Leviton PR150-1LW 500W, Single Pole, 150 Degrees, 350 sq. ft. Passive Infrared Wall Switch Occupancy Sensor, Residential Grade, White
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Tools and Hardware Reviews of Leviton PR150-1LW 500W, Single Pole, 150 Degrees, 350 sq. ft. Passive Infrared Wall Switch Occupancy Sensor, Residential Grade, White
Customer Review: Cheap switch with no help from Leviton
Summary: 1 Stars
The little three way slider which changes the light from Off to Auto to On has a plastic post on the back that sticks into a small hole. After you move this back and forth a few times the plastic pole just breaks off. We keep a pen next to each one in our bedrooms to change it. Off is really required in a bedroom. Leviton doesn't have a part number for it and the only thing they suggest is for me to send the whole unit back for exchange. Given that I have 5 of these and 3 are broken in less than 12 months constantly returning these things just doesn't seem like a tenable response. I was hoping they could either give/sell me a bag of these cheap parts or maybe a metal one. This is terrible customer support. I'm going to switch them out for a better quality unit. Don't waste your time.Customer Review: Poor Quality
Summary: 1 Stars
I found this device poorly made and should have returned it after opening the package and inspecting it. I needed the functionality though and decided to install it away. The short product life cycle proved me correct. After some initial fidaling I got it to work reliably ... but for only about three weeks. The motion sensor failed and the product was obviously uselesss without it. The manual slider switch also did not function mechanically. It did not align with the internal dip switch offering "off" or "auto" but not "on" due to restricted slide travel length on the bezel case. Leviton is an established and well known provider of electrical components. They should do a better job of source inspection from suppliers. Save your money- skip this product.Customer Review: Very flexible unit
Summary: 4 Stars
Like all things technical, there is a continuum from easy to use w/ limited functionality, to greatly expanded functionality w/ a steeper learning curve. You can't design a house in PC Paint, but autocad is more complex to use.
I used this in a very limited space in the pantry. It faces directly towards the refrigerator, 5" away. I walk in totally to the side of it, and it looses track of me when I pass the refrigerator. I've been able to adjust it so that it turns on and stays on while I'm filling the coffee machine or something.
I love the application, because my hands are full at least 75% of the time I go in our out of this room!
Customer Review: Same poor experience as many others here
Summary: 1 Stars
Bought this at the local Home Depot. I should have checked here first. I installed this in my garage in order to control three fluorescent ceiling fixtures (the long rod type, not CFLs). As others have mentioned, the best part of this switch that works perfectly are the ON and OFF positions. AUTO gives all sorts of problems, ranging from inconsistent activation to flickering. The flickering is the most annoying part. In "ON" the lights are fine. In AUTO they flicker or blink every so often. I'm returning this ASAP.Customer Review: Not ball while it lasts
Summary: 2 Stars
I've had three of these switches in my garage. They all worked very well --- for about one year. After a year, the sensor fails and I am left with a manual on/off switch. If I wanted a manaul on/off switch this would not be my choice.
I'm looking at motion sensor switches again because it is time to replace the third switch. Call me old fashioned, but I would expect a switch to last for at least five years. If you consider the cost of ownership to include annual replacement, this is not a bad product.