Should the sensor be placed in the line of sight? Will it work good if placed above the garage at an angle of depression at the driveway?
447112
I have the sensor nailed to a tree about three feet off the ground. It is very sensitive. I think installed at an angle above the garage would work. The receiver in the house works very well and beeps three times everytime something passes the sensor, could be a car, animal, or garbage man. Do not put the receiver near metal like a microwave it seems to block the radio waves. Also when the transmitter is rained on sometimes you get false readings. I put a plastic shroud over the top made from a yogurt container. Overall I am very pleased with the product and for the price it is a very good value. I highly recommend this product.
447113
yes, line of sight. don't know what angle of depression is. mine works beautifully; would never live without one.
447114
I have the sensor nailed to a tree about three feet off the ground. It is very sensitive. I think installed at an angle above the garage would work. The receiver in the house works very well and beeps three times everytime something passes the sensor, could be a car, animal, or garbage man. Do not put the receiver near metal like a microwave it seems to block the radio waves. Also when the transmitter is rained on sometimes you get false readings. I put a plastic shroud over the top made from a yogurt container. Overall I am very pleased with the product and for the price it is a very good value. I highly recommend this product. I have the sensor nailed to a tree about three feet off the ground. It is very sensitive. I think installed at an angle above the garage would work. The receiver in the house works very well and beeps three times everytime something passes the sensor, could be a car, animal, or garbage man. Do not put the receiver near metal like a microwave it seems to block the radio waves. Also when the transmitter is rained on sometimes you get false readings. I put a plastic shroud over the top made from a yogurt container. Overall I am very pleased with the product and for the price it is a very good... » Read More I have the sensor nailed to a tree about three feet off the ground. It is very sensitive. I think installed at an angle above the garage would work. The receiver in the house works very well and beeps three times everytime something passes the sensor, could be a car, animal, or garbage man. Do not put the receiver near metal like a microwave it seems to block the radio waves. Also when the transmitter is rained on sometimes you get false readings. I put a plastic shroud over the top made from a yogurt container. Overall I am very pleased with the product and for the price it is a very good value. I highly recommend this product. « Show Less
1281004
It should.. these sensors detect distances (from the sensors to the object that is close)
473498
Mine is detecting motion from 35' away from the side of the sensor, which in my case is ideal, while detecting motion from the front of the sensor at about 20' away, again ideal for my situation. It all has to do with the angle with which you set the sensor. You have to play with it a bit, to get the sensor set to the angle that works best for you. Overall, I'm very happy with the light/sensor function and would recommend this fixture!
1948834
Yes. Have one behind my sofa and it works. You do need to be closer than with line of sight.
2252970
The remote is a direct line of sight so the remote has to point directly at the sensor. That being said mine has worked at about 4-8 feet away.
2100221
I installed it in the soffit, so it would be in a weather-protected spot, and aimed the sensor out to our yard, but pointed away from the lights that it controls. I ran some romex to a junction box that I put at the soffit location, and installation of the photo control unit was very easy once that was in place--the wiring instructions on the package are very clear and easy to follow. Hope all that helps!
1280347
I believe so. We have our unit positioned far from our house along a lengthy driveway and it detects someone walking by or animal (deer) movement.
275435
Good evening. The sensor must be placed next to the unit when first turned on. Once the base receives the signal for the sensor, you may then re-locate the sensor outside. Melissa S. ~Wind & Weather Customer Service
1264702
It shouldnt be a problem. If you can tell night from day where the sensor is mounted, it should work fine. Just make sure the sensor is pointed in the direction of the open daylight area.
990538
It should, ours does, and the garage is actually a metal skin pole building about that far away, good clarity on my units, worth the try.
1605607
The light is bright enough to illuminate a front door area. You should consider how you will be placing the light with respect to the motion sensor. I had this light at my front door but I placed it to high so the motion sensor lost its range. It worked for me but I have re-located this light to my garage.
147108
My sensor(transmitter) is located under the eves of the house at the front door. I have had it there one month and it is still working on the first 99 cent battery. But birds land on it(mostly at sundown) an give false signals (it needs occasional cleaning). I would think it is better to shelter the transmitter if possible.
1722972
In my house there are a few walls between the sensor and the receiver and it works fine. I don't know about your situation but I would give it a go.
785771
The sensor is located inside the unit so location is important. I placed mine in the same opening as the original detector. It should be as close to the floor as possible since propane is heavier then air.
1376320
I would be careful about overloading the sensor. Also, don't run this test in a closed garage, for your own health.
2257532
I have a cinderblock house covered in stucco and 50's plaster on the inside. My garage is stucco also. I have a sensor inside my garage and the main unit can still read the sensor through both of them and about 20 ft away. clear open area this will do 100 ft no problem.
1941815
you would have to ask Homedics about that. frankly, I could not get the outdoor sensor provided with my unit to work at all. I finally had to return it for credit.