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ℹ️ IP RATINGS ON NANOLEAF PRODUCTS

We offer products that are suitable for either indoor or outdoor use. It is important to use them as intended, as this helps keep you safe and ensures that the warranty stays valid.

Indoor Products: IP20

Indoor-only products include our panel products such as Shapes, Lines, Elements, Blocks, etc. These products should be installed and kept away from water or high dust environments. High dust environments can cause markings on the wall at connection points and/or near the controller due to heat accumulation and electrostatic of the dust build up.

Our Essentials, such as the bulbs and lightstrips are meant for indoor use. They are functional in working temperatures of -10℃ to 40℃, with working humidity of 10% to 90%. However, ensure that there are proper fixtures when installing our bulbs, for example, in areas with moisture (e.g., bathrooms, kitchens).

Outdoor Products: IP44, IP 65, IP67

We have branched out to include products that are designed to work outdoors! At a quick glance, here is what the IP ratings means in terms of durability*:

IP44 = Splash resistant

• For example, a power supply tucked under a patio cover or eavestroughs can handle light rain, humidity, and splashes from a sprinkler, but not safe for direct exposure to heavy rain, snow buildup, or sitting in puddles.

IP65 – Rain-Ready & "Dust-Tight" (aka no dust can get in)

• For example, String lights hung on a backyard fence or solar lights in the garden will withstands dust, wind, and strong rain or hose spray, but do not submerge or let sit in standing water like a puddle or planter saucer.

IP67 – Fully Weatherproof

• For example, a controller mounted on an exterior wall or buried cabling, is protected against dust, dirt, heavy rain, snow, and temporary submersion (i.e. during a flash storm or accidental dunk in a puddle), but not intended for permanent submersion (i.e. underwater garden features or pool use).

*scenarios are examples only

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Outdoor String Lights 

• Controller: IP67

• String Light: IP65

• Power Supply Unit (PSU): IP44

• Working Temperature: -15℃ to +40℃

Permanent Outdoor Lights

• Controller: IP67

• LED Pucks: IP67

• Light String Connectors: IP65

• Power Supply Unit (PSU): IP67

• Working Temperature: -15℃ to +40℃

Solar Garden Lights

• Unit(s): IP65

• Working Temperature: -25℃ to +45℃

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The Outdoor Essentials' parts are rated to be dust and water resistant so they are well suited for year-round use! Our lights are very durable for the outdoors, but should not be submerged or used in extreme weather conditions like a flood/heavy storm.

Best practices for installation include:

✅ Mounting power supplies off the ground or in weather-protected enclosures.

✅Ensuring connectors are fully sealed and not exposed to pooling/standing water. Place away from areas where eavestroughs may deposit a lot of water.

✅ Use during expected seasonal weather, but disconnect during extreme storms just to be safe.

Seasonal: Holiday String Lights

The one exception to our strict indoor versus outdoor adherence are our seasonal Holiday String Lights! There lights can be used both indoors and outdoors. Just remember to be cautious and avoid submerging it or using it in extreme weather conditions!

• Light String: IP44

• Controller: IP67

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