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These stick-on under-cabinet lights turn on when you move — a pair's down to $19
Rechargeable and magnetic, they're great for midnight snack attacks and early-morning trips to the coffee maker.
You need light in your kitchen, but when it's early morning and you're just trying to see enough to pour your coffee, the overhead light can be a bit much. A better way? Lepotec Motion Sensor Cabinet Lights. All you have to do is pass your hand underneath them and they come to life. Right now, you can pick up a two-pack on sale for $19 at Amazon. Now that's a way to light up your kitchen without lightening your wallet.
With magnetic backs that make them easy to install, these lights can go practically anywhere.
Why is it a good deal? 💰
Comparable lights can cost a pretty penny, but these are nearly 45% off — and at under $19, they're as low as we've ever seen them go. Talk about a discount that really lights up our lives!
Why do I need these? 🤔
Under-cabinet lighting is just the thing when you want a midnight snack, or as we said before, need to pour coffee first thing in the morning before your eyes are completely open. These Lepotic lights can also work as stairway lights or in the car if you need a trunk light. They're powered by a 1,000-mAh battery that's rechargeable via a USB cable. It lasts for about three hours of continuous use or an estimated three to four weeks in motion-sensing mode.
The built-in magnets make these easy to attach to practically any metal surface. If you don't have metal in your cabinets, adhesive tape makes these press-and-play for you too. These cabinet lights can detect motion up to 10 feet away, and they have 30 LEDs that produce a warm light up to 200 lumens. It's more than enough to see by, but it doesn't have that cold quality that fluorescent lighting does.
What reviewers say 💬
More than 23,000 Amazon shoppers swear by these easy-to-install motion sensor lights.
Pros 👍
"I wanted inexpensive under-counter lighting that didn't require hardwiring," wrote one fan. "These are easy to install with magnetic strips (included) and easy to charge with [a] phone charger. They are motion-activated, so [they] turn on when we are nearby. You can set them to stay lit if you prefer."
One homeowner said they work wonders in a dark basement: "I've been adding motion sensor night-lights to bathrooms, but I really needed one in my basement — night-lights just weren't enough down there. These are magnetic and rechargeable, so an outlet is not a requirement. I happen to have a magnetic whiteboard in the basement, and I can easily leave a C charger close by."
"It was so easy to charge and install/mount in the pantry and garage," raved another fan. "No damage to [the] wall or paint. Lights are bright [and] the motion sensors work perfectly in each area."
Cons 👎
"I've been buying motion detector closet lights for a while, and this is one of the best I've bought," shared a generally satisfied shopper. "The only minor complaint I have is the magnetic strip isn't designed to hold it rigid ... When I need to switch it on because it's not going on automatically, the light can shift on the magnetic plate."
Not using the magnets? Take note: "The only complaint is they are sticky," noted a final reviewer. "[They're] super-stuck to the wall, so make sure you place them correctly."
Not a fan of cooler lights? They also come in this warmer hue.
Psst: Here's another no-tools-required light for your home.
If you hear the word sconce and envision a complex electrical undertaking, let this chic wall light put your mind at ease. It comes with adhesive to attach the base to your wall, and the light itself is magnetic and can be removed in case you need a little illumination when you get up at night. Oh, and it has a dimmer to create a softer mood.
"These are great lights," wrote a user. "Easy to put up, and the magnet is strong, so you can angle them any way you'd like. Aesthetically, they looked exactly how we wanted. Would buy again!"
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The reviews quoted above reflect the most recent versions at the time of publication.
