Color changing lights come in a huge array of different designs.
Ribbon and Rope Lights
One of the most popular is the ribbon or rope type, which consists of a flexible strip of different colored LED lights encased in weatherproof plastic. You can normally change the speed at which the lights change and most controllers have different presets which you can select, in pretty much the same way as a set of Christmas tree lights.
Solar-powered Color Changing Post Lights
You can easily find a set of 8 or so good quality stainless steel LED post lights for well under $100. Most plastic models will be even cheaper. This type uses a rechargeable battery which is charged by sunlight during the day and will provide enough power to run the lights throughout the night. They’re great for backyard accent lighting or illuminating paths. It’s probably a good idea to choose a model which allows you to switch to a non-changing white light for when you need some steady illumination. They’re a breeze to install since they require no wiring at all, just assemble them and stick them in the ground. As with all solar-powered lights, you will need to install these in an area which gets a reasonable amount of direct sunlight or the batteries won’t charge properly.
Color Changing Floating Globe Lights
These interesting decorative lights have a variety of applications, as you can place them on surfaces such as walls or tables, attach them to posts, or float them on your pond or swimming pool. They are solar-powered, and therefore self-contained, easy to install and maintenance free. They will switch themselves on automatically at dusk and cycle through a range of colors, at dawn they will turn off and recharge themselves ready for the next night.
Submersible Lights
For obvious reasons, most lights of this type use replaceable batteries as they cannot be efficiently powered using solar energy. Still, it’s easy to use them with rechargeable batteries and you can expect them to light for around 15 hours before you need to cgange the battery. Great for parties, these lights can be submerged in ponds, swimming pools or even fish tanks.
Decorative Solar-Powered Lights
Looking for a solar-powered color changing turtle!? Believe it or not, there are an enormous number of color changing lighting designs which you can use in your garden or backyard. We’ve seen everything from imitation rocks to butterflies, fairies, dragonflies and flowers. Any of which can add a really unusual touch to your property.