They do work after all. Problem is that all my outlets have the Ground UP, not down as in most houses. There are two solutions to this : 1) Install the Snap Power Guidelight with the LED's on TOP so that they shine upward, OR 2) Remove your outlet mounting screws and rotate the outlet 180 degrees so that the Ground is now on bottom (after turning power off at circuit box, of course). This 2nd option is what I did because I wanted the LED's to shine down to illuminate the floor of a dark hallway. The instructions are in very tiny print, under "Troubleshooting" on page 8 it states "Products must be installed with the LED's or USB port on SAME SIDE as the ground of the outlet", and there is a illustration showing the two options I just mentioned. Now that are installed and working, they work VERY well, going off if other ample lighting is present, and look very nice in the dim or dark hallway. Although the installation looks easy enough, showing nothing but Ground down illustrations, sometimes it helps to slow down and read ALL directions, including troubleshooting. Read more
These are REALLY cool! The perform very well and are very aesthetically pleasing. They are ridiculously over priced for what they are, but there doesn’t seem to be anything else on the market like them, so they can charge what they want. All it is is an outlet plate that snaps onto the outlet to get power for the light, a genius design and appreciated, but over priced. I’m looking forward to market competition bringing these to a price point where they will become a staple in homes. It would cost more than $100 to replace the logical outlet covers in my modest home. Read more
Easy to install, give off the perfect glow to illuminate dark areas, look sleek, have lasted a few years now, would recommend. Read more
I bought a cheaper generic version first and while the lights on it work fine, there's definitely a quality difference in the actual outlet cover (this one is much thicker and the Westek one bends in where it screws into place). I was under the impression that I could change the direction and install these upside down and have them shine either up or down, but that was not the case in my house. They work fine down but will not work upside down at all (ditto with the generic brand). They really are simple to install. I had no obstructions. I admit, I didn't bother turning off the power, probably like 90% of the users out there. I have a lot of outlets that are double size (two outlets side by side) and also a lot of light switches that are operated on a 3-way switch (the same light has a light switch in two different locations) and neither of those seem to be accommodated by this company yet, but I wish they were. Read more
This is an incredible product that I wish I would have installed much sooner than I did. The increase in home safety and security is immeasurable. The often visiting grandchildren and the old foggies that live here are able to walk throughout the entire house with the assurance that their pathways are illuminated no matter where they travel. Grandma was not so happy to see Granpa put another larger charge on the credit card but was ecstatic when darkness fell within our home. Nice to get an attaboy outta the ole gal! My only poor critique of the product is the ten pack was not available in almond, white only. Install these in your home now!!!! You will not regret it! Read more
More than well worth the cost which is quite low to start with. Super super easy to install. Color is fantastic and matches the rest of the receptacles in this 17 year old home. The amount of light displayed by these outlets is more than adequate and does light the way without blinding a person. They look like they have always been in this house. I had planned on two for each room to start with and that is what I installed however, I also plan to buy additional SnapPower Guidelights for the off on and safety outlets in my home. Fantastic product. Read more
These lights are fantastic and the color matches standard covers. When you ask what are the actual dimensions you typically get the answer "They are standard 3x5 outlet covers. THATS NOT WHAT WE ASKED LOL. These outlet covers measure 3 1/8 (3.125) in. X 5 1/8 (5.125) in. I just built a home and the outlets that the builders use are 3 3/8 x 5 1/8 this lets them hide bore holes in the drywall easier. I bought another brand of outlet cover and they only measured 2 15/16 x 5. There is a huge difference between 3 3/8 (3.375) & 2 15/16 (2.9375), almost a half an inch! (0.4375) though both would be considered 3x5 covers. I have installed 11 of these covers in my house, basically they are in every hallway & bathroom. I avoided putting them in any sleeping area or living room space but I can literally walk around my entire home at night with the lights off and can still see fairly well. The long LED bar is also very nice, the light will slowly intensify as it gets dark. The sensor is very sensitive to any ambient light so they even shut off in my laundry room once a certain brightness is achieved. I love em and everyone who comes over at night comment on them. Read more
We just moved into a new home and finding it hard to navigate in the dark, but these light up the halls nicely! We also installed them in our bathrooms so there's no need to turn on the lights at night. The installation is pretty easy, though it helps to move the cover side to side rapidly while pushing it into place. This helps seat the contacts properly. A little pricey, but worth it for the clean look and better lighting. Read more
