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What Customers Are Saying
The dusk-to-dawn photocell socket product has mixed performance. Many customers report it works well, turning the light on at dusk and off at dawn as expected. However, a significant number have experienced issues, such as the light not turning off during the day, flickering, or not working at all. The quality and reliability seem inconsistent, with some customers getting a good working unit while others receive faulty ones. Overall, the product appears to be hit-or-miss, with the majority of reviews indicating it is unreliable and does not consistently perform as advertised.
Customer review summary generated by AI, including incentivized reviews.PURE JUNK !!!
Would Not RecommendDon't waste yourTIME, PURE JUNK !!!!
Doesn't work
Would Not RecommendThis sensor did not work. Had to return
Absolute GARBAGE
Would Not RecommendBought one of these for porch. 2 (dif brand/store) at garage work flawlessly. This? Flickered on ONCE at install & never again. Followed instructions exactly, including using tube so light from the bulb itself wouldn't trip it off. No joy. Replaced w/ same as garage... Perfection. Don't buy these.
Not Ready for Primetime
Would Not Recommend[Employee of lowes] Bought two of these for the backyard porch light, they just don't work properly. I've taken them apart and put them back together multiple times now, I've tried the short tubes, the medium tubes, the long tubes and even tried NO tubes, all to no effect. I've read and re-read the instructions and the revised instruction. They shut off during the day okay, but constantly strobe on and off all night long. Finally after some very hostile neighbors came over demanding I fix th...
Lowe's Employee
junk
Would Not Recommenddoes not work
Does not work
Would Not RecommendDoes not turn off light during day. Don't know if I bought a bad one, but based on all the reviews, probably not. Too bad, because it is a great concept.
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does not work at all. tried all 3 of the plugs for the sensor. read all the extra steps given in other reviews and nothing. may just be faulty think this one might be broken.
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Doesn't work
Would Not RecommendI bought two of them, one black and one white. White one stopped working after two days. The black one did not turn off during the day (Arizona strong sun light). Many customers have similar issues with this product. The manufacturer should do their homework deligently before releasing this product. Lowe's must not sale this product at all.
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It doesn’t work perfectly, but an inexpensive fix
This does not say that it is motion sensor. But at times it will not turn on even when I have done what it says to make sure that it’s towards the natural light.
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Light Sensor is Absolute Junk
Would Not RecommendI purchased three of these light sensors. One for each side of my garage and one for my front porch. One the porch light turns on, the garage will shortly thereafter turn off. Some times all three will stay on for a few minutes. And then off. The light blinked on and off every or so. I installed the shortest tube that was supplied. Used an LED bulb and tried an incandescent bulb. Both bulbs turned on and off all night long! I completely understand the problem is and it is Terrible product....
REVISED INSTRUCTIONS:
On adapter application:
Your light fixture should be CLEAR for an optimal experience.
Uninstall bulb and ...
Poor instructions and product
Would Not RecommendInstructions were shot, they did not mention all components in package (light sleeves?). Did not explain delays or how to test after installation. I don’t think I had them working, so returned to store.
Fred,
You are correct. The instructions have been updated, but not yet published.
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Would RecommendWas hesitant to purchase these based on the poor reviews regarding inadequate instructions and sensors working erratically. But the manufacturer responded to those reviews with, not only apologies, but a detailed explanation of how to install. I decided to take a chance, as I wanted black screw-in sensors, to be undetectable with our black outdoor garage lights. Yes, the instructions didn’t reference the three, different sized sensor inserts so I got my directions from those aforementioned manuf...
Absolute JUNK
Would Not RecommendI bought 2 of these to automate front & back door exterior lights. One of them turn the light off & on every 5 SECONDS!! The other one doesn't turn off at all. I've tried the different options available but to no available! I would NOT recommend!!!!!
@steve,
Unfortunately the instructions that accompany the product do not accommodate the technology built into the device.
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Does not work
Would Not RecommendAt night the light goes on and off. It stays on in the day, even with the black tube you put in the sensor hole. (By the way , the directions don't even mention what the black tubes are for. I learned from other reviews.) i even shined a flashlight right into the sensor hole and the light stays on. Judging from the reviews ai am not sure why Lowes continues to pass this off on customers.
@Whatkindoffoolami,
Apologies for the terrible inconvenience. Please see the below.
Unfortunately the instructions that acc...
Doesn't work
Would Not RecommendThis is my third try on these. THEY DO NOT WORK. It does come on when it's dark, but it doesn't go off until it's very bright outside--maybe around 10 or 11am on a sunny day. Then comes back on around 3 or 4pm.
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Traffic light simulation
Would Not Recommendbought these thinking I would have the convenience of leaving lights on. when the sun went down, they came on but would alternate with each other. I tried changing out the shades provided and got the same result. To make things worse, the packages are destroyed, and I'm unable to return them. Lesson learned will be reading reviews going forward, 30 bucks down the drain.
@DarrellC,
Please see the "REVISED" Instruction Manual. Read it verbatim--No skipping or skimming.
Please Note the ...
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Would Not RecommendThe product did not work like it was described in description.
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