does this outdoor light need direct sun?
2045379
NO it doesn't, just click it on after you mount it and let it do what it do. I mounted one on my shed and I have trees covering that area, so just daylight itself is good enough.
2045380
Like any solar light they are charged by the sun, so they need a good amount of sun
137227
Mine is mounted to an outdoor entrance ceiling. The light does not turn on in daylight, it comes on with motion in the dark. It also has a timer you set for how long it will remain on after the motion detection leaves the detection zone. It also can be set up to favor a certain direction and distance of motion to turn the light on.
669242
I do believe so, but you just have to make sure you would be getting enough sun. I absolutely LOVE mine, but I did have to use some heavier duty screws because they stripped out when screwing them into my wooden barn. Other than that, it helps me light up areas that never were before.
1403381
Yes, it just depends on how bright the light is outside. Just have a power source and youre fine.
1741829
We turn ours on/off from an indoor switch, although if it's really bright outside, it won't turn on until later in the day when it gets shadier and the shadows lengthen. It does not need sun to work. We love these, by the way.
1938366
This is solar light, needs sun to light bulb inside, does have 3 levels so you can shorten it, but it does not run by electricity. There is a base. Hope this was helpful PS I just ordered 2 more now have 3 looks great and works excellent out doors better than the little solar lights
219294
Mine gets 12 hours per day of sunlight. Never direct light. It's on a patio that is covered.
2266838
No. This is a low voltage light. It needs to be run off a transformer (commonly used by landscape lighting)
1796003
Mine is set up to get direct sunlight because that just happened to be where I needed them, but I don't think it was necessary. As long as it is not under shade all day it should be fine.
1687279
yes, the fixture is designed for outdoor installation. I installed mine in December and its works great. I would have liked to have a motion sensor on it along with the photo cell.
1121717
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
1618544
Mine is on my shed. Under a big Maple Tree. Gets direct sun maybe 3 hrs if that. Still works great.
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.
11217
This particular fixture is an outdoor fixture and will have no problem in the rain. Unfortunately this fixture only comes with a day/night sensor and is not available with motion built in.
72191
With good direct sunlight, you should have no problems. Shady days and the charging goes slower.
335130
Yes ours did, but the sun doesn't charge the glowing effect. If you want it to glow you have to bring it in to artificial light for awhile.
2161411
I'd say in indirect daylight/sunlight yes, but not in direct light or glare from a direct source such as the sun or very bright light.