Heath/Zenith HZ-5316-WH VA-HP008 DLX WHT Motion Sensor, White

Following the advice of another Amazon reviewer, I built my own fixture using a Sigma 1/2-in 3 hole round lamp holder cover (B00C3YDK6C ), two Sigma weatherproof lamp holders (B00C3YDQ7K ), and this sensor. See the attached image. When first installed, using the incandescent bulbs from my old (failed, NOT H-Z)) security light, it would not turn off. I surmised the heat from one or both bulbs was “fooling” the sensor so I decided to try dimmable LED bulbs. It works like a champ. I have it set to go on at dusk for four hours at 1/2 power (still plenty bright with the LED bulbs) and at all times (after dusk) it turns on full bright with motion out to 59’ if the motion is at an angle to the sensor. I have not tested it for distance walking directly toward the shed on which it is mounted. The wires from the sensor pass through a rubber gasket meant to keep out moisture, one of the two prime killers of these sensors (the other is UV crazing of the plastic “lens”) although this could be augmented with caulk. It’s only been installed for a little under 3 months and we’ve had little rain (we’re in a drought) so when (not if) it fails, I’ll try to remember to report back.

This item replaced a unit that failed after a power surge. The previous unit was from the same manufacturer and had never failed. I’ve readjusted this unit many times— and it still randomly operates or chooses not to function. It’s going to be replaced very soon

Wired in without any issues. Works like the failed unit it replaced. Our original unit was installed about five years ago. We liked it so much we bought a second unit two weeks later for another entry. The original unit failed within one month of five years after installation. The second unit we purchased two weeks after the first? It quit working two weeks after the first unit failed. I guess they are consistently predictable in their failure mode.

Works perfectly. Love the high/low illumination feature of this sensor. Saves money on lighting costs (50% idling), yet illuminates bad guys in an instant with 100% power to show video camera a bright picture field. Great around the house, garage, walkways. This is not a commercial - just living experience of this motion sensor. If I had additional areas to safeguard, I would hesitate a moment to purchase more of these units. Safe/reliable​ buy. Robert E Clark, Santa Monica, CA August 2017.

Product information did not say that motion sensor would not work with LED lights. Installed and found this out by calling the product technical support line. They say only works with one brand of LED lights and of course my existing LED's were not this brand. They need to modify the product description to make this obvious. I removed and returned this product and replaced with a complete LED light & motion sensor unit.

Sick of replacing these every few years. This one didn't last but a little over a year.

This is hard wired sensor and works better than original. Just wish the control markings were easier to read. Condition of product & packaging was excellent.

It lasted 1year and a half, so its garbage .