Will this work in areas that don't get much light like under a porch?
1375507
If you look at it in a darkened room there is no reflection so I do not think it will work under your porch.
1375508
Anywhere there's a breeze. Birds have really good vision; they will definitely see the tape. The tape also makes a snapping sound - an added deterrent. Good luck!
1375509
It works best where there is wind. When it moves it makes noise and shines light which scares away birds.
1375510
Yes, I've put it under the roof overhang and elsewhere, facing North, where there's no much light. It will reflect anylight you have.
1375511
I couldn't get it to work in broad sunlight. Five minutes after I installed it, there were birds landing right next to it. Even with the wind blowing it around.
1263938
It would probably work but the picture would be very dim, I do not think it is overly bright with the lights on dim.
1605604
Probably not. It doesn't stay on very long, and doesn't always come on when I walk in front of it. I have it installed above my front door mainly so if I forget to leave the porch light on I will have some light to find the keyhole to put in my key and open the door. The light lights up my front porch -- maybe 4'x4' -- but not much else and only sometimes since it doesn't always come on. And, like I said, it doesn't stay on long, probably less than 30 seconds, though I've never timed it.
1661379
I believe it would work provided the switch on the light was left in the ON position, your porch switch would then control power to the light. There is an identical light on Amazon that has a motion sensor in it that is advertised as a porch light. You may want to look at that one too.
2118089
I have two of these side by side within my enclosed porch light. Have had them about 2 months now and it seems to work fine. As noted in a previous answer, the size is much larger than the incandescent equivalent (in terms of height), so that should be considered.
2130902
If mounted reasonably high it will do it. Whilst the light is very bright at the source, the area it illuminates could be described as a reasonable but soft light. Happy with mine
765820
It's okay doesn't light very well if you are looking for a lot of light in a dark area in your backyard.
1384122
The light sensor is on top of the unit, so it might not work if it 's in the shade all the time.
202207
Direct sunlight is best. If your porch gets some strong indirect light you may be ok. I have mine in a partially shaded area and it works just fine. Gets about 4 hours of direct light and that is enough to keep it lit thru the night
638492
My guess is that you would want more light than this will provide. Out side at night there is normally not much around to reflect light back. A much more powerful light is normally desired.
1607352
Depends on the size of your shop and how bright you need it to be. I would say generally, yes but it may be a little dim.
1586219
I guess it could if it's in a covered area. Really seems to me it's better inside. It's not casual type lighting!
1344649
Probably not. While bright enough in usual settings, it ptobably does not have the power you will need.
2034469
this should do just fine out doors. You will need to wait for late evening for it to be dark enough, and I have found ambient light to not effect the over all projection quality too much. So porch lights and landscape lighting shouldn't be a problem. You will likely need a separate sound system, unless you have a quiet group of people watching. I would take precautions to be sure it won't be exposed to rain or pool splashes though, there is a lens adjustor and buttons on top of the projector.
1294495
I say yes in a particular environment. I have it in a hanging light fixture in the back porch and it works well... The light is bluish, like moonlight!... And it serves the purpose, which is lighting the steps. So, outdoors,but under a roof!
837938
Probably wouldn't be as bright and wouldn't glow as long as it would if it received better light than what you are describing.
1512249
I have mine in my backyard, it works fine when it is dark, not sure how good it would work during the day in the sunlight.