Is this sensor will work decorative lights for out side the garage door .Can 2 lights work with 1 sensor?
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I have one of these sensors connected to a dual floodlight mounted above and between the doors of my two-car garage and it works fine to illuminate the short double-wide driveway leading from the street to the garage. I'm not sure how it would with your decorative lighting as it is intended to screw into the mount for the dual floodlight unit; but I'd bet a qualified electrician could connect some wiring (possibly through a conduit) to another lamp away from thedual floodlight unit it's intended for.Steven S
1720305
I have one of these sensors connected to a dual floodlight mounted above and between the doors of my two-car garage and it works fine to illuminate the short double-wide driveway leading from the street to the garage. I'm not sure how it would with your decorative lighting as it is intended to screw into the mount for the dual floodlight unit; but I'd bet a qualified electrician could connect some wiring (possibly through a conduit) to another lamp away from the dual floodlight unit it's intended for. Steven S
1720306
The sensor turns on/off what ever electrical load is connected to it. Check the amperage rating. like 15 amps or 20 amps; and that is the limit for one sensor. check the amperage draw for the decorate lights (will be somewhere on it)
1720307
The specifications say up to 500 watt maximum incandescent (up to 250 watt maximum each lamp holder). It will control two lights as long as they do not exceed the maximum load specified.
2059882
If the garage is dark it will think it is night-time. IF there is any light because the door is open it will use the time out setting. My unit is inside the back of the garage but it still senses the light if the door is open. I do not think this will be an issue for you.... IMHO
1378322
I bought two of these, so the light sensors are placed on each side of my house towards the back. I wanted it to go on just in case someone entered the backyard at night.
2186060
The description says something like don't pay attention to the box it comes in...it can be used outdoors! However, not sure about sensor lights. You might want to email the company or call an electrician for their advice. They are instant on, but I use them in recessed lighting fixtures in the kitchen. Hope I helped a little.
1164056
The light sensors are no good. Open it up and bypass the light sensor by re-wiring it (not that hard) and it will work but the light will only operate from the light switch and not day or night sensor.
1538889
Yes...it's a goofy light. Does what you said which is not by design. I had it outside for security but it didn't work as described. It's in my garage and for some reason works and then doesn't work. If I could grab the engineer by the throat and have him explain why this doesn't work...I'd be happy.
1251967
Looking at my installations, I would say yes. There is quite a bit of flexibility regarding the arrangement of the lights & sensor. As an aside, I've got four of these installed & am very pleased with the results..........jim
1376235
You will be fine. The sensors are above the light fixture will not affect one another, it shines down and outward
220293
It is designed with a full range dimmer on one swith for lights and a 3 way dimmer on the other for a fan so I don't believe it would function the way you would want it to for 2 lights.
2176490
it should work just like your light switch, that is if there is no low voltage seepage from sensor switch.
193217
I am not sure...but I have these lights on 3 sides of my house and they all work well. JM
1987146
I used a standard motion/light detector with two of these and it works fine. Not sure that only 1 10W light will work as there is a minimum turn on requirements. You need to look at the minimum load turn on specification. The alternative is to buy this light, but already has the light/motion sensor built in. They are just a few dollars more. These do not create bright white light, like for reading. Also make sure the wire length is long enough for your application. I got fooled and some wires were only 6" long on some lights I bought.
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I have SmartThings, and I have multiple switches. This being one of them. It works fine, will be detected as a Standard Z-Wave Switch through SmartThings. I would suggest if you have LED lighting to use standard on-off switches instead of dimmers. Honestly dimmers, other than for effect will not save you money with LED.
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No. I have mine hooked up to three outside lights on my detached garage but all on the same circuit. Look at this as a replacement for a regular light switch, but with remote capabilities. The work around would require you to put all of these lights on the same circuit if you wanted to use the same switch. I don't know that there is any product out there that will work with multiple circuits.
654130
The same sensor that I received has only two wires. READ CAREFULLY THE INSTALLATION INTRUCTIONS AND Y you will be on your way. Enjoy!
405826
I use the multi-sensor with my SmartThings Hub to get updates on my iPhone letting me know if my garage door is open or shut. I know when my kids arrive home from school, or when anyone else enters through the garage door. I also programmed the sensor to let me know if the door is left open for a specific length of time.
2205804
Yes, it should as this is an on/off sensor. Some sensors work on a gradual feed like a dimmer. I have used this on flouresant and led's.