GE SmartHome Motion-Sensing Light Switch (White) (PIR617M)

by General Electric

Product Details

• Product Dimensions: 7.5 x 6 x 3 inches ; 8 ounces
• Shipping Weight: 1 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Shipping: This item is also available for shipping to select countries outside the U.S.
• ASIN: B00032ATV0
• Item model number: PIR617M
• Average Customer Review: 2.2 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (11 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #11,679 in Electronics (See Top 100 in Electronics)
  • #97 in Home Improvement > Safety & Security > Security Lighting
• Date first available at Amazon.com: September 8, 2004

Product Description

11-02-2007 - Brand New Item. Description - GE SMARTHOME JASSH57885 Motion-Sensing Switch. The Motion-Sensing Switch Turns Lights On Automatically. The Sensor Detects Motion In A 150° Range Up To 30-Ft away.

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

29 of 29 people found the following review helpful:

2.0 out of 5 stars Garbage, August 25, 2007

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Paul Edlund "Paul" (Chicago, IL USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: GE SmartHome Motion-Sensing Light Switch (White) (PIR617M) (Electronics)

Dont waste your money on this switch. While it does work, I find it flaky and inconsistent. Sometimes I can wave my hand in front of the switch for a minute before it finally turns on. Look for a better switch.

23 of 24 people found the following review helpful:

1.0 out of 5 stars Does not work AND there are much better ones out there(see comments), November 26, 2008

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Daniel (California) - See all my reviews

This review is from: GE SmartHome Motion-Sensing Light Switch (White) (PIR617M) (Electronics)

Doesen't work w Fluorescents including 2 bulbs >30Watts as it claims.

Motion switch doesen't work w Incandescent either.

I found an occupancy sensor called Watt Stopper RS-250 - universal vacancy sensor turns lights on or off based on time and motion. Adjustable and light level sensing. Excellent product which works w all types of fluorescents and incandescents. Fuss free.

10 of 10 people found the following review helpful:

1.0 out of 5 stars Junk, July 12, 2009

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M. Guillory "HingedThinker" (Phoenix, Arizona) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: GE SmartHome Motion-Sensing Light Switch (White) (PIR617M) (Electronics)

As other reviewers have noted, I have tried 4 of these switches and they do not work. I have tried them with 2 8' florescent lights in the garage, and they have a terrible flicker and the sensor only works occasionally. Stay away from these!