None of these solar-charged lights put out a huge amount of light, so if that's what you're wanting/expecting, you should probably be looking for some other solution. However, if what you need is a basic, hassle-free light source in an outdoor area with no easy access to AC power, these are definitely what you want. For example, I'm in a new house with a long side yard that came with no exterior lights, and no pre-installed AC power sources. It's where the trash/recycling cans are stored, so I occasionally have to trudge out there in the dark (and it is DARK out there at night), so I needed an easy, "automatic" way to light up the area when I have to go out there after sunset. Installing a new power line for a motion-detecting flood light would be a PITA, and not worth the hassle/expense for my limited needs. These things are perfect for an application like this. They're small, but put out a lot of light for their size. They're neat/unobtrusive, and ridiculously easy to install. One little galvanized or stainless screw (not included with the lights) and you're in business. They also come with a two-sided adhesive foam pad if you prefer the "stick-on" approach, or don't want to put a screw in your mounting surface. They've got 3 different functions that are controlled/set with a little push-button on the front of the light. Low, stays "on" in darkness; bright, stays "on" in darkness, and bright "auto," that is, the light is off until it detects motion, then turns on and stays on until 10-15 seconds after it stops detecting motion. Point is, it's perfect under all conditions ... will light/go off automatically if you're just walking past, but it you're staying in one place and need it to stay on for more than 10-15 seconds, you just touch the button to activate one of the steady "on" functions, then put it back on "auto" when you're done. Couldn't be happier with this purchase. [August 2023 update: they've held up OK in harsh conditions (sub-freezing in winter, 90-105F heat in summer), but they do degrade within a year or two. 1 of the four started malfunctioning ... staying on all the time at night, unable to return to "auto-on/motion sensing" mode, so I just tossed all four and got a new set. One of the four in the NEW set started doing the same thing right out of the box, so I bought a SECOND new set to toss/replace the malfunctioning one and have three spares. I still like the lights; they're not very expensive, and I didn't want to bother with repacking/return/replacement of the whole set. So, I'm sticking with all my original comments, but you should consider these lights "disposable" ... you'll end up replacing them almost as frequently as standard LED bulb lights.] Read more
Works great and gives off plenty of light. I like that it has different settings. Read more
They were fairly decent, to place on trees and poles along a path in the backyard going out to the garage. They would come on with every passing possum or raccoon or stray cat... showing them the way through the yard. They were decently bright enough for the purpose. Certainly not bright enough to 'hold events' or hang out in the yard or whatever. Just enough light to make a path not a stumbling obstacle course. Then last month they all started acting up. Flickering badly when they would come on. All of them had multiple dead LEDs, and they were just not performing well anymore. I cleaned them up, checking their internals, but nothing seemed to get them to stop being terrible. So, while 4 years is a short time or long time, depending on your point of view... they did work decently during the time I had them. Unsure if I want to buy another set or not for another 4 years though. On the fence. Read more
I’m obsessed with these lights they have lasted me for years. You can set them for different length of time. Theres different brightness options. I wanted them for when I got home at night and I will be able to see you without having to worry about plugging stuff in. Super easy to install. They’ve been through rain and snow and are super water resistant. The function is perfect for anywhere that you want motion light- with them being solar lights I’m truly impressed! Read more
I appreciate that brightness and motion sensitivity these lights provide to alert when something, specifically, a skunk or two are roaming around our backyard. We live in an area where it's not uncommon to have the local wildlife walk through on their way to where ever. Perfectly priced and I love the 4 pack, gives me lots of placement options. I've used this brand for a while now and they last a long time. Good for winter months, even when it rains. I use them on a temporary fence, to keep my dogs out of the wildlife's high traffic area, twist out a couple large paperclips and they're portable! Great item with a great price, thank you! Read more
This is an update to my initial review after having the lights installed for about 2 - 3 years. At first they worked really well. Then I discovered that during the short daylight hours in the winter (in Tennessee, not Alaska), they did not stay on very late into the night (like 11 PM). Then the solar panels on top got all frosted looking and one light quit working entirely. I have two of them mounted on separate driveway entrance posts so they are in the same environment with one facing east and one facing west. Two others are mounted under the eaves above a garage at my daughter's house. I put them up a year after doing mine and they seem okay for the moment. My suggestion after several years is not to buy them. Now you can read my original review that follows. This set of four is a lot smaller than it appears in the ads so when I opened the box I was a bit disappointed. That perception was quickly changed when I installed the lights and watched them work. I put them on the sides of my entry posts where my driveway meets the street so that anyone who enters my drive triggers the light. They work fine and are plenty bright. I recommend them. Remember that light diminishes with the square of the distance, so if you put them up high they will not be as strong by the time the light reaches downward. For example, if you mount them along a deck rail, they will be very bright. If you put them over a garage door, the light intensity on the ground will be considerably less. It's physics, not the fault of the lights. Read more
Great quality. Easy to mount. Last long. Read more
