FAQ of Low Voltage Spotlights
Do Varmtalys spotlights work with my existing 12V system?
Yes. They’re compatible with standard 12V AC/DC transformers and outdoor-rated cables/connectors.
Which color temperature should I use?
2700–3000K keeps residential spaces cozy; higher CCTs highlight stone and textures with more contrast.
How can I reduce glare?
Aim slightly off the viewing angle, mount lower when possible, and add filters.
Can I mix spotlight types on one transformer?
Yes—stay within transformer capacity and design runs that keep near/far fixtures balanced in length and wire gauge.
What are spotlights mainly used for?
Spotlights serve several key purposes in outdoor settings.
They are designed to:
Highlight Architectural Features: Spotlights are often used to accentuate the architectural beauty of buildings, walls, or structures, enhancing their details and contours with precise lighting.
Focus on Landscape Elements: In gardens and outdoor areas, spotlights bring attention to specific landscape features like trees, plants, sculptures, or water features, creating focal points and adding depth to the scene.
Enhance Security: By illuminating specific areas, spotlights can deter potential intruders, making them an integral part of outdoor security systems.
Create Ambiance: Spotlights can be used to create a desired mood or atmosphere in an area, whether it's a warm and inviting glow for a patio or a dramatic effect for a garden path.
What is the difference between spotlights and floodlights?
The distinction between spotlights and floodlights is primarily based on the spread of light they provide, which affects their applications:
Beam Angle:Spotlights produce a narrow beam of light, usually between 15 to 60 degrees, allowing for focused lighting on specific areas or features.
Floodlights emit a broader beam, typically over 90 degrees, which can illuminate larger areas with a more diffused light.
Purpose:Spotlights are intended for highlighting specific points, such as architectural details, landscaping features, or artwork.
Floodlights are used for general area lighting, such as for security purposes, lighting up large outdoor spaces, or for event lighting.
Light Intensity and Coverage:Spotlights offer intense light in a concentrated area, making them ideal for drawing attention or creating dramatic effects.
Floodlights provide a uniform light that covers a wide area, suitable for visibility and safety in expansive outdoor settings.
Applications:Spotlights are commonly used in landscape lighting, accent lighting, and theatrical settings where precise lighting is needed.
Floodlights are often found in commercial, industrial, and residential security lighting, as well as in sports arenas and other large outdoor venues needing wide coverage.
Is there a plug? Are these lights for 120V systems?
The Smart Spotlight comes with an adapter plug that plugs directly into a 120V power source. Other spotlights do not come with a plug and require the use of a low voltage transformer.
Does it include a transformer?
No, you need to purchase cables and a transformer separately. It is compatible with a 9-15V low-voltage transformer.
What size transformer should I choose?
Depends on the power of the transformer and the bulbs, while the electrical energy will inevitably lose 20% of the voltage during transmission.
For example, if the transformer is 150W and each bulb is 5W, then 24 fixtures can be installed (150 x 80% ÷ 5).
Can I replace the bulb?
The two black spotlights can replace MR16 bulbs, the other 3CCT spotlights and smart spotlights are integrated LEDs and cannot replace bulbs.
What are the color temperatures available for 3CCCT spotlights?
Available in: 3000K (warm white), 4000K (natural white), and 5000K (cool white).
Which scenes are suitable for different color temperatures?
Use 3000K for cozy atmospheres. Use 4000K for neutral lighting effects. Use 5000K for bright lighting.
Illuminate Your Home with Varmtalys Landscape Spotlights: Control, Contrast & Comfort
About Landscape Spotlights
Varmtalys aluminum landscape spotlights deliver clean, controllable uplighting for trees, stone façades, and focal features. Built for 12V low-voltage systems, they’re safe, DIY-friendly, and designed to minimize glare while maximizing contrast. With adjustable heads, practical beam options, and durable weather-ready finishes, our spotlights help you shape nighttime curb appeal and highlight the details that matter. Whether you’re accenting a single specimen tree, washing a textured wall, or guiding attention to entry columns and sculptures, Varmtalys offers a range of beam angles, outputs, and color temperatures to match your layout and style. Select models include multi-CCT (3–5 CCT) for easy on-site tuning—warm and welcoming for everyday use, crisper whites when you want extra definition.
Spotlight Categories
Narrow–Wide Beam Spotlights (36°–60°): Versatile Coverage for Landscape Lighting
What they do: Create strong vertical accents and reach higher canopies with controlled spill.
Features & Parameters
- Low voltage: 12–24V AC/DC (transformer required)
- Power: typically 5–7W
- Beam: 36°–60° for balanced coverage
- CCT: 2700K warm; select models 3–5 CCT up to 5000K
- Output: approx. 250-550 lm (model-dependent)
- Build: die-cast aluminum housing; anti-glare
- IP Rating: IP65 waterproof
- Install: stake mount or wall mount (bracket required but not included)
- Typical Applications: Trees / Walls / Flags / Fence / Columns / Fountain / Statue
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Adjustable Accent Spots: Control the Atmosphere with Flexible Lighting
What they do: With various color temperature options, you’re free to design the perfect lighting ambiance for any occasion.
Features & Parameters
- Low voltage: 12–24V AC/DC (transformer required)
- Power: 5-7W
- Beam: 36°-60°
- CCT: 2700–5000K
- Output: approx. 250-550 lm
- Build: aluminum housing; anti-glare
- IP Rating: IP65 waterproof
- Install: stake mount or wall mount (bracket required but not included)
- Typical Applications: Trees / Walls / Flags / Fence / Columns / Fountain / Statue
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RGBCW Smart Spotlights: Create Your World of Color
What they do: From daily whites to full-spectrum RGB scenes, change the ambiance with one tap.
Features & Parameters
- System: 12V low-voltage (transformer required) or plug-and-play
- Control: app/remote/controller box (model-dependent)
- CCT/Color: RGBCW
- Output: 250-300lm
- IP Rating: IP65 waterproof
- Typical Applications: Trees / Walls / Flags / Fence / Columns / Fountain / Statue
Why Choose Varmtalys Spotlights?
- Aluminum durability: solid and heavy-duty; very well-built
- Anti-glare design: guards help protect sightlines near paths & windows
- DIY-friendly 12V: works with standard low-voltage transformers & connectors
- Flexible looks: various color options
- Industry-leading support: longest warranty & fast, responsive service
Choosing the Perfect Spotlight: A Buyer’s Guide
- Goal & subject size: 3W for small shrubs; 5-7W for tall trees.
- Beam control: 45° = focused accent; 60° = broader, even coverage.
- Color temperature: 2700–3000K warm & inviting; 4000–5000K for crisp textures.
- Glare & placement: Pull fixtures back from the subject, aim slightly off-axis, shield when close to eye level.
- Power & wiring: Sum total watts, choose a 12V transformer with ~20–30% headroom; use 12/14 AWG for longer runs and balance near/far fixtures to reduce voltage drop.