Is the motion detector on this light a photocell so it won't come on when it senses light or is it just motion only all the time?
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It has motion detection and light sensing. I installed one outside. It only lights when it senses motion at night.
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When there's no motion it does not turn on. When it does come on it stays on for about 30 sseconds after the motion subsides. I'm not aware of any motion sensing solar lights that stay on all night.
2158156
Hi Lucille!This light only comes on when something moves near it. A motion detector. As you approach to within about five to six feet, it comes on for a few minutes and then goes off. I have them setup in strategic places where I might walk at night and as I approach, my path is lit. I have one in both hallways, the kitchen and my office. After a few years, I have one that has turned an off yellow color in the plastic front, but it doesn't effect the lighting, just the appearance. Have a great day!
1679663
Only the light with this sensor will detect motion but once that motion IS detected both lights will turn on as long as the light with the sensor gets power first.
1180939
No - once you put the batteries in, the unit will light up whenever motion is detected.
1719857
No it does not work like a motion sensor. It does have a light sensor so if the lights in the room are on the nightlight will turn off. The nightlight will also go off if the sensor is blocked by people walking by it. I would really like to find a nightlight that would only come on when you are near it.
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No this unit doesn't have motion detection and only takes a photo when someone presses the doorbell button or you press a button from inside. I can't recommend it and suggest you find another supplier. This unit has marginal quality, mine had dead pixels, and batteries die too frequently.
2221523
I believe you'd have to ask the inventors of motion detectors 'how' these smart little instruments work internally. Here's what I know: when the sensor is set to'on'; in a dark room, any motion (shadow?) in its path, will trigger the light to go on!
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motion sensor. I just looked at it and I don't see a switch so that it is always on. I love this light for my RV steps. Open the door and it lights the steps, walk back up to it and on it comes. I've had it almost a year and it still is working great.
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James, It is motion activated, so it will only turn on when something moves in front of it. If you need more specific information, or the light is not turning on for some reason, feel free to shoot me an email under our seller account.
1977266
Mine is also set up on a switch with a photo cell keeping it off during the day. A motion sensor is not included, but there should not be any reason you couldn't wire a motion sensor into the junction box. See (Heath/Zenith SL-5407-BZ-B) or similar.
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No. Under bright light or daylight, the lights will not come on when it senses motion.
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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.
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The photocell turns them on Low whenever it is dark, then any motion turns them on high.If you want something more flexible look for a multimode light such as 400 Lumens Outdoor Solar Lights Motion Sensor Security, 32LED Rechargeable Step Stairway Path Landscape Garden Floor Wall Patio Lighting Lamp - 2x18650 Batteries + A Screwdriver IncludedThose lights can be set to activate only with motion.
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It only turns on when there's motion. I've actually been having trouble with the two. They periodically do rapid blinking when motion is detected. Very irritating. I'm looking to replace them.
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There is an option in the setup menu for Motion Detection (on/off). I leave mine off so it always records when power is on. I haven't tried the "on" setting. Note that I have 2 of these devices. I liked the first so much I bought a 2nd one for my wife's car. The 2nd one was defective and I had to return it to the vendor. Their support was horrible and their shipping time was over 7 days. The problem was resolved, but communication with the vendor was unbelievably bad.
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It's continuously on from dusk till dawn. No motion sensor. Very bright light. I actually bought 4 units of these to light up various locations in my backyard.