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What Customers Are Saying
The Woods Mini Lamppost Photocell has received mixed reviews. Some customers found it to be compact, easy to install, and functioning as expected to turn lights on and off. However, many reported issues with the product, including it failing within a short period, not turning on or off properly, and being overly or not sensitive enough to light changes. The quality and design also seem to have changed over time, with the newer versions being less reliable than the older models.
Customer review summary generated by AI, including incentivized reviews.Garbage
Would Not RecommendPurchased and installed 2 on the same day. Drilled hole into outdoor lamp fixture to mount. 1 worked for less than 1 day, other died within 3 days. Terrible quality product.
Poor reliability
Would Not RecommendWorks great when first installed but doesn't last. I have purchased (and returned) three or four of these within the last year. All have had the same result. They work for a few days to a few months but then quit. If you buy it be sure to keep your receipt because it will most likely quit working shortly. I'm done trying this item. Unfortunately this is the only one I have found that will fit in my existing fixture. Looks like I am going to have to replace the entire fixture. Hopefully I can fin...
Dusk to dawn
Would RecommendIt is small enough to fit in base of hanging ficture on porch. Works well as dusk to dawn porchlight
Keep your reciept.
Would Not RecommendI bought two of these for my garage lights. After reading the reviews, I figured they would either work or go out shortly. They've been in about 3 weeks. One is still working. The other worked for about a week, then died. Unfortunately, these are the only photocells I can find that will fit my light fixture.
Good for a couple days
Worked well for a couple days then never came on again. Would not buy again
Woods dusk to dawn control
Would Not RecommendOnly worked for a few days over a month then quit, wired correctly. Purchased at Lowe's.
working perfectly so far
Would RecommendNice compact unit - installed in two outdoor light fixture bases, after drilling snug holes in the bases. Behaving well - turns on at dusk and off at dawn, without any premature on or delayed off, as with some other photocells. I sealed the units with clear caulk as a precaution. All is well, although they've been in service only 3 weeks, so longevity is uncertain.
Mine works.
Would RecommendIt works fine so far. When I first installed it, it was daytime - covering the photocell didn't turn on the light, but it did come on just fine when darkness came.
Good so far
Would RecommendThis is the third photocell I have had to put in the spot I have it in. The other two were from a competitor of Lowes and did not last very long. When I took this one out of the package it felt more solid and felt like quality. It had only been in use for about a month and turns on and off as it should. Guess time will tell.
Great Little Light Control
Would RecommendI purchased this at my local Lowes even though the website doesn't show it in stock. It's small size allowed me to integrate it into an older light fixture and still be inconspicuous.