In this article, we will talk about how to power your Christmas lights without an outlet. We all love decorating our homes with Christmas lights, but sometimes we need to place them in a spot with no electrical outlet nearby. So, what can we do?
Well, there are several options to power your Christmas lights. You can use an extension cord or install a new outlet, but these options may take time and effort. Alternatively, you can use battery, solar, USB, and Bluetooth lights or take power from a nearby light fixture.
Let’s take a closer look at each of these options.
Extension Cords
Simply plug in an extension cord to an existing nearby outlet and extend its reach! Attach your Christmas lights to the extension cord, switch on the outlet, and you can instantly start enjoying your Christmas decorations.
You can also use a splitter to extend the reach of the outlet or extension cord further to several points spaced apart. If you’re doing this outdoors, I suggest you use a waterproof extension cord and splitter.
Battery-Powered Christmas Lights
Battery-powered Christmas lights offer another easy toy to set up lights anywhere you like.
You won’t need to worry about wires either. It will cost you to buy the batteries, but it might work out cheaper than using your home electricity supply. Outdoor places are particularly suited for using battery-powered Christmas lights.
If the batteries are rechargeable, you can recharge them and keep using them again.
Rechargeable Lights
Some battery-powered Christmas lights are available that are rechargeable as well.
They have micro-LED lights on strips that you can easily bend or wrap around something.
You can hook a USB to a micro-USB cable to charge them through their micro-USB ports. They usually last around 12 hours and can be charged in about 3 hours.
Solar-Powered Christmas Lights
Solar-powered lights are an excellent way to set up Christmas lights anywhere you like quickly.
Unlike battery-powered lights, you only need to buy solar-powered lights once and enjoy them for as long as they last. They are energy-efficient and environmentally friendly. You will need to embed the stakes attached to the panels firmly.
However, you’re limited by only being able to use them in sunlight.
USB Christmas Lights
If you don’t have a regular outlet nearby but do have access to USB ports, you can use USB-powered Christmas lights.
Some USB lights can be powered either way. For outdoor use, I recommend you use only water-resistance USB lights.
Bluetooth Christmas Lights
Bluetooth Christmas lights are available that have multiple micro-LED lights on them.
Some types are waterproof and come with Bluetooth to control the light color. You can usually switch between lighting modes: flash, strobe, smooth, and steady.
Take Power from a Light Fixture
If you have a light fixture nearby, you can use it as a power source without installing a new outlet.
If this suits you, ensure you have an alternative lighting source in the area while you work on the light fixture. To do this easily, you can purchase a lightbulb adaptor. It will fit into the fixture like an ordinary lightbulb but provide you with a socket on the outside.
Wireless Christmas Lights
If you’re stumped on how to get power outside, or you want to avoid the inconvenience of wires all over the place, you can use wireless Christmas lights.
Some wireless lighting solutions offer motion detection and auto shut-off. Be aware that the motion sensors only operate within a certain range.
Nonetheless, this is a great way to enjoy your Christmas lights wire-free!
Image References
3-1 splitter extension cord: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07DTF2HHM
BBattery-powered Christmas lights: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B08DDGZLS6
Battery-powered waterproof led bulbs: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B08FBWTRHL
Bluetooth Christmas lights: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B092VPLXHP
Light socket adapters: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B002DN6QX2
Rechargeable Christmas lights: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07BYC7K9F
Solar Christmas lights: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00T1P632E
