My light turns on before dark and does not shut off till late in the day, I've tried turning it in many directions and it still doesn't work.
944988
hopeless, mine is the same but does not go out until you switch it off, serious rubbish. have purchased Osram dusk to dawn screw in lamp(bulb) works fine
944989
I had the same problem. Ended up returning the product. Sun has to hit sensor directly which is hard to impossible.
944990
Similar issues - the sensor needs direct sunlight in order to turn off. Late in the day is probably when the sensor is getting the most sunlight. My sensors didn't work at all.
2152169
If it is charged up, then hold the on button down until it lights. If it doesn't, it is likely faulty.
1486793
Same thing happen to me make sure switch is on light/lamp I had the switch on the light/lamp in the off position Good luck
800705
If you left in the sun for an entire day and it still doesn't turn on at night, then it's defective. At night it will produce a low light and when motion is detected it will brighten significantly.
352080
ours only go on at night, go off at daybreak, i thought it was automatic bit maybe there is a switch, on the solar unit? ours stay lite all night.
790440
Hmmmm..it will only turn on when it is dark..you might need new battiers or maybe u got a lemon :( I luv mine, they work perfectly:)
2235863
I have my lights set for motion and they only come on after dark. I would think the night light mode would do the same.
1268146
Makes sure batteries are in correctly, leave to charge overnight, if it's still not working, contact seller with the problem. If they don't satisfy the issue then contact Amazon and they will take care of a refund and return for you. Hope it's only a battery/charge issue. It's a great little light!
1780868
It should come back on in whichever cycle you have it in. My light works that way. Neil
1882772
I would imagine you will hit the limitations of the battery no matter how much sun it received the day before. I remember seeing my light work as late as 4 AM. You may need to go with a wired solution for anything better.
535237
You are correct. I have had mine and it did the same thing. Pushing the reset and timer button and the light went out. I cant find my manual. Thank You!
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.
1062409
It must be defective or you didn't turn on the switch that turns on the lights. The switch is on the underside of the disk in the middle. Maybe the batteries aren't good. Check for that too! But, you do have to turn on the lights for it to have lights.
1768613
There's a button on the battery compartment you have to push to turn it on. Then the light should come on whenever it's dark out
411410
Not sure why that is happening. Mine come on at the appointed time, and off at the set time. I can just press the cover momentarily and it comes on and stays on. Not sure how much wattage you are trying to illuminate, but that could be a possibility. If you have LED bulbs, I have had problems with them not working with certain switches.
263894
Are you sure it's the remote? If I remember correctly the lights can be shut off at each light. Maybe the lights are off so the remote appears not to be working. I have mine in a ceiling mounted candle fixture so it is a bit difficult to check the lights out thoroughly...sorry.
1556811
Try the dusk to dawn sensor! Cover it with a piece of duct tape and see if the light stays on and does not strobe. The reason is there may be an ambient light source near or close by affecting the sensors ability to work properly. I had this problem when I hung icicle lights up for the kids.