Save Time Decorating Your Yard With These Christmas Net Lights

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We’re sure there are a select few out there who enjoy installing holiday lights, though for most people, it’s a time-consuming drag of a task. Stringing Christmas lights on your holiday tree is one thing, but decorating outdoors is quite another.

Luckily, a very clever person came up with the idea of Christmas net lights, which you can blanket over bushes, hedges, fences, and more—in much less time than it takes to install individual strands. Plus, there’s a wide selection of net light types, from traditional warm white mini incandescent bulbs to multicolor LEDs that have several lighting modes to jazz up your display.

But with so many choices out there—including a number of poor-quality options—you could easily scroll for hours to find a set that suits your needs. That’s why we’ve created a lineup of our top picks, with tips on what to consider before shopping to make your holiday decorating a breeze this year.

The Best Christmas Net Lights

• Best Overall: Waterglide Outdoor Christmas Net Lights

• Best for Balconies: Dingfu Hanging Christmas Net Lights

• Most Unique Design: The Holiday Aisle LED Net Lights

• Best Single-Color: Dirnun Outdoor Christmas Net Lights

• Best for Small Bushes: Hishiny 100 Christmas Net Lights

What to Consider

Dimensions

Since the hope with net lights is to eliminate the need for multiple sets of string lights and save on time, start with the dimensions. Net grids are either square or diamond-shaped, and can vary in size. Some might only offer enough surface coverage to light a bush or two, while others can cover an entire part of your lawn. Although it may not be exact, it’s essential to find a set that’s as close as possible to the dimensions of the area you plan to decorate.

Power Source

As for power source, there are plug-in, solar, and battery options available. Battery-powered net lights could save you some money on your electric bill, but might not last as long, especially if you’re planning to run them for several hours throughout the day. Plug-ins offer easy setup and accessibility, and some of our lights on this list can even be controlled directly from the power source for even more convenience.

Bulb Type

There are two main types of light bulbs that you see in Christmas lights: incandescent and LED. Incandescent lights offer that warm, cozy glow typically associated with holiday decor, while LEDs have a more blue-white tone.

LEDs get some gripe because of the cool tone, but they are more energy-efficient and can last longer than incandescents. Based on our research on top contenders and in-house experience with LED Christmas lights, the majority of our recommendations on this list are made with LEDs.

End-to-End Connection

End-to-end connection allows you to cover a vast amount of space at once, and connectivity can be a crucial consideration if you are wanting to decorate large hedges, lawns, and porches. Keep an eye out for net lights that are connectable, and how many sets can be strung together.

How We Selected

Our selection includes lights in a range of sizes to suit small and large installation projects, as well as the best plug-in and battery-operated sets. We referenced customer reviews, surveyed the market, and called upon our own hands-on experience with other Christmas lights to find the best options based on color variety, features, and accessibility. We've settled on the following list of the best Christmas net lights that cover a range of dimensions, budgets, and aesthetics.

Outdoor Christmas Net Lights

With 360 LED bulbs, 60 square feet of coverage, and a timer, this set of Christmas net lights takes the top spot for our number one pick. Another major plus is an extra-long 16.5-foot lead wire, which can be a handy feature that may save you from purchasing an extension cord.

Other highlights include eight lighting modes with a button on the transformer to change, end-to-end connection for up to three sets, and an IP44 rating for outdoor use. The lights are also available in multicolor in addition to the warm white shown.

Hanging Christmas Net Lights

Net lights are a great addition to porches and balconies, because you don't have to hang individual strings in between posts and railings in order to get the same effect.

These net lights feature five inverted triangles, eleven dangling stars, and 196 LED lights, all of which can be controlled by a remote. There are 8 different light modes, timers, and adjustable brightness levels so you can really customize your Christmas decor.

The lights have an IP55 waterproof rating, so they're safe for indoor and outdoor use.

LED Net Lights

If you're looking for net lights that have a little more to them than just covering the most surface area, opt for these LEDs from The Holiday Aisle.

The cascading Christmas star design can be used on trees ranging from 8 feet to up 13 feet, and each string of lights is made with copper, plastic, and energy-efficient bulbs.

The lights have an IP44 rating, so they're resistant to weather changes, and there are eight different lighting modes to help you find the perfect setting.

Outdoor Christmas Net Lights

Have a specific theme for your Christmas decor? Net lights that come in single colors can help you keep things festive without the extensive collection of mismatched lights.

This set offers 160 LED lights in a red hue, and you can connect a maximum of 12 strands together. They measure 4 by 7 feet, so you can get good coverage by adding them to bushes, trees, or across your lawn.

If red isn't your thing, these net lights are also offered in green, white, and warm white.

100 Christmas Net Lights

This set of net lights is ideal for small bushes, as it’s a 5-foot square. It has 100 LED lights spaced about 6.5 inches apart and features end-to-end connection for up to 12 sets, so you can easily decorate multiple bushes shrubs or hedges.

There’s a generous 16-plus feet of lead wire for landscaping that’s spaced farther apart, and the lights have an IP44 rating so you won't have to worry about damage from inclement weather.

The set is available in multicolor lights in addition to the warm white lights shown in the photo.

Christmas Net Mesh Lights

If you want to decorate a larger area or hang lights from the porch, this set of Christmas lights is your best bet. The net has 200 LED lights and is nearly 10 feet long and 6.6 feet wide, giving you plenty of square footage for coverage, and there's almost 10 feet of lead wire.

There are also eight lighting modes to choose from using a button on the plug.

100 Christmas Net Lights (2-Pack)

Most Christmas net lights are plug-in or solar-powered, and it isn't as easy to find a set that runs on batteries.

While the sets in this two-pack don't offers as much square footage as others we cover, they each have 100 multicolor LED lights on a dark green wire and feature a 6-hour timer, plus eight lighting modes to choose from.

They're a great option for anyone who wants lights that are consistently bright, which can be an issue with solar lights, and to skip running wires around their property.

Mini Incandescent Christmas Net Lights

LED lights certainly have plusses, but they don't offer the same warmth that you get with an incandescent bulb. If that special coloring is a non-negotiable in your search for Christmas net lights, this is the set for you.

It features 150 incandescent bulbs on a green wire that spans 6 feet long by 4 feet wide, with the option to connect up to three sets and choose from steady or flashing light modes.

They have an IP44 waterproof rating, and two replacement bulbs and fuses are included in case you have an outage.

100 Christmas Net Lights

A dark green wire against a white fence can be a noticeable and unflattering sight. But thanks to its large square grid and 100 warm white LED bulbs, this set of Christmas net lights will blend in well with railings and vertical panels.

It’s also the perfect dimensions for a low fence or balcony, at 6 feet long and 4 feet tall, and you can connect up to 18 sets to maximize your coverage.

Trunk Christmas Net Lights

This set of net Christmas lights makes the task of wrapping tree trunks a snap, with a stretchable cord woven into the brown wire and loop clasps to keep the net in place.

It features 50 warm white LEDs and is wide enough for trees up to 14 inches in diameter, though with the ability to connect up to 45 sets, you'll be more than covered for the largest trees on your property. It also has a square grid that creates a neat, uniform look.

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