By Emmanuel Sauvage · Updated
Brand guide
Steinel: our view of the brand
Steinel (Herzebrock-Clarholz, Germany) specialises in motion detectors, dusk switches and outdoor sensor luminaires — solid choice when you want automatic lighting on a path, garage or porch.
Products we cite (manufacturer datasheets, 23/10/2026)
| Product | Role | Key data |
|---|---|---|
| XSolar L-S ONE (081973) | Solar wall with PIR | 150 lm, 3000 K, 1.2 W; IR 140°, 8 m tangential / 2 m radial; LiFePO4 3000 mAh; IP44, IK03 — Check price on Amazon UK |
| XSolar LH-N (035730) | Solar house number | 4 LEDs marker, 4000 K; dusk 2 lx; IP44 |
| L 12 M (069155) | E27 wall lamp, no sensor | Bulb not included, max 60 W; IP44 |
| NightMatic 2000 (550417) | Dusk switch | 2–30 lx threshold; 1000 W resistive, max 4 LED lamps; 0.8 W; IP54 |
| IS 360-1 DE (032845) | Ceiling motion sensor | 360°, Ø8 m / Ø4 m; 8 s–35 min; 2–2000 lx; LED >8 W: 350 W; IP54 |
EU list prices on 2echoix (second grade) were €70.59, €57.19, €23.39, €41.99 on 22/10/2026 — may change; not UK prices.
Strengths and limits
- Precise settings (IS 360-1: 8 s to 35 min, 2–2000 lx).
- Detailed LED load limits on datasheets.
- LiFePO4 on XSolar range; 3-year manufacturer warranty in France (5 years XLED home line).
- XSolar 150 lm only finds the lock — not aisle lighting; L 12 M has no sensor despite similar names.
Radar-in-bulb alternative: OSRAM motion bulb. Outdoor guide on French site.
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