LED Pool Lights

LED pool lights are the best choice for illuminating your swimming pool due to their numerous advantages over traditional lighting options. There are a wide variety of vibrant colors and lighting effects that can be achieved in a single light or strip, and when you add multiple lights the options are virtually limitless. They can transform an ordinary pool into a relaxing oasis or they can create a party atmosphere for special occasions in seconds, and most can be controlled remotely in the palm of your hand. 

Imagine turning your pool into a soothing green or blue color for a relaxing nighttime swim. You may even want to create a livelier atmosphere and set the lights to run through a series of spectacular light displays that will thrill your family and friends. Submersible underwater pool lights are available for inground pools that range from soft white to a multitude of vivid changing colors, and there's even lights designed for above ground pools.

Best LED Pool Lights

When purchasing the best LED pool lights you want to consider factors such as brightness, color options, compatibility with your existing pool set up and control capabilities. While some will have brightness controls, there are others that don't. The variety of colors available should leave you with a sense that you can set any mood you like whether it's; blue to relax, red to invigorate or a multi color changing display to entertain. Look for lights that can be conveniently controlled via remote control or a smartphone app. 

LED Color Changing Pool Lights

They are popular for a number of reasons including their wide range of vibrant colors, adjustable brightness levels and energy efficiency. LED color changing pool lights have revolutionized pool lighting by taking lighting from basic white pool light bulbs to multi-color, long lasting and easy to operate systems. They are used in all types of pool lighting from basic floating spheres to elaborate strip light displays.

1. Submersible LED Pool Lights
2. Floating LED Pool Lights
3. Solar Powered LED Pool Lights
4. Pool LED Light Strips
   
5. LED Pool Light Bulbs

1. Submersible LED Pool Lights

The most popular and easiest to use inground pool lighting options utilize the latest in wireless remote control technology and rechargeable batteries. Underwater LED lights that can operate while submersed in your pool water give you complete control of your lighting with the touch of a button. The completely waterproof units feature high-capacity lithium batteries that can charge quickly via a universal USB-C charging cable in less than 4 hours and will provide days of use on a single charge. 

Niche-less LED pool lights has come a long way in recent years. In that past there were issues with fastening the light to pool walls, whether it was an inground vinyl liner or metal above ground pool. The best portable light units feature suctions cups that are designed to fasten to uneven surfaces with super magnets built into the light casing that will hold to any metal surface. If you'd prefer dimmable wired LED lights there are some fantastic options that come equipped with cords as long as 26 feet that can be set in any size or type of pool.  

2. Floating LED Pool Lights

When it comes to floating pool lights there are some amazing options that can really bring some uniqueness to your pool. The top rated floating lights can be used on your deck and really bring your pool deck lighting ideas to life. With the multitude of sizes available in both round and square shape you can light up any space big or small. When you factor in the dimmable feature along with the many colors you can create your own unique ambiance. 

The features to look for include the lights being waterproof, being made of high-quality polyethylene and waterproof levels up to IP65. A solid shell with no gaps or imperfections will allow the ball to float freely on any water surface even in extreme weather. You should expect quick charging of the rechargeable batteries and a battery life of upwards of 40 hours of operation. The icing on the cake is a unit that can be remote controlled for basic on and off function, changing colors and brightness adjustment. 

3. Solar Powered LED Pool Lights

There are many different types of solar pool lights that harness energy from the sun to charge their internal batteries. They don't need electrical wiring or any external power source due to the equipped solar panels that absorb sunlight during the day, convert it to electrical energy and store the energy in the built-in rechargeable batteries. The stored energy powers the lights to illuminate the pool during the nighttime hours. 

They are the most energy-efficient and cost saving lighting option especially compared to fiber optics pool lighting. They don't rely on electricity like traditional in ground pool niche lighting which means you'll save money and contribute to a greener, more sustainable and low maintenance pool environment. Solar pool lights don't require any installation and are designed to simply float on the water's surface. They are lightweight, durable and can create many different visual affects in your pool with an assortment of colors, shapes and sizes. 

4. Pool LED Light Strips

If you're looking for advanced lighting control options and customizable effects you will find all of that and more with pool LED light strips. They are a popular lighting option for various outdoor applications around the home including around pools and hot tubs. They are commonly used along the inside edge of a pool as an accent light, and are safe to withstand water splash assuming they are rated IP65 or higher. An IP68 pool ribbon light is considered waterproof and rated to be completely submersed underwater.

The top rated LED tape lights have many operating modes including music sync which plays music and displays lighting effects in time with the song. You can set timers and many other functions all via the convenience of WiFi and Bluetooth from a remote controller, smartphone, tablet or computer. The light is powered by 24V low voltage inside a water-resistant or waterproof cable so you can be sure that the lights are bright while still being safe to use outdoors.

Installing the lights is quite simple and starts with determining the total length of light strip you need and ensuring it meets an IP rating of 65 or higher. Make sure that the surface is dry and free of any dirt, dust or oils that may hinder the adhesive. Peel off the backing, carefully attach to the prepared surface and press firmly along the entire length of the light. You may choose to use additional mounting hardware; clips, brackets, channels or LED strip connectors.

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5. LED Pool Light Bulbs

The traditional method of lighting up an inground pool was to use a single color bulb recessed into a waterproof niche in the pool wall. This method of lighting was the only option for many years and is still used today in many applications successfully. The major pool companies; Hayward, Pentair and Jandy still manufacture bulbs and replacement bulbs but there are a few other options now that LED lighting technology has advanced. 

An LED pool light replacement bulb that changes color and has full remote control capabilities is now available to be used with almost any existing pool lighting system. The bulb itself has seemingly endless lighting features to list and can be controlled remotely. It's important to note that if you are using a smart pool automation system it will have to be controlled externally to that system. 

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Led Pool Light Benefits

The high efficiency of LED is unmatched by any other light in the pool industry and uses up to 80% less energy than a traditional incandescent light bulb. This results in less energy consumption and subsequently costs a lot less to operate which can add up to savings into the thousands of dollars in just a few years. LED pool lights commonly run on either 12 or 24 volts for residential and commercial applications. The low voltage provides long lasting, steady, low heat lighting which is ultimately a lot safer that full 120 voltage lighting. 

• Energy efficient. They consume significantly less electricity than traditional incandescent or fluorescent lights by converting a higher percentage of electrical energy into light.
• Long lifespan. An exceptionally long lifespan compared to traditional lights, up to 25 times longer and typically ranging from 30,000 to 50,000 hours or more.
• Durable. Able to withstand rough handling and resistant to shocks, vibrations and impacts.
• Instant Lighting. No warm-up time and reach full brightness immediately upon turning on.
• Versatile. They come in a variety of shapes, sizes and forms and are small enough to fit into compact spaces.
• Eco-friendly. No hazardous substances including mercury and lead unlike fluorescent lamps. 
• Directional lighting. LEDs emit light in a specific direction providing better control of light focus.
• Color options. Available in a wide range of color options, from warm white to vibrant colours.
• Dimmable. They can be easily dimmed or increased in intensity. 

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