Can this light be hooked up and controlled through a normal light switch with the dusk to dawn setting disabled?
1936546
Yes. This is what I'll be doing as well, bypassing the sensor. One of my many projects for this weekend. Lol
1936547
Yes the dusk to dawn switch can be bypassed. I have two lights on one switch and I am very happy with the quality and amount of light they put out.
1936548
Yes. The photo control is a separate, hard wired piece. You can just disconnect it and wire directly to the "lamp" wires. But consider this - you don't need the light when it isn't dark, so you turn on the switch anytime during the day if you want the light. When it gets dark, it comes on. If you do not want the light, leave the switch off. You get the best of both worlds there. (Mine are like that). Because they are instant-on you can turn them on/ off at any time.
1936549
Yes it can be. simplest way is to cover the light sensor and it works as regular switch light.
1741826
Yes, you can turn them on an off from an indoor switch if the switch operates that sources. The power switch should be in the on position all the time or else the dusk sensor will not be able to turn the light on. If you want the switch to be in the off position the light will not turn on. The fixture does not need sun to work as it is not solar, but it does need some low level light or the light sensor will continuously turn it on. Really is a great light.
137228
It's considered "dusk-to-dawn" due to that's when it would operate when set outside. It would work indoors at any time. I'm even tempted to buy more for the closets I keep forgetting to turn switches off :-)
1065249
No. It needs a timer and can only be changed from day to night by hand switch.
359673
I don't see why not. Mine is on all the time, regular light during the day and I switch it to blue light at night. You would have to choose which setting it wouldn't do both. Beth
1216127
NO, I am sorry but this is only a sensor light to activate a light bulb for dusk to dawn. 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.
1995937
Not by default, the plug has no where to enter the light beam sensor. You may be able to set up a custom relay, but im not going to figure that out for you.
1416421
Yes. It can turn lights on and off at dusk and dawn. It uses an odd setup that turns any device that is set at unit code +1 on and off according to daylight - so if you do not want this feature, you will need to avoid setting any device at the trigger code +1. It can also be set to only sense motion after dark and not respond during daylight. It's a major pain to setup, but does what it says at an incredible price.
517273
It has to be switched on manually. Only one button that can be set to off/day/night.It cannot be set on timer mode to change the type of lighting.
2178243
I do not know. I had the switch installed to control an outside spotlight. After an electrician installed the switch it would not work that night. Mine does not work!
507007
I just got a second one of these for my house yesterday and the back of the package says, "This lamp is not compatible with photo controls, occupancy sensors, or timing devices." So while others are reporting that it will work with their setups, it appears Philips does not recommend it for this use (dusk to dawn fixture).
1233810
Yes you can turn it off and on with a switch. But it will only light when it dark outside
810244
Yes there is a setting that will turn it on manually. You press the button til it goes to "O". Great for troubleshooting lights during the day.
415982
Yes. You can control individual switches by setting an on/off time, or you can schedule for sunrise/sunset. You can also create groups/scenes to have several switches trigger at the same time, or based off the same trigger -- i.e., from a motion detector.
1829653
It can be done but not that practical. My light is connected to a wall switch that I can turn on or off. The key is you have a built in timer that is activated with motion to turn light on when dusk approaches. The timer is turned off if you turn switch off then on again. I know the instruction tell you how long you need to wait if you want to back to motion use but this will put light on until you decide to turn it off again. They also make similar lights that are not motion activated. This may be your best approach.
1535992
Since the timer activates with darkness I would say no. You could turn the switch to "on" and plug it into the lamp timer. Of course it won't show as brightly as it would from a dark room.