These string ligts can be dim, timer settings and 4 lighting modes, by remote control. The operation is simpler and faster, making life easier. 6-hours or 8-hours timing modes will auto turn off after the set time, so you can be environmentally friendly on a daily basis. No more worries about the light string not being able to dim. No need to buy additional dimmers, it's a remote control also a dimmer. 4 buttons for dimming on the remote control (25%, 50%, 75%, 100%) and 4 Lighting modes (speed plus/minus, steady on, breath, flash) to fill your life with all kinds of light. These UL Listed commercial grade outdoor globe lights are safer than traditional incandescent string lights, c7 or e12 candelabra socket base, 1-Watt per bulb more energy efficient and the lifespan is 10 to 20 times of the traditional incandescent bulb. Each LED bulb stays cool to touch even after hours of illumination.