Would this work in an area that doesn't get direct sunlight, such as a narrow alley?
2011664
Any solar device requires adequate sunlight to recharge the storage batteries. Indirect sunlight may charge the batteries, but will take longer than a direct source.
2011665
I don't know if it would, mine gets about six hours a day, works fine. Sorry but can't tell you if it would or not.
2011666
I don't think so. The solar cell may charge without direct exposure to sunlight but it may not be enough to charge the battery completely. I have installed mine where sun does hit directly for few hours and the rest of the time it is at an angle but it still works perfectly. The light is not very bright, please keep that in mind.
2011667
our light is not in direct sun light each day but it will still work. Don,t know about in a alley.. If it can just get a little sun it should work. Love this light. we have tried the ones with battery's but in winter they seem to go down to quick.
1475995
Yes as long as it is away from any direct light shining at the project or any light above the path of the projected image. Works well in the dark.
1875245
I use mine in my garage above the door to the house. The garage doors are open but on windy days it is not really effective. I don't think it would work in an open-air area.
407616
I would assume yes. It works perfectly in my above ground only the corners are a bit hard but that is due to the curve. An in-ground would be much easier! Enjoy!
1817018
I guess it would work in a covered area. The light isn't that bright though. Maybe equivalent to a very bright nightlight, but with larger radius.
1286375
No, It needs direct sunlight. Unless, you have a large window that gets 7-8 hrs of direct sun. You can always try it.
420750
At it's lowest setting, the bottom edge of the light box is a little over a foot off the ground. I think it would work.
1545404
No. It has to be pointed towards the sky. You need a sloped window or else reception will be spotty at best.
2263660
you need the sun to have it work. if in shaded area or no sun at all it does not work.
367540
If the patio is enclosed I would assume that it would work, but the device itself is not weather resistant. You make want to look into the ones that are made for outdoor use.
488506
I would not recommend it unless it was outside in a somewhat sheltered area. Even then I wouldn't do it. It is perfect for a garage or indoor.
998873
I don't think you would unless you had a big open area to put it because its rather large opened up. It's really more of a sit on the ground thing. If t was a park model with a sliding glass door maybe. That being said there is nothing structurally to keep you from doing it it will work anywhere there is sunshine.
1784222
I believe it can as I have mine adjusted downward pretty good so I don't blind my neighbor. I had the light adjusted downward more when I installed it, but at dusk when the light came on it immediately started strobing. I had to adjust the light more upward until the light stayed on. The sensor was reflecting off something.
476267
it is VERY bright we live where there are no lights and it shines a great distance .. don't know well it would work if it is not really dark..
1159231
It can be used for exterior applications in the daylight but at short distances. In a darkened room or at night it is visible for a much longer distance
2071209
Sure will, just put it in a place where it won't get wet. Works great as a light to see where you're going, and lots of light directly under it.
260433
Not the best situation, but yes it does quite well if there is some light above or around.