Does auto and manual mode alternate every time you turn it on? For example, if the switch has been turned off for an hour, and it was in manual mode when you turned it off, when you turn the switch back on (an hour later), does it go into auto mode? Does auto and manual mode alternate every time you turn it on? For example, if the switch has been turned off for an hour, and it was in manual mode when you turned it off, when you turn the... » Read More Does auto and manual mode alternate every time you turn it on? For example, if the switch has been turned off for an hour, and it was in manual mode when you turned it off, when you turn the switch back on (an hour later), does it go into auto mode? « Show Less
838443
Manuel mode. Turn switch on light comes on and stays on. Auto mode. Turn switch on off on. ( has to be done Quick off and on)It takes a few seconds to activate to auto mode. It's stays that way till you turn the switch off. Then you start over. If you have it on manual for the night and turn it off at the end of the night. The following day would be the same as instructed above. I'm very happy and works great. Hope It was helpful. P. s. It has I light sensitivity adjustment that's easy to adjust.
838444
Yes that's the way mine works. And it can be days in between, if you had in on in manual and then some time later turn it to on, it's in auto mode. Hope that helps.
838445
Hello, Not sure I can help you. We have 2 of these lights each on a separate switch. I generally don't leave either one on because we have enough light in our park. If I quickly flip the switch twice the light goes manually. They do work as motion sensor lights if switched into the proper mode. We do like these lights and have LED bulbs in them. Take Care.
214439
When I used mine it was auto motion, I did not ever have to switch anything. Maybe there is a switch I never found.
2204226
If I remember correctly, there is a manual override capability. I believe, if you have a standard on/off switch, you cycle the switch from "on" to "off" back to "on" quickly it will turn on the light. If you cycle it again it will go back to automatic.
58268
There are two modes. Off | ON | BLINKING. You hit off on switch once to turn it on and one more time to blink and one more time to turn it back off.
1118158
I have not had any issues with this selector switching during use in manual mode. It has been a very reliable piece of equipment.
1197436
I read the instructions again to find an answer for your question as best as I can. If i set up my unit at the same time every night before I go to sleep at 10pm for 6am switch on with the unit plugged in on the off setting I would press the timer button and with the + sign select 8hrs, the next time I go to set up the timer I press the timer button and it will still show 8hrs, if I go to sleep later then I will change the hours to switch on accordingly. I don't leave my unit plugged in so I don't know if the timer remains and the unit turns on every 8 hours. Sorry, hope this helps.
935359
It is a little confusing since the advertising literature mentions a manual override switch but there is nothing labeled manual override. There are essentially only two settings an auto setting where the lights turn on with motion only at night and turn off according to the TIME dial setting. The Dusk to Dawn Setting which I guess is closest to what you want is activated by turning the light switch that controls the light OFF and ON twice within three seconds. Once you do that the light should come one at DUSK and stay on for 6 hours. After 6 hours it will revert to the timer setting and come on and off when motion activated. It will stay that way unless you once again cycle the power on and off within three seconds. You cannot set this light one time to stay on as a "Floodlight". You have to cycle the power each day if you want the unit to come on for 6 hours at dusk each day.
1983373
It turns itself off on auto mode whenever it gets to the correct temperature. We leave it on in the bathroom overnight so that the temp never falls too far in the winter. Actually, I leave it on all winter on auto mode. We just adjust the setting if we feel it needs to be warmer or cooler. Hope this helps :)
527942
I am not sure but I think its automatic because there is no switch/button/command to make it a manual option
850290
No. The switch a always stays at a neutral setting. When you press the top lights go on and the switch returns to its neutral setting. When you press the bottom the lights go out and bc again the switch returns to neutral. When you actuate it remotely it does not physically move.
4871
Yes, you do but for that one time only. The following day the program will activate as normal again. The switch is either in Auto or Random.
580692
No, you have to manually hit the switch. Even if you hook it to a timer, I don't think it would work. Once the cycle is finished, it stays in the on position, and the manual states if you need to run it twice, turn off for 10 seconds to reset it.
1820706
If you turn off the switch, it will start back at the beginning. If you press the "play-pause" button, which is a "rolly thingy", it will stop and restart where you left off. If you "pause" it, then turn it off, it will start where you left off.
881053
I believe there is a setting for always on. But if you put it on a switch, it may revert to the auto setting when you turn it off. That would mean it would not come on until the light sensor decides it is dark enough. That may not be a big deal if you only plan to switch it on when it is dark and you need the light.
1636750
I just want to add onto what Energy Guy said. Yes. Flipping the switch for 3 seconds will leave the light on. The only interesting thing is, when you wait 3 seconds and flip the switch again the light comes back on even without motion. I thought I was going to have to wait till the morning till it reset itself, but, after about 5 minutes of a constant on, it reset back to motion.
1947656
I never noticed an automatic shut off anywhere on the switch. At night, I turn it on using the high switch then turn it to low and go to sleep and the fan runs all night long no problem. I would imagine if there is an automatic shut off it's in case the switch over heats or shorts out.
1787677
No it does not auto switch. It has a knob, not digital settings to program. Pretty warm on warm not bubbling though.