How do you use the sensors? Mine currently stay on the entire time they are plugged in.
1051470
Common problem as I understand. Unless they are in a place that gets good sunlight they will stay on.
1051471
The sensors should have enough light for them to work. Probably the place where you plugged in you lights don't have enough light for the sensors to work.
1051472
Mine is on most of the time as well. It has to be pretty bright in order for it to turn off. I have it in the upstairs hallway. When the hall light is on, the night light turns off, but otherwise, it remains on.
1051473
The sensors are built in, and effectively 'on' when the light is plugged in. However, without an adequate amount of direct light, I've had the same issue as you where they just stay on (as a test you could shine a flashlight at them and confirm they turn off).
1051474
It's photosensitive. I don't know the level of light it needs my bathroom is pretty dark so it's on most of the time except for a few hours a day when the sun hits the little window. Just see if it goes off when you hold it up to the light. Even my shadow over it will turn it on.
1051475
I do know. mine stay on all the time. I wont be reordering these again. I did order new ones GE brand these do work.
792645
I'm having the same problem- they were working so well then yesterday off and on static and today it just turned off. New batteries didn't help either.
1479059
Mine are very weird too. If you just rotate them a half inch sometimes they'll turn on. I think they're just sensitive... One of their drawbacks
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.
71449
That's strange, try to make some noise, it has a sensor. Mine is working as plug n play.
1519582
The sensor light does not stay on after movement or motion stops. I never timed it, but it goes off after a couple of seconds. Your batteries will last. I haven't replaced mine yet and i still give it 5 stars.
2264042
I had similar trouble. Was about to return and them it suddenly turned on. Have no idea but it has been a year since and working fine. Touch wood.My suggestion - unplug and try after a while. Nothing scientific.
202558
You purchased the night lights? When you turn the lights off they should turn on automatically when plugged in. Make sure your outlets work but no there is no tricks.
1150171
Leave them plugged in for an hour or so and recheck them. I believe I had a similar issue with these initially. I'm anxious to hear if this works for you. I've been really pleased with the lights I am using in our house. Helps so much at night.
942371
I believe that there is a pretty significant time delay built into these things. They are not "instant ON" and "instant OFF". I think I would put black electrical tape over the sensor, then wait for a bit after you energize it to give it time to "decide" that it should switch on. If it doesn't come on 5 minutes or less, I'd guess that it has failed. If that's the case, the manufacturer likely owes you a new one!
577663
I have had mine a couple of months now, and the red charge light stays on all the time. Before you send theses back, consider plugging into another outlet in your house. Good Luck:))
2090129
Mine is always on. I'm not sure if thats how its wired or not as i didn't see any instructions with the ones i ordered. Maybe someonecan add a wiring diagram, which would help.
2270834
The sensors might be dirty or perhaps the unit is too close to a vent or air source. I took the front panel off of mine and blew on the sensor then relocated it slightly. It hasn't happened since.
1261020
I had the same problem but I finally discovered the cause. I had one of the lights close to the sensor on the unit. When the light was off, everything was dark and the light came on. After a short while the unit sensed light and shut off.
341352
There is no sensor, it is on until you turn it off. I usually let mine run al the time.
1086959
I don't seem to have this problem. I've not timed it, but I'm pretty sure mine stays on for well over a minute. Perhaps playing with the settings?
1698606
If the LED on the sensor blinks every minute or so, try quickly sliding the DIP switch, (channel selector) back and forth quickly several times. This has "fixed" ours in the past.