BN-LINK BND-60/U57R Outdoor Light Timer with Photocell and Remote

Set porch, patio or garden lights to switch on at dusk and turn off on a schedule, without having to remember each evening. The BN-LINK BND-60/U57R combines a photocell sensor, countdown options and remote control in one outdoor timer. Want your lights to follow nightfall automatically? Choose the setting that suits your routine and let the timer manage the switch.

What stands out

The photocell detects dusk and darkness, so you can set connected lights to run from dusk until dawn or turn off after 2, 4, 6 or 8 hours. That makes it useful for a porch light that stays on through the evening or seasonal decorations that only need to be lit for part of the night. An always-on mode is also available when you want connected lights to remain on rather than follow a timed schedule.

Two grounded outlets let you connect two devices at the same location. Use the timer dial or the remote to control the unit, a practical touch when the outlet is tucked away or mounted in a hard-to-reach spot. Compared with a basic timer that follows a fixed schedule, the photocell setting responds to darkness, the countdown choices provide a set evening run time.

The raintight, weather-resistant plastic housing is designed for outdoor use, including yard lighting, patio lights and holiday decorations. The timer is ETL listed and rated for 125V, 60Hz, up to 15A for resistive and general-purpose loads, and 5A for tungsten loads. Keep the connected load within the applicable rating.

Worth noting

The remote’s stated operating range is 100 ft, giving you a way to change the timer setting without reaching the outlet. Its 6-inch cord connects the unit to the receptacle, while the two grounded outlets provide a shared control point for outdoor lighting. Set the dial or use the remote, select the schedule, and the timer repeats that setting so routine evening lighting does not depend on a manual switch.

Buyer feedback highlights straightforward setup and ease of use, with positive comments about the timer and its suitability for intended tasks. Views are more mixed on overall functionality, the remote, reliability and durability, so the most useful fit is a setup where dusk-based control and remote operation address a specific lighting routine.

Who it’s for

This timer suits homeowners who want outdoor lights to come on at dusk without setting a new time each day, as well as anyone who wants a defined evening run time for seasonal displays. For example, connect porch lighting and decorations at the same outdoor location, choose a countdown period, and use the remote when you want to adjust the timer without going back to the outlet. You’ll like it if sensor-based timing, two grounded outlets and remote control are useful for the way you arrange your outdoor lights.

Before you decide

Which schedules can I choose? Set the photocell for dusk-to-dawn operation or select a 2-, 4-, 6- or 8-hour countdown after dusk. An always-on mode is available as well.

Can it control two lights or devices? It has two grounded outlets, allowing two devices to be connected at the same location. Their combined use should stay within the timer’s applicable electrical rating.

What are the electrical ratings? The timer is rated at 125V, 60Hz and 15A for resistive and general-purpose loads, with a 5A tungsten rating and 1,875W maximum wattage.

Final verdict

For outdoor lighting that should respond to dusk, this BN-LINK timer brings automatic sensing, several evening countdown choices and remote control together in a single unit. It’s a practical match for porch, patio and garden lights when you want a repeatable schedule and two grounded outlets at one control point.