This was so easy to hookup outside. I am not handy by any means and had this hooked up within a half hour on the side of my garage door. Love that it is solar powered,no batteries. Love that it is motion activated and automatically turns on   sensing moving and turns back off after movement is out of range after a certain time. It's bright and has led lights so is made to last for years and years. The material is sturdy. I'm impressed. HIGHLY RECOMMEND!