Are these lights safe to use outdoors?

No. They are listed for indoor lighting only, so keep them away from rain and damp.

Do they need an outlet?

No. They run on batteries, so you can place them anywhere indoors without a cord or extension lead.

There are 50 LED bulbs on one strand, enough for a small tree, wreath or garland.

They are M5-style LED bulbs with faceted covers, which give a brighter, more sparkly look than plain mini LEDs.

There is no stated end-to-end connector, so plan on using each strand on its own.

Run time depends on the batteries and how long the lights stay on. LEDs draw little power, but expect to change batteries over a long season.

3 stores we checked sell it, including Michaels, Lowe's, Kohl's.

At Lowe's, for $17.99, as of our latest check.

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