Sylvania 72178 Motion Activated Battery Powered Safety Light

by Sylvania

Product Description

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The Sylvania Motion-Activated Battery-Powered Safety Light lets you add an extra level of safety to almost any area. Battery-powered operation and an indoor/outdoor design mean you can place this bright white LED wherever you need it most. With easy installation, automatic shut-off, and the reliability of LED technology, this light is sure to give you peace of mind.

Motion-Activated Battery-Powered Safety Light Motion activation provides light when you need it 13-foot, 130-degree motion detection range Battery power lets you place light anywhere Splash-proof design work indoors and out Mount with adhesive, magnetic, or screw hardware Automatic shut-off saves energy

This motion-activated LED Light provides a reliable source of light and peace of mind.

Battery-Powered LED Works Anywhere
The Sylvania LED Motion Sensor Light is ideal for garages, decks, entryways, hallways, stairways, and any areas where safety and security is a concern. Because it runs on three 'AAA' batteries (included), this LED doesn't require an outlet, so you can install it just about anywhere. It includes hardware for three different mounting options: adhesive, magnetic, or screw mounting, and its splash-proof, indoor/outdoor housing further increases your placement options.

This super-bright, versatile LED can even function as a portable flashlight--its possibilities are nearly endless.

Illumination When You Need It
The LED Motion Sensor Light automatically turns on at dark, or it can be set to turn on when it senses motion within a 130-degree, 13-foot radius. You can disable the photo and motion sensor to switch the light to manual mode, and you can set the programmable auto shut-off function (10 seconds) to conserve energy.

About Sylvania: Seeing the World in a New Light
Since 1901, Sylvania has been a provider of lighting solutions and a broad range of specialty applications for homes, businesses, and automobiles. Sylvania's goal is for everyone to see the world in a new light. Light is vital to life, it enables us to see, grow, work, and play, and it makes life richer and more comfortable. That's why Sylvania develops energy-efficient light sources and systems that deliver comfortable and attractive illumination.

What's in the Box
Motion-sensor LED light; three 'AAA' batteries; and mounting hardware for adhesive, magnetic, and screw mounting.

The LED Motion Sensor Light automatically turns on at dark, or it can be set to turn on when it senses movement.

Product Details

• Product Dimensions: 2.7 x 5.8 x 6.5 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: B001LJNS8U
• Item model number: 72178
• Average Customer Review: 4.1 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (137 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,421 in Home Improvement (See Top 100 in Home Improvement)
  • #8 in Home Improvement > Safety & Security > Security Lighting
  • #16 in Home Improvement > Lamps & Light Fixtures > Outdoor Lighting

Customer Reviews

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61 of 64 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars It works as advertised, December 10, 2009

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Bargain Finder (Los Angeles, CA) - See all my reviews

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This review is from: Sylvania 72178 Motion Activated Battery Powered Safety Light (Tools & Home Improvement)

This item works just as advertised. One complaint (and this is minor), is that it gives a 'flashlight-like' light...with a beam...rather than a soft 'glow'. That's probably because it doesn't have a diffuser over the LED's (which would also diminish the light). But with some scotch tape over the 'lens', I was easily able to diffuse the light. (And besides, once the beam 'hits' the 'other wall' in my room, the light 'spreads-out'.) But if you need this type of light for a larger area, I'd definitely recommend this one. In addition, the 'description' on Amazon said it stays on for 12 seconds, I believe, but mine (happily) stays on more like 20 seconds. Another complaint is that you have to mount it at least 5 feet off the ground for the motion sensor to activate the light without having to 'get almost right next to it' for the light to turn on. Another complaint I have is that you can't absolutely count on the two-sided sticky tape, that came with the light, to hold it up. Mine fell off the wall within a short period of time. But there are holes for using mounting screws which I would recommend using. (It also comes with a fairly strong magnet to hold to metal objects, which works well.)

50 of 52 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Works outside in Fairbanks Alaska!, December 31, 2009

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Heather "maharvey907" (FAIRBANKS, AK, United States) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Sylvania 72178 Motion Activated Battery Powered Safety Light (Tools & Home Improvement)

I have put these all around inside the house and put some outdoors (sheltered from the snow but still exposed to subzero temperatures). They are awesome! They put out a good deal of light which is nice in the winter in Alaska and save on electricity because they are motion detecting. I was so impressed that I bought all that they had at Ft. Wainwright commissary. They are cheaper on post!

49 of 51 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Really neat product!, August 14, 2009

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Bob T. (Alexandria, Virginia) - See all my reviews

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This review is from: Sylvania 72178 Motion Activated Battery Powered Safety Light (Tools & Home Improvement)

First let me say that I do not have any vested interested in Sylvania or this product, and that this is an unbiased review. I recently installed Panasonic cameras in every room of my house except for bedrooms and bathrooms. The problem was that at night, the cameras couldn't see anything if an intruder wasn't shining a flashlight on himself...and even burglars aren't that dumb. My choices were to keep the lights on all the time or install night lights throughout the house. Unfortunately night lights did not give me the light intensity that my video cameras need. So, I installed one of these lights at every camera location, and they work fantastic! The trigger level of these lights seems to complement the light sensitivity of the Panasonic webcams almost perfectly. As you walk through my house with the lights off, these lights flick on like magic at just the same time as the webcams start taking your picture. Even if you don't have webcams, this would be a really cool night light and even act as a deterrant. I've had 13 of the lights for three weeks now, and they get constant use at night because I like to play around with them, and none of them as run out of battery power yet. This product is really practical as well as cool!