By: Rose Matthes

What makes a wall sconce wireless? And how do I know if a cordless, battery operated wall sconce is the right fit for my space?

Battery sconces are an easy and cute way to add wireless wall lighting to your space without pulling out the tool box (or spending big money on an expensive electrician). 

Here's what makes battery operated wall sconces a stylish and functional addition to your space:

• Versatility: battery operated sconces offer all the ambient lighting of traditional wall sconces, but without the messy install. 
• Functionality: battery wall sconces can upgrade your space at less than half the cost of wired wall lighting but the same (and maybe more??) functionality. 
• Style: Discover battery operated wall sconces that won't compromise your aesthetic.

Let's get into it!

What is a battery operated wall sconce?

Battery operated wall sconces are wall lights that use batteries to power the light, instead of hardwiring. Traditional, hard wired wall sconces require electrical work to wire power from your home to the wall mounted sconce.

What is a hard wired wall light?

Hard wired means the sconce (or any other light or appliance in your home) is wired directly to the existing electrical circuit in your home. This is the same way an outlet in your home is wired to your home's electricity. 

Traditional wired wall sconces, just like an outlet, need to be wired to your home's electrical circuit. If you've got experience wiring electrical components, this might not sound too overwhelming, but for most of us, we'll end up hiring an electrician to wire electricity from our home's electrical breaker to the desired spot on our wall for wall mounted lighting. 

How much does an electrician cost to install hard wired wall sconces?

Depending on where you live, the typical cost for installing a pair of wired wall sconces can range from $450 to $1200. And that's JUST for the electrical work! You haven't even bought the sconces yet!

Here's why battery sconces can be the perfect upgrade for renters AND homeowners

Unlike the wired wall sconces we talked about above, battery operated wall lights can use replaceable batteries or rechargeable batteries to add accent lighting where ever you need it. That means you can skip searching for an electrician since your battery powered sconces won't require any complicated wiring.

Battery operated sconces let you skip the expensive electrical work.

Are battery operated wall sconces the same as wireless or cordless wall sconces?

The short answer is, yes. If your wall light is not wired, it's wireless, and that means it's getting it's power from a battery source. Whether the battery is a replaceable battery (think AA or D batteries) or USB-C rechargeable (more efficient and environmentally friendly), battery operated wall sconces are also wireless wall sconces.

A battery wall sconce makes it easier to add wall lighting to your space. For renters, this means you can fearlessly install battery wall sconces without stressing out about your lease requirements or losing your security deposit. 

Whether you rent or own, battery operated wall sconces allow you to add wall lighting wherever you're looking to add cozy, ambient lighting in your space. 

What makes battery powered wall sconces more versatile than wired wall lights? 

Because hard wired wall sconces are connected to your home's electrical wiring, you won't be able to move hard wired wall sconces around. That means hard wired wall lights are drilled into your wall and permanently applied to the wall. 

So what does that mean for you?

No redecorating, no re-styling, and not changing your mind. Hardwired wall lights stay where you put them. 

With battery operated wall sconces, because they're not hardwired and dependent on electrical wiring, you can reinstall most battery operated wall sconces. That means you can redecorate your space. AND, if you rent your space, battery sconces can go with you to your next place. That's because they're not wired into your wall and can easily be reinstalled. 

And the best part? Battery operated wall sconces can offer all the same functionality of traditional, wired wall sconces, but without the hard wiring. Battery sconces can be dimmable, have adjustable color temperatures, and access smart features like app control. You can get the same functionality as expensive wired wall lights, but without the hard wiring.

Drilling and wall sconces, why not all battery operated wall sconces are created equally

Ok, you think a battery operated sconce is the right mix of functionality and versatility but without the expensive hardwiring. What else do you need to know?

Just like hardwired wall sconces, battery operated wall sconces also need to be attached to your wall. Most battery powered wall sconces are drilled into your wall. Much like hard wired wall lights, that leaves you with less options for moving your battery sconces around if you want to redecorate, or taking them with you when your lease ends. 

That's where stick on battery wall sconces like Poplight step in. Poplight is a stick on wall sconce that sticks on your wall without any tools (drilling or hardwiring!), allowing you to install wall lighting in seconds!

Is Poplight a battery operated wall sconce?

Poplight is a battery operated wall sconce that doesn't require any tools to install. On the battery operated wall sconce spectrum, Poplight is USB-C rechargeable, meaning you won't have to deal with any replaceable batteries. 

And because Poplight sticks on your wall using powerful double sided adhesive, you don't need ANY tools to install Poplight. That means you can ditch all the tools with Poplight. 

Final thoughts on battery operated wall sconces

Battery operated sconces let you skip the messy and expensive installation required for hard wired lighting, and add vibey, cute battery powered sconces whereever you need them. 

Some battery sconces need to be drilled into your wall (causing similar damage as traditional, wired wall sconces) but wall lights like Poplight let you stick rechargeable battery operated sconces where ever you need them. Plus, because Poplight is USB-C rechargeable, you won't waste any money or time buying disposable batteries.

Battery operated wall sconces are a less expensive and less messy option for renters and homeowners who want to add ambient lighting to their spaces. Battery operated sconces like Poplight are the perfect way to add cozy wireless, wall lighting to your home without paying for expensive electrical work, drilling holes in your wall, or compromising on future redecorating!