# 12V Garden lights **URL:** \ **Category:** Devices\ **Created:** [February 14, 2019, 3:49pm UTC](https://community.homey.app/t/12v-garden-lights/9189 "2019-02-14T15:49:35Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 9\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![Keverjeroen](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex025/user_avatar/community.homey.app/keverjeroen/32/369_2.png) [@Keverjeroen](https://community.homey.app/u/Keverjeroen)\ **Post date:** [February 14, 2019, 3:49pm UTC](https://community.homey.app/t/12v-garden-lights/9189/1 "2019-02-14T15:49:35Z")
Hi, Any ideas for a good (and affordable) 12v system for garden lights, controllable and dimmable with Homey? For now I am looking at the [www.garden-lights.com](http://www.garden-lights.com) lights in combination with a z-wave wall plug (Fibaro or Neo Coolcam). Those are a lot cheaper than for example Hue or [https://in-lite.nl](https://in-lite.nl). But with the wall plug I can only control on/off state and can’t dim the lights. ---
**Author:** ![Limbo](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex025/user_avatar/community.homey.app/limbo/32/6574_2.png) [@Limbo](https://community.homey.app/u/Limbo)\ **Post date:** [February 14, 2019, 5:52pm UTC](https://community.homey.app/t/12v-garden-lights/9189/2 "2019-02-14T17:52:27Z")
Maybe [this system](https://www.osram-lamps.com/ecatalog/smart-home/smart-home-products-with-zigbee-technology/smart-home-luminaires/outdoor-luminaires/smart-gardenpole-multicolour/index.jsp) works for you. I’m using them and they work like a charm! ---
**Author:** ![Skorpion](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex025/user_avatar/community.homey.app/skorpion/32/275_2.png) [@Skorpion](https://community.homey.app/u/Skorpion)\ **Post date:** [February 15, 2019, 6:31pm UTC](https://community.homey.app/t/12v-garden-lights/9189/3 "2019-02-15T18:31:28Z")
I use Garden Lights in combination with a Fibaro FGS-223. The transformer is positioned between the Fibaro and the lights to go from 230v to 12v. I also have a 12v ropelight outdoor that I have connected (DIY mod) to a garden lights cord. It has the same effect as the LED strip from In-Lite, but then a lot cheaper. EDIT: The lights aren’t too bright, so I personally don’t miss the option for dimming. ---
**Author:** ![Kjettern](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex025/user_avatar/community.homey.app/kjettern/32/9184_2.png) [@Kjettern](https://community.homey.app/u/Kjettern)\ **Post date:** [February 15, 2019, 9:34pm UTC](https://community.homey.app/t/12v-garden-lights/9189/4 "2019-02-15T21:34:33Z")
Why 12v and not something that’s ip65? Here were I live in Norway we have a lot of snow and rain, but 230v ip65 isn’t normally a problem… ---
**Author:** ![Keverjeroen](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex025/user_avatar/community.homey.app/keverjeroen/32/369_2.png) [@Keverjeroen](https://community.homey.app/u/Keverjeroen)\ **Post date:** [February 18, 2019, 2:16pm UTC](https://community.homey.app/t/12v-garden-lights/9189/5 "2019-02-18T14:16:03Z")
The 230v cable is very thick and have to be placed 60cm’s deep in the ground. Check: [https://in-lite.com/en/installation-tips](https://in-lite.com/en/installation-tips) for examples around 12v. Cables can even be on top of the ground, adding lights is very simple, you can split the cables etc. ---
**Author:** ![Kjettern](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex025/user_avatar/community.homey.app/kjettern/32/9184_2.png) [@Kjettern](https://community.homey.app/u/Kjettern)\ **Post date:** [February 18, 2019, 7:32pm UTC](https://community.homey.app/t/12v-garden-lights/9189/6 "2019-02-18T19:32:18Z")
I see… If I were you, I would find some 12v ip65 lights that’s dimmable. Then find a dimmable driver and mount this inside in a dry place together with a fibaro/aeotec dimmer… I still recommend digging the cable down or put it inside a plastic pipe in the ground to protect it from water and frost. ---
**Author:** ![Marcel\_Ubels](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex025/user_avatar/community.homey.app/marcel_ubels/32/18860_2.png) [@Marcel\_Ubels](https://community.homey.app/u/Marcel_Ubels)\ **Post date:** [February 26, 2019, 11:50am UTC](https://community.homey.app/t/12v-garden-lights/9189/7 "2019-02-26T11:50:55Z")
I am using the inlight system with a fibaro wall plug. I bought it 20 years ago and the cables are also for 20 years in the ground. Still works without any problems. ---
**Author:** ![Keverjeroen](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex025/user_avatar/community.homey.app/keverjeroen/32/369_2.png) [@Keverjeroen](https://community.homey.app/u/Keverjeroen)\ **Post date:** [April 1, 2019, 8:47am UTC](https://community.homey.app/t/12v-garden-lights/9189/8 "2019-04-01T08:47:32Z")
I’ve bought lights from [http://www.garden-lights.com](http://www.garden-lights.com). Just plugged in a wall plug, and that works good for now. Only on/off controll ofcourse, but that’s ok. Let’s see how this system holds it in the future. ---
**Author:** ![zakraket](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex025/user_avatar/community.homey.app/zakraket/32/17470_2.png) [@zakraket](https://community.homey.app/u/zakraket)\ **Post date:** [October 22, 2024, 7:03am UTC](https://community.homey.app/t/12v-garden-lights/9189/9 "2024-10-22T07:03:53Z")
GardenLights now has smart products, seems to be bluetooth only though.