Is there a way sensor can be turned off? If not can it be covered with a tape or cap to use as simple on off light?
1878563
My husband installed it and I remember him complaining about the sensor being only controlled by sunlight (dawn to dusk). So we ended up putting a programmable timer in the series and plugged that into the outlet. Involves some wiring but simple enough.
1878564
I didn't see a switch on it. Covering the sensor with tape should be simple to do. Can't remember if there is a wire you could disconnect on this one. Usually there is. - J.M.
1878565
I am not sure if it can be turned off, however, I have mine installed with a wall switch to have the option to turn it on and off when I so need to or leave it on if going away for a period of time then it will be using the dawn to dusk feature (sensor). Hope this helps!
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To my knowledge, there is no way to turn off the blue night light, but it is not that bright. It's purpose is to illuminate the tapper device to locate it in the dark, so I would think that you could just cover it up somehow if you don't want to see it.
1463085
Put the light in a waterproof ziplock bag. You can still push the button easily to turn it off or on.
1299541
Just close the sensor with a little piece of tape or just put a drop of black silicon on it. Works !
727708
There is a mode where you can turn off the nightlight, but not the display light. I put ducked tape over it and now it is fine.
580584
The light stays on all night. It's just very dim. Then when it senses motion it brightens. I don't know if its possible to turn it completely off.
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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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No. I wish you could, but it's a pretty basic unit. I was thinking of experimenting with it by putting some translucent tape over the sensor to reduce its sensitivity, but I haven't gotten around to it yet. I'll post another review if I do.
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I'm not sure if you can turn it off. The cord for this product is quite long. I plug and tug it in the way that I won't see it. I have to agree that the LED light is very powerful tho.
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The light doesn't go on in daytime because it has a light sensor. You might be able to tape over the sensor to disable it.
1189294
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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I believe that you can by using the settings switch, if that doesn't work....Duct tape over the sensor.
1246340
I believe the only way to disable the dimming function and motion sensor is to turn on the light, off for 1 second and then back on. This is common with motion sensors no days. Also, consider dimable LED lights, they'll save on energy and look just as good. We're using the phillips LED (roughly $10 each) The've already paid for themselves in savings.
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No. There is a light sensor that controls the on/off of the light. That being said the sensor could be covered with something like black tape to trick the light to come on. A.
201314
I'm sure you could since the light sensor is just an inline module. If you leave it off just put it on a switchable circuit or you'll have to splice the line, which might mess with the waterproof nature of the line.
818778
Hmmm....I'm not sure of a way to 'turn-off' the sensor other than pull the battery. What the engineer in me would recommend is to obtain a second magnet: Place the main sensor on the house wall and use one magnet on the window itself for 'window closed' then place the second magnet on the same window in the position you want to use for 'window open'. Here's a nice second magnet: Magnetic Sensor Home Door Window Entry Warning Switch By using a second magnet, you will not have to remember to reprogram the main control panel (if that's even an option). Good luck! Paul Hmmm....I'm not sure of a way to 'turn-off' the sensor other than pull the battery. What the engineer in me would recommend is to obtain a second magnet: Place the main sensor on the house wall and use one magnet on the window itself for 'window closed' then place the second magnet on the same window in the position you want to use for 'window open'. Here's a nice second magnet: Magnetic Sensor Home Door Window Entry Warning Switch By using a second magnet, you will not have to remember to reprogram the main control panel (if that's... » Read More Hmmm....I'm not sure of a way to 'turn-off' the sensor other than pull the battery. What the engineer in me would recommend is to obtain a second magnet: Place the main sensor on the house wall and use one magnet on the window itself for 'window closed' then place the second magnet on the same window in the position you want to use for 'window open'. Here's a nice second magnet: Magnetic Sensor Home Door Window Entry Warning Switch By using a second magnet, you will not have to remember to reprogram the main control panel (if that's even an option). Good luck! Paul « Show Less
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There is NO MOTION SENSOR ON THIS FIXTURE. It is strictly a dusk to dawn unit. You could wire in a separate motion sensor to control the light. If the fixture "sees" daylight it will turn off. I don't know of a reason to have the light on unless it was "dark".