Wireless Security LED Light

UPDATE 12/6/16 UPDATE: The light failed, it is in bright sunlight for at least 8 hours a day and it is no longer working. I took it down and brought it inside and exposed it to light for several hours and then took it into a closet and it still does not work. So the life span of this unit is disturbingly short. When it worked it did a nice job but it certainly didn't hold up.

Solar Lights, Outdoor/Garden Waterproof Solar Motion Light - Wireless Security LED Light - Bright - for Outdoor Wall/Deck/Pole - Auto ON/OFF - No Tools Required - Vont

This light is small but surprisingly bright. It comes with installation screws and mounting anchors. The instruction manual is surprisingly helpful and in fonts that are legible without any type of artificial enlargement. (a criticism I have repeatedly leveled on some manuals using -6 point fonts to save paper costs I guess.) The photo shows it mounted on a bracket as I don't willingly put holes in my vinyl siding. The quality seems good and it turned off and on as expected while in the closet. If it fails to do so in outdoor conditions I will report back here. I received this item free in consideration for doing an honest review.

· INSTALLS EASILY IN SECONDS - You can install your new solar light onto any surface.(wood, bricks, stucco, metal, siding, glass etc.) Hinge and screws are provided at no cost.

· COMPLETELY WIRELESS - No wiring or tools are necessary. This light is solar powered by durable high battery life solar panels.

Installed over door also gives perspective
to the size of the light.

· ULTRA BRIGHTS LEDs - Bright enough to light up an entire garden and turn the night into day. The illumination can go up to 80 lumens.

· HEAT & WATER RESISTANT - Can withstand all types of weather. Built with durable military-grade materials.

· FULLY AUTOMATIC - Turns on automatically at night, and turns off at sunrise. The PIR motion sensor activates when movement is detected within 5m/15ft.

If reviewing a product, it may have been received free of charge. That will NEVER have a bearing on my recommendations.

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