I have the controller in the house and would want to put this in a boathouse about 300 feet away. Do you think that would be too far?
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Yes, that might beyond the edge of possible, actually, due to Z-Wave's typical range being about 300 ft, and this particular device's manufacturer's stated range of "Up to 100 feet line of sight between the Wireless Controller and /or the closest Evolve ReceiverModule"So unless you have a power post every 100 ft between controller and the boat house (where you can install a light or outlet module to function as a repeater), I would not expect this to function particularly well. Z-Wave's 900MHz radio wave and bodies of water don't always behave predictably either. due to some signal dissipation, absorption and reflection... At any rate: I would only give this about a 20-25% chance of functioning without a repearter. Yes, that might beyond the edge of possible, actually, due to Z-Wave's typical range being about 300 ft, and this particular device's manufacturer's stated range of "Up to 100 feet line of sight between the Wireless Controller and /or the closest Evolve ReceiverModule"So unless you have a power post every 100 ft between controller and the boat house (where you can install a light or outlet module to function as a repeater), I would not expect this to function particularly well. Z-Wave's 900MHz radio wave and bodies of water don't always behave... » Read More Yes, that might beyond the edge of possible, actually, due to Z-Wave's typical range being about 300 ft, and this particular device's manufacturer's stated range of "Up to 100 feet line of sight between the Wireless Controller and /or the closest Evolve ReceiverModule"So unless you have a power post every 100 ft between controller and the boat house (where you can install a light or outlet module to function as a repeater), I would not expect this to function particularly well. Z-Wave's 900MHz radio wave and bodies of water don't always behave predictably either. due to some signal dissipation, absorption and reflection... At any rate: I would only give this about a 20-25% chance of functioning without a repearter. « Show Less
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It will work well for that application. The sensor senses motion out as far as thirty feet at our house, so the lights should come on as you approach the garage. I suspect that being mounted a bit higher gives them greater range. We have been quite pleased with this unit.
89938
I read that other reviewers said it could be placed 30 to 40 feet away. I have not tried that yet.
1533634
Too far away then would be of practical use. If the noise bothers you then look for another solution. I like to hear it because it let's me know it is working.
1477130
We use ours in our house to talk to our kids in our garage about 300 ft away its on the second story of the garage so a little farther away but it works perfect.
1631828
I don't see why not. Worse case, you can always return it. We love ours my wife uses one and I the other. We are about 20 feet from the wall switch that the controller is hooked into.
755372
I think the range would be too low. We currently use it for our lamps and we have trouble at short ranges sometimes.
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I believe the instruction says about 25 feet away from where you are sitting or entertaining.I place mine about that far from my deck and have pretty good results. From the north Georgia Mts......
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It will depend on the length of the dock. I have one installed on a covered area behind my house. The sensor range to trigger the ultrasonic sounds and strobe light work well at 28 feet in my application. I am pleased with the results I have obtained in my application. The manufacturer will work with you to improve the application and settings if necessary. I recommend the product!
540000
I have mine on the pool deck about 120 ft from the transmitter and works fine. With battery power or plugged in Should work up to 500 ft. Haven't tried that distance yet.
1683757
I haven't tried it from that distance. My receiver is in my shop, but that's 45-50 feet from my den.
522100
We have a small church, so the distance we utilize is only about 30 feet. It seems like it would go farther. It works very well for an economy unit; we are happy with it!
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I don't think it would be sufficient for you. Ours works fine but it is also flat land and the remote connection is in clear view. We are happy with it but it does not have to work hard to work for us. Sorry, not trying to discourage you but would probably recommend you get something with more power.
1111078
So far I've used it reliably at about 300 feet. My problem with it is that you can't read the writing but the LED's do work.
117877
You can use out out of water, but I'm not sure why you would. The remote has to have a clear shot at the receiver which is located about halfway up the power cable.
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I've had it about 6-8 feet away and it seemed ok. I think it would work further away.
547477
That is a little far, this thing might not make it, you may need a higher powered AP with a separate high gain directional antenna. I've had it work well up to 200ft.