I've bought a number of these lights, but they come on at a low light level when dark and then come on brighter when the PIR triggers them. I have modified my lights by removing resistor R14, highlighted with a yellow ring in the images below {before and after shots}. By removing this resistor the lights will be OFF in the dark until the PIR triggers, when they will come on at full brightness. It means that the battery should last longer in winter as the charge will only be used when needed. I've seen a couple of different designs of circuit board, but it has always been R14. However make any modifications at your own risk, as the design may change. Posted for information only in case it helps.

I've bought a number of these lights, but they come on at a low light level when dark and then come on brighter when the PIR triggers them. I have modified my lights by removing resistor R14, highlighted with a yellow ring in the images below {before and after shots}. By removing this resistor the lights will be OFF in the dark until the PIR triggers, when they will come on at full brightness. It means that the battery should last longer in winter as the charge will only be used when needed. I've seen a couple of different designs of circuit board, but it has always been R14. However make any modifications at your own risk, as the design may change. Posted for information only in case it helps.

I've bought a number of these lights, but they come on at a low light level when dark and then come on brighter when the PIR triggers them. I have modified my lights by removing resistor R14, highlighted with a yellow ring in the images below {before and after shots}. By removing this resistor the lights will be OFF in the dark until the PIR triggers, when they will come on at full brightness. It means that the battery should last longer in winter as the charge will only be used when needed. I've seen a couple of different designs of circuit board, but it has always been R14. However make any modifications at your own risk, as the design may change. Posted for information only in case it helps.

So first thing to know here is that this light is ALWAYS ON at night, and off/charging during the day. It stays in a low light mode until it senses movement then goes to its 200 lumens for 30 seconds. I don't think it's as clear cut as it could be. The 200 lumen is accurate, just enough light to be noticed and illuminate a walkway, not enough for seeing much detail. Considering it's low cost it's a pretty good deal if you're buying it for its intended use. If you're in a cloudy area and have any obstruction from direct sunlight it probably wont last the whole night, another FYI.

So first thing to know here is that this light is ALWAYS ON at night, and off/charging during the day. It stays in a low light mode until it senses movement then goes to its 200 lumens for 30 seconds. I don't think it's as clear cut as it could be. The 200 lumen is accurate, just enough light to be noticed and illuminate a walkway, not enough for seeing much detail. Considering it's low cost it's a pretty good deal if you're buying it for its intended use. If you're in a cloudy area and have any obstruction from direct sunlight it probably wont last the whole night, another FYI.

So first thing to know here is that this light is ALWAYS ON at night, and off/charging during the day. It stays in a low light mode until it senses movement then goes to its 200 lumens for 30 seconds. I don't think it's as clear cut as it could be. The 200 lumen is accurate, just enough light to be noticed and illuminate a walkway, not enough for seeing much detail. Considering it's low cost it's a pretty good deal if you're buying it for its intended use. If you're in a cloudy area and have any obstruction from direct sunlight it probably wont last the whole night, another FYI.