TiFFCOFiO TF-1502 Outdoor Timer, 2 Grounded Outlets, Dusk-to-Dawn, 15A, 2-Pack

Technical details

At 1.57 x 1.18 x 1.97 inches, the TiFFCOFiO TF-1502 is a compact plug-in timer for outdoor lighting and other listed devices. Its photocell responds to dusk, while a simple dial lets you select an automatic schedule or a steady on/off setting. Two grounded outlets provide connection points for outdoor devices.

• Type: Outdoor plug-in timer
• Model: TF-1502
• Outlets: 2 grounded outlets
• Timer modes: Dusk-to-dawn, eight countdown settings, always on, and always off
• Countdown settings: Off after 2, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, or 10 hours
• Electrical rating: 15A, 125 volts, 1875 watts, 1/2HP
• Ingress protection: IP53
• Material: Plastic
• Dimensions: 1.57 x 1.18 x 1.97 inches

Everyday use

Set the dial for the schedule that suits the location. Choose dusk-to-dawn operation to switch a device on as it gets dark and off at dawn, or select a countdown setting to turn it off after a chosen number of hours. The timer repeats the selected schedule daily, making it useful for seasonal decorations, yard lights, garden accents, and other compatible devices such as a pool pump.

A photocell-based timer offers a different approach from one that relies only on a fixed clock schedule: it responds to changing outdoor light rather than requiring a daily manual switch. For holiday displays, that means you can choose dusk activation and a timed shutoff, or let the lights follow the dusk-to-dawn cycle. The always-on and always-off positions are available when automatic operation is not wanted.

The dial-based controls keep setup straightforward: plug in the device and turn the dial to the desired function. For outdoor mounting, position the timer vertically at least 2 feet above the ground to support its stated waterproof performance. Buyers commonly highlight its use with holiday lights and appreciate the dusk-to-dawn feature. Feedback on automatic activation and overall reliability is mixed, and some buyers report durability concerns, including units that stopped working after about 30 days.

What’s included

The listed included component is a timer, and the product name identifies this version as a 2-pack. Each timer has two grounded outlets, providing outlet connections for outdoor devices such as lights or yard decorations.

Practical questions

Does it turn lights on automatically at dusk? Yes. Select a dusk-based setting, and its photocell detects darkness to start the chosen schedule. Dusk-to-dawn mode switches the connected device off at dawn, countdown modes switch it off after the selected interval.

Can it turn the lights off before dawn? Yes. Choose one of the eight countdown options, ranging from 2 to 10 hours, to have the device switch off after that duration. The selected schedule repeats daily.

How should it be positioned outdoors? Mount it vertically at least 2 feet above the ground to support waterproof performance. Its IP53 rating is listed for the product.

Final verdict

The TF-1502 brings light-sensing activation, selectable shutoff times, and two grounded outlets to outdoor device control. It suits anyone who wants to automate holiday or yard lighting with a dial-selected schedule, while its always-on and always-off settings also cover times when a light-based routine is not needed.