Hampton Bay Outdoor Lighting
Hampton Bay outdoor lighting covers Edison string lights, solar strings and pathway lights, smart permanent lights and wall lanterns, all sold at Home Depot. Compare them, hang them right, and fix a string that won’t light.
Hampton Bay outdoor lights
Six current lights for the patio, the path and the front door. Each links to its Home Depot page.
24 ft. Edison string
A warm 2200K glow.
48 ft. Edison string
Two spare bulbs in the box.
Solar Edison string
On at dusk, up to 8 hours.
Permanent lights
Color pucks run from an app.
Parkwood path lights
Stake them, no wiring.
Wickford wall lantern
Beveled glass, weathered bronze.
The 24 ft. string’s LEDs carry a limited lifetime warranty on the light source. The permanent lights need Wi-Fi and the Hubspace app for full features.
Spare bulbs, fuses and linking
From the string light manual and listings. Every bulb size is in the Hampton Bay string light replacement bulbs guide.
The right bulb
The 48 ft. string takes 1 W, E26 medium-base S14 LED bulbs rated for wet locations. It ships with two spares.
Unplug it first, and never swap bulbs in rain.
48 ft. stringThe fuse
No lights at all? The plug holds a 7 A, 125 V fuse, with a spare included. Open the plug’s access cover to swap it.
If a new fuse blows too, stop using the string.
More fixesLinking strings
Up to 30 of the 48 ft. strings connect end to end, 756 W total. The 24 ft. LED string links up to 600 ft.
Check the cord tag for the lowest limit.
How to hang themHow to hang Hampton Bay string lights
The manual’s rules for a run that lasts the season.
Wire
Use a guide wire
Run a guide wire between supports about 24 ft. apart and hang the string from it.
Hooks
No staples or nails
Use screw hooks, S-hooks or ties. Never staple or nail the cord.
GFCI
Plug in safely
Outdoors, use a GFCI outlet. Keep plugs and sockets dry.
16 ft.
Away from water
Keep the lights at least 16 ft. from pools and spas.
Hampton Bay solar lights
Solar strings and path lights charge by day and switch on by themselves.
Sun first
The solar string works best with at least 6 hours of full, direct sun a day. Then it runs up to 8 hours.
Shade on the panel means a short night.
Solar stringBatteries
The solar string uses two replaceable 18650 lithium-ion batteries. Parkwood path lights each hold an AA 1.2 V NiMH rechargeable.
Replace with the same type and size.
Parkwood lightsDusk to dawn
A light sensor turns them on at dusk. The solar string also has a manual on and off override.
Set the panel where it sees open sky.
Wired path lightsHampton Bay outdoor lighting questions
Why won’t my Hampton Bay string lights turn on?
Check the outlet, then look for a loose or burned-out bulb and any protective film left on the bulbs. Then check the 7 A fuse in the plug.
What replacement bulbs do Hampton Bay string lights take?
The 48 ft. string takes 1 W, E26 S14 LED bulbs rated for wet locations. Check your string’s manual, since bulb ratings differ by model.
How many Hampton Bay string lights can I connect?
Up to 30 of the 48 ft. LED strings, 756 W in total. The 24 ft. LED string links up to 600 ft.
Why are my Hampton Bay solar lights not working?
Usually too little sun or a tired battery. Give the panel at least 6 hours of direct sun, and replace rechargeable batteries with the same type.
How do Hampton Bay permanent outdoor lights work?
They plug in and run from the Hubspace app over Wi-Fi, with Alexa and Google Home support, schedules and a music mode. Up to 100 ft. runs per transformer.
Are Hampton Bay Parkwood solar path lights any good?
They’re a set of four 14 lumen warm white lights with a 2 year warranty and up to 8 hours a night. Read verified reviews on Home Depot before you buy.
Where is the Hampton Bay outdoor lighting manual?
On the light’s Home Depot page under Info and Guides. Search the model number from the box or tag.
Where do I get Hampton Bay outdoor light replacement parts?
Call 1-855-HD-HAMPTON with the model number. For Hubspace smart lights, Hubspace has its own support.