My Christmas lights are flickering! What can I do?

A loose connection or a burned-out bulb causes most flickering problems. Check for loose connections in the string and then replace any burnt-out bulbs. If that doesn't work, you might have a damaged string, and a new string is probably the best fix. Read more in our guide on <a href="https://www.homedepot.com/c/ah/how-to-fix-christmas-tree-lights/9ba683603be9fa5395fab9016011eac0?emt=plpfaq_2510_christmasstringlights" style="text-decoration: underline;">how to fix holiday lights</a>.

Which cool white lights Christmas string lights are the top rated?

The <a href="https://www.homedepot.com/p/Home-Accents-Holiday-300-Count-Cool-White-Steady-Lit-Super-Bright-Mini-LED-Lights-21RT2192115CM/316249736?emt=plpfaq_2510_christmasstringlights" style="text-decoration: underline;">300 Count Cool White Steady Lit Super Bright Mini LED Lights</a> are some of our top-rated cool white lights Christmas string lights.

What are some of the more advanced features available in Christmas string lights?

Some lights offer smart features like <a href="https://www.homedepot.com/b/Holiday-Decorations-Christmas-Decorations-Christmas-Lights-Christmas-String-Lights/App-Enabled/N-5yc1vZc3t9Z1z176yl?emt=plpfaq_2510_christmasstringlights" style="text-decoration: underline;">app</a> or <a href="https://www.homedepot.com/b/Holiday-Decorations-Christmas-Decorations-Christmas-Lights-Christmas-String-Lights/Wi-Fi-Enabled/N-5yc1vZc3t9Z1z1a8lw?emt=plpfaq_2510_christmasstringlights" style="text-decoration: underline;">Wi-Fi enabled controls</a>, allowing you to adjust the settings from your phone. Other options include <a href="https://www.homedepot.com/b/Holiday-Decorations-Christmas-Decorations-Christmas-Lights-Christmas-String-Lights/Bluetooth-Enabled/N-5yc1vZc3t9Z1z0ke2w?emt=plpfaq_2510_christmasstringlights" style="text-decoration: underline;">Bluetooth</a> and <a href="https://www.homedepot.com/b/Holiday-Decorations-Christmas-Decorations-Christmas-Lights-Christmas-String-Lights/Timer/N-5yc1vZc3t9Z1z1bfon?emt=plpfaq_2510_christmasstringlights" style="text-decoration: underline;">timer functionality</a> for added convenience.

Can you explain the difference between mini and C9 bulbs?

<a href="https://www.homedepot.com/b/Holiday-Decorations-Christmas-Decorations-Christmas-Lights-Christmas-String-Lights/Mini/N-5yc1vZc3t9Z1z0z79f?emt=plpfaq_2510_christmasstringlights" style="text-decoration: underline;">Mini bulbs</a> are small and often used for traditional string lights, while <a href="https://www.homedepot.com/b/Holiday-Decorations-Christmas-Decorations-Christmas-Lights-Christmas-String-Lights/C9/N-5yc1vZc3t9Z1z0z798?emt=plpfaq_2510_christmasstringlights" style="text-decoration: underline;">C9 bulbs</a> are larger and provide a brighter, more prominent glow. Mini bulbs are perfect for a subtle, twinkling effect, while C9 bulbs create a bold statement.