Eyrosa Solar Illuminated LED Lighted Address Sign, House Numbers for Outside Yard Home, Numbers Plaque Outdoor Waterproof, Black

Why I switched to a solar address sign

I finally retired my peeling mailbox numbers after one too many late-night calls from delivery drivers. I wanted something that would stand out in daylight, glow clearly at night, and survive weather without becoming a maintenance project. The Eyrosa solar address sign seemed like the right balance of simplicity, visibility, and durability. After installing and living with it for several weeks, it’s proven to be a smart upgrade with a few caveats worth noting.

Design and build quality

The sign stands roughly three feet tall, which puts it at an easy-to-spot eye line from the street. The frame is aluminum, the posts are stainless, and the number panel is a white plaque that creates high contrast with the black digits. The overall impression is subtle and clean; it looks like a proper yard sign rather than a gadget stuck in the ground.

The integrated solar panel sits at the top and feeds a rechargeable battery. The housing is sealed against the weather, and I’ve had it through wind-driven rain and a couple of near-freezing nights without any issues. Materials feel solid for the price—no rattles, no flimsy joints, and no wobble once it’s set correctly in the ground.

Setup and installation

Installation is straightforward if you do a minute of prep:

• Lay out your address on a table and use the included templates to align the numbers. They’ve included multiple sets of digits 0–9 and even N, S, E, W letters. The templates make spacing easy and consistent, and the adhesive-backed numbers grip well once applied.
• Clean the white plaque before sticking anything down. Apply firm pressure over each number for a few seconds, especially at the edges. I had zero curling or lifting.
• For mounting, I recommend pre-digging or creating a pilot hole if your ground is compacted or rocky. The stake is sturdy, but like most yard stakes, it’s not meant to be hammered into hard soil. Once seated, the stainless post keeps everything stable.

The last step is to turn on the switch and choose your light color: warm white or cool white. I ended up preferring warm white near landscaping; cool white looks crisp next to concrete or modern facades.

Visibility and lighting performance

In daylight, the stark white panel with black numbers works exactly as it should—high contrast and easy to read from a distance. At night, the backlighting is bright enough to pop without blasting glare toward the street.

The light follows a smart brightness schedule: approximately 25 lumens for the first six hours after dusk and then around 10 lumens until dawn. In practice, that meant fully legible numbers well past midnight with a softer glow toward early morning. If you routinely get packages late or have guests arriving after dark, this is a meaningful improvement over reflective stickers or unlit plaques.

It’s worth noting what this light is and isn’t. It’s not a pathway or flood light; it won’t illuminate your driveway. Its job is to make your address unambiguous. From across a two-lane street, readability was excellent. From a half block away, the sign is noticeable but you’ll still rely on proximity to read the digits.

Battery and solar behavior

This is the part that tends to make or break solar gear. In full sun, the panel charges quickly and the sign easily makes it through the night on the default brightness profile. After a truly sunny day, I also tested runtime by covering the panel for a day; it still lit up the following evening, which aligns with the claim that it can run up to two days on a full charge.

As always with solar, placement and climate matter:

• Shade limits performance. Under heavy tree cover or during short winter days, expect shorter run times or, on very low-charge days, no illumination at all. If your intended spot is shaded for most of the day, consider relocating the sign or trimming foliage.
• Angle matters less here because the panel is fixed, but orientation still helps. Face the panel toward the path of sun for your latitude.
• Cold temperatures didn’t stop it from working for me, though extreme cold can reduce battery efficiency. In my early-winter test, the brightness was consistent and function was reliable after a day with mixed clouds.

If your winters are long and the placement is shaded, think of this as a three-season solution that still occasionally works in winter; if you have good sun exposure, it’s effectively set-and-forget year-round.

Everyday use

The convenience factor is strong. The sign turns on at dusk and off at dawn automatically. There’s no app, no hub, no cables—just a clear sign that does one job reliably. I appreciated the two color temperature options more than I expected; warm white blends with traditional or rustic homes, while cool white complements modern or minimalist exteriors.

The digits themselves are bold and readable. Because you get multiple sets, you can handle 3-, 4-, or 5-digit addresses without compromises or odd spacing. If you ever need to reapply or change numbers (say you move and bring the sign), you’ll still have extras.

Weather durability

So far, rain and wind haven’t fazed it. The aluminum frame resists corrosion, the stainless posts don’t flex, and the seams don’t collect water. I gave it a quick rinse after a dusty weekend and wiped the panel with a microfiber cloth to maintain charging efficiency. If you live in an area with frequent storms, I’d still check the ground stake after a major blow and reseat if needed, but the structure itself feels long-lived.

What I’d improve

No product is perfect, and a few small things could be better:

• The solar panel is fixed. An adjustable tilt could squeeze more charge out of low-angle winter sun.
• The ground stake is sturdy but, like others, it needs a pre-dug hole in very hard or frozen soil. A metal pilot spike would make placement easier.
• The sign is inherently directional. If your property is on a curve or you need visibility from both directions, angle it slightly toward oncoming traffic—or consider a second unit across the drive for mirrored visibility.

Tips for best results

• Place it where it gets at least a few hours of direct sun. Morning plus midday exposure worked better for me than late-afternoon only.
• Choose warm vs. cool white based on background. Cool white stands out more against greenery; warm white blends nicely against stone or wood.
• Clean the panel every month or so. Dust and pollen reduce charging efficiency.
• If you’re installing in late fall or winter, give it a full day of charging before judging night performance.

Value and who it’s for

If you’ve struggled with delivery drivers overshooting your house, or if first responders would benefit from a clearly lit number, this sign is a sensible, low-maintenance fix. It doesn’t require wiring, it looks tidy in daylight, and it provides consistent nighttime legibility in locations with adequate sun. For homes with deep shade or very short winter days, a wired solution or a unit with a remote solar panel might be more dependable. For everyone else, this checks the right boxes at a fair price.

Recommendation

I recommend the Eyrosa solar address sign. It’s well-built, genuinely improves address visibility day and night, and offers practical touches like two light color options, multiple digit sets, and weather-ready construction. As with any solar product, placement is everything—give it a sunny spot and it will quietly do its job for years with almost no attention. If your frontage is heavily shaded or your winters are particularly sun-starved, consider that limitation before buying; otherwise, this is an easy, effective upgrade I’d make again.