What am I doing wrong? They are in direct sun all day, come on when it turns dark, but turn off after 30 minutes.
332135
I had to replace the battery inside of the lantern as soon as it arrived, due to the same problem you're having. Maybe, the battery is running low? I hope this helps!
332136
Nothing, you have to remember there are not that many hours of sunlight at this time of the year. The batteries are only getting charged enough to give a short time of light at night. Mine are in full sun all day too and I maybe get a hour of light. In the summer they get so many more hours of light and it first gets dark at 8:oo or 9:00 central time, then they seem to stay lit almost all night. If you want them to stay lit longer for a few nights, remove the battery and give it a full charge in a battery charger that you plug in to an electrical outlet. I hope this helps.
332137
Mine isn't much better. It may stay on an hour, sometimes longer but not what I expected. But is it so pretty while it is on.
332138
Hello Jade, mine is the same way. Try to turn the on/off switch a few times. That sometimes keep it on a bit longer. Hope this helps.
1891104
I have some that are working perfect I just had to make sure the solar panel is receiving sunlight throughout the day. I positioned it so it is in the sun several hours each day. I hope this may help so you can enjoy them they look so cool each evening when they are on for the night! Good luck
1133849
Make sure you check the on/off button to turn them on. Ours worked fine. I had to figure out there is an on/off. It was not that obvious.
449704
I assume you have the switch on and have allowed the unit to sit in full sunlight for 2 days but I had the same problem with two that I bought. I contacted the company that markets them and they were very helpful and replaced the defective units real fast. These have been working for over a year and are great accent lighting!!
991029
I've had the same problem. But sometimes it does turn them off and others it doesn't. I use them for exterior out door string light.
565983
It sounds like yours is defective if it's not from being in direct sun. Contact Amazon "Help" and they will take care of the problem.
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MIne worked the first 4 nights, but now they will not light. I though it may have been that we had a couple cloudy days, but after 2 full sun days, still nothing. I reread the insert, and it says to cover the panel for a day or two???? I am trying that now. I should know either tonight or tomorrow night if it works. Too bad if they don't....they were pretty.
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Yes, these do turn on when dark approaches. And turn off after about 6 hrs. They are so comforting.
1458619
Yes and no. There is a switch to turn them on, but they won't come on in the day time, only at night. But you can turn them off so they don't come on at night.
944990
Similar issues - the sensor needs direct sunlight in order to turn off. Late in the day is probably when the sensor is getting the most sunlight. My sensors didn't work at all.
523199
They have to charge all day before they will come on. How long were they out in the sun after you switched the light on?
596928
Take the top off. On the bottom of the top tere is a little plastic strip that needs to pulled out. This makes the light work. I don't think the instructions really tell you that. The lights are off during the day and as soon as it starts getting dark...they will work. If I can be of any further assistance let me know. Gook Luck. CA
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They are activated by a sensor, is the area dark where you have them plugged in? The lights will not turn on until they sense darkness.
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i would suggest leaving Waka-waka in full sun for at least 3 hours. Then see if dimming improves.
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they cn be turned on and off from the inside switch - no sun needed -- they are sensitive to light and dark nd turn on when it si dark -- it is electrical - hooked up to electrical site on house.
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Are you using a battery back up? This would help. Also the inclination of the panel per Earth to Sun is important, as day becomes afternoon then evening.
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Have them on two flags. Come on at dark and last thru dawn most of time. Depends on how much sun they get during day I had to buy 5 and return 3 to get two that worked out of box.