Does it need batteries or wiring?

No. It runs on built-in solar panels that charge during the day and power the LEDs at night.

How long does the light stay on after motion stops?

It shuts off a few seconds after movement stops or leaves the sensor's range.

What does the remote control do?

It has three buttons: Off, Strobe and Sensor mode, so you can change modes without reaching the unit.

Can I aim the panels and the light separately?

Yes. The LED and solar panel each pivot up to 90° independently, so you can point the panels at the sun and the light where you need it.

Will it work in a shaded spot?

Poorly. It relies on direct sun, so shade or short winter days cut its run time.

Is it a replacement for a wired security light?

For occasional motion lighting, yes. For constant bright light or full coverage, a wired floodlight is more dependable.

Bell + Howell Bionic Remote Controlled Motion Activated Solar Floodlight

Q: Where is the Bell + Howell Bionic Remote Controlled Motion Activated Solar Floodlight cheapest?

At Menards, for $6.99, 65% under what the other stores charge, as of our latest check.

Q: What do buyers say about the Bell + Howell Bionic Remote Controlled Motion Activated Solar Floodlight?

Rated 3.5 out of 5 from 21 ratings.

Q: Where can I buy the Bell + Howell Bionic Remote Controlled Motion Activated Solar Floodlight?

15 stores we checked sell it, including Amazon, Menards, Walmart, Bell + Howell, Home Depot.

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What reviewers say

3.5 / 521 ratings

Ratings sit at 3.5 out of 5, and buyers split between liking the wire-free setup and remote and finding the light dimmer or less reliable than expected. Complaints center on motion detection and how much charge the panels hold.

What people mention

BrightnessMixedSome buyers find the light bright enough for a doorway or shed; others say it is dimmer than a wired floodlight.
Motion sensorCriticisedOwners report the sensor misses movement or triggers when nothing is there.
Solar chargingCriticisedOutput drops after cloudy days, and some units hold little charge.
RemotePraisedBuyers like switching modes from inside the house.
InstallationPraisedNo wiring makes mounting quick and simple.
BuildMixedSome find the housing light and question how it holds up in weather.

About the Bell + Howell Bionic Remote Controlled Motion Activated Solar Floodlight

The Bell + Howell Bionic Floodlight is a solar-powered outdoor LED flood light. It does not use electricity or batteries. Its solar panel collects energy during the day and powers the light at night.

A motion sensor turns on all three LED panels at once when it detects movement nearby. The light shuts off a few seconds after the motion stops or leaves the sensor's range. A built-in strobe function is meant to deter nocturnal animals such as raccoons and opossums.

The LED panel and the solar panel each pivot 90° independently, so the solar panel can face the sun while the light points where needed. The LED panels also swivel 360° from front to back. The light is water and frost resistant for year-round outdoor use. A remote control has three buttons: Off, Strobe and Sensor mode.

Power

Solar; no electricity or batteries

LED type

COB LED, 108 LEDs

Color temperature

6,500 K

Motion sensor range

30 feet

Modes

Sensor mode, strobe

Remote

3 buttons: Off, Strobe, Sensor mode