I want to use a motion light in a lazy Susan cabinet. I need it to work in daylight as well and go on with motion when we start to rotate the shelf. I tried others that are night lights and they will not work if there is even a little bit of light. Will this unit work with only motion in semi lite areas light a lower deep cabinet? Are there any other recommendations that will do the above? I want to use a motion light in a lazy Susan cabinet. I need it to work in daylight as well and go on with motion when we start to rotate the shelf. I tried others that are night lights and they... » Read More I want to use a motion light in a lazy Susan cabinet. I need it to work in daylight as well and go on with motion when we start to rotate the shelf. I tried others that are night lights and they will not work if there is even a little bit of light. Will this unit work with only motion in semi lite areas light a lower deep cabinet? Are there any other recommendations that will do the above? « Show Less
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This unit doesn't have a day/night function. It has on, off and auto. I have it in a dimly lit hallway and it works day and night. Whenever I walk in the hallway it comes on day and night. This one works whether there is light or not, it is a motion light.
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It will work if you put it on the daylight setting, but you will probably have to wave your hand in front of it to activate it.
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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.
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This works in daylight but if the lazy Susan's movement is what you want to activate it, it won't do it. It needs human movement. I put my light on my kitchen cabinet to make sure it worked in the daylight. The light I have has the sensor on the edge of one corner and has 10 little lights. It was $6.99
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This motion sensing light with a 100 watt bulb will detect any motion. Since my light ficture was put in the wall by the builder it is 1 foot down from the ceiling on the wall and faces outward. The unit works as I walk into the room from my Kitchen. You will not have any trouble putting into the socket and then put in the light bulb. You will notice on the socket how to place it to let it detect any thing 360 degrees. Mine lasted over 10 years or better before it went out. This one is brand new and I think it will last until I die..I am 82
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The light does not have a setting to come on after dark only, it needs motion. It has an adjustment for setting motion sensitivity low,med., & high which works very will.
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Hmmm... ok I'll try to explain. On top of this 250 watt transformer is a mechanical timer and a switch to turn on/off the "merlin" system. Your choices are as follows: 1 use the "merlin" system or don't use the "merlin" system. With the "merlin" system on it uses the motion sensor to activate the lights from 100% brightness with motion activity or only 10% brightness(glow) when no motion is detected. The photo eye on bottom or transformer determines when the merlin system will activate....so at dusk the merlin system turns lights on slowly to about 10% provided that the motion sensor doesn't detect motion. But if motion sensor detects motion the merlin system will go to 100% bulb brightness. Keep in mind that if you choose to have the mechanical timer turn lights on and off they will be at full 100% brightness. With timer set to specific on/off times it will overide merlin activation except when dark outside because then Merlin system will use photo sensor inside motion sensor to determine if it can dim lights to 10%. (confused yet) After reading your question again the answer would be NO. The motion sensor is not intended to be a security spotlight... the "Merlin" system will only turn lights on from a dim 10% power state to full brightness 100% IF it detects motion. Why would you purchase this system when you can buy a motion activated flood light for less than $15.00 ???
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That's EXACTLY what I did.Works like a charm.We've had it for a while now and love it. They've been flawless and throw a nice, subdued in and under-the-cabinet light.
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Thanks for all the replies. I've gotten used to it so it's not a deal breaker for me. I guess I did not pay close attention to the description and I assumed it had a light sensor as well as the motion sensor.
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We love this light in our pantry, which used to be a kitchen black hole, but this little light comes on with any motion near by, and then goes off in about a minute if it doesn't detect any further motion. We keep the pantry door closed most of the time, so we couldn't be sure it would be the same in a larger space like a closet. Hope this helps
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The instruction manual says: "To disable the motion sensor and keep the light continuously on for the night, flip the wall switch off for 3 seconds and then back on. To reset to Security mode, flip switch again off for 3 seconds and back on. If you leave the light on all night it will automatically turn off at dawn and reset to security mode." I didn't install the light with a wall switch and don't use this feature but have no doubt that it works. I have two of these lights and find them very bright. Don't stare at them or you'll see spots! Cheers, Paul.
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It clicks both when it activates & when it deactivates--that may annoy you. It doesn't bother me, because my wall switches don't work so motion sensors turn on most of my interior lights. I also use the replacement sensors for outdoor flood lights in some rooms of my house--those are not as "pretty" (maybe Leviton qualifies for "pretty"), have more limited no-motion-shut-off options and will require some work to mount, BUT they are silent, really work, have a dim option and are really cheap. Similar wiring. See "Heath/Zenith SL-5407 and SL-5316" here at Amazon. It clicks both when it activates & when it deactivates--that may annoy you. It doesn't bother me, because my wall switches don't work so motion sensors turn on most of my interior lights. I also use the replacement sensors for outdoor flood lights in some rooms of my house--those are not as "pretty" (maybe Leviton qualifies for "pretty"), have more limited no-motion-shut-off options and will require some work to mount, BUT they are silent, really work, have a dim option and are really cheap. Similar wiring. See "Heath/Zenith SL-5407 and SL-5316" here at Amazon.
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It has a light sensor that requires it to be relatively dark before it will light up when a motion is detected. Mine will not light up in broad daylight, but I am not sure how dark it needs to be to light up . Hope this helps.
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I have it mounted under a cabinet in the kitchen. It works just fine. You can direct each light to where you want itto shine and the light is good. I often leave it as the lit light in the evening, in the kitchen. Good light.
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Not sure i understand your question. The setup you describe is what this product is designed to do. I setup my exterior light that way. It works great. For an interior light not sure why you want this setup. Isn't there a motion light switch that can do something similar.
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I have my lights set for motion and they only come on after dark. I would think the night light mode would do the same.
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Hi Roberta, it depends on how dark the shaded area is during the day. I have two lights inside my home, away from direct, natural lighting. Except on very overcast days, the lights have not been activated by motion. I think it is worth considering.
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Yes it works best in a dark room. You do not see the lights during daylight.
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The bulb flickered in my on/off light sensor night light. I don't know how it would work in motion device.I have found that higher powered LED bulbs do flicker in motion sensor outdoor fixtures and are not suitable.I do love these little bulbs and use them in standard fixtures (sometimes with adapter).
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This light does not react to motion. It has an ambient light sensor that prevents it from turning on when the sun is up, etc. To make it turn on under all conditions, simply cover the light sensor with some black electrical tape. The older versions of this light had a dark plug included for you to use, but LOA stopped including this in their packaging years ago.