How far away can the motion sensor be mounted from the light fixture?
803089
Sorry, but I don't know the answer to that. The Heath/Zenith unit that I bought failed right out of the box. The clamp that secured the light socket would not tighten down. It failed because it was made of cheap plastic. When I called customer service, they hung up on me. Needless to say, I returned the unit for a refund. I went to an electrical supply store and got a better unit there for only a few dollars more. Well worth it! I recommend you stay away from Heath/Zenith.
803090
I have a motion sensor mounted in my hallway and the receiver in the garage turning on a loud bell(instead of the lights) when I'm away, that's about 25 feet through walls, I'm betting it goes farther.
803091
Distance is subject to obstructions. It took a great deal of position testing to get locations that worked. I spent hours trying to find locations for two lights and sensors with little success. I wanted to have either sensor turn on both lights, never succeded. So I tried setting each light and sensor independantly, had little success with that. Contacted customer service twice and they were no help. Finally settled on each sensor activating one light BUT they would only work in test mode! Could not get them to work on any of the timed mode settings. The typical problem was that they MIGHT turn on but would NOT turn off reliably. Would I buy these again! No. Wired systems are much more reliable. Distance is subject to obstructions. It took a great deal of position testing to get locations that worked. I spent hours trying to find locations for two lights and sensors with little success. I wanted to have either sensor turn on both lights, never succeded. So I tried setting each light and sensor independantly, had little success with that. Contacted customer service twice and they were no help. Finally settled on each sensor activating one light BUT they would only work in test mode! Could not get them to work on any of the timed mode settings. The typical problem was that they MIGHT... » Read More Distance is subject to obstructions. It took a great deal of position testing to get locations that worked. I spent hours trying to find locations for two lights and sensors with little success. I wanted to have either sensor turn on both lights, never succeded. So I tried setting each light and sensor independantly, had little success with that. Contacted customer service twice and they were no help. Finally settled on each sensor activating one light BUT they would only work in test mode! Could not get them to work on any of the timed mode settings. The typical problem was that they MIGHT turn on but would NOT turn off reliably. Would I buy these again! No. Wired systems are much more reliable. « Show Less
830324
Hard to say exactly but I have my light pointed at an angle of about 30 degrees down from the horizontal and it lights an area out to about 100'. If I had the lights pointed straight out it would probably light an area of about 200'. I highly recommend the lights from the standpoint of motion detector reliability and very good light output.
2178398
Since it is an optical slave trigger (the red dome on top of the light), it depends entirely on the ambient light. If you are outside in bright sunshine, the slave sensor may not trigger the light at all. If you are in a dark theater, you could be more than 100 feet away. My advice would be to get a radio-trigger setup; those are generally good up to 100 feet with no obstructions (line of sight).
851078
I'd estimate that it detects movement about 10 feet away. I have it installed over the door and it lights up when i'm about 10 feet from the door.
1676230
I believe that the range is approx. 12-15 feet. After that the light starts to dim. But for the price of the 2 units, I don't see where you have much to lose.
1506370
The available settings for the motion sensor are: 5 minutes, 10 minutes, 30 minutes, 60 minutes or Off.
879796
Generally, 3 to 4 feet away from the side. I mounted one about 10' above the entry steps to our front door and it turns on as soon as you get anywhere near the steps! It's a good product. Bright, too!
778715
It is about six feet from where it's mounted on the farther side of the base to the farther side of the light. The light is only about 5' off the floor, so you really want it to run parallel to a wall, or nearly so, rather than sticking out into the room. I like it as a decoration more than as a functional light. But I like it!
1070461
Well heck I guess you could put it anywhere really, within range of the sensor. I had it in a window for several days before putting it up and it went off every time I walked by, a distance of a good 3-4 feet or so with a ~45 degree cone. Once I put it on the shed I mounted it directly above the door, and it goes off every time I reach the doors. That height is about 7 feet.
2264405
My experience is that it works pretty well installed on a door frame. I have installed the motion sensor light about 16 inches above eye level and it comes on each time I pass the doorway.
1236907
Yes, it would work fine. The sensor is located in the post and below the light fixture. The frosted glass therefore will not affect the sensor's ability to detect motion. It can be set to come on at dusk for the amount of time you set. It works perfectly and mine is one of the best purchases I have made.
661311
Wanted same effect, mounted mine about 4' out, and 2' above top of door, sensor facing the door. worksok, a little slow to turn on sometimes, sometimes goes psychotic and cycles on no motion for long periods.
1064717
I have been mounting them in the light fixtures themselves or splice box close by. I do not have a specific answer for you but I would keep it close....say 10 feet. You would have to check with the Mfg.The distance would depend on the wire gauge and load being attached. Sorry... can't be more specific.
714179
Hi ... my light is mounted on a 5' fence to reach up to 45-50' around. I think the maximum motion detection range is about 65', but the higher mounting could increase the distance for motion detection. I suggest you contact the manufacturer for their answer if you need something more precise.
1595634
The motion detection is great. I have one mounted inside a walk-in closet. It will come on while walking past the closed slotted closet door, in a dark bedroom. Mounting it horizontally should not be a problem what-so-ever.
2047668
Yes you can. If you look at a picture of it where the wire comes out is a swivel and where the sensor is, is another swivel. the motion sensor get mounted to the face plate of a electrical box. Hope this helps.
2252969
Its about 30ft straight at the sensor, but since you would probably be hiding the lights. 15 feet is about what i get. Its hidden on the top of kitchen cabinetry.