Mr. Beams Wireless Motion Activated Spotlights

Skunks invaded our yard and these motion sensor lights are our last line of defense. We purchased a set of solar lights for locations that received enough sunlight but in shaded areas, we were in search of a reliable battery-powered motion sensor flood light with good battery life, weather sealing, good range, easy installation, and a bright enough light to scare critters away. After doing research online we took a chance on these Mr. Beams lights as they seemed to check most of the boxes and was available for what seemed like a very fair price. The 200 total lumens were on the lower side of our wish list and there was no way to increase the motion sensor on time but we ultimately figured we could live without those features. The Product The products once received were well packed and instructions were straightforward. These are no-frills lights with no real features, not even an on/off button. You just put batteries in and it works. Loading the batteries was easy enough however I will say the plastic door that holds the batteries I do wish was made of heavier-duty plastic. I was afraid I was going to break the door opening it and that is the only thing keeping the batteries in place. The rest of the unit seems well made although I have not had time to test its durability in inclement weather or in freezing temperatures. Installation Installation was very straightforward. Losen the small screw at the base, take the light off, drill the three holes where you want to mount it, and once the base is in place just place the light back in the keyed slot and turn the screw to tighten it in place. Took around 10 minutes to install. Performance The light came on as intended although I'd say the range was closer to 20ft rather than 30 for us. The light is reasonably bright for a single light but it is not as bright as the other solar lights we recently purchased. . I'll have to monitor it however to see if it is bright enough to scare critters away. Overall we are satisfied with the purchase. For the price, it is a good deal but I will see how it holds up over the long term, gauge battery performance, and handle bad weather before making a final judgment. Positives + Good price for 2 lights, seems to be on sale occasionally + Well made overall with weather sealing. Have not tested the sealing however + Super easy installation and mounting. + Foolproof with no buttons or settings. Just put batteries in and go. + Light is reasonably bright for being a single-bulb Neutral - An option to increase on time would have been nice, however, I realize this adds to the cost and complexity. Negatives - The battery door seems flimsier than the other parts. While it didn't break I can see it being a weak point and it's a vital part. - The sensor works fine but does seem to have a shorter range than specified.