Bought these to use as cupboard lights. At first, they didn't work the way I wanted because the light sensor would prevent them from going on. Even in a fairly dark room they would not go on. So, as another review suggested, I disabled the light sensor so it would go on even in light rooms when motion was detected. Except instead of breaking off the light sensor, I simply covered it with black electrical tape. Now they work great!
These, like other similar wireless LED lights, had one big flaw that made them useless for me. (And I think for some other people as well.) They are fine in total darkness, but if you want them to light up a dim, but not totally dark area, they won't turn on because of the light sensor. That makes them not only useless as an auxiliary light source, but also when grouped -- since if one is on the light sensor of the other(s) prevents them from turning on.
SOLUTION: Remove the light sensor. Please see the photos attached. Not actually that hard to do if you're careful and don't mind that it probably invalidates the warranty since you are essentially breaking part of it. Also be sure that's what you want -- it really will go on every time is senses motion, so be sure it's inside a closet or other place where just passing by in the distance won't set it off.
Photo 1: with the back plate removed to access the batteries, there are three small Phillips screws. Remove those and carefully (there are wires) separate the back section which holds the batteries and circuits from the front section which is the case and diffuser.
Photo 2: On the circuit board you will see two sensors. The larger one is the motion sensor so leave that alone. (the dome cover may fall off, don't worry, it goes back on fine) the smaller sensor, seen here in the grip of the pliers, is the light sensor. Carefully so as not to damage the rest of the board, but with some force because it's on a couple solid wires, just break off the light sensor.
Then just put everything back together.
Now you have a light that is motion sensitive but not light sensitive. Again, note that this will need to go somewhere that it won't be constantly going on every time you pass unless that's what you want. It works great for me inside a closet that has a door, and in an under stairs storage area that also has a door.
ALTERNATE SOLUTION: If you want brighter light and don't mind spending considerably more, this Mr. Beams light is actually designed to allow you to easily defeat the light sensor. It's also really bright -- I got one just today and love it so far! https://www.amazon.com/Mr-Beams-MB990-WHT-02-00-Wireless-Battery/dp/B01IKQDKAM
Bought two boxes of these and I really like them. I put two in a dark entry way from the garage, two in the litter box area under the steps, one in the foyer, and one in a bathroom. These motion lights will only turn on if it is dark enough and if you have two lights together in a small area one of them might produce enough light to cause the other to not turn on. I've also noticed that they don't light up as quickly if I'm wearing dark clothes, I have black and white undershirts I wear around the house and the motion sensors pickup the white shirts much quicker than the black ones.
UPDATE 10/22/2016 - Out of all six lights I had one kill the batteries already but I'm thinking one of the batteries might have been bad or something because the other lights, including the second one in that same hallway are still working.
My kids had a habit of waking up in the middle of the night and leaving the lights on. I saw these and loved the idea of a battery operated, motion sensor lights! They use 3 aaa batteries, they have a magnet in the back so if you need to place them on a metallic surface, it's perfect. It also comes with 3 double sided, circular tape to place these any where. The lights are about the size of your palm. The sensors are perfectly sensitive but does not work if a light is on near by. After only a week, I love these!!!! I can't wait to see my next light bill. Also a but of advice.. before placing these, I asked one of my kids to walk down the dark chosen hall way to get an idea of which areas she gravitates toward. This way the motion sensor would pick up the move ment. Also make sure to place these up high enough so small animals won't continuously trigger the sensors.
AFTER NINE MONTHS:
They still work perfectly. I now take it for granted that I can see at night no matter where I pass in my house and can't imagine my life before I had them, nor can I imagine it without them. When not on in the day, they blend perfectly but when you do notice them they are attractive. Of all the products I have ever gotten from Amazon (and there hare hundreds), this is one of my favorite purchases.
ORIGINAL REVIEW:
It is amazing how useful they are and how many places you find yourself needing them. They are non-conspicuous and the light is good. It is easy to unscrew them for new batteries and they seem to not use batteries too often. I have a large house and going through it at night is now very easy. I dropped one twice and seemed to suffer no ill effects. I have at least a dozen and they all work perfectly.
Feature Product
- Battery Operated - Powered by 3PCS AAA batteries (not included) for coreless installation. To provide you with illumination in areas that have limited or no access to electricity
- Super-bright LED Bulbs - Up to 20 Lumen output, 6 pcs super bright SMD 2835 LED; bright enough to make sure you never stumble in the dark
- PIR Motion & Light Sensor - Auto-on within 10 feet, auto-off after 15 seconds of no motion detected helps prolong battery life. It will turn on only when it is dark and when motion is detected
- Easy Installation - Simple to install, no hard-wiring. With double-sided adhesive pads and built-in magnet, you can stick on anywhere you like
- Note: This light can only be turned on in darkness environment. It won't turn on if the light sensor has been detected by the enough light. And Please DO NOT install this light in high temperature place, otherwise, high temperatures will affect the adhesive strip, and then the light will slide easily!!
Description
With Amir Motion Sensor Lights, you can…
- Say good bye to bumping into stuff in the dark.
- Comfort kids who are afraid of the dark
- Cheaper to run than ceiling lights
Amir Motion Sensor Lights act like little “guardians”, provide automated, hands-free way to protect your homes indoors and outdoors. Light up your bedroom, stairs, hallway, closet, or entryway to your home where the light switch is just too far from the door. Don't leave lights on needlessly running up the electric bill.
With easy installation, it mounts in seconds. No hammers, drills, or tools required. Simply use the double-sided adhesive pads or stick to any metal surface with the built-in magnet.
Note:
1. Please kindly check whether the batteries have been installed in the correct direction.
2. This light can only be turned on in darkness environment. The light won't turn on if the light sensor has been detected by the enough light.
3. If you use Alkaline battery first and then change to zinc-manganese dry battery, the lights might not work as the zinc-manganese dry battery is shorter than the Alkaline battery.
4. The sensor light might not work if you use the infrared heater in winter. The infrared will cause failure of the sensor. However, the light will get back to work in 30 minutes after turning off the heater.
Specifications:
1.5v, 0.3w
Sensitivity: 3 meter Distance
Sensor Range: 120 degrees
Operating temp: -20°C-40°C
LED Qty: 6 LED
Light color: Pure White
LED life: 50,000 hours or more
Mounting: Tape or Magnet
Product Diameter: 3.15 in
Thickness: 0.87 in
Package includes:
3 x Motion Sensor LED Night Light
3 x Double-sided adhesive pads
1 x User Manual
So far they are wonderful!! Was not expecting them to be as petite as they were but I like that they are! Work wonderful for hallways so kids can see where they are going if they wake up in the night. Photo shows light on top of staircase with me taking the photo from the bottom. I had no flash on or other lights on and it lit up the whole staircase!
SFSG.....be aware, there is NO on/off switch and the motion sensor is very sensitive.
My solution, cover the sensor with translucent Scotch tape. I use it in an enclosure, over my Turntable, with the tape the light will stay off while spinning, but will come on when changing the vinyl.
Our basement stairs are, like most basement steps, dark at night. The previous owners installed lights at the top and at the bottom of the steps, but both are controlled exclusively from the top of the stairs. So, when we wanted to watch TV, we'd have to turn on the lights, go downstairs, turn on lights down there, then go back upstairs and turn off the lights.
These lights really are exactly what we needed. They're simple to install, low-priced, and only on when you need them - they are not only motion-activated, but also won't turn on unless it's dark. They have a decent range too, so you only need to be about 3ft away and they'll turn on.
Nearly every day we use these we remark on how fantastic they are. Thanks for a great product that works well!
I bought this light to replace a Mr. Beams light that I had installed at the top of our front door to illuminate a digital keypad lock. I was finding the Mr. Beams light to be a bit too dim for that purpose. Here's a comparison of the two:
Brightness: Amir is so much brighter (6 light elements vs 1). The Amir light just barely fits between our front door and the storm door on the top jamb and now illuminates the digital keypad better.
Light Sensitivity: Mr. Beams turns on even when it isn't that dark outside, for example, when it's cloudy or when it's late afternoon. Amir doesn't.
Aiming: Amir shines outward. Mr. Beams shines downward.
Size: Amir is more compact (3 1/8" diameter x 5/8" depth excluding the motion sensor bump vs. 3 3/8" x 3 3/8" x 1 1/8" for Mr. Beams).
Mounting: Mr. Beams can be attached to a flat surface with adhesive or screws or be placed standing up on a shelf or the floor. Amir can be mounted on a flat surface with adhesive, screws, or via the magnet embedded in the light base.
Ease of battery replacement: Mr. Beams requires a flat-head screwdriver or a dime to open two screws. Amir is much easier (detach the light from its base by turning counterclockwise).
Price: almost $8 for Amir, almost $10 for Mr. Beams.
Mr. Beams is better suited as a nightlight. InnoGear is better for applications requiring a brighter light.
Received product in a timely manner and in good condition. Installed batteries and experimented with different locations within my gun safe. After determining the best locations, I tested out the motion sensors and all 3 lights worked as advertised. The magnets on the back of each light are strong enough to hold them in place. These lights do not have selector switches for on/off, they simply turn on when motion is detected within about a foot or foot and a half. When motion is no longer detected, they automatically turn off after 20 seconds. Be aware that these lights only function if it is dark to begin with. If there is fairly bright light in the area to begin with, they will not illuminate. My gun safe is in a walk-in closet and if the light in the closet is on when I open the safe door, the lights will not come on. If I do not turn on the closet light and open the safe door, the lights immediately illuminate. This is exactly what I was looking for, but if you are looking for motion sensor lights that come on no matter the amount of ambient light in the immediate area, then these would not be what you're looking for. Overall, I am very happy with my purchase. All three lights work as they intended to work. Price is right as well.