Motion detector lights

[boeckli]

1 hour ago, hop2it said:

Will masking tape stick? Anyone tried it?

 

Yep, I  just did on Majestic two weeks ago

[c-boy]

To all the night walkers and vampiress. I would like to make a statement of relativity.  You put it on, please remove before you leave.  I've broken many a toe, I like illumination at nite .

     

[mrell345]

Bring a roll of painters masking tape.  I put it on the sensor before going to bed at night and take it off in the morning when we get up.

[KreinKrunker]

Try "Gaffer's Tape".  Sticks like duct tape without the residue.

[Daisyloo]

On 12/25/2023 at 11:02 AM, LACruiser88 said:

We use black electrical tape.

 

That is what we do too.

 

[twomacs2]

On 12/25/2023 at 11:17 PM, PE Cruisers said:

Has Princess done anything about the motion light in dressing area since last spring ? Leaving on CB this Wednesday 12/27 and wondering if I need to bring tape to cover motion detector. Dam thing woke me up numerous times on the Emerald in March.

Yes we took black electrical tape for the one in the wardrobe AND the super annoying ones under the bedside tables (Diamond Princess)

[Torfamm]

6 hours ago, Firefly74 said:

 

Or at least a wad of it carefully wound around something like a small flashlight!

I use an old gift card

[Torfamm]

2 hours ago, c-boy said:

To all the night walkers and vampiress. I would like to make a statement of relativity.  You put it on, please remove before you leave.  I've broken many a toe, I like illumination at nite .

     

We bring a rechargeable nightlight with a dimmer and leave it on the counter in the bathroom with the door cracked The blindingly bright lights in the cabins are way too much for me

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[dreams_of_travel]

I had forgotten about this issue entirely.  My most recent cruise was on the Grand in an interior cabin, and it did not have any of the motion sensor lights.  I will have to remember my painters tape for future cruises that have that "feature" installed.  🤦🏻‍♀️

[cjpj]

I'm just of the Emerald and these lights didn't bother me at all. Not that bright and they don't stay on that long. I actually liked them, but I seem to be in the minority. 

[MissP22]

We really enjoyed the auto lights but it would be nice if they stayed on a bit longer. 

[SargassoPirate]

14 hours ago, MissP22 said:

We really enjoyed the auto lights but it would be nice if they stayed on a bit longer. 

Why not just a light controlled by a switch?  Off when you don't want it.  On when you do.  

 

This whole motion sensor light changeover appears as if someone got to sit at the big table and had to justify their position with a new whiz bang project. 

[boeckli]

8 minutes ago, SargassoPirate said:

Why not just a light controlled by a switch?  Off when you don't want it.  On when you do.  

 

This whole motion sensor light changeover appears as if someone got to sit at the big table and had to justify their position with a new whiz bang project. 

 

In my recent Majestic stateroom (deluxe balcony) there was the normal switch controlled ceiling light in the entry plus the super bright sensor controlled ceiling light outside the bathroom (i.e. in close proximity) 

Edited December 31, 2023 by boeckli

[MissP22]

9 minutes ago, SargassoPirate said:

Why not just a light controlled by a switch?  Off when you don't want it.  On when you do.  

 

This whole motion sensor light changeover appears as if someone got to sit at the big table and had to justify their position with a new whiz bang project. 

I suppose a switch would have been a better option but would have meant rewiring to add it.

The Ruby had nice auto lights built into the night stands as well, which didn't blind you when the cabin was in total darkness.

I guess you just can't have it all. 🤷 

[jinpasco]

Our light had a bad sensor and came on even when covered anytime day or night. We even covered it with a Kleenex box to lessen the brightness.. I mentioned it may be a " fire hazard" ( probably not ) and as soon as those words were spoken a worker was there within the hour to dismantle it. Hopefully a new sensor was all.it needed.

[SargassoPirate]

4 hours ago, MissP22 said:

I suppose a switch would have been a better option but would have meant rewiring to add it.

The Ruby had nice auto lights built into the night stands as well, which didn't blind you when the cabin was in total darkness.

I guess you just can't have it all. 🤷 

I booked a Have It All cruise on HAL, so maybe I can.😉

 

Seriously though, the lights were on a simple switch before some genius who never cruises came up with the idea that we all needed a motion sensor on the light.  

 

The first time I encountered the motion sensor light, I reached up, gave the fixture a twist so that the housing dropped down, and unplugged the sensor itself.  That disabled the light completely so I came up with the painters tape.

Edited December 31, 2023 by SargassoPirate

[Wishing on a star]

We always travel with black electrical tape!!!

Twice,  with all of the walking you do on a cruise ship, I disembarked with shoes. (thankfully black ones!) that were literally held together with that black tape!!!!

It really is one of those things..  don't leave home without it!

[SargassoPirate]

46 minutes ago, Wishing on a star said:

We always travel with black electrical tape!!!

Twice,  with all of the walking you do on a cruise ship, I disembarked with shoes. (thankfully black ones!) that were literally held together with that black tape!!!!

It really is one of those things..  don't leave home without it!

For show repairs I carry a tube of some really good all purpose cement/glue, sort of like Shoe Goo but not as thick.  On our most recent cruise one of my sneakers started to come apart.  Half of the sole was flapping.  Got back to the cabin and glued them back together, held them in place with some thick rubber bands that I always carry, and let them sit overnight.  Good as new the next day and I still wear them.

 

Reattached the soles on a pair of boat shoes several year ago and they're still holding.

 

"Be Prepared" 

[charliedalrymple]

We are currently on Majestic and I have no issue with the lights at all.  I particularly appreciate the little nightlights under the bedside tables when I have to get up during the night.

[SaltyDoggg]

Same.  I ended up disconnecting the entire unit and finally got some sleep.  Cabin attendant called repair to fix, but they never got around to it.  I cant believe this is an issue thats been happening for some time.  They obviously do not have any urgency in repairing anything on that ship.  Nearly every auto door was broken on some level.  There is so much wrong with this ship.  Never again on Princess!

[MissP22]

24 minutes ago, SaltyDoggg said:

Same.  I ended up disconnecting the entire unit and finally got some sleep.  Cabin attendant called repair to fix, but they never got around to it.  I cant believe this is an issue thats been happening for some time.  They obviously do not have any urgency in repairing anything on that ship.  Nearly every auto door was broken on some level.  There is so much wrong with this ship.  Never again on Princess!

Not all Princess ships have problems like that.

[JF - retired RRT]

26 minutes ago, SaltyDoggg said:

Same.  I ended up disconnecting the entire unit and finally got some sleep.  Cabin attendant called repair to fix, but they never got around to it.  I cant believe this is an issue that's been happening for some time.  They obviously do not have any urgency in repairing anything on that ship.  Nearly every auto door was broken on some level.  There is so much wrong with this ship.  Never again on Princess!

Did you forget to put this in the review/rant that you posted?

[BadgerBill57]

On 12/31/2023 at 6:42 AM, SargassoPirate said:

Why not just a light controlled by a switch?  Off when you don't want it.  On when you do.  

 

This whole motion sensor light changeover appears as if someone got to sit at the big table and had to justify their position with a new whiz bang project. 

Or have a switch to turn off the motion light if you don't want it.

[SaltyDoggg]

On 1/2/2024 at 1:58 PM, JF - retired RRT said:

Did you forget to put this in the review/rant that you posted?

Actually if you read the review you’ll see that motion sensors and auto doors are on the list 😀

[MissP22]

22 hours ago, BadgerBill57 said:

Or have a switch to turn off the motion light if you don't want it.

I'm still waiting for an auto switch to turn off the AC when the balcony door is left open.