How well does the on/off light sensor work. It auto-turns off when it is dark in the room? How dark does it need to be?
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I can't answer that specifically; I can say that when we had this in our guest room, guests would frequently turn it face-down either because it wouldn't darken fast enough or it didn't get dark enough and they found it distracting. (I don't have it any more.)
1233807
The light sensor has a cover to adjust how much light enters the sensor. You should be able to turn the cover to closed which should keep the light on all the time and then your power switch would turn it on and off.
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I have my sensor installed on a 3-way lamp, low, med and high bulb settings. Therefore I have to touch the lamp base (or any portion of the lamp metal) 4 times to turn it on and then off. I presume with a lamp set for just on/off it would do just that, on and off.
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I spoke with Panasonic on triggering motion sensor and verified that with room lights on it detects a cat's shadow on the floor at about six feet from the spot on the floor below the fan. It "sees" me a few feet further away when backlit, so expect it to trigger when lights are on in the room at perhaps 8 feet away, farther away if light is streaming into the bathroom and you block the door. All this is at factory setting.
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Do not try to use the light bulb in nightlight with an automatic sensor. Make sure there is a dedicated on/off switch.
42292
If you already have an on/off switch it is no roblem........you simply cover the little light sensor with black electrical tape. The light will be on or off depending on the switch position.
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Definitely reflections from the light when turned on is triggering the sensor to go off. Example, if the light is under the eves of the roof or under an over hanging, the light will reflect off of that and sense daylight and go off. Point the sensor away from reflective light/towards the sky and it will work. Thanks. Sonny.
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Thanks for all the replies. I've gotten used to it so it's not a deal breaker for me. I guess I did not pay close attention to the description and I assumed it had a light sensor as well as the motion sensor.
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The instruction manual says: "To disable the motion sensor and keep the light continuously on for the night, flip the wall switch off for 3 seconds and then back on. To reset to Security mode, flip switch again off for 3 seconds and back on. If you leave the light on all night it will automatically turn off at dawn and reset to security mode." I didn't install the light with a wall switch and don't use this feature but have no doubt that it works. I have two of these lights and find them very bright. Don't stare at them or you'll see spots! Cheers, Paul.
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From, my experience, no. The sensor requires a lot of light to shut off. Mine was on all the time.
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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).
77421
The light has a control switch which you can turn to OFF; the control choices are AUTO, ON, and OFF. It's a very effective light--better than any other motion-sensor light that I've ever purchased.
1265808
I like that it goes off. It is in my bedroom. I have a security keypad that won't go off and the light is annoying.
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This unit doesn't have a day/night function. It has on, off and auto. I have it in a dimly lit hallway and it works day and night. Whenever I walk in the hallway it comes on day and night. This one works whether there is light or not, it is a motion light.
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Not my experience, I have it in a small closet with the light centered in the middle of the ceiling and even if I have the hallway light on and open the door the light comes on routinely. It also comes on during daylight hours as well and though my hallway is a bit dark, it is no where near pitch black or super bright.
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This model does have a light sensor and turns on a dusk and off at dawn. I have been using it for years with no problems.
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Yes, manual ON (with switch). Sensor will turn lights OFF after no motion time out (adjustable).