Do these lights have a photocell that allows it to deactivate when it senses light in the room or is it a mere motion dector that will go on anytime?
801209
The lights respond only when there is sufficient darkness and movement, such as walking up or down the stairs at nighttime. It is definitely not a mere motion detector. They do not respond unless it is sufficiently dark on the stairs. They shut off automatically approximately 45 seconds after passing the last light fixture. We are very pleased with the lights!
801210
Yes, they only go on when the light is quite dim. It doesn't have to be totally dark. I was skeptical at first, these are surprisingly useful. I just ordered a second set for a different location in our house.
801211
If it detects lights it does not turn on when it senses motion and they turns off when you turn the lights on. Or one of the end ones will light up because there is motion but not light and the other end will not because there is not motion or there is light. They work surprisingly well. Better than expected. But I can't find the expansions to go with it.
2140663
It is not a motion detector. It is just a standard floodlight operated by a switch! It is important to note that motion detector lighting require a switch. if turned off/on quickly, it will stay on. If turned off, a moment later turned on, it will cycle as desired!
2162460
Yes, the photocell needs to be in a position where it can detect the ambient light.
414094
Yes. You can turn the motion feature off and use the remote to turn the lights on and off. They will automatically turn off after either 1 or 4 hours.
40483
Yes, but there's no on/off switch. Read my review on here as to how to disconnect the photocell. If you don't know what you're doing I wouldn't recommend it.
1596358
Its a photocell. Basically switches on your device mostly lights automatically at night.The product did not work in my case though and I returned it.
1214690
No, it does not have an on/off switch. It is set permanently on "auto", in that it turns on when motion is detected in the near vicinity (i.e. 2-3 feet), and turns off within about 20 seconds after motion ceases. The light tuns-on not only in complete darkness, but also if the surrounding area is lacking direct light from another source (e.g. a partially-lighted room in the daytime).
334049
Depends on how you have it configured. If you have it set to turn the lights on when motion is detected you can either turn it off by pressing the button (it will stay off for a period of time, but not as long as you might like if you intend to hang around) or, as JK in SD suggested, pull the tab at the bottom (which disables the device). I wouldn't treat the tab as a regular solution, and wouldn't buy this product for use in a room where you would regularly like the light to be off (unless manual on occupancy off is what you have in mind). Also, it has a light sensor, so it automatically turns on based on ambient light. Depends on how you have it configured. If you have it set to turn the lights on when motion is detected you can either turn it off by pressing the button (it will stay off for a period of time, but not as long as you might like if you intend to hang around) or, as JK in SD suggested, pull the tab at the bottom (which disables the device). I wouldn't treat the tab as a regular solution, and wouldn't buy this product for use in a room where you would regularly like the light to be off (unless manual on occupancy off is what you have in mind). Also, it has a light sensor, so it automatically... » Read More Depends on how you have it configured. If you have it set to turn the lights on when motion is detected you can either turn it off by pressing the button (it will stay off for a period of time, but not as long as you might like if you intend to hang around) or, as JK in SD suggested, pull the tab at the bottom (which disables the device). I wouldn't treat the tab as a regular solution, and wouldn't buy this product for use in a room where you would regularly like the light to be off (unless manual on occupancy off is what you have in mind). Also, it has a light sensor, so it automatically turns on based on ambient light. « Show Less
1808328
There is no on/off switch. It just turns on when it senses motion. I love these lights. I bought several for my house (garage included) and several for my elderly mother, who says she doesn't know how she lived without them.
2049775
There is a switch on the side to select 1. On all the time 2. Off all the time and 3. Comes on when motion is detected. In the motion detected mode, the light will stay on a minute or so with no new motion detected or stay on with continuous motion detected. A great feature is that it can tell when a room light is already on and doesn't come on at all. The unit is very sensitive and if pointed toward the doorway of a room will turn on every time someone passes. To fix that we simple angle the unit away from the doorway so that it only turns on when someone is actually in the room.
502118
I purchased 3 of these fixtures for my home. They work well and they look nice.*Light comes on when motion is detected*Automatically turns light off (You can choose 1, 5 or 10 minutes before light shuts off)*Photocell keeps the light off during daylight hours
2128446
Only when activated by motion. Then it is very bright. I would not recommend it for a child's room but it works well in hallways and other walkways.
1162973
A. No, light sensor leaves light off during day even when motion detected.B. If light switch is off, lights are off and sensor has no control.
494525
The transformer has a thin wire about 6 feet long, with a photo cell at the end. As long as the cell is exposed, it will detect when to turn the lights on and off. I love these lights. I have bought 3 sets. They are much easier to install than others I have used.
1735690
Not that I am aware of. Here is their website: http://www.hipeusa.com/#!product/zoom1bpu/518188541/hipe-automatic-motion-sensing-night-light Light does not last 30 seconds after activation - in my case its only 5 seconds - but that is perfect for a hallway light if all you do is walk in the hallway. But I originally bought it for overhead use over a commode and for that use it fails. I will give it high marks for range - It is more sensitive than the Mr Beams version and it works up to 20 ft away. I have no idea how long the batteries will last though since I've only had it for about a month.
1442711
Yes. There are 2 thin bars that are low powered and stay on continuously. The larger rectangle shaped light located at the bottom is a brighter light that comes on when motion is detected.
593598
No. All light operations are controlled by how you set it up and the manual on/off switch on your wall.