EXIN 2.5W LED PIR Step Light 80x80 Warm White - White

The EXIN is a recessed PIR step light that sits flush in the wall to mark a route after dark. It draws just 2.5W and gives 50 lumens of soft 3000K warm white, a low and even wash aimed at the floor rather than out into the eyeline. The built-in passive infrared sensor brings it on automatically as someone approaches, so the fitting only works when there is movement nearby. American buyers searching for an outdoor step light will recognise this format, a compact square recessed unit built to graze a tread, threshold or low wall.

This output is intentionally low, so the EXIN is best thought of as a guide light rather than a source of room brightness. Its job is to pick out the edge of a step, the line of a path or the foot of an external staircase, and a run of several spaced along a flight or boundary gives a clear marked route without glare. The 60 degree downward spread keeps the light on the surface underfoot, which suits porches, garden steps, decking edges and entrance walls. Because it reacts to motion, it stays dark until needed, useful on a path or stairway that is only used now and then.

The body is aluminium alloy in a white finish, with the 80x80mm square face recessing into the wall and projecting 48mm behind. It carries an IP65 rating, so it is weatherproof and rated for exposed outdoor and wet locations, including walls that take direct rain. The fitting runs on 220 to 240V AC mains with no separate transformer to source, and it is not dimmable, since the PIR controls output instead. Rated for 30,000 hours, it is built to stay in place once set into the wall. The EXIN sits within our wider Kanlux outdoor range alongside matching recessed and surface step fittings.

Does this step light need a separate 12V transformer or driver?

No. The EXIN runs directly from 220 to 240V AC mains, so no low-voltage transformer or external driver is required. You simply supply it from a switched mains feed at the point of installation.

Can it be used outdoors and in wet locations?

Yes. It carries an IP65 rating, which means it is weatherproof and suitable for exposed outdoor positions and wet locations, including walls that take direct rain. It is well suited to porches, external staircases and garden boundary walls.

How does the PIR sensor work on this fitting?

A built-in passive infrared sensor detects movement nearby and switches the light on automatically, then turns it off again once the area is clear. This keeps the fitting dark until someone approaches, which suits paths and steps that are only used occasionally.

How do I clean and maintain it?

Wipe the white face and lens with a soft damp cloth once the fitting is switched off and cool, avoiding abrasive cleaners that could mark the aluminium. Keeping the lens clear of dirt and cobwebs helps the PIR sensor read movement accurately and keeps the warm white output even.