ECOELERMotion Sensor Light Switch, Occupancy & Vacancy Model Motion Activated Wall Switch, Neutral Wire Required, Single Pole for Indoor, Wall Plate Included, UL Listed FCC Approval

I've been looking for exactly this type of motion sensor control for a long time. The last one I tried almost works (not sure the brand) and looks exactly the same be behaves differently - it would turn off the light after the delay time, even if motion was detected - the light would be off for a few seconds and then would trigger if I waved my hand. So no matter what I would be in the dark for a few seconds. This one (ECOELER) will do something we in electronics would call retriggering, if any motion was detected before the end of the delay time, it would re-start the delay time, no dark time - lights would stay on until no more motion detected and the end of the delay time was reached. I've tried this on 2 of the units I've bought and both behave the same and quite reliably - some have stated they got false triggers (when it turns on by itself with no motion detect), I did not see any false triggers so far (been using for about 3 weeks now), always turns on ONLY if motion detected and always turns off after about the correct delay time. I'm using this on LED lighting (didn't try any other types of lighting or load), no problems. I DID set the sensitivity and ambient levels both to 5 (maybe this caused false triggers for some people). I didn't need ambient so I set it to 5 (instructions say this is off)(ambient allows the light to stay off if there is already enough background light). I didn't need sensitivity so high but it seems to work anyway (I only need short sensitivity but don't mind long so I set it to max long, 5) - it seems to have about a 90 degree detection cone (+/-45 degree from center). Time delay I set to 1min at first and this worked ok but a bit too short, now set to 5 min and this is just right for me. Note that all three of these settings are analog rotary trim potentiometers (variable resistors) so they are approximate.I only used occupancy mode, did not try vacancy mode(my understanding is vacancy mode means manual turn on, auto time off with no retrigger, that is, it turns off after the delay time, motion is not detected or used). I can see how this may be a useful feature for some but not for my case, I wanted hands free operation and in one case, the switch is located far away, awkward to reach .I've only seen this type of retriggering motion detection on an outdoor security light and that one did not always trigger properly when I moved into range, and I think it was much more expensive (but it was a whole fixture, not just a wall module).Another type of motion detector I've had used a separate wireless battery (3AAA) sensor that sends a signal to the main controller. This worked reliably but needed to change the batteries every year and eventually I forgot, and when I remembered to change them, the batteries had leaked and corroded the guts. Also it was NOT a retrigger sensor and so it always left me in the dark for a few seconds before the next trigger (not really bad but still annoying). Now I've switched to this ECOELER and won't look back.This is the BEST, highly recommended!

I actually just got this switch because my wife doesn't seem to remember to turn off the lights. This one is now in her master bedroom closet. The switch not only has a timer setting to turn off after different periods of time but it also has a good motion sensor so you don't need to use the switch at all. Worked right out of the box. Working great.

This sensor is good, but I just gave it 4 stars because it doesn’t have a long time when you turn on lights, so you have to stay continuously moving for the lights to stay on. Otherwise the installation is easy, look good and are functional! Definitely worth the money.

The lights no longer stay on forever because the kids refuse to turn the light off when they leave a room! They are easy to install and we haven’t had any issues.

Worked ok for 4 years then stopped detecting properly. Now it turns the light on at random. I suppose for the price it was ok but the big hassle will be installing a new working switch.

This has all the features which I like in a motion sensor light control switch which is not dimmable. It works in any single gang receptacle.It has a light detection setting to set the diminished light level at which you want it to start working which is easy to use and works excellent.It has a motion detection setting which adjust the range at which you want the sensor to activate the light. Very useful to set to where it is not activated by movement in an adjacent area.It has a setting for the length of time it will stay on once no more movement is detected which goes from 15 seconds up to 30 minutes which is easy to set and works fine.There is a green led which flickers when it detects motion.The switch can be set to work manually but the light will still go off at the time set for after movement detection has been reached.It is quality made and looks fine.I have installed several motion sensor light switches and this is one of the best for a very low price. I highly recommend it.I am an electrician of many years experience.J W

I've had the Ecoelor motion sensor light switch for a little less than 6 months. The unit controls an under cabinet light in the kitchen. Both were installed by myself in mid February. This is the 4th indoor motion sensor that I have installed, so I'm not a novice. Evrything worked flawlessly until 2 days ago. The sensor was detecting motion, but would not turn on the light. When the units on/off switch was pushed, the light would come on, and stay on as long as there was motion. However, if I left the room, and the light turned off, It would come back only if I I came back in within 35 seconds. After 35 seconds, forget it. I emailed the company with their provided email address on the instructions, and that email address doesn't exist. I tried tracking them down every way possible, but somehow, they don't exist. I looked up the warranty on Amazons website, and found that it was a whopping 5 WEEKS. How poor is that, especially given that they can't be contacted anyway's. If you buy Ecoeler products, and I'm not sure why you would after reading this, you are definitely on your own.

Good light switch and very good price.