Is this bright enough to serve as an outdoor motion light on the corner of my home to deter burglars?
1605602
Should work okay but, seems like there's a 10 foot max distance for illumination. Suggest you use two if it's an outside corner to cover both sides, but one may be enough for inside corner. Haven't yet determined if I should use more than one at front door with 2 inside corners. That and how to fasten it to bricks.
1605603
agree w/the negative responses below + don't believe this type of unit was designed for that purpose.
1605604
Probably not. It doesn't stay on very long, and doesn't always come on when I walk in front of it. I have it installed above my front door mainly so if I forget to leave the porch light on I will have some light to find the keyhole to put in my key and open the door. The light lights up my front porch -- maybe 4'x4' -- but not much else and only sometimes since it doesn't always come on. And, like I said, it doesn't stay on long, probably less than 30 seconds, though I've never timed it.
1605605
The answer is no. It barely lights up the small broom closet I have it in. Ok for the broom closet but nothing larger
1605606
I placed this light on the side of a building where a driveway had no lighting and no electrical access. It was a quick fix that has worked well. I had a relative staying at this little retreat and she is 80 and didn't want her pulling into the drive and not being able to see. So far it has been a brilliant addition to a tough fix.
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.
1605608
In my experience with this product my response is, no it is not recommended for your described purpose.
1605609
Probably not, it would output about 20 lumens which is just enough to light the path but I don't think it would be bright enough to startle anyone. I'm not sure if it's waterproof either so you would have to have it somewhere sheltered from the elements. For something like a flood light you would want to look at the Mr Beams MB390 Weatherproof Motion Sensor light which outputs 300 lumens and is very bright.
1605610
We bought 2 of these LED outdoor lights, and they illuminate the carport and backyard path areas very well.
759078
Yes. This is the main reason I bought a second unit. I'm honestly very happy with them and considering getting 2 more for the sides of the house. The light given off is very bright and helped recently catch on camera someone stealing a GPS from my car.
654273
I just Googled your question. Yes, but I like how bright this light is mounted in my driveway. Would consider dimming it. It already saved energy.
1032298
I have this attached to side of my deck to illuminate my outside walkway to the side of the house, about 25 feet. The bracket is not so rigid, so, it can be slightly bent to adjust. I have mine twisted slightly so that motion about 10 feet out will trigger the light. My second one is attached to my stair railing and all 12 steps get lite quite adequately even on an overcast day. This is not overly bright, you probably could not read by the light, but it is sufficient to make you aware of obstacles you might trip on.
2116517
This unit should work just fine...it just needs darkness and motion. I have been using the Mr. Beams (MB723 Battery-Powered Motion-Sensing LED Stick-Anywhere Nightlight, 3-Pack) for inside my house and they work great and are a cheaper option.
1753240
Don't know, but I can put it in perspective: Would be a good light for over any entryway or driveway, but not to light up a room or an outside deck.
600660
In my opinion, yes. We have a lamp post by the sidewalk in front of our house. I have always used 25 watt incandescent bulbs in it. It allows you to see without being obnoxiously bright. I bought one of these bulbs and installed it a few months ago, in the middle of winter in Michigan. The light is on a photo sensor and stays on all night. It is quite protected from the weather. Glass enclosure with a metal cap that screws down. So far, so good. It's working like a champ. Can't say how long it will last, but I'm happy with it at the moment.
2206187
Yes, as others have stated, if it's protected from the weather and all moisture, including dew and lawn sprinklers. I have a few of these mounted under the eaves of the roof outside, so when people approach the doors it gives them some illumination even if the porch lights are off (and if someone was sneaking around the perimeter trying to snoop or break in, the sudden light might make them think twice).
1854967
You can set them to go dim dusk to dawn and bright when motion detected.Mine work well,good luck.
2117871
Of course. Just make sure the light is pointed out to whatever is behind you for maximum visibility. You don't want it aimed at an upward or downward position.
667416
Yes I think it would work. It isn't like flashlight bright, but it is bright. And you can move it so its brighter if you put it near you and softer if its further away.
288480
It's pretty bright. We're using it on the side of the house with the motion sensor on to light the area when we take out the trash. It's more than sufficient for that. It's also a fairly convincing "gotcha" for unwelcome visitors.
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.
876159
It will work well for that application. The sensor senses motion out as far as thirty feet at our house, so the lights should come on as you approach the garage. I suspect that being mounted a bit higher gives them greater range. We have been quite pleased with this unit.
1745037
I think this light would work perfect in that situation. I have experimented with the settings of mine and found that the motion sensor is just as sensitive in a lighted environment as in the dark. Also, the brightness is great enough to add extra illumination, even in already lit areas.
2264474
I don't think these lights would do very good outside. If you put all three together... maybe. However they are also toggle on/off by pressing the lense. I use them in my basement to illuminate a pretty precise area.
1900798
it is sufficient light for under a counter or a closet but i do not think you would want it as a basement light.