Dusk To Dawn Outdoor Light Fixtures

Dusk to dawn outdoor lighting, also called LED barn lights, are a perfect way to increase security around a building’s perimeter. Dusk to dawn light sensors automatically turn off and on at sunrise and sunset, they save your client energy costs without them lifting a finger. Or flicking a switch. Or thinking at all, really. Put these dusk to dawn outdoor lights at any entry point. Or use them for yard and dock illumination. Either way, like most types of outdoor lighting, they’re bound to keep away anyone your client doesn’t want being there.

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  1. C-Lite LED Dusk to Dawn w/ Photocell
    C-Lite LED Dusk to Dawn w/ Photocell | CCT & Wattage Selectable | C-AR-A-DD1 Series | Up to 12,100 Lumens | Gray
    $119.99
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    SKU: C-AR-A-DD1-S12L-SCCT-GR
    Replaces 250W PSMH
    Up to 12,100 Lumens
  2. C-Lite LED Dusk to Dawn w/ Photocell
    C-Lite LED Dusk to Dawn w/ Photocell | CCT & Wattage Selectable | C-AR-A-DD1 Series | Up to 8900 Lumens | Gray
    $89.99
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    SKU: C-AR-A-DD1-S9L-SCCT-GR
    Replaces 250W MH
    Up to 8900 Lumens
  3. C-Lite LED Dusk to Dawn w/ Photocell
    C-Lite LED Dusk to Dawn w/ Photocell | CCT & Wattage Selectable | C-AR-A-DD1 Series | Up to 6000 Lumens | Gray
    $74.99
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    SKU: C-AR-A-DD1-S6L-SCCT-GR
    Replaces 175W MH
    Up to 6000 Lumens
  4. Clearance
    Cree Lighting® LED Dusk to Dawn Light w/ 10kV Surge Suppression Protection
    Cree Lighting® LED Dusk to Dawn Light w/ 10kV Surge Suppression Protection | Type V | RUL-B Series | 7500 Lumens | 4000K | Aluminum
    $76.97
    SKU: RULM-B-7L-40K7-5W-UL
    *Light pole in image not supplied - light pole must be purchased separately.
    Replaces 175W MH/150W HPS
    7500 Lumens
    No returns - Final Sale item
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    Cree Lighting® LED Dusk to Dawn Light w/ 10kV Surge Suppression Protection
    Cree Lighting® LED Dusk to Dawn Light w/ 20kV Surge Suppression Protection | Type V | RUL-B Series | 7500 Lumens | 4000K | Aluminum | 7-pin Photocell Receptacle
    $94.97
    SKU: RULM-B-7L-40K7-5W-UL-20KV-7P
    *Light pole in image not supplied - light pole must be purchased separately.
    Replaces 175W MH/150W HPS
    7500 Lumens
    No returns - Final Sale item
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    Cree Lighting® LED Dusk to Dawn Light w/ 10kV Surge Suppression Protection
    Cree Lighting® LED Dusk to Dawn Light w/ 10kV Surge Suppression Protection | Type V | RUL-B Series | 7500 Lumens | 4000K | Aluminum | 7-pin Photocell Receptacle
    $83.97
    SKU: RULM-B-7L-40K7-5W-UL-7P
    *Light pole in image not supplied - light pole must be purchased separately.
    Replaces 175W MH/150W HPS
    7500 Lumens
    No returns - Final Sale item
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    Cree Lighting® LED Dusk to Dawn Light w/ 10kV Surge Suppression Protection
    Cree Lighting® LED Dusk to Dawn Light w/ 10kV Surge Suppression Protection | Type V | RUL-B Series | 7500 Lumens | 4000K | Aluminum | 6-foot Cord
    $83.97
    SKU: RULM-B-7L-40K7-5W-UL-PW
    *Light pole in image not supplied - light pole must be purchased separately.
    Replaces 175W MH/150W HPS
    7500 Lumens
    No returns - Final Sale item
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    Cree Lighting® LED Dusk to Dawn Light w/ 10kV Surge Suppression Protection
    Cree Lighting® LED Dusk to Dawn Light w/ 10kV Surge Suppression Protection | Type II | RUL-B Series | 5250 Lumens | 4000K | Aluminum
    $64.97
    SKU: RULS-B-5L-40K7-2N-UL
    *Light pole in image not supplied - light pole must be purchased separately.
    Replaces 100W MH/100W HPS
    5250 Lumens
    No returns - Final Sale item
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    Cree Lighting® LED Dusk to Dawn Light w/ 10kV Surge Suppression Protection
    Cree Lighting® LED Dusk to Dawn Light w/ 10kV Surge Suppression Protection | Type V | RUL-B Series | 5250 Lumens | 4000K | Aluminum
    $64.97
    SKU: RULS-B-5L-40K7-5W-UL
    *Light pole in image not supplied - light pole must be purchased separately.
    Replaces 100W MH/100W HPS
    5250 Lumens
    No returns - Final Sale item
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    Cree Lighting® Reflector/Refractor | RUL-B Series
    Cree Lighting® Reflector/Refractor | RUL-B Series
    $9.97
    SKU: RUL-B-REFM
    For use with RULM-B (7L) Series only.
    No returns - Final Sale item
  11. C-Lite 120-277V NEMA Photocell | 3-Pin | Gray
    C-Lite 120-277V NEMA Photocell | 3-Pin | Gray
    $13.99
    SKU: C-ACC-A-PCELL-NEMA3-LV

    Twist Lock Style Semi-Electronic

    1-Year Limited Warranty
  12. C-Lite Mounting Arm Kit for Dusk to Dawn Light Fixtures | C-ACC Series | Silver
    C-Lite Mounting Arm Kit for Dusk to Dawn Light Fixtures | C-ACC Series | Silver
    $16.99
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    SKU: C-ACC-A-SMDDPOLE-GR
    Please check accessories section of dusk to dawn webpages to identify if compatible.

LED Dusk to Dawn Outdoor Lighting

All our dusk to dawn outdoor lights, or dusk to dawn barn lights, are certified for quality by third parties, like UL, ETL, and DLC. Not many online retailers carry these certifications. Why? Because their products haven’t been properly tested. Which is a big reason why fixtures end up failing and costing you time and money you don’t have. Since our luminaires have passed all quality tests, they’re certain to work for the 50,000 hours they’re promised to, without any hiccups. Even so, because we stand by our products, we still offer a 5-year warranty on our dusk to dawn outdoor lights, in the rare event something does happen. Least we could do, right?

Need even more information about a product? After you click on each, look under the “Guides & Info” section. You’ll find a downloadable instruction manual to take out all the guesswork, plus a downloadable spec sheet with more specific information on dusk to dawn lighting. And, of course, if you have any questions, we have lighting experts at your literal call. They can help with anything from installation issues to questions about your order. Call them today at 1-888-243-9445.

What is a dusk to dawn outdoor light?

A dusk to dawn light carries a small photocell light sensor that automatically turns on when ambient light levels are low and turns off when light levels are high. For this reason, you want to make sure that your dusk to dawn light is not exposed to any other lights, or else it may turn off, thinking it’s daytime when it’s actually night. Dusk to dawn lights are typically found in barns, porches, driveways, sheds, yards, and garages.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can outdoor LED dusk to dawn lighting with a photocell be bypassed?

We don’t recommend rewiring the fixture, but we do recommend using a shorting cap in place of the photocell. The shorting cap will complete the circuit, and the fixture will operate as long as there is power provided.

Will this dusk to dawn light fixture fit my existing pipe?

Our dusk to dawn porch lights will fit on pipes between 1-5/8” (1.625”) and 1-3/4” (1.75”). They're also able to be mounted directly to a wall, if desired. If you'd like to keep the fixture off the wall or mounted to a round pole and no arm exists, check out our arm accessory.

Can you add a dusk to dawn light sensor to outdoor lights?

Yes. One way is to buy a dusk to dawn sensor bulb. Just take out your existing bulb within the fixture and replace it with the sensor bulbs.

Do dusk to dawn outdoor lights use a lot of electricity?

Dusk to dawn lighting does not use a lot of electricity. While many believe that dusk to dawn lights will raise your electric bill, that is actually not true. LED lights require less power and use less wattage at maximum brightness. Incandescent and fluorescent light bulbs require more energy to produce less light; for example, incandescent lights only utilize 10% of the electricity they use to produce light, while the other 90% goes toward heat. Since LED lights are more efficient than fluorescent or incandescent bulbs, you can leave them on all day without worrying about your monthly electric bill skyrocketing.

Can you put an LED bulb in a dusk to dawn porch light?

LED bulbs can be put into a dusk to dawn porch light because most LED bulbs are compatible with outdoor fixtures. In fact, it is advisable to replace traditional incandescent or fluorescent bulbs with LED lights if you plan to leave them on all day. Compared to these light bulbs, LEDs use electricity more efficiently, making them an ideal choice for all-day porch lights or any other frequently used light.

Can you make any outdoor light dusk to dawn?

You can make any outdoor light a dusk to dawn light in two different ways. The first way is to change the existing outdoor light fixture with a dusk to dawn light fixture. Dusk to dawn outdoor light fixtures can be pricey and require installation. Once you install the light fixture, you can use any bulb to light it.



The alternative method is to find an LED light bulb with a built-in photosensitive light sensor. LEDs with light sensors function similarly to dusk to dawn light fixtures. By default, this type of LED bulb uses built-in sensors to detect outdoor lighting and switch it on or off accordingly. However, many LED light bulbs designed to mimic dusk to dawn lighting have an "on" setting that allows you to leave the light on all day.