is it possible to disable the motion sensor feature?
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It appears this is only possible if you use the wall switch to turn the fan off and on. Using the controls on the fan (in the ceiling), you can only adjust the CFM (amount of air moved, which impacts the fan's sound) and the number of minutes the fan stays on once activated. However, you can turn the fan entirely off using the wall switch, and it will not come on using the motion sensor. If you want the fan to operate, though, the motion sensor stays on. So, to operate the fan as though it has no motion sensor, just use the wall switch to turn it on (when you enter the bathroom) and off (when you leave). That way the motion sensor won't bother you. It appears this is only possible if you use the wall switch to turn the fan off and on. Using the controls on the fan (in the ceiling), you can only adjust the CFM (amount of air moved, which impacts the fan's sound) and the number of minutes the fan stays on once activated. However, you can turn the fan entirely off using the wall switch, and it will not come on using the motion sensor. If you want the fan to operate, though, the motion sensor stays on. So, to operate the fan as though it has no motion sensor, just use the wall switch to turn it on (when you enter the bathroom) and off... » Read More It appears this is only possible if you use the wall switch to turn the fan off and on. Using the controls on the fan (in the ceiling), you can only adjust the CFM (amount of air moved, which impacts the fan's sound) and the number of minutes the fan stays on once activated. However, you can turn the fan entirely off using the wall switch, and it will not come on using the motion sensor. If you want the fan to operate, though, the motion sensor stays on. So, to operate the fan as though it has no motion sensor, just use the wall switch to turn it on (when you enter the bathroom) and off (when you leave). That way the motion sensor won't bother you. « Show Less
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Officially, no. There is not a switch to turn it off or anything. But you can open it up and yank the wires out and then it will always run in low mode. It is set up to run in low mode except when the motion detector detects movement and then it switches to high mode for whatever time you have it set to stay in high mode.
1338574
It appears this is only possible if you use the wall switch to turn the fan off and on. Using the controls on the fan (in the ceiling), you can only adjust the CFM (amount of air moved, which impacts the fan's sound) and the number of minutes the fan stays on once activated. However, you can turn the fan entirely off using the wall switch, and it will not come on using the motion sensor. If you want the fan to operate, though, the motion sensor stays on. So, to operate the fan as though it has no motion sensor, just use the wall switch to turn it on (when you enter the bathroom) and off (when you leave). That way the motion sensor won't bother you.
1338575
I disabled the motion sensor by removing the grill, removing the motion sensor from the grill, placing a piece of tape over the sensor, and then reinstalling the sensor in the grill. This allowed me to operate the fan continuously at low speed, using the RPM control to set it as desired.
366996
No way to turn it off that I know of. It is probably a good safety feature.
259388
I have mine attached underneath a kitchen cabinet and use the on/off switch to activate (it has two lighting modes - high and low). But I do NOT know if it has a motion sensor function.
1404517
The only way to override the automatic light-sensing "off" switch is to put tape over the sensor. It would stay on all the time then.
759282
No I don't believe it will work that way. The light will be dim, and go brighter when motion is detected. I don't believe you can cover up the motion sensor without also covering up the Day/Night sensor as well, as it's all behind the same sensor "window".
783635
There is NO MOTION SENSOR ON THIS FIXTURE. It is strictly a dusk to dawn unit. You could wire in a separate motion sensor to control the light. If the fixture "sees" daylight it will turn off. I don't know of a reason to have the light on unless it was "dark".
1939387
You can adjust the sensitivity of the motion sensors, but I wouldn't recommend giving the pets access to areas where you are placing your motion sensors.
249676
Try flipping the power / switch off for 8-10 seconds, then back on again. Sometimes these kind of fixtures have a mechanism that temporarily disables the motion sensor. If it still doesn't work, contact the manufacturer.
1175084
There is an option in the setup menu for Motion Detection (on/off). I leave mine off so it always records when power is on. I haven't tried the "on" setting. Note that I have 2 of these devices. I liked the first so much I bought a 2nd one for my wife's car. The 2nd one was defective and I had to return it to the vendor. Their support was horrible and their shipping time was over 7 days. The problem was resolved, but communication with the vendor was unbelievably bad.
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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.
1138358
Sorry I read your question wrong, it has a off / onn button but not motion sensor. Sorry again
1977266
Mine is also set up on a switch with a photo cell keeping it off during the day. A motion sensor is not included, but there should not be any reason you couldn't wire a motion sensor into the junction box. See (Heath/Zenith SL-5407-BZ-B) or similar.
409283
Yes, that's largely the point of motion sensors. :-) They operate in the infrared spectrum, so visible light is not necessary. They're often used to turn on lights when motion is sensed, which is what I do with mine.
73407
In the menu u can turn on and off motion detector. I dont try turning it off and see if that works cause im just using it with motion detector. But in theory you can turn it off. Probably the turn off shoudl work with no problem.
104791
yes, you could turn off the motion detection. There is no need to active it all the time as it will automatically take photoes when vistors press the button.
144854
No. The unit has a light sensor that will not allow motion sensor to turn on until dark.
1201801
Be happy that the motion sensing works for u. In mine it did not. Without a separate light sensor you cannot do what you want