First Alert PIR725 Compact Fluorescent Bulb Compatible Motion Sensing Socket

by First Alert

Product Description

From the Manufacturer

Motion Sensing Light Socket, CF compatible. The First Alert motion sensing light socket screws easily into any existing light socket. Patented motion sensing technology automatically turns light on when entering and off when exiting the room. Senses movement in all directions. Ideal for laundry rooms, basements, walk-in closets and garages. Works with incandescent bulbs up to 100 watts or compact fluorescent bulbs up to 50 watts. 3-year limited warranty. First Alert Motion Sensing Light Socket PIR 725

Product Description

The First Alert motion sensing light socket screws easily into existing light socket. Patented motion sensing technology automatically turns light on when entering and off and exiting the room. Senses movement in all directions. Ideal for laundry rooms, basements, walk-in closets and garages. Works with compact fluorescent light bulbs. 3-year limited warranty.

Product Details

• Item Weight: 5.9 ounces
• 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: B003QKS4Z4
• Item model number: PIR725
• Average Customer Review: 4.1 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (89 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #156 in Home Improvement (See Top 100 in Home Improvement)
  • #3 in Home Improvement > Electrical > Light Bulbs > Compact Fluorescent Bulbs
  • #11 in Home Improvement > Lamps & Light Fixtures

Customer Reviews

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41 of 43 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Works great., December 1, 2010

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Aaron Chenoweth (Chicago, IL USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: First Alert PIR725 Compact Fluorescent Bulb Compatible Motion Sensing Socket (Tools & Home Improvement)

Our old house has the old pull chains for the closet lights to turn them on and off. Well over the years several have broke and I have finally gotten sick of fixing them. So, I looked for some other way to get light in there without hiring an electrician to rewire. Then I came upon this device and thought I would give it a try. I hooked it up in our main bedroom closet - you just pretty much screw in the device and then your light bulb. Close the door and 5 minutes latter: it turns on and off by motion - That's it.

It worked so well, I installed them in all our closets and the basement tool room.

Edit: Just found one issue to let you know about. You need about 2 feet clearance going down at a 45* angle on all sides for this to work perfectly (if that makes sense). So if the light bulb is right next to a wall or there are things placed right next to it; it will have problems turning on thru motion - you will have to wave your hand to get it to turn on. Overall thou I still think it works great and only had a problem with our one closet that had a shelf high up right next to the light bulb.

29 of 30 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Nifty Little Devise, October 14, 2010

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Chum "Alive in Paris" (Paris, France) - See all my reviews

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This review is from: First Alert PIR725 Compact Fluorescent Bulb Compatible Motion Sensing Socket (Tools & Home Improvement)

After finding that the three linked lights in my utility room (which I always seem to enter with a load in my hands) would not work with a light switch sensor, I decided to try this device. It solved my problem and I am no longer dropping items as I struggle to turn the lights on. I appreciate this device even more each time I carry something into my storage area.

21 of 21 people found the following review helpful:

1.0 out of 5 stars Doesn't Work as a Ceiling Light, October 18, 2011

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Riddick Q Lust "Riddick Q Lust" (Seattle, WA) - See all my reviews

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Very disappointed in this product. I can walk in, jump around the room and the sensor doesn't trigger. I literally had to get on a ladder and wave my hand in front of the sensor to get the light to turn on. Useless. When it does turn on it take forever to turn off.

UPDATE: A second one works great out of the box (thus far). Judging the by split of the other reviews it seems to be a manufacturing quality control issue. Returning the bad one for a replacement.