GE 55217 Outdoor Motion Activated Adapter

by General Electric

Product Description

From the Manufacturer

GE Wireless Outdoor Motion Activated Light Adapter turns light on when motion is detected. This adapter turns any standard incandescent light into a motion light, with no wiring necessary.

Product Description

GE SMARTHOME 55217 Motion Activated Light Adapter

Product Details

• Product Dimensions: 9 x 7.5 x 2.5 inches
• Shipping Weight: 5.6 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Shipping: This item is also available for shipping to select countries outside the U.S.
• ASIN: B00149YWSM
• Item model number: 55217
• Average Customer Review: 2.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (26 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #23,156 in Home Improvement (See Top 100 in Home Improvement)
  • #99 in Home Improvement > Safety & Security > Security Lighting

Customer Reviews

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34 of 35 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Works well, but is not pretty. Needs a 9V battery, which is not mentioned in description., January 16, 2009

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Two kids mom "scienceteachermom" (NM United States) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: GE 55217 Outdoor Motion Activated Adapter (Tools & Home Improvement)

I have two of these. One I use in my pantry, connected to a regular clip on light. The light turns on when you open the door, and off a minute after you close it. Now my kids no longer leave the light on in there all night.

The second is mounted to an outside light. Its pretty ugly with the coil hanging out of the bottom but it is MUCH easier to aim a motion detector that is separate from the light so that it is not set off by trees, animals etc.

You can set this to 4 options with small switches underneath. Your options are night only, day and night, and 1 or 10 minute shutoff after motion. It needs a 9V battery. The one in my pantry lasts about a year, being turned on and off at least 5 times a day. If it starts acting erratic you probably need to replace the battery.

The sensor has a small plastic ball on the back that mounts into a socket that is on the plate you attach to the wall. One of my plastic balls did snap off eventually and I had to putty it back on.

I do use it with a compact florescent bulb and it works fine.

14 of 16 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent Value For Money, January 7, 2009

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S. Fernandes "Sab" (NJ, U.S.A) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: GE 55217 Outdoor Motion Activated Adapter (Tools & Home Improvement)

I looked at a lot of products that could allow me to use my existing light fixture on my front porch to be motion activated. This motion sensor is excellent. It can be installed with an existing fixture and you do not need to do any wiring. The range of detection is also very good and amazingly does not get trigerred with the movement of tree branches on windy days/nights. The product allows for day/night/24 hour setting and allows you to set how long the light will remain on (10 mins/1min).

The only drawback is that this sensor does not support energy saver bulbs, but then most motion sensor's dont

10 of 11 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars GE Brand Reliability, February 9, 2009

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rhodeymark (Newport, RI United States) - See all my reviews
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Although all adapters of this type are now assembled in China, there is still something to be said for brand quality. I had an older model that did not require the 9v battery, and it worked well for 5 years. I tried to find a similar replacement, but could not find the brand marketed anymore. I ordered a 9v version from Home Depot under the Carlon brand, but it ran 24/7 no matter what I tried. I replaced with this GE adapter and am very satisfied. Seems to be more sensitive with a generous distance and spread. It comes on as the car enters the driveway and lights our way into the door. Agreed with previous poster, wind in the shrubs doesn't seem to affect this unit like it did my previous one.