Mr Beams MB530 Motion-Sensor LED Battery Powered Stair Light

by Mr. Beams

Product Description

From the Manufacturer

Motion-activated stair light is the easiest indoor/outdoor lighting solution. No expensive wiring and no installation hassles. Perfect for decks, staircases, hallways and many other locations throughout your home. We use the best leds on the market putting out a steady supply of bright light. Glow mode option can be used for safety. Intelligent sensors detect motion up to 30 foot away and keep the light off during the day, preventing a waste of power. The easy to mount design allows for simple installation anywhere in a matter of minutes. Operates for 1+ years on a set of 3 C batteries (not incl.). 1-year limited warranty.

Product Description

LED Battery Operated Motion Sensor Mr Beams Stair Light

Product Details

• Shipping Weight: 4.8 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Shipping: Currently, item can be shipped only within the U.S. and to APO/FPO addresses. For APO/FPO shipments, please check with the manufacturer regarding warranty and support issues.
• ASIN: B00196WS6S
• Item model number: MB 530
• Average Customer Review: 4.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (58 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #470 in Home Improvement (See Top 100 in Home Improvement)
  • #5 in Home Improvement > Safety & Security > Security Lighting
  • #8 in Home Improvement > Lamps & Light Fixtures > Outdoor Lighting

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

54 of 55 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Great safety product, January 2, 2010

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A. Hill "A1" (NY, NY USA) - See all my reviews

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This review is from: Mr Beams MB530 Motion-Sensor LED Battery Powered Stair Light (Tools & Home Improvement)

I bought two of these about 2 months ago, after my visiting aunt fell coming down the stairs at night. She hadn't wanted to turn on the hall light and disturb sleepers. She stepped off into air like Wile E. Coyote from the cliff, not realizing there were two more steps.

This light is great when there is no handy outlet for a nightlight. The bottom is flat enough to stand it on the side of the stair or next to a baseboard. That makes it easy to experiment with a good location without too much commitment. You can mount it with the included tape or screws, but I chose not to bother.

I put one on the floor before the first down-stair and the other one two steps from the bottom. Unless you're running, that gives plenty of time for the sensor to pick up movement and turn the lights on before the crucial first and last footsteps. Even with the turn at the landing and no other light source, the two units light the whole stairway enough to be able to navigate comfortably.

The switches for the settings are inside the cover under the battery bays. It would be nicer if they were on the outside of the unit. To get at the switches, take off the back door by loosening the two plastic screws (lots of turning with a coin.) With the unit turned so the screw-holes are on the left, remove the top-most battery if you already have one installed. You'll see two switches with barely readable embossed labels. The left switch says ON-TIME and the choices are 60 seconds (left position) or 20 seconds (right position). I find 20 seconds to be plenty of time for the light to be on, and it saves some battery. The right switch says GLOW and the choices are On (left position) or Off (right position). On gives you a constant low glow when the room is dark. Off gives you no glow, so the unit is dark until you walk near. Off saves battery power. I have both switches in the right position to save power.

When you remove a battery, the flat metal plate to which the spring is attached may pop out, but it's easy to slide it back into its grooves. A minor annoyance.

This product is made in China.

I'd much prefer a warmer, homier light instead of the harsh blue-white light these units emit.

My wishes for this product are for easier settings, warmer light, and made in USA, but otherwise I strongly recommend it.

16 of 16 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Perfect for where we needed just a little extra light!, July 23, 2009

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Michelle C. Schwab "badgercowgirl" (Rice Lake WI) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Mr Beams MB530 Motion-Sensor LED Battery Powered Stair Light (Tools & Home Improvement)

Our garage has a small stairwell - three steps down to reach the entry door. It is a dark area and often my husband and I had tripped down these stairs when we missed the last step.

This light solved all our problems. Easy mount - we just slapped it up against the drywall with the adhesive tape. It works just like we need it to, turning on just as we reach the steps. For the reviewer who mentioned there was a lag time for turn on, I agree that this is sometimes the case when it is not really dark....but then when it is not very dark, we can see the steps just fine.

Works better than I expected and seems appropriately priced. I procrastinated on installing this device when it arrived, thinking I would be disappointed. Instead, I was pleasantly surprised and wished I'd set it up sooner!

Additional information: You can also mount this with screws. Battery life lasted several months. When we changed the batteries, we had to purchase additional adhesive strip to remount.

13 of 13 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars The Greatest, September 16, 2008

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Rose McCreary (Michigan) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Mr Beams MB530 Motion-Sensor LED Battery Powered Stair Light (Tools & Home Improvement)

When I saw these on Amazon I was a little skeptical, but I ordered them anyway (3 of them). They are the best!
We have one in the master bath just behind the door, one near front door up against the wall were hubby puts his shoes on in the dark, and one in between the entrance & storm door (able to put the key in the lock, yahoo). Ordered them 7/1/08 received about a week later & still the original batteries (I'm sure will last long time). All there's left to say
"GREAT PURCHASE"!!
Sincerely,
Rose