allow a full day of charging before judging the first evening's runtime. On a full charge the lights run about five to six hours.

A spare set of bulbs, from Brightech's Amazon storefront, so one burnout never leaves a gap in the run. Note that remote strands use their own replacement solar panel, which is not the same part as the panel for the standard solar strands, so check the version before ordering a spare.

Ambience Pro Solar Hanging Remote Control lights are covered by a 2 year warranty and are UL Listed, with UN 38.3 battery certification and US based customer service.