Why sell-out $12 Kmart item with over 120 five star reviews has been flying off shelves: 'Saved my sleep'

Daily Mail​

22-05-2025

Why sell-out $12 Kmart item with over 120 five star reviews has been flying off shelves: 'Saved my sleep'
A $12 Kmart Australia interior sensor light has over 120 five-star reviews
The light has been cleverly added into living spaces to create an 'expensive' feel
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An interior lighting product has received more than a 120 five-star reviews - with customers enthusiastically sharing how they've incorporated it into their homes.
The Kmart LED Light with Sensor, which is priced at just $12, has been embraced by shoppers who've used it around their homes to upgrade the look and mood of various interior spaces.
The online product description for the battery-operated 'comforting white light' indicates it would be an ideal addition to 'bedrooms, hallways, bathrooms and stairs'.
The light panel contains four white LED lights with an adhesive strip on the back that can be affixed to walls and other surfaces.
The product had received over 120 five-star reviews on the Kmart website, with many happy customers sharing their delight with the product itself, and even uploading images showcasing how they'd used it to elevate different spaces.
However, some creative customers had taken the product a step further by positioning it in such a way that it made their rooms look more 'expensive'.
One highly effective use of the product saw it positioned underneath benches, counters and cupboards to create an up-lit effect.
'Love this light, looks amazing under the kitchen cupboard adds a little bit of class,' noted one shopper.
The Kmart LED Light with Sensor has been cleverly incorporated into interior home spaces to create an elevated look
The Kmart LED Light with Sensor is priced at just $12 and has received over 120 five-star reviews from enthusiastic customers
'Wonderful under our benches [and it also means] we don't have lots of lights on,' said another reviewer.
One mum said the lights have 'worked wonders' in her home, especially in the corridor, which is usually too dark to walk through to the bathroom in the middle of the night.
'My son is afraid of the dark. I placed the LED sensor lights in the corridor for him to help light his way if he ever needs to use the toilet at night. They have worked wonders. Everyone in the family is happy... it has saved my sleep,' she said.
Many also made mentioned the light's motion sensor capabilities at nighttime.
'I put it in the bathroom for those trips to the loo at night, when you don't want to be blinded by light,' said one reviewer.
Another way that DIY home decorators smartly positioned the light was so it created a spotlight effect on feature points.
For instance, one shopper shared a photo of how they'd placed it above their chic designer appliances.
Another explained that they'd placed the light under a framed certificate, to give it a display effect.
Amongst the online reviews, customers showcased how they'd strategically positioned the Kmart LED Light to up-light under bench areas.
One customer showcased how they positioned their LED light about their kitchen appliances to create a spotlight effect
Many shoppers were pleased with the way the sensor light worked at nighttime - especially in halls, stairways and bathrooms
As per it's originally intended purpose, many people shared images of the light inside wardrobes and pantries. This had the dual purpose of bringing light to dark cupboard interiors, but also elevating the look of the contents contained within it.
While some shoppers appreciated the light for its aesthetic capabilities, others were impressed by it on a purely practical level.
The light has a three metre sensor range, with reviewers confirming that the sensor direction is also easily 'adjustable'.
'Love this light,' read the start of a five-star review. 'Gives off plenty of light. Sensor works really well. Can't beat the price either.'
The online reviews also appeased concerns about the battery-operated sensor light staying on for an unnecessarily long amount of time.
'Even though it's battery operated, the light shuts off fairly quickly once no motion is detected - so no worries [regarding] using more battery than required.'
The only gripe aired in one favourable review was that the product is so popular that it's often sold out. 'Shame that these are so hard to come by as they are fantastic.'