Is there an easy way to defeat the sensor and have it turn on all the time?
580740
Yes defeating the sensor should only take about 5 min. There is one clip that holds the hinged glass cover on. Then you just pry the LED Board out and solder a jumper between the two legs of the sensor.
580741
It's a typical CdS photo resistor sensor so you can keep it dark (tape, paint or other) or short the leads.
580742
While I do not know for sure, If I were to try it, I would cover the photo sensor in the center of the LED array with a glob of black automotive silicone to block out the light and trick it into "thinking" it dark outside.
580743
A wad of chewing gum (or sticky dot) over the center sensor make it think that it is twilight or dark all the time. By the way the glass shield can be removed to reach the sensor but be careful to fit the rubber seal when reassembling for weather protection.
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.
1492136
I donot think a failure sensor will disable the system. The alarm will sound if the sensor is triggered before its destroyed
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!
1729690
Take the wall plate off. "Pop" off the plate surrounding the off/on switch. That exposes 3 setting dials for length of time, width of sensor, etc. Use a flat head screwdriver to adjust settings. The first dial might be set to "test" and could be causing the problem. Please be safe around electrical wires and good luck!
1299541
Just close the sensor with a little piece of tape or just put a drop of black silicon on it. Works !
341352
There is no sensor, it is on until you turn it off. I usually let mine run al the time.
333937
Neither can I, they are very similar. One suggestion, I had to cover part of the sensor. In the middle of the night, even if I moved my arm, the light would come on for the full minute. Not a good situation.
361413
Hi there it's pretty easy just hold the reset button until it flashes, then u simply push againHope that squares you away Cheers!!!
958517
Simply link this motion sensor to an insteon dry contact device such as the insteon I/O Linc (part number 2450). With the I/O Linc, you can turn on and off any kind of device that is controlled by an on/off switch (such as turning on a digital recorder that plays the sound of a dog barking). If you use the free Insteon HouseLinc sofware and can dedicate a computer to being on all the time, you can do another number of functions with this device. Good luck with your project.
1491375
It takes up to several hours to lock on. Make sure the sensor is near a window.
245010
Some places like Costco or Pep Boys have the tool to program it. I went to costco and they replace and program it for $15 each sensor.
2263504
I had the same problem, had to call the company to figure it out. Press the right "trigger" and it should activate it. Press again to turn it off
231394
I don't think you have to disconnect. Hold hand over top sensor for 5 sec, and motion will be disabled. Repeat and motion will be turned on again.
202554
I've purchased 4 total and never had a problem, it just has to be dark. You could place your hand over sensor to make it dark, to make sure, otherwise prob faulty
1647002
Not completely. You can always turn it completely off, but to turn it on all the time requires you to time the "ON". You turn it off, then wait 2 seconds and turn it on. Then its always on. That takes it out of automatic mode.
723489
I use one sensor and it alerts me in 2 locations on my property, Bugs running across it can set it off. Needs some light to make it work too.