Some reviews indicate the SL-4132MW is a Dusk to Dawn Light. I just want a motion sensing light. Which is it?
1550446
There is a 3 way switch on the light which allows dusk to dawn or motion sensing. The answer is the light is capable of both functions. I had a hard time getting it to be a motion light. It took many tries but finally it worked. It should not have taken so many tries.
1550447
The light doesn't go on in daytime because it has a light sensor. You might be able to tape over the sensor to disable it.
1550448
The SL-4132MW is a Dusk to Dawn motion sensing light. It senses motion from dusk to dawn which activates the light to come on. It doesn't come on in the daylight because that's not what it is made for. Mine works perfect. Any time at night when the sensor detects movement the light will come on. Very good buy and great product for the money and is simple to install.
1550449
It is a dusk till dawn, motion sensing light. So the light will only turn on from the motion sensor when it gets dark out. You can override the motion sensor to force the light on by turning it off for 1 second and then back on. To put it back into the motion sensing state, turn it off again for 1 second and back on.
1550450
With the switch set to the right place motion will turn the light on at any time. In another position it will come on with motion at night and stay off during the day.
1550451
It is a motion sensor. There are three settings for motion sensitivity. And three settings for how long the light will stay on once it is activated.
1550452
We use it as a motion-sensing light. One switch controls the time the light stays on after being activated by motion, and the other switch controls the sensitivity. There is a sensor under the lamp which senses daylight, so this thing isn't flashing on and off during the daytime (note how the exterior lights aisle in Home Depot will flash at you as you walk through, even though the store is brightly lit... no daytime sensors)
1131057
This is a motion sensor. It has nothing to do with the amount of light in the room. I think you're confusing this with the nightlights that come on at night. Not the same thing.
666536
No, I don't recall writing that. If I did, I must have been suffering from the sun myself. The light does not come on during the day. It comes on about 30 minutes after sundown on a low setting. If motion is detected it comes on nice and bright for about 30 seconds and then goes back to the dim setting. It stays active the entire night.
716359
When dark the light is on all the time at a LOW level. When motion is detected the light is ON much BRIGHTER for about 10 seconds and then goes back to the LOW level once the motion is gone. Very important to have the unit mounted so it gets lots of SUN light during the day to recharge the batteries!
1201801
Be happy that the motion sensing works for u. In mine it did not. Without a separate light sensor you cannot do what you want
932596
No this light does not have a motion sensor. They look great on the wall, very industrial look. I bet if you look at big box hardware store there is probably some screw in attachment to light bulb to make it a motion sensor.We have them on a dimmer and we use them as our kitchen nighttime lights. Hope this helps. I wish they spun around like emergency lights on TV when the aliens breach the secured facility.....more info then you wanted huh have a good day.
448651
The one I received stays off until it is activated by motion after dusk. It comes on and stays on for a short time then goes back off.
1808329
It has a light sensor in it. When it is daylight it does not come on. At night the motion sensor is great. The light is very bright, I use it in the entry of my garage to light the way. I would highly recommend it if a bright light is what you are looking for.
1131053
Thanks for all the replies. I've gotten used to it so it's not a deal breaker for me. I guess I did not pay close attention to the description and I assumed it had a light sensor as well as the motion sensor.
2116517
This unit should work just fine...it just needs darkness and motion. I have been using the Mr. Beams (MB723 Battery-Powered Motion-Sensing LED Stick-Anywhere Nightlight, 3-Pack) for inside my house and they work great and are a cheaper option.
2204687
Yes, this is a dusk to dawn light. If you read the description it will tell you this. (-;
333937
Neither can I, they are very similar. One suggestion, I had to cover part of the sensor. In the middle of the night, even if I moved my arm, the light would come on for the full minute. Not a good situation.
2069107
Not a motion sensor fixture. This light has a photocell to control on and off.
1417112
This motion sensing light with a 100 watt bulb will detect any motion. Since my light ficture was put in the wall by the builder it is 1 foot down from the ceiling on the wall and faces outward. The unit works as I walk into the room from my Kitchen. You will not have any trouble putting into the socket and then put in the light bulb. You will notice on the socket how to place it to let it detect any thing 360 degrees. Mine lasted over 10 years or better before it went out. This one is brand new and I think it will last until I die..I am 82
186957
This illuminator switch on at daylight, switch off at night, it's have not the motion detect function, can only sense light
886535
If you mean, does it come on at dusk and go off a dawn, no. This is a motion sensor light that only works in the dark. Also note, I have other motion lights (120v and much brighter) on my garage. When they are on, this light won't come on because it too light around my front door.
2005960
I have not tried the dusk-to-dawn option. Only the motion sensor, and it works great for my purpose of lighting a woodshed.