28.3.2015

I purchased two of these lights in white for my 2 GSD's Jan 27 2015 along with a 25 pack of the batteries that fit these particular lights. Upon receipt (received Jan 29 2015) one out of the two had a dead battery as the packaging that it arrived in was less than ideal. It came in a cardboard sleeve with nothing inside to prevent pressure from being applied and inadvertently activating the lights (Ex. air bags, bubble wrap, or biodegradable peanuts). I returned it immediately and Amazon quickly sent me a replacement which upon receipt was packaged better and worked upon arrival, yay! Or so I thought... I used these lights infrequently over the last 2 months (maybe a dozen times total between the two lights),and when they were used they were great -super bright making our dogs readily visible in fading light or even pitch black darkness. However, this evening I discovered the lights no longer want to stay on. I would like to point out that these lights NEVER got wet and when on, they were used just for a few minutes (long enough for a bathroom break) with the exception of an evening bike ride when each light was on for a steady 15-20 min ea. The lights are still perfectly bright so I don't think it's a battery issue BUT just to be safe I put new batteries in....aaaaand nothing changed. The lights turn on when pressure is applied but as soon as you let off it turns off. One reviewer stated that there was test mode on these lights but regardless of how long I pressed and held it didn't make a difference, they immediately turned off after the pressure was released. I'm beyond Amazons 30 day return policy so I'm going to try contacting the manufacturer directly to see if they will offer any assistance.Update 3/30/15: Received the following response today from the manufacturer, "Thank you for taking time to contact Nite Ize and your input regarding the Nite Ize SpotLit. I’m very sorry that our product did not live up to your expectations. At Nite Ize, we pride ourselves in manufacturing high quality products that stand up to the rigors of everyday use. We will always stand behind our products if a customer experiences an issue or would like a replacement item under our warranty policy. It sounds like you need new white LED Modules to get those SpotLits working properly again (the batteries sit inside of the LED Module). I would be happy to send you replacement LED Modules free of charge under warranty. You should see that package in 1-2 weeks."Update 4/11/2015: Received the replacements today. It was fairly easy to separate the two rubberized halves of the SpotLit and swap out the light module. Both are currently in perfect working order (fingers crossed) but I will try to update if/when any other issues arise. I upgraded my star review back to a 5 (*unless I encounter any other problems of course) because it was easy and painless dealing with the Nite Ize customer service and they essentially sent me two replacements (the light modules minus the casings).Note: I find that a Mr. Clean erase sponge easily removes any grime that builds up on the casing,making it look like new again.Update May 9 2019. All still work great. Favorite use is when we go camping, co-campers get a little jealous and wish their dogs had them to make them easier to locate =) also a handy backup flashlight when the humans light isnt very bright or worse dies. Used to use glow stick bracelets to wrap around their collars but these are so much brighter, stay on better, and last longer.

11.12.2013

I just received the Nite Ize clip on light. I love it! AT first I thought it was perhaps too small, but once I squeezed the light(white) on, I realized it was plenty big enough due to the immense brightness of the little light.I put one on my dog's collar, sent her outside and watched her. She walked about 75 yards away and I could see her very VERY well from where I stood. She is a German Shepherd with a good amount of neck fur which did not deter the brightness of the light.I bought 3 of them based upon the good reviews here and glad I did. I might even buy a few more(for the backpacks, friend's dogs, coat zippers, purse).For a little over $5 per light,

28.12.2012

This SpotLit Clip-on LED is great for using on a dog collar. We evaluated several options including a LED collar and these clip-on lights. The problem with the collar is that the lights are not as bright and they do not go all the way around the collar. Due to this, there were times that the lights could not be seen based on the direction of the dog and/or the collar being covered with hair (Golden Retriever). These clip-on LED lights are bright and radiate outward so that you can still see the light when the dog is facing away from you.They are bright when the batteries are new - we have experienced about 3 months of usage on a single set of two batteries (requires two batteries)

2.7.2014

You need to make a slight modification to this item for it give many years of use - I know, I've had about four of these now! There's a metal prong in the battery compartment which keeps the batteries under tension and holds them in place. It's not spring loaded and with repeated insertions of batteries and pressing the light to operate it, the prong loses tension. You need to cut a strip of card or foil about 1cm by 4mm and insert the card underneath the prong so the prong can't be 'flattened' by the batteries. This maintains a nice tight fit and works perfectly (not too tight or the light won't work). I've also found putting a very thin sliver of tape or card around the circumference of the battery compartment keeps it snug in the housing.

30.11.2012

So, a few days ago, I was out walking with my pack, and we were nearly hit by a car. Fortunately, the car swerved, but it did so into an oncoming traffic lane, which also fortunatley was empty. I would never forgive myself if something happened to my pups or to someone trying to avoid us. As soon as I got home, I immediately went to Amazon, and started looking at reflective vests and lights.I watched the video of the guy with the three little dogs, and I was immediately sold. His video does not show just how far you can see the lights though. As we were walking, I could easily see the dogs with Aaron over 20 feet away, but where it really became obvious was when he was heading back to the house and I was at the park still- probably over 100 feet away.

12.12.2014

Over the years, I have purchased a myriad of devices to try to protect my dogs during night-time park visits and travels. ALL will require some tinkering...if your dogs are rambunctious and/or mud puddle rollers like mine. They turn each others on/off while chewing on each other during play. Battery contact issues occur. But the price for these is very reasonable, and they are bright. I purchased batteries in bulk on the bay.Now, I am walking my sister's retriever pup, whose impulse control is non-existent, so the stakes are even higher.As lights go, these are my favorite thus far. I have three each on my two black hounds, one on each side and one centrally ontheir collars. When they are all functioning,

15.8.2013

I bought these lights as I walk my dogs every night, and sometimes it's hard to see where they are going in the dark. These lights are purely for my benefit, not the dogs. One of my dogs is blind, so with this light on his collar it helps me to steer him clear of obstacles and goose poo on the path. The light projects onto the path for a range of about 10 inches in front of the dog (my dogs are around a foot tall, your results may vary), in a soft white glow, and is clearly visible from 30 feet away at least.They also look fabulous - many of my neighbors have come out asking where they can get them. For around $6 it's worth the amusement value alone, as when my little bichon runs her little light bobs around in the dark hilariously,

4.2.2016

This little light is perfect for attaching to a dog collar and clicking on before letting them outside to run around or do their business at night. It is small enough that is does not seem to be a bother to my dog, who will probably have it attached to her collar throughout the day for the sake of convenience. When I do let her outside at night it is easy enough to squeeze it once so that the light comes on. The light itself is very bright so not only can I see her position in the yard, but I can get a pretty good idea of what she is doing or getting into. I really look forward to having this in the future when we take her camping for the first time, as keeping track of a dog in the pitch dark woods seems like an intimidating task.

12.1.2016

My dog is dark grey and blends perfectly with shadows. These lights are perfect. They're bright, simple to use, lightweight, durable, waterproof, battery efficient, and safe. I use one on her harness and one on the loop of the leash so you can see dog AND person.7 months and the batteries just gave out. The clear has one scuff on it finally, and that's after being in pools, mud, sand, and other dogs' mouths (they do seem like an interesting chew toy!). No dirt or water in the casings. The wire gates are still going strong. It's small enough that it doesn't get caught and bent easily. That also means it's a little hard to open if you don't have fingernails, but it's not a problem for me.

1.6.2015

This is a great invention! I placed this on my dogs collar so when she needs to go out in the middle of the night she's easier to see in the dark. This all white light will light up our entire back yard and makes the pooch visible from about 50 feet (you can see the light from further, but it's more of a glow). This little light is very durable and has been fully submerged in water (not recommended!) and is constantly being ht by other hard objects (collar and tags). The light was originally very difficult to turn off and on, but became easier after each use.I think this little light would be handy on more than just a dog collar. I believe this would be VERY HANDY for anyone who is a backpacker/hiker.

24.10.2011

I have two airedale terriers and let them into the back yard at night, where there is very little light. The one loved to sneak over and try to get in the pond, and being so dark it was hard to keep tabs on her. I tried using a regular flashlight, but sometimes the neighbors would think people were trying to break into the house.I bought two of the white Nite Ize and clipped them to both the dogs collars. I leave one on blink and the other on solid. It is simple to keep track of them. They put off enough light so I can see if they are trying to get into anything on the ground, and also to tell if they are going to the bathroom. I think they like them since they are able to see where they are going easier.

29.9.2013

These little lights are very bright and grab the attention of anyone wearing them. I have them for my 2 Rottweilers. We live in the rural areas and it's always very dark. When I put them on their collars they glow like the police car (flashing red & blue) They are very bright, they also can be set to just stay on without flashing and the carabiniere is nice to hook on/off.There are only 2 turn off's. 1. My kids can't turn them on/off because they do not have enough finger strength to push the switch on/off. 2. The carabiniere is a bit small to fit around a wide dog collar or dog tag split ring. They also won't fit a pair of jeans because the hook is too small.

15.7.2015

It is a decent light for the price. I have owned several of these same model of clip-on lights and so far none of them have completely died on me... so far only the battery runs out, or I lose them, thus the need for replacements. I have used them on my pets' collars, both my dog (Golden Retriever) as well as my cat. My dog has only once turned off the light from rolling too vigorously on it. It is a little too big for my cat, but the light is powerful enough to see where she is roaming in my backyard at dusk, which is exactly what I need.I will point out that I find it is a bit awkward to turn the light on and off, since to do so, you need to press down very firmly directly on the center of the light.

22.1.2014

I love these LED collar lights. They're not jarring like the flashing red lights (but if that's your style, there's a flashing red light mode) and they certainly garner attention. It's easy for me to spot my dog and it's easy for others to spot my dog - the glow is visible from blocks away, which makes this an ideal addition to my dog's collar for night time walking. The attention it grabs from passers-by is also excellent, because it gives me time to gauge their reaction to my dog and to decide how I want to proceed. My dog is a rescue and judging by her reactions to certain situations, may have been subject to abuse.

3.1.2015

I use this as a marker while hunting deer in the Mid West. I frequently hunt a fair distance from my vehicle and often hunt alone. Hunting until the end of legal shooting hours, means that if successful I will be field dressing and retrieving the animal in total darkness. After successfully downing, field dressing and tagging a deer, I position one of these at the site so that I can accurately return back to the spot with my deer sled for retrieval.These weigh next to nothing, and I simply clip one on to my hunting shoulder bag, so I always have one available when needed. I do not have to worry about accidental activation with this product.

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