Can the photosensor be covered over (eg with a piece of duct tape) so that it will come on with motion even when there is some daylight?
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These are excellent and a very high quality. probably if you need the light in the light? I have a bout 9 of them and love them.
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Yes, it can be. I have 3 of these and have covered the sensor (the small little hole, not the white translucent plastic bulge), and that way the sensor turns the light on if there is motion day or night. I see someone else said no, but I don't think they did it right, because it works on all 3 of mine. PS - I used black electrical tape so that the sensor would be well blacked out.
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Yes, I think there was a switch to set how long you want the light to stay on when motion is detected.
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Thomas, The light is more like a thin light bar that runs on both sides of the unit but yes they both can be covered with electrical tape easily. I really like mine.Heidi
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No you can't. It's no visible to your target but it still can be seen if your not to careful. Best thing to do is cover it with black tape like an electrical tape. The light is so small that you can cover it so easily. I hope this helps.
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Yes, it would work fine. The sensor is located in the post and below the light fixture. The frosted glass therefore will not affect the sensor's ability to detect motion. It can be set to come on at dusk for the amount of time you set. It works perfectly and mine is one of the best purchases I have made.
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That will be a good idea or if the place you want to place it has a lot of sun light, is better to use this ones: Frostfire 16 Bright LED Wireless Solar Powered Motion Sensor Light (Weatherproof, no batteries required) Just install it and forget it. They are cheaper on ebay. But be sure that says (motion sensor) because there are a cheaper one that are (sound sensor).
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The only way to override the automatic light-sensing "off" switch is to put tape over the sensor. It would stay on all the time then.
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A. No, light sensor leaves light off during day even when motion detected. B. If light switch is off, lights are off and sensor has no control.
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Mine is mounted to an outdoor entrance ceiling. The light does not turn on in daylight, it comes on with motion in the dark. It also has a timer you set for how long it will remain on after the motion detection leaves the detection zone. It also can be set up to favor a certain direction and distance of motion to turn the light on.
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I installed one on my back porch and it doesn't have a daylight sensor. It comes on day or night if it detects motion. Works good though.
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Of course. Just make sure the light is pointed out to whatever is behind you for maximum visibility. You don't want it aimed at an upward or downward position.
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Don't think it will because if the detector is covered it can't see motion.
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If it's a "Dusk to Dawn" light, hanging it upside down might be a problem since the sensor is on the "top". A motion detector type hung upside down may not give you the range of adjustment (for the motion detector sensor) you need.
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It can be done but not that practical. My light is connected to a wall switch that I can turn on or off. The key is you have a built in timer that is activated with motion to turn light on when dusk approaches. The timer is turned off if you turn switch off then on again. I know the instruction tell you how long you need to wait if you want to back to motion use but this will put light on until you decide to turn it off again. They also make similar lights that are not motion activated. This may be your best approach.
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No. There is a light sensor that controls the on/off of the light. That being said the sensor could be covered with something like black tape to trick the light to come on. A.
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It is very sensitive, moving brush will set it off and cause pictures to be taken. IR lights and the lens and sensor at the bottom have to be non covered. I put tape over the function lights to the left and right of the lens and sensor to help hide mine. I would suggest you mount it high and aim down toward the area you want to monitor. The sensor will pick up large movement 20 to 25 feet away from the camera easily. Hope this helps.
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I installed it in the soffit, so it would be in a weather-protected spot, and aimed the sensor out to our yard, but pointed away from the lights that it controls. I ran some romex to a junction box that I put at the soffit location, and installation of the photo control unit was very easy once that was in place--the wiring instructions on the package are very clear and easy to follow. Hope all that helps!