addlon Dimmer for Outdoor String Lights, 300W, Timing 2h/4h/6h/8h, 4 Brightness Level, Remote Control, Control LED String Lights, Convenient Life Style Dimmer Switch

We copied the idea of cafe lights from our neighbors. But we bested them with this handy dimmer/timer remote. Installation was a breeze. You just plug the string of lights into the "receiver" and plug the receiver into the wall socket outside. The tiny remote, with battery included, allows you to turn the lights on and off, manually dim and lower the lights, or even selected a preferred brightness, including 25%, 50%, 75% or 100% brightness. Awesome for setting the mood at your backyard soiree. You can even set them on a timer for 1, 2, 3 or 4 hours. We haven't tried that yet, but it seems like a nice bonus. I was particularly impressed by the reach of the remote. The lights are in our backyard, but I was able to turn them on and off with the remote from inside our house with the windows closed. That surprised me. I can't speak to the durability of the product, since we just got it. But so far it's filling the bill--and I think we sold our neighbors on getting their own dimmer added to THEIR cafe lights.

Nothing works, remote, power cord.

We have two sets of 25 ft cafe string lights connected to this dimmer -- love the remote and ability to change the brightness from 100%/75%/50%/25% and off/on - easy to install and use. Very happy with this set up in our back yard. Nice touch to be able to lower the lights after dinner. The 4 levels of light are distinct and obvious, the remote has one inconvenience -- it's small and easy to lose. It doesn't have a loop or carry bag/clip to hook or hang it. We have ewassigned a small pouch with drawstrings so it can be hung up and accessible. A minor thing, but the lights will not work with the cord without the remote (there's no controls on the cord unit.

Remote module heats up and will stop working if plugged in all the time. Module cannot be left plugged in. Use only when you are outside for the evening. Do not leave the module powered on overnight.

I used it for string lights for my gazebo. Works great.

Easy to install looks great

DO NOT BUY THIS UNIT!!Second UPDATE...So the remote stopped working and I got ZERO satisfaction from customer service. They claimed 3 times that they were sending a replacement and I got nothing. As I had calculated the length of the cords as part of my sytem, I was plugging/unplugging when I wanted to use the lights.That was until last weekend when the controller box got super hot, started smoking, and completely melted (see photos). What a POS product...less than 1 year old.If you don't want to risk burning down your house, then do not buy this product.========================================================================UPDATE...I did get reasonable customer service and recieved a replacement unit fairly quickly. The new unit did work for more than 5 minutes...BUT...it died after 5 months. The dimmer will not work at all...no on...no off...no nothing. Now I'm only able to plug/un-plug my lights directly from the outlet.AND...there is no contact info for the vendor on the Addlon page. I have no way to claim a warranty replacement of any type. Very sad that this has not worked out well at all.=============================================================================It was easy to install…I bought it for a 48-foot-long set of Addlon outdoor cafe lights.BUT…it stopped working after 5 minutes. The unit will not stay on. Hit the green button and the lights flash on for a moment, then off again. Might be good if you’re on a deserted island trying to signal a search plane.I contacted Addlon directly, as noted in all of the scant litterateur that comes in the box. Their customer service has been very sketchy. Email only and promises of a replacement unit without actually delivering one.I’m going to have to file a claim through Amazon to get a replacement. Hopefully the second unit will work for at least 10 minutes.

I like that you can dim the strands of lights, turn them off/on with the remote control. Without this adapter, I would have to plug and unplug the lights each time. Please note that it is effective for a certain number of strands - check out if it works with yours before buying!