- 7 Wpower draw
- E26A19 bulb, screw base
- 2700–5000Klight colors
A porch light that knows when it is dark
Our dusk-to-dawn bulb has a light sensor built into the bulb. When daylight fades it switches itself on, and when the sun comes up it switches off. There is no timer to set and no app.
It is a 7 W A19 on an E26 base, so it screws into an ordinary porch, garage or hallway fixture. It comes in Warm White 2700K, Cool White and Daylight.
It is rated for damp locations: a covered porch or a carport, not a fixture open to rain or sprinklers. Buyers report bulbs still working after three, five and six years.
- 2700KWarm White
- 5000KDaylight
Good to know before you buy
The sensor needs to see daylight: inside an enclosed glass lantern, under a deep eave or next to a brighter light it can stay on all day or flicker on and off. It is not rated for fixtures open to rain.
Vgogfly dusk-to-dawn bulb specifications
- Type
- LED Bulb
- Shape and base
- A19, E26 medium screw base
- Power
- 7 W
- Sensor
- Photocell: on at dusk, off at dawn
- Light colors
- Warm White 2700K, Cool White, Daylight
- Location
- Indoor, or outdoors in damp locations under cover
- Voltage
- 100–120 V, 60 Hz
- Packs
- 2, 3, 12
What's in the box
- Bulbs in packs of 2, 3 or 12, by version
Getting the most from the dusk-to-dawn bulb
Screw the bulb into the fixture and leave the wall switch on.
Make sure the bulb can see daylight, not just a dark corner of a lantern.
Wait for dusk. It needs the sky to darken to switch on.
Keep it out of fixtures that rain or sprinklers reach.
Before you install it
- Damp location rated only.
- Do not install it where rain, sprinklers or standing water reach it directly.
From the safety notes for the dusk-to-dawn bulb.
What buyers say about the dusk-to-dawn bulb
All buyer reviews4.6 out of 5
9,052 ratings.
- 5 stars81%
- 4 stars10%
- 3 stars3%
- 2 stars2%
- 1 star4%
Solved the problem!!
I initially bought two bulbs for the front and the back of the house. The "dusk to dawn" adapters (you screw that into the socket and the regular light bulb into the adapter) I bought years ago died. Found these and decided to not replace the adapters. They are great. I am so happy I don't have to remember to turn the lights off in the morning and remember to turn them on at dark. I work 2nd shift, so it is great that they are on when I get home about 1:15 AM. About two weeks after putting these on the house, the light timer for the garage lights crapped out (it was probably 24 years old). So had that removed and we were thinking of having a "dusk to dawn" fixture installed on the outside of the garage. Decided to try these light bulbs first. They arrived yesterday (while at work!) so got them into the fixtures today and voilà! lights came on at 4:11 PM today. (I have the night off so I was home to see them come on.)So far, so good. I'm anxious to see how long they last and how they hold up to a Midwest winter.Update: April 2023. Came home last night after dark and realized that one of lights on the garage had gone out so just ordered another pair. The bulbs on the garage have been going since December 2018. I haven't had to replace the initial ones in the outside light fixtures on the house, yet. No negative issues surrounding the cold winters in the last four + years. I am amazed.
6 years and still working perfectly.
Today is September 10, 2025. I purchased the 2 pack of bulbs 6 years ago, September 3, 2019. Turns on at dusk, turns off at sunrise everyday. No WiFi or timers needed. I have two outdoor lights, one at the front door and one near the garage door where the house numbers are. I keep the switch for the lights on at all times and put a piece of tape over it so it doesn’t get accidentally turned off.The only issue I have with it is during Christmas the holiday lights are too bright and cause it not to detect darkness. But, my porch is well lit from the holiday lights so it doesn’t affect the safety/visibility outdoors.
Motion Sensor light
This light is motion sensor light, not working as dusk to dawn, it will lit up in the night only if it detects motion.
Work as advertised...
I purchased these dusk-to-dawn lights for the front of my house, replacing lights that were too bright (a neighbor actually complained about them being too bright). There is a noticeable difference in brightness between the previous lights and these, but still enough light to illuminate my driveway and front entryway, and hopefully enough to discourage burglars and vandals. They come on at dusk and stay lit until dawn, which is what they're supposed to do. I just installed them, so can't comment on their longevity.
A really good product!
I bought these for the porch and garage light at my former house last August. They were still going strong when I moved out the following July.Have purchased and installed in my new house on the porch. They work very well. Leave the switch on, and my porch is lit if I come home after dark. Great product!
No fuss lights
Just install lightbulbs in garage light receptacle and forget about them. No issues. They turn on at dusk and off at dawn just as advertised. I’ve had them several years and gave my neighbor a set as a gift. Now we both enjoy the security of lights outside.
Questions about the dusk-to-dawn bulb
Why does my dusk-to-dawn bulb stay on during the day?
Its sensor cannot see enough daylight: a closed lantern, a deep porch roof or a brighter light next to it keeps it on. Move it to a fixture open to the sky, and leave the wall switch on. Buyers have it working under covered porches with 2 lights 6 feet apart.
Is the dusk-to-dawn bulb a motion sensor light?
No. The 7 W bulb reacts to daylight, not movement: it comes on at dusk and stays on until dawn. One buyer expected a motion light and was disappointed.
Can the dusk-to-dawn bulb go outside?
It is rated for damp locations, so a covered porch or a carport works. Keep it out of fixtures where rain, sprinklers or standing water reach it directly. It runs on 100 to 120 V.
dusk-to-dawn bulb or refrigerator bulb
Dusk-to-dawn bulb or a plain bulb on a switch?
The 7 W dusk-to-dawn bulb turns itself on when the sky darkens and off at sunrise, so the porch is lit when you come home. A plain bulb such as our 5 W A15 stays off until someone flips the switch.
| Dusk-to-Dawn LED Bulb with Light Sensor | A15 LED Refrigerator Bulb, 40W Equivalent | |
|---|---|---|
| Shape and base | A19, E26 medium screw base | A15, E26 medium screw base |
| Power | 7 W | 5 W (Cool White: 4 W, 410 lumens) |
| Light colors | Warm White 2700K, Cool White, Daylight | Daylight 5000K, Soft White 2700K, Cool White 5000K |
| Voltage | 100–120 V, 60 Hz | 120 V |
| Packs | 2, 3, 12 | 2, 1, 3, 4 |
| Price | from $8.99 | from $6.59 |
| Buyer ratings | 4.6 out of 5 from 9,052 | 4.7 out of 5 from 18,862 |
| Better choice when | Porches and garages | Indoor fixtures you switch yourself |
