Leviton IPP15-1LW Decora Manual-On Occupancy Sensor, Single Pole, 3-Way or More Applications, 180-Degree Field of View, White
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Tools and Hardware Reviews of Leviton IPP15-1LW Decora Manual-On Occupancy Sensor, Single Pole, 3-Way or More Applications, 180-Degree Field of View, White
Customer Review: Pricy, but unique enough to warrant it
Summary: 5 Stars
I purchased these for a bathroom & hallway in which my 'tween boys constantly leave the lights on. I like the fact that it cannot be left on indefinitely without occasional motion and it has to be turned on each time. It also acts as a timer in the bathroom -- I told my son who likes long showers, when the lights go out, his shower time is up. Very nice. For the hallway, which has 2 switches in 3-way, I had to buy another Leviton switch (the VZ0SR) to get it to work, but that wasn't a big deal. These are perfect if you want manual control each time vs. auto on, which these do not do. Leviton & Cooper both make cheaper versions for automatic-on functionality. Of course, their cheaper versions do not let you use CFLs, which have electronic ballasts, so you get what you pay for. I am running mostly CFLs with these two and they work perfectly. That is definitely a plus that pays you back for the extra $$ you will pay for these.Customer Review: Spanish instructions
Summary: 4 Stars
The switch works exactly as advertised. Once wired in it will detect motion almost a full 180 degrees around (probably closer to 170). It also has adjustments to narrow its field of view on either side independently and its sensitivity. You can set it to 15sec (for testing), 5, 15, or 30 minute on times. Installation couldn't have been easier and it's even compatible with 3 way switches (multiple switches for one light).
Two things lost this one star. First, you have to have the switch on. If you manually turn it off you have to manually turn it on again for it to work. Second, the instructions included were in spanish only. I'm guessing this was just a screw up when the one I got was packaged but it's sad when something bought in the USA doesn't even have english instructions in it.
Customer Review: How this thing is suppose to work
Summary: 5 Stars
This is an excellent energy saving device. I just installed one in our common rest room in the main floor. It functions like a normal switch with manual on/off but it shuts off when there is no motion detected by the sensor for a certain time frame base on your preference.
One reviewer wrote that he is disappointed that it doesn't turn on by itself whenever motion is detected. This is not that kind of switch. Who would want a switch that turns on each time it detected a motion even on broad daylight. If you are looking for a motion activated switch for certain application such as your always-dark basement then this is not for you. But if you are looking for a switch that turns off the light whenever somebody forgets to do so, then this is perfect! Five star for the great idea.
Customer Review: Again - MANUAL ON
Summary: 3 Stars
You have to push a button to make the unit work. I doesn't sense and turn on, it only senses AFTER you have manually turned it on. I am now on my 3rd attempt at reading info at the Leviton product site in order to get the unit I really require (I think Leviton ODS10-ID). Leviton could do a better job of differentiating how their various sensor products work and for what types of devices (incandescent, electronic & non-electronic ballast fluorescents). Having said this Leviton does make quality products and once I get the correct unit, I know it will last.Customer Review: Works but you need the Remote light switch too
Summary: 4 Stars
I wanted this for the hallway which has compact flourescent bulbs and is connected to another switch down stairs. So you need this switch and the other switch too, which is a different part. You need the Remote Control switch which is IPP0R-1L. So you have to spend $fifty bucks not $25 and a cheap switch for a $2, which is what I was thinking I could do. So it works in that combination, CFL, 3-way, two different light switches.