BN-LINK BNC-60/U129L Outdoor Timer, 2 Grounded Outlets, Dusk-to-Dawn

A photocell sensor switches connected outdoor devices on at dusk and off at dawn, helping you automate porch, patio and garden lighting around natural light. The BN-LINK BNC-60/U129L also offers countdown settings when you want lights to turn off before morning.

Two grounded outlets let you connect two compatible devices through one timer, from string lights to a fountain or sprinkler. Choose a mode with the button controls, no app or Wi-Fi setup is needed.

Would you rather have lighting respond to changing daylight than set a fixed schedule? Dusk-to-dawn control does that, while the countdown options provide a set run time after dusk.

Technical details

• Type: Outdoor timer for lights and other compatible devices
• Model: BNC-60/U129L
• Outlets: 2 grounded outlets
• Control modes: ON, OFF, dusk-to-dawn, and 2-, 4-, 6- or 8-hour countdown
• Rating: 125V, 15A, 1/2HP
• Material: Plastic
• Colour: Black
• Compliance: ETL Listed

Who it’s for

This timer suits anyone looking to manage outdoor lighting or other compatible equipment without programming a daily schedule. Use it for patio string lights, porch or garden lights, seasonal displays, pumps, sprinklers and fountains within the rated load. The two outlets make it possible to connect two devices from one setup, while the countdown mode is useful when decorations or pathway lights only need to run for part of the evening.

Compared with a timer that relies on a fixed clock schedule, the photocell responds to natural light changes. That can make dusk-to-dawn operation practical as daylight shifts through the year, and the selectable countdown gives you another way to tailor evening use. Buyers commonly describe the controls and setup as easy to use, and also appreciate the appearance and spacing of the outlets. Feedback on reliability is mixed, so those impressions are best treated as individual experiences rather than a guarantee of service life.

How to use it

Plug the timer into an outdoor outlet, connect your compatible device or devices, then use the button controls to select ON, OFF, dusk-to-dawn or a countdown duration. The selected setting repeats daily, so you can keep a consistent routine without resetting it each evening. For outdoor use, hang the timer vertically and keep it at least 2 ft above the ground to help reduce water entry during rain or snow.

For example, connect patio string lights and select dusk-to-dawn for light that follows the evening and morning daylight cycle. For a seasonal display that only needs to run part of the evening, choose a 2-, 4-, 6- or 8-hour countdown instead.

Before you decide

Which control modes are available? Select ON, OFF, dusk-to-dawn, or a 2-, 4-, 6- or 8-hour countdown using the button controls. The chosen setting repeats daily.

Can it control two devices? It has two grounded outlets for two compatible devices in one setup. Keep the connected load within the timer’s 125V, 15A and 1/2HP rating.

How should it be positioned outdoors? Hang it vertically and at least 2 ft above the ground to help reduce water entry during rain or snow.

Should you buy it?

Choose the BN-LINK timer when you want straightforward outdoor control for lights or compatible equipment, with two grounded outlets and both daylight-based switching and evening countdown options. Its button-operated settings make it a practical fit for recurring porch, patio and garden routines.