Heath Zenith SL-6106-WH, Works as advertised, but..
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Works as advertised, but read the details closely
This works exactly as written which is to say not as I expected (my fault for preconceived notions). This switch will not sense when somebody comes in to the room and turn the lights on. Instead, you have to press the button to turn the lights on and as long as it detects motion the lights stay on. If no motion for programmed period of time, then they turn off. Very easy to install, works as advertised. I would recommend it if you don’t need the lights to turn on automatically.
Update (2/7/2012):
The featured review for this product, Heath Zenith SL-6106-WH Vacancy Motion Sensor Wall Switch Tools & Hardware, was written by D. Ehlers.
The average rating for this item is out of 5 stars, according to 3 reviews.
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Tags: green 3, motion detector wall switch, motion-activated lighting, motion-activated lights
Posted on: July 9, 2010
Filed under: Reviews
Reviews (3)
D. Ehlers
May 27th, 2010 at 5:00 pm
Works as advertised, but read the details closely
Rated 3 stars.
Matt Arrington
June 5th, 2010 at 5:57 pm
CFL light bulbs may flicker when you use this switch
This switch has to be powered to function. The small amount of current it uses when the switch is off causes my CFL lights to flicker. When turned on, for some reason the CFL bulbs make a buzzing sound that they did not make with my old light switch. I was lacking the 3rd, extra ground wire, that this switch has a connection for so maybe that would have solved the problem?
The only reasons to use a switch like this is to save power, and if you are concerned about saving power you should be using CFL light bulbs. I find this product useless if it can not work properly with CFL bulbs.
J. Cullen
June 15th, 2010 at 12:19 am
Better than motion activated switches
A push on - auto off light switch that remains on X seconds after the last motion is detected in the room.
Other reviewers have indicated that having to push a button to turn on the light is a “bad” feature. Actually, if you are in any room which has sufficient daylight, you will not want to have a motion activated light. Motion activated lights turn on whether or not the light is needed when motion is detected. That is great for a garage or a basement where light is always needed, but in most lighting situations it is a detriment. You don’t want a light turning on in a bedroom, kitchen, or living room during the middle of the day just because you walk into the room. That is a waste of energy and light bulb life. This switch won’t turn on unless you tell it to and it will turn off if the room is unused. What could be more perfect?
In short, it is an ideal switch for daylight lit rooms. It is especially great for kids who always turn on, but never turn off the lights!
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