will this work as a task light for homework and not light up the whole room to disturb roommate?
1120703
Yes, when light is angled down, light is pretty much centralized. The more it is angled up, the more area it will light.
1120704
It would make an excellent task light. You can aim it as you like and the brightness is not excessive but just about right for reading etc. The quality is also very good along with the price.
1120705
Yes, I'd say so. It is bright but the swivel head will allow you to point it down to limit the range of the light.
1120706
Yes. It is a wonderful focused light that I have by my keyboard so that I can easily see the keys. You will be delighted with it.
1120707
Yes. Of course you can do homework with this light and not disturb roommate, though it's not light enough sometimes.
136863
Yes. Very fancy design. I don't need light at dark. Myfamily can sleep while use my notebook.
1768799
It might be, mine is in the kitchen w/a nightlight. It works great though. I have multiple things in my bedroom that have I indicator lights and I just put some dark nail polish on them, you can still see it glow but it is not bright enough to bother sleeping
1756404
I don't think so. I have our light above our sectional and it's enough light to use the iPad and some light reading. For homework I would use stronger bulbs. We love the drum light and also purchased the matching floor lamp.
1549846
No. I love this light, but do not think it would be good for reading unless there are other iight sources in the room.
399684
It might be OK depending on how big your closet is and if you can put this on a table in there If your closet is big it won't be bright enough unless you get more than one. I find it is most useful as a night light.
2023907
It's definitely bright enough for using as an under cabinet light. You can adjust the angle/direction to get the response you want.I do find it comes on with minimal movement, but that is what I want. If I didn't I'd find a way to turn it or partially cover the sensor to make it less sensitive.
1168165
That would depend on the room where it's installed and the type of light. I don't hear any click when mine comes on and its in a small closet.
21684
It does give out a tiny bit of light but I've never slept in a room with in on all night. I would imagine it would not be enough to disturb even the lightest sleeper. You could alway point the light towards the wall to not have to see it at all.
964125
No problem. If I point the lamp straignt down, I can get it to throw a 14" diameter circle of bright light. If I angle it to the side a bit the spot becomes an oval easily over 2 feet wide and 3 feet long. This lamp is a spot light that makes a great task light, but it doesn't contribute much to lighting a room. Without another lamp near by, there is a spot of bright light and not much else.
455714
I would suspect it wouldn't work very well as one of the triggers is ambient light. If the room in general is bright and/or warm enough it wouldn't turn on. It's inexpensive enough to experiment though and you can always put it in your closet to find your shoes...
86303
no the light is very dim, even two will not be sufficient especially if it is a work space.
895259
Hi JoeIt is not a task light for sure if you want it for reading work on your desk. It would be great for a nice soothing light. That is what I needed. Also, it is great for people like me and a very good friend who had depression issues -- a lot due to lack of light where we live. I do think it can uplift the spirits naturally.Hope that helps
1510942
I wouldn't recommend it for task lighting, but it could be good enough for reading. Use this lamp, it works brighter than the others I've tried: Triangle Bulbs T95035-6 5W E12 LED Candelabra Equivalent to 40W Incandescent Bulb, Chandelier Led Light Bulbs (6 Pack)
12014
Mmm... I don't think it is intended for that application. It's not like is not bright enough, but maybe a bright room would be too much.
1117281
Personally, I find ANY lights obtrusive in the bedroom. I have installed this unit in a high school nurse's office but do remember several lights that I don't think can be turned off. But it is a good unit - very capable. I would recommend making a couple of flaps out of card stock and fasten them to the unit with electrical tape as a hinge. The card stock can be lowered over the LEDs at night and lifted when you wish.
1516301
It probably could be done, but this light isn't intended to reflect up. It works beautifully reflecting down but it won't light a room 10 x 18 ft. It is more of a task light meant to give you a great light on a reading or work area. And it does that amazingly well.