Aootek lights reflector Waterproof Security Reviews Summary

Lighting Quality

Pros:

• "Amazing amount of light/lumens - best I've ever seen in these type lights."
• "These little lights have completely impressed me for the price! They were smaller than I anticipated, but they kick out a great amount of light."
• "These lights are very bright for their compact size."
• "They are bright enough, depending on the location of these."
• "They are VERY bright at night."
• "Each light glows like a 100watt bulb in my opinion."
• "The light is really bright enough to see you are looking for something outside."

Cons:

• "NOT very bright compared to the others I have tried in this style."
• "The light only stays on for 15 seconds. What can you see in 15 seconds?"
• "The dim mode is pretty dim mounted to the wall at say 10 to 12 feet."
• "The light on these is so dim as to be laughable."
• "The light wasn’t the absolute brightest. I would say that the lighting was a cool white."
• "They are not as bright as I thought they would be however, I like how they brighten when motion is detected."

Motion Detection

Pros:

• "The motion detection works well."
• "The motion detection is shockingly good lol."
• "They last all night long and provide excellent light when motion is sensed."
• "Walking movement is detected quickly."
• "Bright enough to light up an entrance or pathway and the motion sensor picks up my dog from a very adequate distance."
• "The motion detector is very sensitive."
• "The motion detection is fantastic! The amount of light is perfect."

Cons:

• "Is it really hard to provide a reliable motion detection... Every 1-2 minute, it lighted up and showed motion detected in my backyard."
• "One of the new ones has issues with motion detection and how long the light stays on - very erratic."
• "The motion detector works only at close range, but that's okay."
• "I wanted them for the back of our yard when the dog is out there, but they go on when he is really close and they only stay on for maybe 3 seconds."
• "Motion sensor on setting 3 doesn't activate with groundhog sized movement, but does work with human sized objects."
• "The problem is that when they are installed on the stairs to the back yard I'm assuming they need more sunlight than they are getting because they work intermittently."

Installation and Setup

Pros:

• "Highly recommend for quick motion sensor or constant lighting outside without the awful wiring project associated with hard-wired lighting."
• "These are very easy to install, seem to charge rather quickly, and last all night."
• "Very easy to install, no wires which makes installation very quick."
• "It only took 5 minutes to install all 4 lights."
• "Easy to install. My wife wants more of them."
• "Very easy to install, you just need a screwdriver."
• "Installation was super simple."

Cons:

• "However, the mode switch leaves a lot to be desired and you cannot tell what mode you are in, since it is just a very small rubberized push button, with no way to identify what mode you are using."
• "The only reason why I didn't give 5 stars is that it is supposed to have three options... There is only 1 button and zero instructions/indication which setting you are on."
• "The setting wasn't very clear either, its labeled as options A, B or C, but there's only 1 button on the back."
• "The only downside, which is not a big deal, is that in order to switch the settings, you need to take down the light to switch between the different modes as the bottom is located on the back (wall side)."
• "The button to change functions is located on the back. Once installed flush it is not accessible unless the light is loosened."
• "The button that 'controls' the lighting options has been built underneath the lights so you have no chance of modifying such once you have installed/screwed them in place without removing them from the installation and messing with them."
• "Another drawback is setting the light mode. The button is on the BACK I bought them anyway."

Build Quality and Durability

Pros:

• "The housing of these are good strong."
• "These last much longer than average lights."
• "The light projects a clear 180 degrees."
• "The batteries are user replaceable."
• "They are very well constructed and look like they should last a long time."
• "They have done well during the summer months and throughout the heavy winter."
• "They appeared sealed well enough to be waterproof."

Cons:

• "One of the lights (4 pack) stopped working 2.5 weeks after installation."
• "Second package on the other hand got water in them the first time it rained."
• "This waterproof light has water inside and doesn't work of course."
• "The light is not IP65 water rated, water started to seep into it within 2 weeks."
• "One accumulated water inside it."
• "Three of the little lights look rusted and don’t light up."
• "One con I found was the flap that covers the switch; it's a piece of rubber 🤨 how is a small piece of rubber going to protect water from entering inside the unit especially when one of the criteria says 'water resistant'🤔."

Customer Service and Warranty

Pros:

• "The seller had been a great customer service and resolved the issue as quick as possible."
• "Buying the warranty is an inexpensive way to ensure peace of mind and alleviate any issues you might have down the road since they are used outdoor and exposed to the elements."
• "Customer service of seller is great. When I put in for an exchange to give product a chance, they shipped replacement (same product) the same day."

Cons:

• "The seller also doesn't respond to requests for warranty help and that sort of thing."
• "I have reached out for product support with no reply."
• "I sent email two times to manufacturer but they didn't respond and unfortunately Amazon warranty doesn't help either."
• "I reached out to customer service, and no answer from them."
• "I emailed the seller for assistance and never got a reply."

Value for Money

Pros:

• "$25 for 4 lights can't beat it."
• "For the sale price of 25 bucks for 4 of them they are a good deal."
• "All in all, it's very good especially for the price."
• "For the price, it's unbeatable."
• "Paid about $5 ea., and they work better than expected in a rural setting."
• "Great price great product I recommend these highly."

Cons:

• "For the price these are selling for, they should have at least 2200 ma batteries."
• "I do not recommend these lights. Very disappointed!"
• "I want to return but can't. I would not suggest purchasing these."
• "My return window is already closed.....so my advice is to stay clear of this product."
• "The batts won't hold a charge after three months."
• "Second item the brand Aootek is not stamped or marked anywhere. Poor quality, yellow light that will not last long."