I'd like to ask if the motion sensor will turn on lights from completely off state. Previous posting was not fully answered.
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Yes, the lights go off completely, unless you select the "dim/full" option. I didn't go out to look at how this was done when I set it up, but that's how I set it up at installation. So, I don't use the dimming feature, just on/off. And, the on/off is enabled only at dusk. They go off on a timed setting, also selectable.
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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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I have mine set that they are full on when motion is sensed. Than goes to full off. No dimming. Nor do I use the timer.
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No it will not. The photo eye on the bottom turns the transformer on or off. The timer can also be used to determine how long the lights remain on at night and can also be used to turn the lights on at a certain time after dark. The motion sensor only works with the dimming feature.
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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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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.
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It doesn't turn on in a lit area. I would say it would have to be about the darkness of dusk or darker in order for the light to turn on when motion is detected.
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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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Its a very nice idea, but I think the only way would be installing a seperate motion senser and then tie it into the wires that power the light. Such that the lightswitch is always on, but the light only comes on via the motion sensor.
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Hi patrick,I never purchased a motion sensor, just the switch, so I can't really comment on it's functions.
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Yes, you can turn it off. Product literature also says it has a "learning mode" if you turn the light on within a few seconds of entering the sensing zone, it will learn that you want it on in partial or even full light.
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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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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.
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No. Under bright light or daylight, the lights will not come on when it senses motion.
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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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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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Yes, our experience with the light (before it completely stopped working), was that it was always on in the dark, albeit at reduced illumination. Once the motion sensor was activated, the light would temporarily get quite a bit brighter.
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I suffered the same problem with the two light version. I was able to eliminate the strobe by reducing the sensitivity of the motion sensor - for a while. It started again later and I eventually I gave up on the system - I removed it completely and installed a different system using Insteon motion sensors which run independently of the lights. It's a much more complex installation but it works well because I can put the motion sensor in the best spot for motion detection and the lights where they will do the most good. This way the lights and motion detectors do not interact.
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If you mean, does it come on at dusk and go off a dawn, no. This is a motion sensor light that only works in the dark. Also note, I have other motion lights (120v and much brighter) on my garage. When they are on, this light won't come on because it too light around my front door.
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It can connect to a light switch and the motion sensor will turn on the light, however, there is no setting to leave the light on. If you wanted to turn it on and leave it on to eluminate the area all night you can't. The timmer controls how long it will stay on, so when it goes off, only the motion sensor will turn it back on.