Tru-Scapes 15′ Photocell
Best automated control for homeowners seeking effortless dusk-to-dawn landscape lighting.
Enhance your outdoor lighting system with the Tru-Scapes® Photocell. This essential component is designed to work seamlessly with 12V Tru-Scapes® stainless steel transformers, providing automatic light control. It features a 15-foot lead, offering flexibility in placement and installation. The photocell ensures your landscape lights turn on and off automatically, adapting to ambient light conditions for convenience and energy efficiency. It's a reliable addition for any outdoor living space, integrating easily with compatible transformers for a complete, automated lighting solution.
$84.99
Owner Satisfaction
4.5
/ 5
Category Rank
34
/ 150
#34 in Lighting Timers
Price vs Category Average
-13%
Below average
Voltage
12
/ V
Who it's for
- Eco-conscious users looking to reduce energy waste and maintenance
- Busy homeowners wanting hands-free landscape lighting management
- Installers needing placement flexibility for hidden transformers
Who should skip it
- Property owners with high light pollution or nearby streetlamps
- Users requiring custom shut-off times or advanced scheduling
- Homeowners in extreme climates seeking long-term sensor durability
Performance breakdown
Installation Flexibility
The generous 15-foot lead allows for optimal sensor placement away from obstructions.
Automation Reliability
Dusk-to-dawn sensing provides consistent, hands-free operation for your landscape lighting.
System Compatibility
Designed specifically for Tru-Scapes transformers to ensure a seamless, plug-and-play connection.
Energy Efficiency
Eliminates wasted electricity by ensuring lights only operate when truly needed.
Build Durability
Rugged construction stands up well to the demands of outdoor environmental exposure.
Setup Simplicity
Straightforward integration makes automating your existing lighting system incredibly easy.
Key Specs
Voltage
12V
Lead Length
15 ft (180 inches)
Material
Stainless steel (for compatible transformers)
Compatibility
12V Tru-Scapes® stainless steel transformers
Features
- Automatic light control based on ambient light
- 15-foot lead for flexible installation
- Designed for use with 12V stainless steel transformers
- Enhances convenience and energy efficiency of outdoor lighting
- Automatic dusk-to-dawn operation
What customers say
Customers consistently praise the Tru Scapes photocell for its straightforward installation and reliable performance. The generous 15 foot cord offers excellent flexibility for optimal placement, ensuring the sensor accurately detects light levels without complication. Users appreciate that this device eliminates the need for manual timers, providing consistent, worry free operation night after night. It integrates seamlessly into existing low voltage systems, making it a highly valued upgrade for automated landscape lighting control.
Know before you buy
The Tru-Scapes Photocell is specifically engineered for compatibility with 12V Tru-Scapes stainless steel transformers. We recommend using it only with these systems to ensure proper electrical integration and performance.
The 15-foot lead provides significant flexibility, allowing you to mount the sensor away from the transformer in a location that receives accurate ambient light. This ensures the sensor isn't triggered prematurely by shadows or nearby artificial light sources.
Yes, the photocell automatically detects ambient light levels to turn your landscape lighting on at dusk and off at dawn, providing a truly hands-free lighting schedule.
No, this photocell is designed specifically for 12V low-voltage lighting systems. It must be connected to a compatible 12V Tru-Scapes transformer rather than a standard household outlet.
For the most reliable operation, place the sensor in an area that experiences natural daylight cycles without being directly obstructed by dense foliage or hit by direct beams from your landscape lights, which could cause the system to cycle on and off.
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