Can you operate these exactly like ones with no sensors at all (no motion, no photocell)? I want to turn them on/off by wall switch only after dark.
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Yes - but if you turn them on before the sensor thinks it's dark, it will come on for 10 seconds and then turn off.
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Yes, manual ON (with switch). Sensor will turn lights OFF after no motion time out (adjustable).
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I believe the only way to disable the dimming function and motion sensor is to turn on the light, off for 1 second and then back on. This is common with motion sensors no days. Also, consider dimable LED lights, they'll save on energy and look just as good. We're using the phillips LED (roughly $10 each) The've already paid for themselves in savings.
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The wireless sensor has a switch inside the battery compartment which allows the selection for night only light operation or light operation at all times (day or night). Switch removes photocell from circuit so motion can activate lights day or night or night only depending on switch position. If lights are turned off with the wall switch the system will reset and motion sensor will continue to activate lights if motion is subsequently detected. The wall switch has a secondary switch (small slider at the bottom) that depowers the system. If this switch is off the system is depowered and lights will not come on regardless of motion sensed by the motion sensor. The wireless sensor has a switch inside the battery compartment which allows the selection for night only light operation or light operation at all times (day or night). Switch removes photocell from circuit so motion can activate lights day or night or night only depending on switch position. If lights are turned off with the wall switch the system will reset and motion sensor will continue to activate lights if motion is subsequently detected. The wall switch has a secondary switch (small slider at the bottom) that depowers the system. If this switch is off the system is depowered and... » Read More The wireless sensor has a switch inside the battery compartment which allows the selection for night only light operation or light operation at all times (day or night). Switch removes photocell from circuit so motion can activate lights day or night or night only depending on switch position. If lights are turned off with the wall switch the system will reset and motion sensor will continue to activate lights if motion is subsequently detected. The wall switch has a secondary switch (small slider at the bottom) that depowers the system. If this switch is off the system is depowered and lights will not come on regardless of motion sensed by the motion sensor. « Show Less
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While I do not have a switch controlled wall outlet, anytime I turn the lights off then back on they are the same color as before. (i.e. have them set to red, turn off, then back on, still red)
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It can be done but not that practical. My light is connected to a wall switch that I can turn on or off. The key is you have a built in timer that is activated with motion to turn light on when dusk approaches. The timer is turned off if you turn switch off then on again. I know the instruction tell you how long you need to wait if you want to back to motion use but this will put light on until you decide to turn it off again. They also make similar lights that are not motion activated. This may be your best approach.
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These are not motion sensors. I have found these to be great for 3 way switches. Setup like a normal switch on each side and cross-link them via wireless.
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They are purely motion activated. There is no switch to make them stay on (unless I have totally missed it). We bought them entirely so they would only light up briefly as we walked through the laundry room, so I haven't looked into options that would stay on.EDIT: I wrote that late at night, and realize that it was a little misleading. There isn't a way to make the lights come on when motion activated, and then stay on even if no one is moving. You can either use the auto (motion on / no motion they go off) or you can just the on / off switch like a regular light switch / lamp would have. They are purely motion activated. There is no switch to make them stay on (unless I have totally missed it). We bought them entirely so they would only light up briefly as we walked through the laundry room, so I haven't looked into options that would stay on.EDIT: I wrote that late at night, and realize that it was a little misleading. There isn't a way to make the lights come on when motion activated, and then stay on even if no one is moving. You can either use the auto (motion on / no motion they go off) or you can just the on / off switch like a regular light switch / lamp... » Read More They are purely motion activated. There is no switch to make them stay on (unless I have totally missed it). We bought them entirely so they would only light up briefly as we walked through the laundry room, so I haven't looked into options that would stay on.EDIT: I wrote that late at night, and realize that it was a little misleading. There isn't a way to make the lights come on when motion activated, and then stay on even if no one is moving. You can either use the auto (motion on / no motion they go off) or you can just the on / off switch like a regular light switch / lamp would have. « Show Less
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I had a similar situation, a light sensor was supposed to turn them off during daylight hours, but they didn't turn totally off.
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Yes and no. There is a switch to turn them on, but they won't come on in the day time, only at night. But you can turn them off so they don't come on at night.
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You set up a time interval to turn off the lights after it last detected motion. I had mine set up so that when I entered the room between 6:00 pm and 10:00 pm, it would turn on the lights. After X number of minutes you define, the lights will go off. If you want them on again and are in the room, you just move so that the sensor picks you up.That being said, I strongly recommend against buying this product. It's great when it works, but for me, I was spending so much time configuring, resetting, and reconfiguring that the time/energy saved was pointless.
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There is no "on/off" button. They must be plugged into the wall to turn on, unplugged to turn off.
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After you set the house code (which you use for all your controllers) you set the individual unit (such as a lamp, or fan), then, you need something like (SC503 PHC02 X10 Maxi Controller By X10 Usa ). Thecontroller turns the lights on and off, and even dims them. You can have a clock controller that doesthis automatically. I have my whole house controlled this way, with controllers in various room plusauto clock controls. I hope this helps you. Nick
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I believe you'd have to ask the inventors of motion detectors 'how' these smart little instruments work internally. Here's what I know: when the sensor is set to'on'; in a dark room, any motion (shadow?) in its path, will trigger the light to go on!
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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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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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Yes. You can slide the switch to ON and it will act like a regular light switch. Or you can slide it to AUTOMATIC (you adjust the timer to your liking) and it will act like a sensor. I have had my sensors (6) for over 3 years and love them. They were cheaper on Amazon than Lowes or Home Depot.