Two Control Modes: 1. Light-sensitive mode, dusk to dawn. The solar garden light will turn on automatically at night and turn off during the Daytime. 2. Turn on and off manually, the solar lights outdoor waterproof can be manually turned on/off during the daytime when needed. When not in use, turn the manual mode off. Closing the manual mode promptly can extend the lifespan. 3. Timer setting, you can set the timer lighting: to 3 hours, 5 hours, and 8 hours.