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Features
The Eye ticks all the boxes: it’s brighter than anything in its class, virtually waterproof, much more manoeuvrable, easy to install, has a remote digital sensor and boy does it look good!
The Eye Solar Security Light offers mains-brightness and superior waterproofing from a fitting that can be angled in virtually any direction thanks to our innovative new mount design.
The Eye Solar Security Light offers mains-brightness and superior waterproofing from a fitting that can be angled in virtually any direction thanks to our innovative new mount design.
500 Triggers Per Night
Once motion is detected, this light can activate up to 500 times a night.Works in Winter
A well positioned solar panel will enable this product to work in typical UK winter conditions.100 Watt Equivalent
Brightness is equivalent to a 100 watt Halogen light you might use around the home.No Mains
This light is solar powered and does not require mains power to work.- High quality 42 LED mains equivalent solar security light with the latest digital motion sensor
- Innovative new mount design provides greater freedom of positioning
- Activation time can be set from between 3 seconds and 10 minutes.
- 12m motion sensor range
- IP56 rated for superior water resistance.
- Designed to work in UK winter
- 1 year full warranty as standard
- Powered by the sun
- Motion activated
- Can be installed almost anywhere
- Free to run
- 5m cable between light and solar panel.
Reviews
4.7/5 (122 Customer reviews)
Description
The Eye is just 4cm thick and can be rotated 170 degrees horizontally and tilted more than 180 degrees vertically. The Eye can even be angled to provide corner lighting without the need for corner mounting. The Eye benefits from superior waterproofing both on the light unit and on our new remote digital motion sensor which also offers greater accuracy.
What is a remote motion sensor?
Many customers have asked us to make a solar security light that has a separate PIR motion sensor rather than a sensor that is attached to the light head. A remote motion sensor gives much greater freedom when choosing you detection area. The Eye comes with 30cm of cable attached to the sensor for customers that prefer to have the sensor close to the light without lots of excess cable. In the box you'll find a 1m motion sensor extension cable for those that want their sensor further way.
What is a digital motion sensor and why is it better?
Our state-of-the-art digital sensor offers greater accuracy when setting your motion sensor. Digital sensors also offer superior waterproofing because they don't use dials which are more susceptible to water ingress. The digital motion sensor on the Eye has two settings, Time and Lux. Time controls the amount of time your light stays on for each time motion is detected and Lux determines how dark it needs to get before your light will start activating.
The Time setting has a range of between 0 and 9
0 = 3 seconds, 1 = 30 seconds, 2 = 60 seconds, 3 = 90 seconds, 4 = 120 seconds, 5 = 180 seconds, 6 = 240 seconds, 7 = 360 seconds, 8 = 480 seconds and 9 = 600 seconds.
The Lux setting has a range of 1 – 4
1 = 5 Lux, 2 = 15 Lux, 3 = 35 Lux, 4 = 60 Lux
How waterproof is it?
The Eye Solar Security Light is IP56 rated. Waterproofing is rated by the IP (Ingress Protection) system which consists of the letters IP followed by two digits. The first digit after IP ranks a products protection against solid objects. The second digit after the IP rates a products ability to protect against liquids. The Eye Solar Floodlight is IP56 rated making it among the most waterproof solar lights available.
What is a remote motion sensor?
Many customers have asked us to make a solar security light that has a separate PIR motion sensor rather than a sensor that is attached to the light head. A remote motion sensor gives much greater freedom when choosing you detection area. The Eye comes with 30cm of cable attached to the sensor for customers that prefer to have the sensor close to the light without lots of excess cable. In the box you'll find a 1m motion sensor extension cable for those that want their sensor further way.
What is a digital motion sensor and why is it better?
Our state-of-the-art digital sensor offers greater accuracy when setting your motion sensor. Digital sensors also offer superior waterproofing because they don't use dials which are more susceptible to water ingress. The digital motion sensor on the Eye has two settings, Time and Lux. Time controls the amount of time your light stays on for each time motion is detected and Lux determines how dark it needs to get before your light will start activating.
The Time setting has a range of between 0 and 9
0 = 3 seconds, 1 = 30 seconds, 2 = 60 seconds, 3 = 90 seconds, 4 = 120 seconds, 5 = 180 seconds, 6 = 240 seconds, 7 = 360 seconds, 8 = 480 seconds and 9 = 600 seconds.
The Lux setting has a range of 1 – 4
1 = 5 Lux, 2 = 15 Lux, 3 = 35 Lux, 4 = 60 Lux
How waterproof is it?
The Eye Solar Security Light is IP56 rated. Waterproofing is rated by the IP (Ingress Protection) system which consists of the letters IP followed by two digits. The first digit after IP ranks a products protection against solid objects. The second digit after the IP rates a products ability to protect against liquids. The Eye Solar Floodlight is IP56 rated making it among the most waterproof solar lights available.
Installation
1. Place the solar panel where you intend to install it and mark the holes
2. Drill holes, apply screw plugs and screw panel into place
3. Place light where you intend to install it (within 5 metres of the solar panel) and mark holes
4. Drill holes, insert screw plugs and screw light into place (within 5 metres of light)
5. Remove cover from motion sensor mount and mark holes
6. Drill holes, screw motion sensor into place and replace cover
9. Connect motion sensor cable to light
10. Connect solar panel cable to light and turn on
2. Drill holes, apply screw plugs and screw panel into place
3. Place light where you intend to install it (within 5 metres of the solar panel) and mark holes
4. Drill holes, insert screw plugs and screw light into place (within 5 metres of light)
5. Remove cover from motion sensor mount and mark holes
6. Drill holes, screw motion sensor into place and replace cover
9. Connect motion sensor cable to light
10. Connect solar panel cable to light and turn on
Frequently Asked Questions
Question:
Bought this with high hopes having read reviews. If you are ok with the light only working twice every 3-4 days then this is the light for you. But if you want a reliable security light stay well clear. This is despite the solar panel being in a south facing position . Given up on it now By Alison Newton on Oct 17, 2015 Answer:
Thanks for your review. It sounds like you may have a faulty unit here or there may be some troubleshooting we can try to get you back up and running with the light working as it should. Please contact us. Helpful? 1 | 2
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Initially I was impressed, it was easy to install and the light was very bright. Then after some time it let in water and the lights became diffused to such an extent that it did not provide much light at all. I think the water came through the on/off switch button which was covered but badly glued. It is not possible to open the light so now it's useless.
Please contact us so we can replace the unit for you. By Riekje B on Sep 03, 2014
Helpful? 2 | 0
Question:
How many of us know what a 'Lumen' is??
Or how effective a 100 watt bulb would be in a security light?
Everything about my order was well done - good comms, excellent delivery, fair price, easy to install...... but .... the area I need to cover with light is obviously too big for this (5m x10m) - and it only just gives more light than a full moon. Not really a floodlight. By Alastair on Oct 04, 2015 Helpful? 3 | 2
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Very clever design. Nice and bright at night and it looks good on the wall during the day. Its about time someone designed a security light that actually looks good. By Michael Westfield on Sep 13, 2013 Helpful? 0 | 0
Question:
Great light for illumination and design however,
let down by the lack of distance of the separate
PIR motion sensor
By bob flynn on Oct 11, 2013 Helpful? 0 | 0
Question:
Light seems to work well. The instructions could be improved. I had to remove the bracket before mounting the solar panel. Also, the instructions say the motion sensor can be mounted up to 5 metres away from the light. This is incorrect, as the cable supplied is nowhere near this long. But overall, quite a good product. By Rob Maskell on Nov 25, 2013 Helpful? 0 | 0
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Very easy to install. Bright enough to light a small yard or side alley. Plenty of adjustment for lighting times and lux. By Stephen Pidgeon on Dec 02, 2013 Helpful? 0 | 0
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Great product as I needed some non mains powered outdoor lighting. Simple to install, connect and adjust. A decent flooding of light when activated too. I bought a pair of 'Eyes' and will happily buy more if they are required. Only negative was that some of the rawl plugs were damaged beyond use. No problem in sorting that minor issue though. Thanks By Andy on Dec 02, 2013 Helpful? 0 | 0
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Bought it because we live on the edge of a village, with no street lights, and wanted a 'green' alternative to outside lighting for visitors or when we come home after dark. Installed in the depths of winter, but it still works - even after cloudy or foggy days. Gives very good illumination to our paved area with steps to the side door, so we are well pleased with its practicality. The only slight criticism is that it looks a bit industrial and doesn't blend in very well with the cottage garden trellis it's installed on. Otherwise it does the job handsomely. By Chris Blackman on Dec 12, 2013 Helpful? 0 | 0
Question:
My initial impressions are very favourable, well made and operates exactly as it says 'on the tin'.
The above comes with a note of caution as I have other solar lighting which worked well for a year then failed due to the ingress of moisture corroding the electronics. I will let you know in a couple of years. By Neil on Dec 01, 2013 Helpful? 0 | 0
