Product Reviews and Ratings - Nighttime Accents - Motion-Activated Light from Gardener's Supply Company

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(based on 33 ratings)

Located in: Yard & Landscaping, Yard & Garden Decor, Nighttime Accents

You won’t need an electrical outlet to install this handy weatherproof, battery-powered safety light, which uses standard C-cell batteries to power the five super-bright LEDs inside. Light comes on when the adjustable eye senses movement within a 25-foot radius Light remains on for 12 seconds after movement ceases. Perfect for lighting a dark pathway or garage door.

Perfect for lighting steps, porches, sheds, decks

Easy installation; no wiring required

Uses 4 C-cell batteries, not included

More information for the Motion-Activated Light

Review Snapshot®

Avg. Customer Rating:

4.4 stars

(based on 33 reviews)

90% of respondents would recommend this to a friend.

Customers most agreed on the following attributes:

Pros:

Attractive(25), Easy to secure(26), Visible at A distance(14), Weather proof(18)

Cons:

Not bright enough(3)

Best Uses:

Back yard(10), Front yard(6), Garden(6), Porch(22)

Describe Yourself:

Budget shopper(16), Midrange shopper(5), Practical(13), Stylish(5)

Easy & bright illumination for corners

By Marie on the River

from Portland, Oregon on 1/31/2009

Pros:

Attractive Design, Easy To Secure, Visible At A Distance, Weather Resistant, Wide-ranging detection

Best Uses:

Back Yard, Dark entry way

Describe Yourself:

Budget Shopper

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Motion-Activated Light:

bright light that detects motion in a wide radius -- very easy to install, weatherproof

Perfect light for a dark porch

By Susan the gardener

from Aledo, TX on 1/28/2009

Pros:

Attractive Design, Easy To Secure, Visible At A Distance, Weather Resistant

Best Uses:

Porch

Describe Yourself:

Midrange Shopper

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Motion-Activated Light:

This is a perfect light to illuminate a dark doorway on a back porch. It could be a big brighter, but it does the job and was incredibly easy to install.

I liked it so much I bought 4 more!

By MomZinVT

from Rutland, VT on 1/5/2009

Pros:

Attractive Design, Easy To Secure, Visible At A Distance, Weather Resistant

Cons:

Takes 4 C batteries

Best Uses:

Backdoor

Describe Yourself:

Budget Shopper

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Motion-Activated Light:

Easy to change batteries, light goes off very soon if no motion to save batteries, but stays on while you are walking to door and moving around to find keys. I liked it so much I bought 4 more for family members' homes! Easy to install, no wires needed! Good looking and compact. Winter in Vermont is tough, will see how these hold up!

Excellent Product

By Raynardo

from Oceanside, CA on 12/22/2008

Pros:

Easy to Set-up, Sensitive Motion Detector, Very Bright LED's

Cons:

No cons

Best Uses:

Back Yard, Front Yard, Garden, Indoor Night Light, On Your RV, Porch

Describe Yourself:

Budget Shopper

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Motion-Activated Light:

I purchased two of these, one of which I plan to install on the outside of my travel trailer, since I won't need to wire it into anything, and when I'm boondocking (camping without hook-ups), I'll still have lighting outside.

I use the second one as a night light inside our home, it creates enough light for me to navigate my way through three rooms without having to worry about walking into anything.

The unit was a breeze to install, looks space-aged, and works extremely well. The sensor turns on the lights with just a hint of motion within a thirty foot range.

Could be brighter

By Bill

from Forest Grove, OR on 12/15/2008

Pros:

Attractive Design, Easy To Secure, Weather Resistant

Cons:

Not bright enough

Best Uses:

Porch

Describe Yourself:

Midrange Shopper

Comments about Motion-Activated Light:

I have this over the back porch slider. It does light the immediate area, but I expected it to be brighter or cover a wider area. It would work well for a small space.

Very bright wonderful product

By Peaches

from Hewitt, NJ on 12/8/2008

Pros:

Attractive Design, Easy To Secure

Best Uses:

Porch

Describe Yourself:

Budget Shopper

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Motion-Activated Light:

It works great but I have not had it long enough to see if it survives the winter. So far it has worked beautifully and gives off the brightest light!

Wow! so much light for batteries!

By Greg

from Newburgh, NY on 12/6/2008

Pros:

Attractive Design, Easy To Secure, Visible At A Distance, Weather Resistant

Best Uses:

Porch

Describe Yourself:

Midrange Shopper

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Motion-Activated Light:

Very bright light and when adjusted properly (angle) works great! when I pull in the driveway the light comes on and stays on until I get to the front door

Works great. It is still "blue light"

By chicken lady

from portola valley, ca on 11/6/2008

Pros:

Attractive Design, Easy To Secure, Enough light for safety

Cons:

Blue light not white ligh

Best Uses:

No electricy needed

Describe Yourself:

Budget Shopper

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Motion-Activated Light:

I needed to light the chicken coop where there is no current hook up. It throws enough light for me to close the coop safely and is motion detected.

Just what I have been looking for!

By Barb

from South Hadley, MA on 11/3/2008

Pros:

Attractive Design, Easy To Secure, Lighting for stairs, Weather Resistant

Best Uses:

Back Yard, Porch

Describe Yourself:

Budget Shopper

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Motion-Activated Light:

I have been looking for a light for stairs that was motion sensitive so it would come on as needed an then shut off. It gives just enough light without being too bright.

Great for areas that need lighting !!

By Dr Rock

from Topeka, KS on 10/31/2008

Pros:

Easy To Secure, Long Battery Life, Very Adjustable, Weather Resistant

Best Uses:

Anywhere you need light

Describe Yourself:

Budget Shopper

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Motion-Activated Light:

Highly versatile for those hard to light areas that need light with out an electrician. Uses long lasting LED's that don't drain batteries.

Love, love, love these!!

By Bonnie

from Illinois on 10/13/2008

Pros:

Battery operated, Visible At A Distance, Weather Resistant

Best Uses:

Back Yard, Front Yard, Garden, Great for walkway, Porch, Separate patio

Describe Yourself:

Budget Shopper

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Motion-Activated Light:

This is the second time I have ordered them. I have tried other motion lights and none have worked as well as these. They use 4 C batteries that last a long time and are very easy to change. I would continue you buy these.

low illumination

By skipper

from Boston, MA on 10/13/2008

Pros:

Attractive Design, Easy To Secure, Weather Resistant

Best Uses:

Front and back door, Porch

Describe Yourself:

Midrange Shopper

Comments about Motion-Activated Light:

Used to lighten area aroud entrance doors. It works well but does not lighten up the area as much as I would like.

Works Perfectly!!

By Cat Lady

from Pasadena, CA on 10/9/2008

Pros:

Attractive Design, Easy To Secure

Best Uses:

At Trash Cans

Describe Yourself:

Budget Shopper

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Motion-Activated Light:

Simple to Install; Gives Adequate Light for an 8'x8' Area; Clearly Well-Designed

[1 of 1 customers found this review helpful]

I would buy this product again

By Nina

from Birch Bay, WA on 9/27/2008

Pros:

Attractive Design, Easy To Secure, Visible At A Distance, Weather Resistant

Best Uses:

Porch

Describe Yourself:

Midrange Shopper

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Motion-Activated Light:

Over the door from deck into kitchen, great to see where need to put the key in the lock.

Love It!!!

By dspn

from Jasper, IN on 9/22/2008

Pros:

Attractive Design, Easy To Secure, Visible At A Distance, Weather Resistant

Best Uses:

Porch

Describe Yourself:

Budget Shopper

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Motion-Activated Light:

I've been waiting for an electrician to come back to my 80-year old house to put a light on my back porch. I'm no longer waiting & my dog can now see early in the morning!

A good solution

By Clark

from Lee, NH on 9/3/2008

Pros:

Attractive Design, Easy To Secure

Best Uses:

Back Yard, Front Yard, Porch

Describe Yourself:

Bargain Hunter, Practical, Stylish

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Motion-Activated Light:

We have the lights set up at our basement door and at our compost pile. Now when we take out the compost at night we can see!

[1 of 1 customers found this review helpful]

smaller than expected

By cabin owner

from Alleghany Mountains on 8/27/2008

Pros:

Easy To Secure, Visible At A Distance, Weather Resistant

Best Uses:

Garden, Porch

Bottom Line:

No, I would not recommend this to a friend

Comments about Motion-Activated Light:

While the light does all the catalog says it does, we purchased it for a cabin in the woods. The beam is much smaller than we'd hoped for. It was easy to install and would be good for a small yard or garden.

bright

By Boss man

from Jackson MO on 8/24/2008

Pros:

Visible At A Distance

Best Uses:

Back Yard, Front Yard, Porch

Describe Yourself:

Practical

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Motion-Activated Light:

Easy to use

Great product!

By julie

from ny on 8/22/2008

Pros:

Attractive Design, Easy To Secure, Visible At A Distance, Weather Resistant

Best Uses:

Garage

Describe Yourself:

Practical, Stylish

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Motion-Activated Light:

Use to light a dark entryway into the garage side door.

[1 of 1 customers found this review helpful]

Light up your life

By Louie

from Colorado Springs, CO on 8/21/2008

Pros:

Attractive Design, Visible At A Distance

Cons:

Difficult Set-up

Best Uses:

Porch

Describe Yourself:

Bargain Hunter, Practical, Stylish

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Motion-Activated Light:

To light up my front porch but not have to leave the house light on 24/7.

Great product

By JohnO

from Buffalo, NY on 8/20/2008

Pros:

Attractive Design, Easy To Secure, Visible At A Distance, Weather Resistant

Best Uses:

Back Yard, Front Yard, Porch

Describe Yourself:

High-End Shopper

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Motion-Activated Light:

Used to provide light to darkened areas surrounding home where someone may be hiding

Perfect for what I needed

By JudyT

from East Windsor, Connecticut on 8/18/2008

Pros:

Attractive Design, Easy To Secure, Visible At A Distance, Weather Resistant

Best Uses:

Porch

Describe Yourself:

Bargain Hunter, Practical

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Motion-Activated Light:

I work 2nd shift as a nurse, so it is very dark when I come home. I didn't want to leave my outside light on for 10 to 12 hours that Iwould be gone. I always had a hard time finding the keyhole to unlock my door. This light is small, easy to put up and I can shine it where I want it, Its perfect for what I needed and the price was great.

[1 of 1 customers found this review helpful]

Great in dark places

By Cathy

from Denver, CO on 8/18/2008

Pros:

Easy To Secure, Home safety feature, Very practical

Best Uses:

Garden, On a dark side of house

Describe Yourself:

Practical

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Motion-Activated Light:

My lot is very narrow. There is a walkway along once side of my house, and a small step at one end. I have installed the light so that when anyone enters that area, they can clearly see the step.

[1 of 1 customers found this review helpful]

Needs to shed more light........

By SK

from Chicago, IL on 7/30/2008

Pros:

Attractive Design, Easy To Secure, Weather Resistant

Cons:

Not bright enough

Best Uses:

Back Yard, Garden

Describe Yourself:

High-End Shopper

Bottom Line:

No, I would not recommend this to a friend

Comments about Motion-Activated Light:

Although this light is easy to install and goes on quickly as promised, it just doesn't provide enough light.

[3 of 3 customers found this review helpful]

Works great and plenty of light

By etcgard

from Jacksonville, FL on 7/29/2008

Pros:

Attractive Design, Easy To Secure, Visible At A Distance

Best Uses:

Inside house

Describe Yourself:

Practical

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Motion-Activated Light:

The first one I bought we mounted in our hallray over the door so we can see anyone that might me walking toward our bedroom long before they get there. It is just what we were looking for. I'm ordering more for outside areas that are too far away for electricity. Looking forward to finding new places for them!

[1 of 1 customers found this review helpful]

Easy and effective

By Punkpoodle

from Madison wi on 7/16/2008

Pros:

Attractive Design, Easy to Secure

Best Uses:

Back Yard, Front Yard, Garden, Porch

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Motion-Activated Light:

It was perfect for what I needed it for; the back shed where I have no electricity. I also placed one at the back door so when my dog runs up to come in, I can see her there. One trick, don't install it near a windchime. During a breezy night, the light will go on and off all the time.

[1 of 1 customers found this review helpful]

Not enough light

By Terri

from Aston, PA on 7/11/2008

Pros:

Attractive Design

Cons:

Not bright enough

Best Uses:

Over door, Porch

Describe Yourself:

Bargain Hunter, Practical

Bottom Line:

No, I would not recommend this to a friend

Comments about Motion-Activated Light:

I like the design and the ability to direct the light. However, it is not bright enough and the batteries run out quickly. I'd prefer solar.

[1 of 1 customers found this review helpful]

good product

By bookworm

from Chicago, IL on 7/11/2008

Pros:

Easy to use, Just enough light

Cons:

Not good in cold weather

Describe Yourself:

Practical

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Motion-Activated Light:

This light has a very good range and provides light for finding your key without lighting up the neighborhood.

[1 of 1 customers found this review helpful]

AWESOME PRODUCT

By Reesesland

from Honolulu, HI on 7/11/2008

Pros:

Attractive Design, Easy to Secure, Visible at a Distance, Weather Resistant

Best Uses:

Porch

Describe Yourself:

Practical, Stylish

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Motion-Activated Light:

I got this to use on our front patio because sometimes we forget to put on the patio light when we know we will be coming home late. This light goes on and shines brightly enough for me to see the keyhole in our front door and helps me to get in when we forget to leave the light on. Its great, we have it outside in the sun and rain and so far it hasn't faded or had any problems.

[1 of 1 customers found this review helpful]

This will "light up your life"

By Jane, Happy in the garden

from Brick< NJ on 7/11/2008

Pros:

Attractive Design, Easy to Secure, Visible at a Distance, Weather Resistant

Best Uses:

Back Yard, Porch

Describe Yourself:

Practical

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Motion-Activated Light:

Good for lighting front porch steps without having to keep porch light on all night, and helps light the way for the aging dog in the backyard!

[1 of 1 customers found this review helpful]

Quality, excellent product

By Careful shopper

from Kirksville, MO on 7/10/2008

Pros:

Attractive Design, Easy to Secure

Best Uses:

Indoors, Porch

Describe Yourself:

Bargain Hunter, Practical

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Motion-Activated Light:

Excellent product when one lives in an area of the country prone to thunderstorms and losing electricty. Keep these motion-activated lights in convenient places in your home. When you lose electricty your motion will activate them and give you the security needed to look for candles and other temporary lighting items.

[1 of 1 customers found this review helpful]

Bright,motion activated-works great!

By Jaynee

from saint charles,mo. on 7/10/2008

Describe Yourself:

Stylish

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Motion-Activated Light:

I use this on the stairs of my deck to assist my visually impaired dog. As he walks past it, it lights his path so he can find his way to and from the yard. It's held up during rain and it's very sturdy and has a bright light.

[1 of 1 customers found this review helpful]

This Product Gave Me Back Peace of Mind

By IANSMOME

from Keyser, WV on 7/9/2008

Pros:

Attractive Design, Easy to Secure

Best Uses:

Porch

Describe Yourself:

Bargain Hunter, Practical

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Motion-Activated Light:

I positioned this light on my covered deck area above a sliding glass door. The area covered by the sensor allows me to know if someone comes up onto the deck before they get close to my patio door.

The light is bright enough to illuminate the area.

My only complaint is that moths flying by can trigger the sensor.

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