Steinel LED Spotlight XLED Home 2 SC Black, Floodlight, Bluetooth App, 13.7 W, 180° Motion Detector, 10 m Range, 1550 lm

I spent many hours researching different types of security lights. I was debating between the Steinel and Auraglow and decide t on getting the Steinel. The product came in a smaller box with all the fittings inside. The instructions were clear and was put on as a new light versus replacing an old one. The electrician immediately commented the build quality and reputable brand name (I have no clue what was great and glad my research paid off). The white version really helps it blend in with the soffit above my garage and looks great. I was originally nervous whether the smaller version would be large enough above a single garage and driveway and nearly bought the XL version instead. However, it produces a near blinding light to illuminate the area and you can adjust the density and duration with two twist adjusters underneath the unit. The XL would’ve been overkill in my opinion. The fact you can angle it so you (don’t) annoy your neighbours is great and the motion sensor picks you up really well.A good tip to get the light on at your preferred darkness is to actually go out stand underneath and wait for it to go off. Then slowly turn the dial until it comes on again, that way it will always come on at the time you’d like it to!This is the best looking security light versus those black plastic ones you get at your local comprehensive schools.I can’t comment on longevity as just got it fitted but no doubt this will last.

Steinel products are good quality. Got this off Amazon as the price was good. The head is adjustable to any position as is the PIR independently.

Loved the styling and and versatility of this security light but it only lasted for 2 years and 7months for me.A premium costing product but not a premium lasting product.The motion sensor and ability to alter the lights duration and when it comes on it worked well when it was working.One design fault is that in high winds the light panel can move so it can be blown flat so not pointing outwards not an issue if you have easy access to it to put it back.I will see if the company honour the guarantee but the unit will need sending off to a service centre which I am yet to find the address of.Just a really shame it’s not built to last.

I bought one of these and had an electrician put it up on the front of my garage as part of a rewire in October 2017. I think he may have given it a knock when installing it, as some time later I noticed a crack on the side of the housing. A couple of years later the front fell off the lens in the wind, revealing the LED's. I glued it back on. A year or so later it fell off again and I glued it back again.Eventually, in December 2021 I was walking past the light and it came on as normal then after a few seconds blew with a flash and a loud crackle that my wife heard from inside the house. Obviously it tripped the circuit. I was not surprised to find that it was full of water, and was surprised it had lasted so long after the front cover had been glued back on.I like the look of the light and the way it works so ordered another one to replace it right away. It only took me about 5 minutes to fit the new one as the backplate design it still the same and I used the old one that was already attached to the garage wall, so it is just a few wires to connect to the terminal block and one screw to attach the light to the back plate. The new one has a warmer light than the old one and looks brighter to both myself and my wife, although the wattage is the same.The motion detection on these is great and you don't get any "false alarms", as they only come on when something like a person, cat etc comes into range.Despite what some people have said, I have found that the lights can be moved by the wind. Not a problem for me as it is mounted quite low and I can just reach up and readjust the angle, but both the light itself and the PIR sensor on my old one moved several times in the wind over the 4 years I had it. There is a strong feeling click action on the adjustment for the light itself but strong wind DOES move it. The PIR moves around more easily. This might be a point worth considering if you are going to mount it high up.It remains to be seen if the front falls off this one or that only happened to the old one due to some damage when the electrician installed it. I am hopeful that the product itself is good, hence why I bought a second one.I have the higher wattage version of this light installed on the back of my garage pointing at my garden, it was installed in October 2017 and is still going strong with no issues, and that one has never moved in the wind at all.

After seeming to be replacing my security light every couple of years I decided to pay more in the hope of a better quality one. Only time will tell, but first impressions are really good. The light feels very well made and was so easy to install and looks great on the wall - and most importantly gives a good amount of light. The angle of adjustment on both the sensor and the light are very impressive and miles better than any of the cheaper lights I have used in the past.I have only given a 3 for the motion detection because this has been a bit of a struggle to set up in my circumstances. I have a long narrow drive and have found it difficult to get the angle of the sensor in the right location to be able to detect movement early enough. According to the spec sheet it has a long enough reach to cover my drive, but I have yet to find the position that works.

Bought on 2 Aug 2022, Looks great , love the warm white, and works a treat, only down side is it simply isnt bright enough to illuminate my entire back garden(which is ony small anyway) Fine for the patio directly below the installation.I am now just leaving a review (18/10/24) as i have just noticed an issue, see pictures, the front diffusser has broken away from the main unit exposing the led's inside to the elements.Good thing i noticed and have glued it back together or it could have been dangerous.