Best Outdoor Recessed Lights in 2022

by Peter | Last Updated: November 28, 2021

In this article, we will present the top 10 best outdoor recessed lights available on the market, along with our expert reviews. Get one of them and have fun! You’ll love it!

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Our Top Pick

9.7/10 our score

Best Outdoor Recessed Lights

Rank	Product Name	Score
1	Hykolity 10 Pack Flood Light Bulb, BR30 LED Bulb for Indoor/Outdoor Downlight Recessed Can Light, Dimmable, 11W=75W, 5000K Daylight, 1000lm, E26 Base, UL Listed	9. 7
2	TORCHSTAR E-Lite Series 6 Inch Ultra Thin LED Recessed Lights with J-Box, Slim Panel Downlight, 13.5W CRI90+, 10%-100% Dimmable, Oil Rubbed Bronze, 3000K Warm White, ETL & Energy Star, Pack of 6	9. 5
3	LED Recessed Lighting, 6 Pack 4 Inch LED Downlight Recessed Ceiling Light 10W 900 Lumens RGB & Warm White 2700K Dimmable by IR Remote Control, Dual Memory - Timer - 12 Color Choices - 2 Modes	9. 1
4	Smart Recessed Lighting Ultra-Thin 4 Inch - Lumary LED Recessed Lighting 9W 810LM Smart Downlight with Junction Box Compatible with Alexa/Google Assistant(4 Inch-4PACK)	8. 8
5	Recessed Lighting- Lumary 6 inch Smart WiFi Recessed Lights 13W 1100LM Smart Downlight with Junction Box Compatible with Alexa/Google Assistant(6 Inch-4PACK)	8. 6
6	SUNTHIN Smart LED Recessed Light, 6 inch WiFi Downlight Retrofit Kit with Color Changing and Tunable White, Voice Control via Alexa & Google Assistant 13W 1100LM Recessed Fixtures(4 Pack)	8. 2
7	4 Pack 6inch Led Recessed Ceiling Light Ultra-Thin Downlight with Junction Box,5000K Daylight Dimmable,1100 LM Super Bright Canless Lights,12W 110W Eqv. IC Rated - ETL(5 Years Warranty) CT Capetronix	8. 0
8	Smart Led Recessed Lighting 6 Inch 6 Pack WiFi Ceiling Lights 14W, 1200LM Color Changing Lights RGBCW Cool & Warm White Adjustable, Retrofit Downlight Compatible with Alexa/Google/Siri	7 .7
9	OREiN LED Recessed Lighting 4 Inch, Dimmable Canless Downlight with Junction Box, 10W=75W Eqv, CRI>90, Retrofit Light Fixture with Baffle Trim, Wet Rated 2700K/3000K/3500K/4000K/5000K Color Change	7. 4
10	LED Recessed Lighting Slim 4Inch-4Pack - AIJIA Dimmable WiFi Smart Recessed Lighting, Led Downlight with Junction Box, APP Control 9W 720LM High Brightness Compatible with Alexa/Google - ETL,DLC,UL	7. 2

1. Hykolity 10 Pack Flood Light Bulb, BR30 LED Bulb for Indoor/Outdoor Downlight Recessed Can Light, Dimmable, 11W=75W, 5000K Daylight, 1000lm, E26 Base, UL Listed

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9.7/10 our score

Features

• Up to 85% Energy Saving - "11W 1000LM" means a high efficiency of 90LM/W, 75W equivalent to a traditional bulb. Estimated yearly energy cost: $1.51 (based on 3-hours/day, 11/kWh, costs depend on rates and use).
• Dimmable - LED flood light bulbs are designed with smooth dimming capacity, 80 CRI give off sunlight-like quality for true color rendering to meet the demand of any mood or decor. A dimmer is required.
• Lasts 25,000 Hours - UL certified(E366688) recessed light bulbs use high quality LEDs which are more energy saving and environmental protection (no UV, IR, or mercury)?and have a longer lifetime up to 25,000 hours than halogen/incandescent/fluorescent bulbs.
• Wide Application - The BR30 LED bulbs are suitable for both indoor and covered outdoor using(Damp Location Rated, NOT Waterproof), ideal applications include bedroom, kitchen, living areas, lamps and offices.
• 3 Years Warranty - ALL LED bulbs are confidently guaranteed for 3 years! We aim for quality followed up with quality customer service directly provided by manufacturer. A satisfied solution will be given for ANY of your problems. Our support team is on standby for YOU.

2. TORCHSTAR E-Lite Series 6 Inch Ultra Thin LED Recessed Lights with J-Box, Slim Panel Downlight, 13.5W CRI90+, 10%-100% Dimmable, Oil Rubbed Bronze, 3000K Warm White, ETL & Energy Star, Pack of 6

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9.5/10 our score

Features

• Guaranteed Energy-Efficiency: This ETL & ENERGY STAR certified slim panel light only uses 13.5W to produce 850lm, saving you $1491.60 per set over its 40,000hrs lifespan when you replace your old 70W incandescent light. Not only does the LED’s frosted lens prevent glare, but it’s also scratch resistant
• Slim and Strong: The ultra-thin construction of this LED recessed ceiling light is perfect for narrow ceilings that can’t house a can as it only needs 2 inches of space. The metal spring clips are solidly built for stronger clamping, making installs easier and lifespans last longer
• Wide Usage Range: This LED recessed ceiling light can smoothly dim from 100% to 10% easily and is compatible with most dimmers on the market. The 100° beam angle and 90 CRI make the light a spectacular choice for closets, kitchens and even living rooms while the oil rubbed bronze finish is excellent for matching solid wood furniture styles
• Waterproof Lighting: The unique waterproof male and female connectors make this LED recessed ceiling light an outstanding choice for wet locations. The IC rating gives this slim LED’s junction box thermal protection and can come into contact with ceiling insulation. You don’t have to worry about our recessed lights overheating and starting a fire
• Quality Is Guaranteed: Fitting all new construction, remodel and retrofit installs, this recessed ceiling light’s aluminum body guarantees its 40,000hrs lifespan and is backed by a 5-year warranty, giving you extra protection

3. LED Recessed Lighting, 6 Pack 4 Inch LED Downlight Recessed Ceiling Light 10W 900 Lumens RGB & Warm White 2700K Dimmable by IR Remote Control, Dual Memory - Timer - 12 Color Choices - 2 Modes

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9.1/10 our score

Features

• There is great difference between normal ceiling light asnd RGBW ceiling light, it is not only warmwhite light but also is RGB light.The spotlight offers 12 types of static colors and 2 dynamic modes. It can be the normal lighting, mood lighting, decorative lighting, party lighting and etc..
• Dimensions - The LED recessed luminaires have a mounting depth of 1.9in . The outer diameter is ? 4.7in . The ceiling cutout is ? 3.14in - 4.3in . It is easy and safe to install. Just send the light into the hole and connect the power.
• 6 ceiling lights with 2 IR remote control - One remote control can control multiple ceiling lights. You can change the color of the ceiling lights or the mode of color chaging by remote control directly.It will be very convenient when you lying on the sofa or sleeping in bed. What's more, there is the timing function in the remote, you can use this function before fall asleep and the ceiling lights will automatically turn off at few hours later.
• Memory Function - If you do not cut off the power of the light bulb, the bulb will remenber the last color of color changing mode you set.For more details, refer to the user manual. It is wonderful.
• Energy Saving Bulb - 10W led light bulb replace about a 900W original incandescent bulb. High, noiseless CRI> 80 light quality for vivid colors and full brightness right after power up

4. Smart Recessed Lighting Ultra-Thin 4 Inch - Lumary LED Recessed Lighting 9W 810LM Smart Downlight with Junction Box Compatible with Alexa/Google Assistant(4 Inch-4PACK)

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8.8/10 our score

Features

• Voice Control: Compatible with Alexa and Google Assistant. A simple dialogue can turn your LED Recessed Lighting on or off and adjust more colors. Release your hands.
• APP Intelligent Control:Download the Lumary / Smart Life APP to connect and enjoy intelligent control. NOTE: Only support 2.4 GHz Wi-Fi. ① Make your own schedule to turn off/on recessed light, ② Control recessed lighting in groups, ③Remotely control the smart downlight through the APP, ④Share other devices to control the smart wifi recessed lights together, ⑤With memory function will stay at the last setting you choose while turn on again, no need to reset it.
• Brightness & RGBWW Adjustable:Lumary 4 inch smart recessed downlight supports warm white and cool white from 2700K to 6500K. Provide 16 million colors.1%-100% brightness is adjustable. 8 scene modes, also, you can also DIY the scene modes you want.
• Music & Mic Snyc: ①The smart recessed lighting can change the color with the beat of the music or the sound of the game. ②This function is only applicable to APP, with no built-in microphone or speaker.
• High Quality & Easy Installation: 9W (810LM), ultra-thin body, no flicker, silent, instant start. With junction box, easy to install. Connect the Jbox to the cable, Use a spring clip to fix it on the ceiling.

5. Recessed Lighting- Lumary 6 inch Smart WiFi Recessed Lights 13W 1100LM Smart Downlight with Junction Box Compatible with Alexa/Google Assistant(6 Inch-4PACK)

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8.6/10 our score

Features

• Voice Control: Compatible with Alexa and Google Assistant. A simple dialogue can turn your LED Recessed Lighting on or off and adjust more colors. Release your hands.
• APP Intelligent Control:Download the Lumary / Smart Life APP to connect and enjoy intelligent control. NOTE: Only support 2.4 GHz Wi-Fi. ① Make your own schedule to turn off/on recessed light, ② Control recessed lighting in groups, ③Remotely control the canless led recessed light through the APP, ④Share other devices to control the led smart recessed lights together, ⑤With memory function will stay at the last setting you choose while turn on again, no need to reset it.
• Brightness & RGBWW Adjustable:Lumary 6 inch smart wifi recessed lights supports warm white and cool white from 2700K to 6500K. Provide 16 million colors.1%-100% brightness is adjustable. 8 scene modes, also, you can also DIY the scene modes you want.
• Music & Mic Snyc: ①The smart recessed lighting can change the color with the beat of the music or the sound of the game. ②This function is only applicable to APP, with no built-in microphone or speaker.
• High Quality & Easy Installation: 13W (1100LM), ultra-thin body, no flicker, silent, instant start. With junction box, easy to install. Connect the Jbox to the cable, Use a spring clip to fix it on the ceiling.

6. SUNTHIN Smart LED Recessed Light, 6 inch WiFi Downlight Retrofit Kit with Color Changing and Tunable White, Voice Control via Alexa & Google Assistant 13W 1100LM Recessed Fixtures(4 Pack)

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8.2/10 our score

Features

• Voice Control: SUNTHIN smart LED recessed ceilling light changes how you light your life at home. These SUNTHIN 6 inche smart downlights are compatible with Alexa and Google Assistant for hands-free control, you can control your alexa lights with just the sound of your voice making your life a whole lot easier. No hub required.
• App & Remote Control-Control from anywhere: With the Smart Life app or Tuya app, you can control your recessed LED smart downlights from anywhere, set a lighting schedule, adjust brightness, and turn on/off with just the touch of a button. Please make sure your phone access to 2.4 GHz Wi-Fi network(Not support 5.0 GHz Wi-Fi).
• Group Control & Time Schedule--SUNTHI smart LED downlights also can be controlled together with one command, you only need to add them into one group in the Smart Life App, very easy and practical. Also, they could be scheduled to turn on or off automatically, a good function for those who want to sleep with light but don't want the light to stay on whole night.
• Color Changing & Tunable White Smart Can Lights: SUNTHIN smart colored downlights tailor your lighting ambiance to each room with 16 million colors. Use the app to automatically dim your downlights for a romantic dinner or brighten your downlights for working in the office or kitchen, do more with your lighting, dimmable and tunable from a warm white 2700k to a bright white 6500k which creates the perfect ambiance in your home.
• Easy Setup - no hub required: Simply install in your existing down lighting fixtures housing, pair it with the Smart Life app or Tuya app, and sync your smart wifi recessed ceilling ights . Connect using the 2.4 GHz network connection only.

7. 4 Pack 6inch Led Recessed Ceiling Light Ultra-Thin Downlight with Junction Box,5000K Daylight Dimmable,1100 LM Super Bright Canless Lights,12W 110W Eqv. IC Rated - ETL(5 Years Warranty) CT Capetronix

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8/10 our score

Features

• IC Rated & Super Bright:CT CAPETRONIX LED Recessed Lighting is IC Rated,available in contact with ceilings’ insulation requiring only 2 inches spaces,which fits various ceilings and joists. The 6-inch canless recessed slim lights use new LED chip with higher lumens emitting and lower power consumption with 1100LM consuming 12 Watts, which equals to 110W incandescent lamp, saving up to 88% in energy costs.The function box effectively insulates and dissipates heat to ensure even longer lifespan.
• Flicker Free & Noiseless:CT CAPETRONIX adopts the world's leading LED chips with an anti-glare and scratch resistant frosted LED lens for the 6 inch slim downlight, With QC experts to assure the best performance of led recessed light to ensure a flicker-free and noiseless recessed lighting experience. As an essential part of recessed light fixtures, the sealing ring attached to the back of the light can efficiently prevent itself from water vapor and dust to maintain its working efficiency.
• Ultra-Thin & Easy to Install :This canless recessed light can be easily installed in various ceilings and joists as the low profile design merely requires 2 inches of ceiling space and no hub required. And the ceiling light only takes minutes to complete the installation: ①Drill holes on ceiling with 6-3/8" hole saw (diameter：6.37 in), then open the junction box. ②Connect wires with the connector. ③ Fix light on ceiling with spring clips.
• Wide Application:CT CAPETRONIX LED retrofit ceiling light with ultra brightness merely requires 2 inches of clearance for installation, making it the perfect solution for various types of ceilings, And the recessed lights have smooth dimming ranging from 5% - 100%, and it's compatible with most dimmers, which can be widely applied in different scenarios kitchen, livingroom, bedroom, doorways, hallways, closets, basement, or any other place, then it’s ready to go.
• 100% Satisfactory Service:5-Year Warranty! The whole CT CAPETRONIX?recessed lighting is certified by ETL high standard. We uphold the highest standards for all our products by testing each product for optimal performance and safety. If you have any questions about our led recessed ceiling light, please don’t hesitate to contact us, and our customer service professionals will be with 7/24!

8. Smart Led Recessed Lighting 6 Inch 6 Pack WiFi Ceiling Lights 14W, 1200LM Color Changing Lights RGBCW Cool & Warm White Adjustable, Retrofit Downlight Compatible with Alexa/Google/Siri

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7.7/10 our score

Features

• APP Intelligent Control:①Download “Smart Life” APP. ②Select automatic search, connect to the hub ③The hub will automatically search for downlights and then select the connection. The led lights can work with Alexa and be controlled remotely. ④2.4 GHz WiFi frequency band signal only.
• Voice Control:The smart led recessed lighting 6 inch is compatible with Alexa and Google Assistant. Use simple dialogue to control the ceiling light fixture and release your hands. You can control them by sound in a moment.
• RGB and CW Parameter:14W(1200LM). PETEME WiFi recessed lighting supports cool white & warm white from 2700K to 6500K, providing 16 million colors. You can use the APP to adjust different colors to match your different demands.
• Sync with Music:PETEME color changing lights can synchronize with music to make wonderful atmosphere. After connecting to the Smart Life App, you can set the home management to control the led recessed lighting in the whole house with your families.
• Easily Use and Install:For the installation of our low profile recessed lighting: ①Cut a 150mm hole on the ceiling. ②Connect the J-box to the cable. ③Connect the light to the J-box. ④Use spring clip to fix it on the ceiling. Please use wall switches to turn on/off the recessed lighting. Dimming is done by using the mobile APP to adjust the brightness, color etc.

9. OREiN LED Recessed Lighting 4 Inch, Dimmable Canless Downlight with Junction Box, 10W=75W Eqv, CRI>90, Retrofit Light Fixture with Baffle Trim, Wet Rated 2700K/3000K/3500K/4000K/5000K Color Change

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7.4/10 our score

Features

• High Brightness: The 4-inch slim lights use the new generation of LED chips with higher lumens and lower power. 600LM consumes 10 Watts, which equals to 75W incandescent lamp, 50,000 Hours Lifespan save up to 85% in energy costs.
• Easy Install: The low profile recessed lighting is suitable for house retrofit and new decoration: Cut a hole in ceiling with the attached 1:1 hole template, Connect the Jbox to the cable, Use spring clip to fix it on the ceiling. Hassle-free, the installation can be completed in minutes.
• IC Rated: This canless LED recessed light is IC rated, which is permitted to be in contact with insulations in ceilings, meaning the junction box is thermally protected. It only requires as small as 2 inches ceiling spaces, fits various ceilings, and joists. Recessed can is no longer a limitation for your choice.
• Smooth Dimming: The led recessed ceiling light's high quality driver allows our light to dim without any unwanted flickering, flashing or humming noise. Designed for continuous dimming down to 10%, standard 120-Volt electronic low-voltage dimmer is recommended for best performance.
• Wide Application: Compatible with most dimmers, meets kinds of needs in applications such as kitchen, living room, bedroom, workplace, common areas, outside soffits, garage, basement, new construction, even damp location such as bathroom and pool soffit.

10. LED Recessed Lighting Slim 4Inch-4Pack - AIJIA Dimmable WiFi Smart Recessed Lighting, Led Downlight with Junction Box, APP Control 9W 720LM High Brightness Compatible with Alexa/Google - ETL,DLC,UL

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7.2/10 our score

Features

• Control with simple conversations: AIJIA Upgraded Wi-Fi Smart Led Recessed Lights compatible with Amazon Alexa and Google Assistant. It can make simple conversations to control your light to change color and brightness, no more hands to reach for the switch. The color temperature is 2700 to 6500k.
• Convenient phone Control: ①Download the ''Tuya Smart'' application. ②After downloading the app and opening it, the APP will automatically search and connect to the recessed light. ③Only compatible with 2.4GHz Wi-Fi, while 5GHz Wi-Fi is not suitable.④The many features will bring more convenience to your lifestyle⑤Note: IOS 8.1 or Android 4.0 or higher is required.
• Multiple Functions: ①Timing function sets the time to turn on/off the light. ② The recessed light can automatically change the color of the light with the melody and rhythm of the music in your phone③ Grouping function can group the lights by different rooms to give you better control over each recessed light.
• Easy to Install:AIJIA's LED ultra-thin controllable downlights come with a junction box, which means they don't need a can. Cut a hole in the ceiling to size and fold the spring bracket while pushing it into the hole. Mount directly to the ceiling for instant bright light and APP control dimming in your kitchen, family room, bedroom, bathroom, and common areas of your home or office
• 5 Years Warranty ＆ No Hub Required:Our light fixtures have an average service life of 50,000 hours. 9W(720LM), no flicker,no humming. 5%-100% smooth dimming. To ensure your 100% satisfaction. We provide 5 years warranty. Note: Not compatible with dimmer switch