Best outdoor step lights according to Reddit
Reddit mentions of QPAU Solar Lights Outdoor Step Lights 12 LED Motion Sensor Lights Wireless Waterproof for Patio/Yard/Garden/Path/Home/Driveway/Stairs, 3 Intelligent Modes
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We found 2 Reddit mentions of QPAU Solar Lights Outdoor Step Lights 12 LED Motion Sensor Lights Wireless Waterproof for Patio/Yard/Garden/Path/Home/Driveway/Stairs, 3 Intelligent Modes. Here are the top ones.
FAST AND EASY INSTALLATION - You have 2 installation modes: First you can simply screw it into the surface you want install; Second you can choose a metal surface and fix it, simple and easy.3 CONVENIENT LIGHT MODE - QPAU Solar Lights Outdoor bring 3 working modes ( Normal Mode, Strong Mode and Constant Mode) to cope with different usage scenarios. Perfect for using on front door, back yard, garage, driveway, deck, patio.POWERFUL AND STRONG BRIGHTNESS - Equipped with 12 upgraded high power LEDs and new energy management chip, QPAU Solar Light is much brighter and get longer working time compared with other lights in the market.NEW SOLAR CHARGER - Built with solar panels high absorption of the energy of the Sun, will charge faster and much more efficient.WEATHER AND WATER RESISTANCE - IP64 provides waterproof, heatproof and dust proof, you don’t need worry with your QPAU Solar Light , it is suitable for most kinds of weathers. Great outdoor light for your garden, yard, aisle, porch, patio, or driveway.
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Solar Lights, QPAU Waterproof 12 LED Solar Powered Wireless Security Motion Sensor Light W Three Optimized Smart Modes for Modern Fixture Hallway Garden Stair Fence https://www.amazon.com/dp/B016NOP5VK/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_JDGBxbT556CQ3
Walmart & Amazon sell them. Some have AA batteries, some have 18650, which are 4.5v batteries, though the driver typically steps that down. The walkway and "candle"-type lights seem to have AA batteries, while the motion detector light types have 18650 cells.
The motion sensor could even be used to trigger a cheap Z-wave switch. I recall one mfr selling tiny, square switches (maybe Zigbee?) for $5-6. (Like the Xiaomi Aqara) ...A little cleverness with a Raspberry Pi and some Amazon Dash buttons would do it as well. Or an XBee board.
Here are the sort of 18650 lights I've purchased. Amazon has nearly constant deal-of-the-day "sales" on these. I wouldn't pay more than around $8-9 for one like this.
Another possibility is getting the components on eBay or aliexpress, straight from China.