Reddit reviews SYLVANIA LIGHTIFY ZigBee Outdoor Light Gardenspot Starter Kit, 9 Color Changing and Dimmable LED Spots, Works with SmartThings, Wink, and Amazon Echo Plus, Hub Needed for Amazon Alexa and the Google Assistant

Could you just use regular dumb fairy lights and control them with a Zigbee smart plug?

These are another option, not quite what you have in mind but they work well https://www.amazon.com/SYLVANIA-LIGHTIFY-Gardenspot-SmartThings-Assistant/dp/B00R1PB2ZY

They are Sylvania Lightify Gardenspots. They are kinda pricey, but they’ve lasted outside all year round for the past few years. I bought them on sale a few years ago.

I want to try these, http://www.amazon.com/Landscape-Lighting-LIGHTIFY-Gardenspot-removable/dp/B00R1PB2ZY , they look great.

If you are starting from Scratch I would look at Osram lightify garden strips. https://www.amazon.com/SYLVANIA-LIGHTIFY-Osram-Gardenspots-Adjustable/dp/B00R1PB2ZY/ref=sr_1_5?s=hi&ie=UTF8&qid=1496056371&sr=1-5&keywords=osram+lightify
They are meant for outside AND you can remove the spikes and screw them directly onto the deck ( they are designed this way)
Another solution is to get outdoor rated lightstrips and connect them with this
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00NMSQ4QQ/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o08_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

It is a ballast that will connect to HUE ecosystem or actually any zigby controller. I use one of these for lightstrips in my kitchen

SmartThings Version 3 Hub (I have the Version 2 Hub...you will have to look around for this one):
https://www.amazon.com/Samsung-SmartThings-Generation-GP-U999SJVLGDA-Automation/dp/B07FJGGWJL/ref=sr_1_1_sspa?ie=UTF8&qid=1540989501&sr=8-1-spons&keywords=smartthings+hub+2nd+generation&psc=1

GE Z-Wave Plus On/Off Light Switch:
https://www.amazon.com/GE-Repeater-Required-Works-SmartThings-14291/dp/B01M1AHC3R/ref=sr_1_3?ie=UTF8&qid=1540989582&sr=8-3&keywords=z-wave+switch

GE Z-Wave Plus Dimmer Switch:
https://www.amazon.com/GE-Repeater-Required-Works-SmartThings-14291/dp/B07361Y54Z/ref=sr_1_3?ie=UTF8&qid=1540989582&sr=8-3&keywords=z-wave%2Bswitch&th=1

GE Add On Switch (if you have a 3-way or 4-way switch):
https://www.amazon.com/GE-Bluetooth-Wireless-STANDALONE-12723/dp/B00RKJS8MQ/ref=sr_1_3?ie=UTF8&qid=1540989718&sr=8-3&keywords=z-wave+add+on+switch

ZigBee Motion Sensors:
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B07F8ZHBLS/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o01_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

ZigBee Door Sensors:
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B07F956F3B/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o01_s00?ie=UTF8&th=1

ZigBee Leak Sensors:
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B07F951JDP/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o01_s00?ie=UTF8&th=1

ZigBee Outlet Plug (you will need to replicate your ZigBee mesh, I use to motion activate lamps, turn lamps on/off at sunset/sunrise, etc.):
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B07F96JB63/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o01_s00?ie=UTF8&th=1

Z-Wave Thermostat:
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B005EJ7YO2/ref=oh_aui_search_detailpage?ie=UTF8&psc=1

ZigBee RGB Landscape RGB LED Strips:
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00R1PB2ZY/ref=oh_aui_search_detailpage?ie=UTF8&psc=1

ZigBee RGB Lightbulbs:
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B073ZBYXKQ/ref=oh_aui_search_detailpage?ie=UTF8&psc=1

Z-Wave Deadbolt:
https://www.amazon.com/Kwikset-SmartCode-Electronic-SmartThings-featuring/dp/B004F1B24I/ref=sr_1_12?s=hi&ie=UTF8&qid=1540990126&sr=1-12&keywords=z-wave+lock

Z-Wave Garage Door Opener:
https://www.amazon.com/GoControl-Linear-GD00Z-4-Z-Wave-Controller/dp/B00M75TEIU/ref=sr_1_4?s=hi&ie=UTF8&qid=1540990160&sr=1-4&keywords=z-wave+garage+door+opener

Sonos One Speakers (Great music, and talking through SmartThings):
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B074XN1LH3/ref=oh_aui_search_detailpage?ie=UTF8&psc=1

Amazon Echo Show (for Voice Control...an Echo Dot will work just fine too):
https://www.amazon.com/All-new-Echo-Show-2nd-Gen/dp/B077SXWSRP/ref=sr_1_1?s=electronics&ie=UTF8&qid=1540990254&sr=1-1&keywords=echo+show

That's about all I can think of at the moment.

If you are going to do this, do it in stages. Z-Wave and ZigBee are mesh networks...meaning that the reliability of the network gets much better the more devices you have. Also, with these mesh networks:

• Battery operated devices DO NOT reinforce the mesh
  
• The only devices that reinforce the mesh are devices that are always powered from the mains
  
  I see so many people complaining about how the Z-Wave or ZigBee devices don't work, when they are relying on too many battery operated devices.
  
  For Z-Wave devices, choose Z-Wave Plus over Z-Wave...it's the newest standard, and has much better range.
  
  In the US, Z-Wave operates in the 900 MHz spectrum and ZigBee in the 2.4 GHz spectrum. Personally, I "prefer" Z-Wave devices as there is a lot of "junk" in the 2.4 GHz spectrum right now. However, the ZigBee devices are operating reliably as I have a strong mesh setup (with non-battery operated devices).
  
  Two great application for the Leak Sensors:
  
  
• Near your hot water heater (when they go, they always leak)
  
• Under your A/C drip pan (if you have central air)
  
  Great applications for door open/close sensors:
  
  
• Turn closet lights on/off when the door opens or closes
  
• Turn on entry and hallway lights when an entry door opens, but only when it's dark (30 minutes before sunset or after sunrise)...turn off 1 minute later
  
• Notify me when my gun safe is opened
  
  Great Application for Motion Sensors
  
  
• Turn on outside ceiling fans (but only if the temp is above 72 degrees)
  
• Turn on lamps while motion is active when it's dark
  
  The motion sensors I linked above are the new ones...the magnetically mount. What's cool is that the magnet is in the sensor, and it's strong enough to attach the sensor to a dry wall screw (no need to mount the adapter bracket).

https://www.amazon.com/Landscape-Lighting-LIGHTIFY-Gardenspot-removable/dp/B00R1PB2ZY

I don't think they are very bright though

https://www.superbrightleds.com/cat/led-landscape-flood-lights/filter/LED_Color,RGB+White,136,6553:?view=standard

But they are big and somewhat expensive.

http://www.aliexpress.com/item/Smart-WIFI-LED-Lamp-RGBW-flood-light-10w-30w-50w-dimmable-floodlight-spot-ceiling-refletor-focos/32409864585.html

Cheaper here

I'm going full year round and bought this, arriving tomorrow:

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00R1PB2ZY/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o00_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

these are white only?

Have you looked at the Sylvania Garden Spot lights?

I have pretty much the same stuff as you, and I feel your pain (a I'm sure others are thinking, "Damn you, that's a lot of stuff"!)

I feel like I've pretty much maxed out and just waiting for the current things to work more fluid.

Anyway, a recent purchase I've made that I didn't see on your list were Osram GardenSpots (they look awesome outside with my lanscaping).

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00R1PB2ZY/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_D3nkybAH2ZG8J (this price is kinda high, I think I paid around $34 for these on sale)

In addition, I picked a couple of these up on ebay, and it works with both Wink and SmartThings.. They are 2-Channel Smart Plugs that basically have two outlets you can control individually for around the same price as the ones that only can control 1. I use it to control a floor fan and desk lamp. The other one is used for a coffee machine and some plug in LED strips.

http://www.ebay.com/itm/361826630198

Finally, I know you have Hue, and I do too, but if you're still in the market for some RGBW's, the same company that sells those smart plugs above has some on their website.

www.inovelli.com

I picked some up off ebay, so maybe they're just out of stock there.

Lastly, let me know if you ever get the Big Ass Fan bc I've been checking those out as well for my 3-seasons room. May pick one up in the spring.

Oh, I forgot, have you heard of Leaksmart? I have it installed and think it's pretty sweet. They need to work on their sensors though as their batteries seem to die quickly (for me at least on Wink).

Good luck!

Have you seen the Lightify Gardenspots?
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00R1PB2ZY/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_awdb_GuPXzb7VERSAQ

I’m not sure if these meet your needs or not.

Osram Lightify Gardenspots: https://www.amazon.com/SYLVANIA-LIGHTIFY-Osram-Gardenspots-Adjustable/dp/B00R1PB2ZY/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1495687600&sr=8-1&keywords=gardenspot

I bought two Lightify Gardenspot sets. I am able to connect the LEDs end to end, leaving me with an extra power supply/controller for me to cannibalize.

The power supply shows a rating of 5V 2500mA. The instructions look like I can throw up to 14W on it.

Using these LEDs it looks like I could power about 1.5 meters, enough to backlight my tv.

I would like to cut off the special connectors they use and use this controller elsewhere. In my mind, I can't think of a reason that it wouldn't work, but I figured I'd ask.

Edit - wrong length at first