Reddit mentions: The best flood lights

I saw your other post and just now this one. I've been looking into bonsai for a little bit now, so I'm glad I caught this post before it got too old.

How exactly does one "become" a bonsai and the other doesn't? Does that just mean you'll keep the bonsai in a smaller pot and give the other one bigger pots all its life? Do trees in bonsai pots get stunted growth or something or what prevents them from growing larger? I've seen images before of plants with roots breaking pots open so it seems like a pot doesn't necessarily limit growth? Although I think it must somewhat in most cases?

I can't keep any plants outside unsupervised or they most likely will get stolen. I saw the light you use and I would love one like that but cannot afford it. I have two of these, one is 50w and one is 20w. I have north west windows (so like, pretty awful). Do you think I would be able to keep a jade tree growing? I have a bunch of other succulents that I started this winter and they are all doing pretty well, including growing props, the only exception is my crassula moonglow has etiolated for some reason. I've moved it's position to see if it can get more light. I keep them in a window as well since I figure every little bit helps, but I don't count on that.

Anyway, what I'm trying to ask is do you think I have favorable conditions at all for a bonsai tree? I wanted jade specifically since it has water needs more aligned with succulents than other bonsai trees.

Thanks any help you can provide. Your jade looks really cute now and I look forward to updates on how it grows and what you do with it!

Purchasing just the chip components can be a hassle as you need to buy a power supply, heatsink, and solder them. It can make for a fun DIY project though. I recommend pre-built COB lights like this: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07F24HFDF/

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You can save money by purchasing lights that aren't specifically marketed for plants. They work similarly, as all LEDs are full spectrum. Just pay attention to the K rating - 6500k is optimal for veg growth, and has more blue wavelengths. Personally, these are what I'm using. One light can grow multiple plants: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01KFUZ1VC/

A 2-pack of 100W LED floodlights is $56 and combined will work just as well as a $100 grow light... (This is forbidden knowledge)

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Masterblend is fine and can be subbed out for Maxibloom. They're both designed for maximum flowering, which cannabis and tomato growers love. They aren't geared for the veg stage of pepper growth, which is why I add 1/4 tsp of calcium nitrate and 1/8 tsp Epsom salts per gallon of solution. This covers the nutrients that Masterblend lacks, so your plants will definitely love you for it.

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Good luck, fellow hydro grower!

Depending on which state you're in, I'd say go through a Honeywell retailer and pick up a wireless Lyric system to handle the door/window contacts, glass break sensor, siren, and Yale electronic lock. You can put your indoor cameras on the Honeywell app as well.

I've had a positive experience with Honeywell since the wireless set-up process is simple, and the retailer's customer support should help you out should you have any tech issues or need guidance with the app. Makes it real easy to teach family members to use the apps, even people who are really bad with computers. Plus, whenever you move, it's no big deal. Just toss everything back in the box and install it in the next place.

With monitoring, your retailer or security system supplier might have someone they work with. Main thing to look for is that they're UL-listed and meet all the industry standards. Find out if they protect locations like schools and government buildings, too. That's always a good sign. I don't have any specific monitoring companies I can plug, unfortunately.

My only issue with Honeywell is their new wireless outdoor cameras are untested, so until I get my hands on one and put it through it's paces, I'm not going to recommend it.

I prefer wired exterior lights myself, but if you can also get battery-powered like this one on Amazon for cheap. With lights, there's really no need to get fancy unless you've got a lot of area to cover and you plan on being there on a more permanent basis.

For outdoor cameras you can get something like Amcrest's outdoor option. Decent camera, ticks all the boxes, not too expensive. Put your cameras on BlueIris or iSpy.

Hopefully that gives you a good starting point. Since your home is small, you probably don't need many cameras so that'll help mitigate some costs.

It's tough finding the balance between a cheap security system and a reliable one, but I think the added peace of mind makes it a worthy investment.

I didn't go with LED lights because when I read owner reviews they were only so-so. I ended up going with Heath Zenith Model # HZ-5318-BZ lights from Home Depot and RAB Model STL360H lights from a local lighting dealer. Both Heath Zenith and RAB say these models are not designed to be used with LED bulbs because the LED bulbs will cause the motion sensors to malfunction, i.e. lights blinking off and on, etc. The Heath Zenith's don't have as much range to their motion sensor as the RAB's, but they still work very well. However, the RAB's have a 10 year warranty, while the Heath Zenith's only have a 2 year warranty. The RAB's also are much more expensive. If you buy RAB lights then don't buy them from Amazon because RAB won't honor the 10 year warranty because the sellers on Amazon are not authorized dealers. RAB also makes LED motion sensor lights, but their best motion sensor light STL360H is not designed to be used with LED bulbs. When I called customer service at both Heath Zenith and RAB to ask a few question before purchasing their lights, both companies were helpful. The other thing to consider is how high you want to mount the lights on your house. The RAB's recommended mounting at 10 ft. while the Heath Zenith's recommended mounting at 8 ft. The higher mounting height of the RAB's I believe is due to their more powerful motion sensors which gives them a greater range.

https://www.homedepot.com/p/Heath-Zenith-240-Degree-Bronze-Motion-Activated-Outdoor-Flood-Light-HZ-5318-BZ/303625386

https://www.amazon.com/RAB-Lighting-STL360H-Precision-Detection/dp/B000W3YI6W/ref=sr_1_1?keywords=RAB+STL360H&qid=1565297233&s=gateway&sr=8-1

I don't know exactly what they use, but I have done this in my backyard.

I bought waterproof LED flood lights on Amazon and mounted them high enough in each tree and pointed up, so that no part of the reflector can be seen from anywhere in the yard. I bought the 20 watt versions, and they seem to be just right for me, but they have 10-20-30-40-50+ watt versions. EDIT: the ones I bought are capable of all colors, so look carefully at all the Amazon listings before buying. Some are just RGB.

It took some trial and error up on the ladder at night, but it looks awesome!! Forest adds some wire mesh to the trees in some cases, which provides more texture for the light, but this is more necessary because they're tall skinny pine trees. On regular trees that most people have in their yards, like a big maple, it comes out really well.

The lights I have (and most of the similar ones available on Amazon) revert back to the setting they were previously on when power was disconnected. So I set all mine to slowly cycle through all colors, and then unplugged them and connected them all to a power strip with a switch. Then when I hit the switch, they all power up at the same time, and the color cycling is all coordinated between all of the lights. Super cool.

You'd have to find a stand, but this style of light on Amazon tends to be really good for the price. I have a different one that's out of stock now, but I've dropped it more than a couple times onto concrete from about head height and it's still going strong.

If you want a flashlight, the Thunite T10 is pretty fantastic for the price.

I installed a bunch of these around my property over 2 years ago, including several that don't get any direct sunlight, and they're still working well for me: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B012ZPKNFE/ref=oh_aui_search_detailpage?ie=UTF8&psc=1

These obviously wont compare to a wired flood light, but they do a great job in areas that are super dark at night. We had also put some up in an alley behind my wife's old house, which didn't get any direct sun due to large trees, and they worked well there too.

Overall, I'm really impressed with the long term quality and performance, especially given the low price. I bought them half-expecting to have to replace them after a year, but it has been more than twice that time and they're still working well.

I'm skeptical on how well z-wave will work for this. I'm afraid it wouldn't respond fast enough and you might get a lot of false positives outside. I have a z-wave motion sensor in my garage and sometimes it doesn't respond until I get out of my vehicle.

Here are some ideas:

• Use presence detection. You could use Happy Bubbles. Your automation would be something like "If I've been away for 30 minutes and I return, turn on the light".
  
• Use location location tracking with your phone.
  
• Get a "dumb" motion security light. This is probably the easiest solution and maybe the best. It's relatively cheap and very dependable.

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We've seen so many people get ripped off, it's not even funny...

For motion lighting, there are only two options worth going anywhere near.

If you have the money, the STARTLE is on another level from any of the other ones. It's a legit 9600 lumens. No exaggeration, it's as bright as FIVE of the best ones from Home Depot/Lowes.
https://www.globalsecurityexperts.com/products/outdoor-security-lighting.html

If that's out of your price range, the only other way to go is RAB Stealth. Any of the one sold at the big box stores (e.g. Defiant/Utilitech/AllPro) are JUNK. The sensor will register false positives all the time (e.g. go off from wind, phantoms, ghosts, etc). Within 18 months to two years, it will be on all night.

Ask me how I know this :)

Here is the RAB.

https://www.amazon.com/RAB-Lighting-STL360HB-Precision-Detection/dp/B000W3UH4O/ref=sr_1_3?ie=UTF8&qid=1473055847&sr=8-3&keywords=rab+stealth+motion

They come in white as well. Amazon has a 2-pack for $130. Get two bright LED bulbs and you are good to go.

But seriously, the STARLE is on another level. Think like sports stadium/highway workers bright.

I have a similar knock-off-market flood like that - this one on a 20 normal tank terrarium and it does a great job. Heat sink on the back get a little warm but not too bad and it's plenty of light. Too much actually for my Gastro. retrocallus to be directly under but a little off to the side is great. Assuming watts to PAR intensity scales somewhat linearly between ours (not a good assumption, but just stating it), I'm going to hazard a guess that this'll be fine for you.

Goooood monday morning
The cheapest I have is this LED Light at $5.75, but I'd be very happy to paypal you the $.88 if it meant I could get it!

Thanks for the contest, have a lovely day

These are pretty great, solar powered, just hang from a nail just about anywhere, but not terribly bright.

This one from Harbor Freight is much brighter, we have one above the garage for our driveway, basically because we really needed a light and I was too lazy to run wiring. I've had it up there for 2-3 years now, motion sensor isn't quite as sensitive as when it was new, but still works great.

The smaller ones could be hung from 3M strips so no damage there. The larger one, yeah you're gonna need to put in a screw or two to hang it from. Personally, I'd think in your case it's easier to ask forgiveness than permission.

This is a great idea. My boyfriend is out of town a lot, leaving me home alone with our two year old. I was extremely uncomfortable alone at night until we invested in some basic, inexpensive home security devices.

1: Bump-proof your deadbolts. These things are super cheap, easy to use and install. They prevent your deadbolt from turning, so no one can pick or bump the lock.

2: Battery-operated alarms. We went to Home Depot and got tiny little battery-operated alarms for each door. These work by having two pieces (one on the door and one on the jamb) with a magnet in each. When the bond between the magnets breaks, as when the door is opened, it goes off. It has "off", "alarm", and "chime" functions, so it's the same device that a lot off convenience stores use. Cost us $15 for two. They work on windows also. (For the record, the alarm is ridiculously loud.)

3: Motion sensor lights. We put one of these on each side of the house. Battery operated so easy to install. Put them a few feet out of arm's reach if possible, check the batteries so often, good to go.

4: As the previous commenter said, get a dog if you can. Preferably a large one, but even a small dog instills a lot of security. Your son will find the companionship totally invaluable, he'll feel more in control if you give him responsibility of taking care of it, and small dogs are great alarm systems.

I hope this helps!

You have a few options.

1. Lutron's Caseta line has a handful of switches that don't need neutral. Not all the Caseta dimmers have this, so double check before you buy.
   
   
2. Inovelli is working on a non-neutral Z-Wave switch, it'll be out in May. See https://inovelli.com/ or look up their head guy /u/InovelliUSA (he's pretty responsive).
   
   
3. HomeSeer makes this motion sensor gadget. With this, you'd just bridge the switch or bypass it at the light fixture, and this would control the light. Note that even though it's a motion sensor, you can program it to not be a motion sensor- IE it ignores the motion and turns the light on/off by command only.
   
   Either way, you will need a gateway of some kind if you want to make it 'smart' or have timers. Lutron makes their own Caseta hub and mobile app.
   Inovelli or HomeSeer will need a Z-Wave hub, something like Smart Things is probably your best bet for that as it's super simple to get started with.
   
   

I use mainly LED lights on my tanks. I have had the best luck growing plants with these lights on 29g tanks:

finnex planted plus

finnex stingray

current USA LED freshwater

DIY LED flood light

I have also used clamp shop lights from lowes and the great value daylight led bulbs

I have the same marineland light setup on one of my 29g tanks and it is barely enough to keep a ball of hair algae alive.

This is what I have on my wishlist on Amazon right now. They have a few models but the reviews are pretty fantastic.

SANSI LED Security Motion Sensor Outdoor Lights, 30W (250W Incandescent Equivalent) 3400lm, 5000K Daylight, Waterproof Flood Light, ETL Listed, White … https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01NCW5KL8/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_6SXJBb3Z7D7AR

A lot of people have had success with improving tracking by using a yellow/green LED floodlight such as this - https://www.amazon.com/Outdoor-Changing-Security-Waterproof-Floodlight/dp/B00MHLII8Q/ref=sr_1_3?ie=UTF8&qid=1520486816&sr=8-3&keywords=led+flood+light+color+changing

I would recommend putting the camera on the wall about 1-2 feet above eye level, combined with the yellow or green light. This should greatly improve the contrast of the peripherals.

Russ

I'd also recommend buying a motion-activated light: it turns on if it senses movement, which is proven to be efficient in discouraging a good portion of home intruders. Being under a spot-light when you're try to commit a crime can be very intimidating.

There are some that cost under 20£, but try to shop around and see what's best. You're putting cameras in front of the house only, but do you have a back that needs cover, too? This could be a compromise between additional cameras and nothing, or could be in support of cameras.

Since the goal is to stop your abuser from even wanting to come in, you need to make clear and evident that there are cameras on, as a deterrent, so I'd put a sign that says "this house is covered by cameras" or something on the same effect.

There are apps that can work as panic buttons, and alert your contacts in case of emergency, like ICE. In the US there's a cool app called Smart911, that basically makes you register, and when you call 911, the 9-1-1 call takers can view your addresses, medical information, home information, description of pets and vehicles, and emergency contacts. I think you could ask on r/FindAnApp or other subreddits if there's anything similar in UK.

Stay safe OP, cuddle your pets, and know that you're doing a lot to protect yourself!

ive got two planted + SE on my 24” high tank and i would say it is medium light at best. i have to supplement with flood lights to get it to the higher medium range.

edit: these are the floodlights i purchased and they are a pretty good deal.

Ultimately, I went with this solution.

In case anyone stumbles across this in the future and the link is dead, here is the product's title:

Nestling 50W Super Bright Outdoor LED Flood Lights, 150W HPS Bulb Equivalent, Waterproof, 6000lm, Daylight White, 6000K, Security Lights, Floodlight,LED Work light

There were a few of us getting these lights and I got the largest. The others got $25 flood lights. I'll come back with an overall review here in a couple weeks.

Happy climbing!

Well to be to be honest if your willing to put the time in for looks and stuff you can make it look wonderful. I have seen some nice DYI CFL reflector set ups.

Now for the LED flood lights, here is one that I ordered and playing with, its 30W ones, and I just got it set up so I am not sure how over the top it is for intensity:

https://www.amazon.com/Leegoal-30W-white-Flood-Light/dp/B007HZEJG2?ie=UTF8&me=&ref_=olp_product_details

Now for the 20W one that I have are here:
https://www.amazon.com/White-Flood-Light-Spotlight-Outdoor/dp/B007HZB4MO/ref=sr_1_13?s=lamps-light&rps=1&ie=UTF8&qid=1465514979&sr=1-13&refinements=p_85%3A2470955011%2Cp_89%3AGLW

I mean you could really make it nice mounting it with like some pipe to hide the wires and hang it from the ceiling..... or better with the flood lights you can build an enclose for them also.

Ill get more detail later but this gives you an idea.

You should definitely get a camera. I can't imagine owning a home in inner SE without one. Get motion detecting security lights for your side yard too. I live in a condo now, but I had a bunch of these in my old place and they worked great.

Hey thanks! Here’s a link to the lights I used. There’s also a new version that’s a little more but can be controlled by an app. Either way, it’s great to be able to switch between several different colors!

Ustellar 2 Pack 15W RGB LED Flood Lights, Outdoor Color Changing Floodlight with Remote Control, IP66 Waterproof 16 Colors 4 Modes Dimmable Wall Washer Light, Stage Lighting with US 3-Plug https://www.amazon.com/dp/B06XJ2CKJ6/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_YKrNDbMHF1HZ6

Floodlights might be a good option for you. I'd recommend buying a pair so you get better coverage with the option to dim in case algae becomes a problem at full strength. Here's a pair of 15W dimmable.

I purchased 2 of these 3 years ago to test them out.

Heath Zenith HZ-5411-WH Heavy Duty Motion Sensor Security Light, White https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00002N7FP

I purposefully placed one completely exposed on a gable end fascia board. Zero cover from rain and snow. It still works perfectly. I did use good caulk to seal the base....but that's it.

the regular solar floodlights are pretty good.. normally they are 12v configuration the way they wire up the batteries. maybe you can use a larger solar panel or a second one to capture more light.. you can also extend the wire pretty easy to move the panel to a different side of the shed if it gets more light.

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I would either go with this two pack .. this is the model i have

https://www.amazon.com/ANKO-Waterproof-Security-Suitable-Driveway/dp/B06WGYZYCV

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or better is

https://www.amazon.com/Sunforce-82153-Detection-Distance-resistant/dp/B01IU74FQO/

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solar light output is notoriously over rated in product descriptions and you have to remember that a 60watt indoor led light is only putting out as much as that second larger floodlight.. it won't be like you are mounting a huge arc light to the side of the shed that can grow plants at night.. it will probably be just enough to see .. but because it has three heads you can point the other two wider and cover a larger area.

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I’m a big fan of these: https://www.amazon.com/RAB-Lighting-STL360H-Precision-Detection/dp/B000W3YI6W/ref=sr_1_3?keywords=rab+stealth+360&qid=1555126929&s=gateway&sr=8-3

Only thing I don’t like is having to adjust certain modes by flipping the power switch several times in a sequence and having to scurry up a ladder to check the indicator lights to make sure it set it properly, but once you figure it out it’s easy. Other than that they’re high quality and very reliable with detecting larger moving objects and ignoring stuff like leaves, snow, rain or swaying branches,

We basically bought our whole wedding on amazon prime. As a former lighting designer I can tell you with absolute confidence you don't have to hire someone else to come and plug in a light and point it up / at the dance floor if you're trying to cut some corners.

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https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B01N2VXSMJ/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o09_s02?ie=UTF8&psc=1
This is what I bought for the dance floor. I started with one to test it, thinking I would need to order another one if it was good, and the one was fine on its own for for a crowd of about 120.
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00XQQ8UOS/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o09_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1
This is what I bought for general decorative lighting (in the 30w).

Thanks, do you think something like this

https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B01KFU8C7W/ref=mp_s_a_1_16?ie=UTF8&qid=1520625842&sr=8-16&pi=AC_SX236_SY340_QL65&keywords=flood+light

Would work well?

I bought this one. It's bright. Like having a second Sun in the back yard.

Hyperikon LED Motion Sensor Outdoor Flood Light, White, 5000K (Crystal White), Waterproof LED 2-Head Security Light, Dusk to Dawn, Hard-Wired https://www.amazon.ca/dp/B01ETUHXR4/ref=cm_sw_r_wa_apa_i_xHY0DbSCW5VP5

I got one of these at Costco https://www.amazon.com/Sunforce-82153-Detection-Distance-resistant/dp/B01IU74FQO/ref=sr_1_13

I'm really impressed about how bright it is and the fact that I can light 3 ways.

http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B001LJKLT4/

I have a few of these in my safe. Simple cheap and effective.

I recently bought this one: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B01ETUHXR4/ref=oh_aui_search_detailpage?ie=UTF8&psc=1

It is very bright, LED, easy to install. The motion sensing range isn't huge, maybe 20 feet, so depends on how big of an area you're trying to cover.

What do you want to accomplish? I love the little $20 LED rectangles for most purposes, but if you're looking to light up a tree or something they won't quite cut it. I'd get a pair of these, see what they can do, and choose to either get more of those or get some better lights as well. - https://www.amazon.com/Spotlight-Waterproof-Changing-Dimmable-Security/dp/B01DIO7HKK/ref=sr_1_18?ie=UTF8&qid=1542401643&sr=8-18&keywords=RGB+Led+flood+light

By the way, there are way less affordable listings for these than last time I checked. This trade war is so dumb.

Here is something along the lines of what you're looking for

Link

Your best bet might be to just surf amazon for a bit. They have tons of this kind of stuff.

You can buy some of these LED flood lights from Amazon. The one I got is 20w, 6500K. I don't know the exact needs for a 30 gallon tank, but one was more than enough for my 10 gallon. They've got more powerful ones as well!

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B01KFU8C7W/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o03_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

Only down side is that it gets hot. Not enough to raise my water temp, but still noticeable. You could proabably DIY suspend these above the tank somehow.

I've been using this for 2 years in my backyard. Its awesome!

https://www.amazon.com/SANSI-Security-Incandescent-Equivalent-Waterproof/dp/B01NCW5KL8/ref=sr_1_4?keywords=motion+detector+flood+light&qid=1567552964&s=gateway&sr=8-4

I have one of each of these, both have been running for about a year without issues.

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00JB12LGU/ref=oh_aui_search_detailpage?ie=UTF8&psc=1

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B01KFUZ1VC/ref=oh_aui_search_detailpage?ie=UTF8&psc=1

The $100 one is extremely bright, worth spending a bit more if you have a large area.

Get a couple of wall washers, either in LED strips or like these https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00MHLII8Q/

Then you can put a bright splash of color projected on a white wall to add some color to the room. And you can even change the colors when you want to match your mood.

Right the throw and diffusion are going to be opposing variables, just looking to minimize the throw loss as much as possible.

I found some pictures of that DC fix in action. http://budgetlightforum.com/node/28462#comment-535215
However it is hard to tell if it is right up on the light source, and its not a particularly strong light source. Do you know how it will do with a stronger light source (and multiple light sources) such as this one https://www.amazon.com/Equivalent-Waterproof-Daylight-Security-Floodlight/dp/B00JB12LGU/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1496281447&sr=8-1&keywords=led+flood+lighting ?
What will happen if it is touching the light source? Many of these diffusers seem to become transparent if they are right up on the light source, not sure if this one is like that because so far I haven't found the actual materials.
I guess I could try stacking them but according to the forum each one is like 3-5% loss in lumens so it would probably only be helpful if the stacks could be less than 3.

I bought these, Love them!

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B012ZPKNFE/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o02_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

Yep, I can recommend these guys. There might be cheaper ones, but these work really well.

This may be an extremely dumb question but does the Wattage matter on the light? I'm looking at https://www.amazon.com/Warmoon-Waterproof-Flood-3-Plug-Remote/dp/B01DIO7HKK/ref=sr_1_4?ie=UTF8&qid=1510155008&sr=8-4&keywords=green%2Bflood%2Blight&th=1

10W Flood light.

Would this provide the same positive results I see everyone having?

I bought mine here. At the time the two pack was a little cheaper. I'm sure they're available elsewhere, but this was the easiest.

https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B000W3UH4O/ref=mp_s_a_1_7?ie=UTF8&qid=1505582935&sr=8-7&pi=AC_SX236_SY340_QL65&keywords=rab%2Bmotion%2Bsensor%2Blight&dpPl=1&dpID=41Fz9FBpMZL&ref=plSrch&th=1&psc=1

Mr Beams MB360 Wireless LED Spotlight with Motion Sensor and Photocell - Weatherproof - Battery Operated - 140 Lumens https://www.amazon.com/dp/B002P6EQPW/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_ZemNAbN45V0PN

I have this one it is great

Here you go. $6.95 plus free shipping with Amazon Prime.

I think this is what you're looking for. I don't have it, but I plan to soon. Outdoor, hard wired, and can directly control lights in addition to reporting motion to your smart system.

Had a hard time finding security light with good reviews. All the big box store stuff fails or is garbage apparently.

I was in the same boat except everything cheap ended up being just that, cheap.

FWIW - Ended up getting this which is supposed to be top tier quality:

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B000W3YI26

You can purchase your own bulbs for it as needed.

For the price you might like these: https://smile.amazon.com/gp/product/B01KFUZ1VC/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_search_asin_title?ie=UTF8&psc=1

I have these two:

https://www.amazon.com/Nestling-Equivalent-Waterproof-Daylight-Floodlight/dp/B017CZO0W4

https://www.amazon.com/Spotlight-Rechargeable-Emergency-Floodlight-Batteries/dp/B01N6ITL73

Pair them up with a headlamp and you're golden. I'd recommend them, although I've only logged about ~20 hours with them, so long term durability is unclear. I made sure that these came with car chargers too.

anywhere to plug into, if so get a something like this
https://www.amazon.com/Warmoon-Waterproof-Flood-3-Plug-Remote/dp/B01DIO7HKK/ref=sr_1_7?ie=UTF8&qid=1502782336&sr=8-7&keywords=led+spotlight

This one should do the trick, hopefully it doesn't take up too much space: http://www.amazon.com/SE-Wireless-Motion-Sensor-Light/dp/B001LJKLT4

I replaced a floodlight fixture in my backyard and fit it with a HomeSeer HS-FLS100+ Z-Wave Plus Outdoor Floodlight Sensor. Not only does my backyard get lit up with a pair of 1500 lumen bulbs when there is motion, I am also using the lux sensor on it to determine when t turn on "dark mode" lighting in the house.

Heath Zenith HZ-5411-WH Heavy Duty Motion Sensor Security Light, White https://smile.amazon.com/dp/B00002N7FP/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_iUWUCb0MH0HRH

I have a small ~10x10 garden shed and I use a battery operated motion-detecting light from Mr. Beams:

http://www.amazon.com/Mr-Beams-Wireless-Spotlight-Photocell/dp/B002P6EQPW

It uses D batteries and is wide enough to light most of the shed when I go in there at night. It has a photocell so it won't turn on during the day. It was not worth running power out to this small shed so this was a perfect solution.

I got one of these, they work fine.

www.amazon.com/Mr-Beams-Wireless-Spotlight-Photocell/dp/B002P6EQPW/ref=pd_sim_263_7?ie=UTF8&dpID=31m9UHF4mrL&dpSrc=sims&preST=_AC_UL160SR106%2C160&refRID=13CJJXS21P4R12AZSDXF

This is the light.

Really, any 6500k bulb would work.
I have this one and hang it from the ceiling of my grow room.

I used this amazon link

It uses 3 D batteries

I was thinking these flood lights might work.

motion operated light for the bathroom so you or the kids dont pee all over in the middle of the night.
http://www.amazon.com/Wireless-Motion-Sensor-Light-Super-Bright/dp/B001LJKLT4
http://www.smarthome.com/251SL/Mr-Beams-Motion-Sensor-LED-Stair-Light/p.aspx

Solar-powered motion-sensing lights. I have them all over my property, after someone went through my car a couple times.

https://www.amazon.com/URPOWER-LED-Wireless-Waterproof-Activated/dp/B012ZPKNFE/ref=sr_1_4?ie=UTF8&qid=1499030535&sr=8-4&keywords=solar+powered+lights

and this

https://www.amazon.com/Solar-Powered-Garage-Sensor-Security/dp/B010Z9D7E6/ref=sr_1_34?s=lamps-light&ie=UTF8&qid=1499030649&sr=1-34&keywords=solar+powered+lights

There's this one with 10 LEDs compared to the usual 3:

http://www.amazon.com/Wireless-Motion-Sensor-Light-Super-Bright/dp/B001LJKLT4

MOAR LEDS!!!!

Maybe the Homeseer z-wave flood motion sensor could work for you? Do you have any voice assistants? You could trigger it through that? Or a z-wave button perhaps?

Is this the one you are talking about?

I hae been thinking about adding this to my existing floodlights.

I replaced 2 outdoor lights with this light it works and allows for a switch override by flipping the switch off then on again.

Here is a 2 pack for $41. Here is the listing for the individual units.

The most serious light of this sort that I've seen are the Pelican Remote Area Lights. These are waaaay out of your price range (starting at $600) but fun to look at.

More practical options:

• LE 50W flood light: $40, 3750 lumens.
  
• LE 100W flood light: $110, 10150 lumens.
  
  And they keep going up. 150W for $190, 240W for $300. Personally I'd get a bunch of the 50W units for more versatility instead. I'm not sure why the 50W unit has such low efficiency since the bigger models appear to be multiple 50W lights stuck together. I suspect it might be more realistic than the other numbers.
  

It really depends how often they would be triggered.
THese:
https://www.amazon.com/Mr-Beams-Wireless-Spotlight-Photocell/dp/B002P6EQPW

advertise 1 yr with 8-10 activations a day...but not sure how long in the real world

I've installed one this way, on a light like this one. May not have been this exact one, but there are a ton that look almost identical, but the stock sensor on it was crap anyway, so putting the camera in place made them much more sensitive. The main point of me linking that here is not the light itself, but to see how the motion sensor attaches. It threads in, and the Spotlight Cam Mount can be threaded in place of the existing sensor and wired in its place. This is even an officially supported install method, included in the newest version of the manual for the Spotlight Cam Mount.

• Put this cheap motion detecting light on your fire escape.
  
• Put this between your AC and window. Put the rest on the other windows.
  
• Keep a little light on at night or whenever you leave to deter intruders. I usually keep my kitchen light on.
  
  Not exactly booby traps, but more of a deterrent and noise-making protection done cheap.
  
  This guide isn't so bad either.

I purchased this one a few months ago (haven't installed it yet though, so I can't really give you much a review...), but the research I did said this one will last a long time. I know what you mean about the ones in the $30 dollar range though, they have a low quality seal for the electronics and short out after a few months.


https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B000W3YI6W/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o05_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1