How does the dusk-to-dawn sensor work?

A photocell in the bulb reads ambient light and switches the bulb on when it gets dark and off when daylight returns. It needs the fixture's switch left on for the sensor to work.

Can I use these with a dimmer?

No. The built-in sensor controls the output, so a dimmer will not give you reliable dimming. Use them in a plain switched fixture.

Will they fit my outdoor fixture?

They use a standard medium base and the PAR30 spotlight shape, so they fit most porch, garage and flood fixtures that take a PAR30. Check that your fixture has room for the bulb's length.

How do they compare with a plain PAR30 LED?

A plain PAR30 LED needs a timer or smart switch to run on a schedule. These do it themselves, which is the reason to pay more for them.

Two PAR30 dusk-to-dawn LED spotlight bulbs.

Where is the Sunco Lighting 2 Pack PAR30 LED Bulb cheapest?

At Walmart, for $18.99, as of our latest check.

What do buyers say about the Sunco Lighting 2 Pack PAR30 LED Bulb?

Rated 4.9 out of 5 from 36 ratings.

Sunco Lighting 2 Pack PAR30 LED Bulb

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Sunco Lighting 2 Pack PAR30 LED Bulb

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Last seen at $18.99 at Walmart on Nov 9.

Our take on the Sunco Lighting 2 Pack PAR30 LED Bulb

A 2-pack of PAR30 LED spotlight bulbs with a built-in photocell that switches the light on at dusk and off at dawn. They fit standard medium-base sockets and are aimed at outdoor flood and security fixtures where you want light without a timer or smart switch. The trade-off is that the sensor takes over the switch, so they are not the bulb for a fixture you want to dim or control manually. Buyers rate them highly, and the main thing to weigh against rivals is that dusk-to-dawn bulbs cost more than plain PAR30 LEDs.

Best forPorch and garage lights that should run themselvesSecurity and flood fixtures on a fixed scheduleHomeowners replacing timers or smart plugsRentals and outbuildings where simple is better

Pros

Built-in photocell turns the bulb on and off automatically
PAR30 spotlight shape throws a focused beam for outdoor fixtures
Standard medium base fits common porch and flood sockets
Sold as a 2-pack, so a pair of fixtures can be covered at once
Strong owner ratings for reliability

Cons

Costs more than a plain PAR30 LED without a sensor
Sensor overrides the wall switch, so manual control is limited
Not dimmable in practice because the photocell drives the output
Beam is a spotlight, not a wide flood, so coverage is narrow

Sunco Lighting 2 Pack PAR30 LED Bulb prices at every store

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In stockSold by SuncoReturns: Sold by a Walmart Marketplace seller; returns go to the seller under the seller's returns policy.
$18.99Free shippingChecked Nov 9
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What reviewers say

4.9 / 536 ratings

Owners rate these bulbs very highly and mostly praise the automatic dusk-to-dawn switching and steady outdoor performance. Few complaints appear in the ratings given.

What people mention

Automatic switchingPraisedOwners like that the bulb handles dusk and dawn by itself, with no timer to set.
Outdoor usePraisedBuyers report it working well in porch and security fixtures.
BeamMixedThe spotlight pattern is tight, which suits some fixtures and leaves others with narrow coverage.
ControlCriticisedThe photocell takes over the switch, so dimming and manual control are not really options.

About the Sunco Lighting 2 Pack PAR30 LED Bulb

Top Rated PAR30 Dusk to Dawn LED Spotlight Bulb

Specifications

color: OtherSource

Questions and answers

How does the dusk-to-dawn sensor work?: A photocell in the bulb reads ambient light and switches the bulb on when it gets dark and off when daylight returns. It needs the fixture's switch left on for the sensor to work.
Can I use these with a dimmer?: No. The built-in sensor controls the output, so a dimmer will not give you reliable dimming. Use them in a plain switched fixture.
Will they fit my outdoor fixture?: They use a standard medium base and the PAR30 spotlight shape, so they fit most porch, garage and flood fixtures that take a PAR30. Check that your fixture has room for the bulb's length.
How do they compare with a plain PAR30 LED?: A plain PAR30 LED needs a timer or smart switch to run on a schedule. These do it themselves, which is the reason to pay more for them.
What is in the box?: Two PAR30 dusk-to-dawn LED spotlight bulbs.
Where is the Sunco Lighting 2 Pack PAR30 LED Bulb cheapest?: At Walmart, for $18.99, as of our latest check.
What do buyers say about the Sunco Lighting 2 Pack PAR30 LED Bulb?: Rated 4.9 out of 5 from 36 ratings.

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