Good security lighting does two things: it lights an area when someone arrives, and it makes a home look looked after. The Camera Style Solar Security Floodlight does both in one small fixture. Its housing is styled to look like a security camera, and its LEDs light up a driveway or a back door as soon as it senses movement. It is a solar wall light with a little extra presence.
It is also easy to install. The solar panel and rechargeable battery are built in, so there is no wiring to run and no batteries to buy. Mount it on a sunny wall with screws, charge it for a day, and it lights up by itself whenever someone walks past after dark.
What makes the camera style light stand out
The look is the first thing. The housing is shaped like a security camera, so from a distance it reads as a camera watching the drive or the back door. It is a light and it does not record, but the camera shape makes anyone walking past think twice.
The motion light is the second. When the sensor picks up movement, the built in LEDs light the area in front of it, whether that is a car pulling into the drive, a delivery at the back door or a walk to the shed. The rest of the time it stays dark and saves its charge.
The solar design is the third. Because the panel and the battery are built in, the light can go wherever you need it, with no electrician and no cable to hide. Each unit is compact, 6.29 inches tall, and you can buy one, two or four to cover several spots around the house.
Where it helps most
- Driveways. Light the car and the path to the door on arrival.
- Back doors. Light the step and the yard when someone comes and goes.
- Garages and sheds. Light the doors of outbuildings with no power.
- Side gates and passages. Light the narrow routes around the house.
- Fences and yards. Light a dark corner where people walk.
It suits homes of all kinds, especially where running wiring outside would be expensive or awkward.
Choosing the placement
Each unit is 6.29 inches tall, as listed in the Dimensions section. Placement makes the difference between a light that works every night and one that runs for only a short while.
- Choose a wall that gets direct sun for most of the day, and keep it clear of shade from a fence or the roof line.
- Mount it with screws at head height or a little above.
- Face the sensor across the route people take rather than along it, so movement crosses its view.
- Charge it in full sun for a full day before the first night.
With a pack of two or four, walk around the house and mark the entrances people use most, then put one light at each. That gives every door and path a light that comes on as you reach it.
Pairing it with other outdoor lighting
Security lights are the practical layer of outdoor lighting. They pair well with softer lights that make a home feel welcoming, such as wall sconces by the front door, path lights along the walk and lanterns on the porch. The camera style lights stay dark until they are needed, then light up exactly where someone moves.
For more lights that switch on with movement, browse the motion sensor wall lights collection, and for brighter lights to cover a wide area, see the flood lights collection. Aim lights down and away from neighbors' windows, so the light stays on your property.
Care is simple. Wipe the solar panel every few months, since dust on the panel cuts the run time more than people expect. Keep the electrical connections dry and avoid harsh chemical cleaners. For outdoor use, make sure the seal is closed before the light goes up.
It is also worth checking the lights as the seasons change. In summer, long days charge the battery easily. In winter, when the sun sits lower and the days are short, a wall that was sunny in June may be shaded by December. A quick check in autumn, and a wipe of the panel, keeps the lights working through the darkest months, when you need them most.
The camera look also has a practical side. A light that resembles a camera tends to make people pause before walking up a drive or through a side gate, and a sudden light when they do adds to that effect. For many homes, that combination of look and light is a simple, low cost first step toward feeling more secure outside at night, without any wiring, subscriptions or recording equipment to manage.
Is the camera style light right for your home?
This light is a good fit if you:
- Want motion activated light at a drive, door or gate.
- Like the look of a security camera by the door.
- Prefer a solar light with no wiring.
- Want to cover several spots with a pack of two or four.
It is not a camera and does not record, so it is not a replacement for a real security camera. For soft, decorative light through the evening, a wall sconce or a lantern will suit better.
Every order ships free across the US and most arrive in 6 to 9 business days. Unused items in their original packaging can be returned within 30 days of delivery, and questions are answered at info@norafurnish.com.
