Is it possible to use a seperate (remotely located) photocell with this unit?
877326
No. I don't think so. The unit is closed and no way to wire the additional cell.
877327
Nope - the photo cell is in the unit. We actually have kind of problem in that we put the box where our neighbor's motion security light is - so if that comes on, our lights go out, and the lights get reset to the time. Other than that - it's really good. We did find though, that the bulbs that come with the lights we ordered tend to fail pretty quickly - but the replacement bulbs last longer.
2162458
The transformer/photocell needs to be mounted outside where the cell can monitor the amount of natural light. If the photo cell/transformer is installed inside the garage where there is no natural light the lights will be on all the time. I mounted mine out side and protected it with a gallon freezer bag upside down over it and sealed at the bottom. Donna
2187488
I think you could put a piece of tape or caulk over the photocell and leave it in the on mode. The light could then be turned off and on by a switch in the circuit that provides power. Or you could leave the photocell active and use the existing switch to turn it on only when you want it on. This means you could not turn it on until it is dark enough to activate the photocell. There probably is a way to open the case and completely bypass the photocell, but I'm not sure of this.
353819
Yes, I believe you should be able to do that. Make sure you do it inside a box or in a closed place so no other light source can interfere.
1489846
First thing you do is set the time and day Then you tell it when to come on and when to turn off (time and day/days of week). There are 15 or so slots open to on/off. I think your problem will come in trying to use an external switch (photocell) to turn it on. It can't turn off if it thinks it's already off. If it does not turn itself on then the circuit is open and the photo cell can't get through that.
1502818
Yes you can. It needs some very little configuration. You should be able to do it following the set-up instruction. I use it for similar concept.
2208257
Since this is a motion detector that activates the current to the socket, it should not make a difference. LED lights may be a bit "brighter", but they tend to shed a more narrow and direct beam. This should not interfere with the photocell.
587999
That question is well beyond my tech ability. I just used it to get my microcell working on the first floor. Sorry
607041
I have mine hooked up to a timer so I'm not certain so not certain how photocell would work , having said that I love the light. Have been waiting for an LED light like this for awhile.
839015
I see you already have an answer that you couldn't do this because each camera is synced to just one monitor, but I will say one of the pros of this monitor is that the parent unit battery lasts a long time (like 6+ hours). So you don't really need two parent units anyway. I have a pretty large house and am away from the charger most of the day (just carrying the parent unit around with me) and I have yet to run out of battery.
2148298
I'm not sure if you can do this. However, what's the reason or advantage you envisage by doing this ??. I suggest you go straight with 2xD cells. It will be simple with amazing results.
2205413
If it's not mounted you could possibly use it somewhere else, the disconnect from the solar panel is beyond the mounting plate. It does not need to be connected to the solar panel to work.
2070854
Yes, you can connect locallyBest way is to call Foscam customer support and they will help you set it up however you like
1233809
Yes you can close photo cell completely. This will make it work from the switch.
904312
The photocell is built into the unit, but clearly visible and located conveniently for use once mounted to your wall/post. This is a solid unit, and I would recommend this over cheaper electronic transformers.
974744
You certainly can. Think of those big solar arrays...they are several individual panels connected in a system to provide a certain wattage of output.
1325738
I am not an expert here but I would not do that. What I would do is have two different battery banks with a photo sensitive switch that connects the two banks at night. That means, during the day, the banks would be separate but when the sun goes down, the switch would turn on and connect the two battery banks. I have never heard of anyone doing my idea but I think it would work. You are getting advice from an non-pro here so do not act on anything I say without talking to a pro first.