will this work when you're driving towards the sun in the early morning? this is my problem when i go to work.
352417
They did not help me at all for night driving, and I doubt they would work for bright light.
352418
that is one of my issues too and I use them in the morning to ease the strain on my eyes but I also have to pull the car visor down when the sun is dead on in my face... the visor and the glasses help me.
959667
why not on your sun visor. Try it first with rubber bands to see if it will work.
890470
...If you want it to come on somewhat before sunset (like 30 minutes) without entering an incorrect current time, just tell it you are at a farther north latitude. (try about +8 degrees for ~30 minutes early)
944989
I had the same problem. Ended up returning the product. Sun has to hit sensor directly which is hard to impossible.
2263660
you need the sun to have it work. if in shaded area or no sun at all it does not work.
1745036
It will work if you put it on the daylight setting, but you will probably have to wave your hand in front of it to activate it.
1151180
No problems here. Check the safety sensor electric eyes. They may need a shield to block the sun, or slight repositioning.
895667
No, and that's why I got it. I had to replace my car's original radio/CD player, and could ONLY see its display in the dark, so I needed something I could see when the sun streams into the car. I often laugh at myself, having too "car clock" right next to each other, but I need to know what time it is as I travel, in dark or light, so this solution works for me.
1608860
I have installed this light near the front door which receives direct sun light. I can't be sure if it will work in place where it won't get light from the sun directly.
471800
This one was installed above company's front door. It stops working within a week though. Unless you have enough direct sun light to this solar panel, it's not going to work well. Our company's wall is high and we get sun light in the afternoon. I guess that's what the problem but when we come in 5 am it doesn't light up. I don't know it used all the charges during night time or what but not good enough for us.
1562518
My guess is no. I have the same problem and I've tried everything, like you. Every morning it's the same thing and I'm constantly rubbing it with a towel, to no avail. This didn't help either. I was told that with the newer cars, esp. those that have the rain sensor, there is a film on the inside of the windshield and I suspect that's the culprit. This is my first car with that feature and also the first time I've had this constant problem, so you aren't alone. I keep meaning to call the service manager at the car dealership but never have the time. Let me know if you have any luck. LA
1315444
NO depending where you mount it you can use you sun visor to block it at night or even in the day time
2130384
No it only works in the daylight. Sometimes when a big cloud goes over it will turn off.
2259328
As long as there is daylight it will charge but not well as in sunlight. Performamce is greatly improved when angled for direct sun. Hope this helps... carolinaphil
203032
I've put mine on a HMMWV ("Humvee") during the summer sun in Yakima, WA for the whole day. Obviously shade the device you are charging but the panels should be fine.
2227667
If the sun roof slides back instead of pops up it will. If it pops up it might depending on location of top of pop up
1815711
I've noticed that this thing will take a few days off if it hasn't received a sufficient amount of charge from the sun. I've noticed that with mine, but then it will start working again.