When I first plugged in the Twinkly lights, they were clearly superior to any Christmas mini lights I've used before. The bulbs are bright and uniform, and the range of colors they showed, from pastels to bright primaries, was impressive. Once the lights are in place, the fun begins with the app's Effects Gallery.

Who makes twinkly lights?

For the past three years, Italian smart lighting company Ledworks and its Twinkly brand have been selling smart, “paintable” LED string lights that have been a hit with Christmas tree crowd.

What Christmas lights do professionals use?

Commercial LED light strings with co-axial connectors are one of the most popular styles of commercial Christmas lights among professional installers due to their exceptional durability.