Does this work outside in direct sunlight or is it an indoor sensor?
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Judging from the case and construction it appears to be indoor use. Depending on where you live it may or may not survive the outdoor weather conditions. I would not suggest using it outdoors and direct sunlight since it works on a change in hear, so sunlight will affect it. The same technology is used in outdoor motion sensors for lighting, however those devices incorporate a weatherproof housing and use a photocell to turn them off during the day as to not be affected by sunlight.
634179
Direct sunlight will scatter some of the red light entering the sensor and can affect readings. You should shade the unit with your clothes or body to get the most accurate readings.
1270311
The light is installed under eaves and sees little weather. It is on a motion sensor and lights the walkway when we come home in the dark. We've had it almost two years and it looks and works great.
1596359
Supposed to be able to sense sunlight and switch off and on whatever you hook it to, has been working for me since I bought it
162795
Remember this is dusk to dawn light.. the light will not trigger ON during the day but Its on nite time if the sensor is triggered.. Hook it up to ON and OFF switch, turn on the switch and leave it ON..
450933
It would work indoors to detect motion, however not for lights being activated..
144856
It has a daylight sensor as well as a motion sensor so it only comes on when it is relatively dark.
1628701
It is activated by motion. There is a switch that you can set to adjust sensitivity, so that it will work with other light around. You can also add a little shield over a portion of the sensor, where it won't see motion or light, to make it ignore windows, or trees rustling in wind.
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Sensor could be placed anywhere outside as long as there is an overhang or something to keep the rain and wet weather from directly hitting it. I love this clock and sensor. Works really well. We placed our sensor on the underside of our bow window any spot on your balcony with a little protection from direct rain. :)
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Its considered an occupancy sensor which is the same thing basically. It comes on when the building is occupied and is activated with motion.
2231028
Ahhhh, duh, only if the sensor is able to see motion! You need to ask yourself, can the sensor see any motion, from being covered by the shade? No? Then the answer is No. Who asks some of these questions......
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It requires at least 3 hours of direct sunlight. . It has worked well for the past year or so. . during the months were I get more sunlight it is brighter. . during winter months the light is not as potent. . but it still turns on when it senses movement
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It has a light sensor that requires it to be relatively dark before it will light up when a motion is detected. Mine will not light up in broad daylight, but I am not sure how dark it needs to be to light up . Hope this helps.
823559
This device is state of the art and automatically does not activate in daylight. I am very satisfied with its performance. We have it mounted at the spot in our driveway where we park and it will activate when the car pulls up or when a person enters the 180 degree window. We have a lot of trees and shrubbery around the parking area and a wind event that moves the trees can set the light off, and also an animal walking by will. (There is a test function during installation that makes the sensor work during the daylight in order to facilitate aiming it. But after it is aligned the way you want it and the test switch is turned off it will no longer activate in the daylight.)
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you would have to ask Homedics about that. frankly, I could not get the outdoor sensor provided with my unit to work at all. I finally had to return it for credit.
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It will technically work outside however be mindful that any ambient light could prevent it from operating when motion sensed as it has a photocell eye that prevents operation during the day. A streetlight or moonlight could keep it from operating. Others have covered the photocell to ensure it operates regardless of outside influences. This does require the unit to be opened for modification therefore be aware that DIY passion is required. My application is a interior pantry that doesn't see any light so the point is moot for me.
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You do have to make sure the sensor (the little pointed nub that's on top in the photo) is pointed down & not covered by a glass globe or lamp shade. Then it works perfectly.