We want to brighten up our back patio under the gazebo at night, and I'm looking into 12v LED strip lights, which we could run along the inside of the frame around the roof line. But there are just so many options, I'm getting lost and looking for recommendations.

I'd like something that could be wired into our existing 12v landscape lines, even if that means cutting off a provided transformer and splicing it manually. We're also looking for something that could be color-changing via remote (or app). The gazebo itself is 14x20 so to run arounds the full perimeter we're looking at around 70 ft.

The perfect setup would start with the existing landscape lighting 12v line at the bottom of one corner post, connected to the light-strip set, and I'm assuming there would be some "controller" inline for a remote control to "talk" to and control light settings, and then from there start at one corner of the gazebo roof and just wrap around.

Any suggestions for a brand that's well-made, works well, and doesn't fritz out after a single season?

Thanks!

For anyone who uses string lights while camping, have you had luck finding 12 volt ones for places where electric hookups aren’t available?

We tried solar last year, but they don’t last long, especially when trying to charge on a cloudy day. I found a couple of options on Amazon (we’re in Canada) but they don’t seem to be selling at this time, and one of the sellers’ emails bounced back when we inquired about purchasing a set.

Any suggestions are appreciated!