Cooper Lighting MAC100W 110-Degree 100-Watt Motion-Sensing Review

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This light and camera work exactly as described. Purchased on Amazon for $78 w/ free shipping. Motion sensor works up to 40-feet, and the 100-watt halogen bulb lights up just like any other light you'd find at your local home improvement store. Add to it a convenient security camera and you've got a great product.

Pros:

1) Works as advertised.

2) Disregard silver_diamond2007's 1-star "review" and youtube video about interference with wifi. When I e-mailed him whether or not he changed broadcast channels on the unit to avoid interference with his router, his reply was "How do you change channels?" Sigh... All that time to write a negative review and make a youtube video, and no time to READ THE MANUAL to resolve the problem. This light has 4 broadcast channels, which can be changed on the light by removing the rubber cover on the light's bottom side, and moving the switch. I tested it, and channel 2 interfered with my Linksys G router, but channels 1, 3, and 4 had no problems at all.

3) The video does not "washout/whiteout" when it's dark and the floodlight suddenly turns on.

4) The camera also transmits AUDIO.

Cons: (why I removed 1 star)

1) There's no mounting gasket (as other lights have) between the wall and the back of the unit, so the elements can get seep in behind. If you're installing it on a flat surface, it isn't that big a deal, but stucco is a different matter. Either way, I'd put a bead of caulk around the edge to keep the elements out.

2) There's a dial to adjust the sensitivity of the photosensor, but there's no dial to adjust the sensitivity of the motion sensor itself. The instructions say to adjust the position of the motion sensor, but that isn't always an option for your application because you'd be changing the angle of the camera too.

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This is the coolest thing I have purchased in a long time. I didn't attach it to the house like instructions say. I attached it to a board, wired a male 3 prong plug onto it, used a hook on the back and now I can put it anywhere an extension cord will reach. I hung it by the Hummingbird feeder,and now I can watch what's going on outside on my TV! At night I can hang it anywhere that I want a security light and camera. I love this thing and am going to order 2 more! I haven't had it very long, (1 wk). If it quits working I will update this review. Have fun folks@:) I'm NoDramaMama_ on Twitter if you want 2 say hi.

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I really did like this product, Ideal for security purposes. Did not have a problem but sometimes the image does "roll" but that's normal for a wireless camera, and GREAT audio, could here people talking in my driveway!

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I was looking to replace my back flood light (motion detection) that stopped working. I wanted to add a rear camera to my security system and merge the two ideas together. I could not locate a twin 100 Watt standard flood light camera system anywhere that used a wireless transmisson. I called just about every company out there and there are all discontinued. So I settled with the Cooper Lightning MAC100W. Out of the box and working was approx 30 minutes. Most of the time was spent finding the right circuit breaker to kill the power and opening/destroying the box for recycle. That's how easy it is to install. You will need silicone caulk to seal the unit to the mount plate and it does STATE that in the instructions. However Cooper does not supply a foam or weatherproof gasket. I recommend using the wire nuts supplied and using electrical tape on your connections to make it safe.

PROS:

Easy to install if you a replacing a current flood light that is already wired.

Camera is clear during the day and fairly wide angle so you can see enough of an area. NOTE: It is not hi-def. It cannot zoom, pan ot tilt.

Set up of the wireless receiver is easy. Plug in the A/C adapter to an outlet. Connect the RCA connectors to the TV or DVR, tune to the correct input, turn the switch to on and poof.

Motion detection is easy to set-up. Testing setting makes it a snap.

Audio is decent.

Camera is always on (day and night).

Does not interfere with my WiFi network or 5.8/6.0 Ghz wireless phones.

CONS:

Marginal light with only 100 Watts of power. If you need lots of light, this unit will disappoint you.

Video feed does roll from time to time. There does appear to be some interference when my son is playing his Wii.

No night vision capability. If it's night your picture will be black unless something moves and turns the motion light on.

Camera and motion detector are not independant of each other, meaning they are in the same housing so they must aim in the same direction. Not a real bad thing, but worth mentioning.

Adjusting the length of the mounting studs that hold the unit to the mount/wall takes practice. Test fit the unit before you apply caulk. Once you have the correct stud projection through the unit, tighten the lock nuts to keep the studs from turning. Then you can install the white decor nuts that hold the unit up. I recommend small #8 stainless steel lock washers with your set-up. You can get them at a local hardware store or Home Depot. Remember to factor the lock washers into your stud projection.

Other than what is listed above, I recommend this product. I was able to feed the video and audio into my 16 channel Q-See DVR and I'm able to view it on my iphone with MEye app. It did not interfere with my other 2 cameras and wireless systems.

I had to remove 1/2 a star since it did not provide sufficent light to illuminate my backyard like the twin 100 Watt standard flood light I had. I realize its half the power rating. The other 1/2 star was due to the rolling video from time to time.

Enjoy!

Atrains (NJ)

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This light & security camera works great for my purposes. I am watching and illuminating a small area of my yard. I have to say the microphone can pick up conversations across the street. Great picture straight to the TV. Definitely worth the money.