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Single Door Wardrobe Sensor
Overview
The Beakn Single Door Wardrobe Sensor is a compact, automatic door sensor designed for single-door wardrobes, cabinets, and drawers. It recesses discreetly into the furniture frame and switches a connected LED light on the moment the door opens and off the moment it closes — no switch to press, no app to open. Built as a low-voltage, close-range door sensor (not a room-motion sensor), it delivers light exactly when you reach into the wardrobe and cuts power the instant the door shuts. It wires inline with the wardrobe's own LED light and low-voltage supply, making it a simple, standalone accessory for new furniture builds or retrofits.
Features
•Automatic light control — door opens → light on; door closes → light off. No manual switching required.
•Close-range door sensing — detects the door itself at 3–7 cm; it is not triggered by general room movement, so the light stays off unless the wardrobe is actually open.
•Compact, hidden installation — fits through a single 8 mm or 10 mm hole recessed into the furniture, invisible once installed.
•Two finish options — Silver or Black to match the wardrobe interior or hardware.
•Energy efficient — the LED light only runs while the door is open, reducing wasted power and extending LED lifespan.
•Fully standalone operation — no app, WiFi, pairing, voice control, or remote; works the instant it's wired in.
•Low-voltage, low-complexity wiring — sits inline with the existing wardrobe LED light and its 12–24V DC supply.
•Single-door specific design — built specifically for one-door openings, distinct from the Double Door version.
Use cases
•Bedroom wardrobes with a single door
•Kitchen or crockery cabinets
•Dressing units and vanity storage
•Display cabinets
•Office storage cupboards
•Drawers (single-opening)
•New furniture builds where lighting is being planned from scratch
•Retrofitting an existing single-door wardrobe/cabinet to add automatic lighting
Compatibility
•Furniture type: Single-door wardrobes, cabinets, and drawers only (use the Double Door Wardrobe Sensor for two-door units).
•Light type: Any LED light designed for low-voltage DC (12–24V) operation, wired inline with the sensor.
•Power supply: Must be a 12–24V DC low-voltage supply — not compatible with mains-voltage lighting circuits directly.
•Mounting: Requires an 8 mm or 10 mm hole in the furniture frame for recessed installation.
•Smart home systems: None — this is a standalone device with no app, WiFi, hub, or voice assistant integration.
•Furniture condition: Works in both newly built furniture and existing/retrofit installations.
Selling points
•Turns wardrobe lighting fully automatic — no switches, no forgetting to turn the light off.
•Simple, low-voltage inline wiring — no electrician-level mains work, no neutral wire needed.
•Discreet recessed fit keeps the sensor invisible once installed.
•Reliable close-range door detection means the light responds only to the door, not room activity.
•Zero setup — no app, WiFi, or pairing; just wire it in and it works.
•Saves energy and extends LED life by only running the light when the wardrobe is actually open.
•Two clean finish options (Silver/Black) to match any interior.
•Versatile across wardrobes, kitchen cabinets, display units, office storage, and drawers.
•Works equally well for new furniture projects and retrofits into existing units.
Key specs
| Product type | Automatic door sensor for single-door wardrobe/cabinet/drawer |
|---|---|
| Detection distance | 3–7 cm (door-triggered proximity sensing) |
| Mounting hole size | Dia 10 mm / 8 mm, recessed into furniture frame facing the door |
| Colour options | Silver / Black |
| Power supply | Low-voltage DC (12–24V) |
| Wiring type | Inline with wardrobe LED light and its supply |
| Neutral wire needed | No |
| Mains wiring needed | No |
| Wall switch needed | No |
| Control method | Fully automatic, standalone |
| App/WiFi/pairing/voice/remote | None required |
| Applications | Single-door wardrobes, cabinets, drawers |
| Furniture type | New builds and retrofits |
| Pricing | Not specified |
Installation & wiring
•Placement: Recess the sensor into the wardrobe or cabinet frame so it faces the door directly.
•Hole size: Drill/use a Dia 10 mm or 8 mm mounting hole for the sensor body.
•Power type: Low-voltage DC only — 12–24V. This is not a mains-voltage device.
•Wiring method: Connect the sensor inline between the wardrobe's LED light and its low-voltage power supply. The sensor sits in that circuit and switches the light directly.
•No neutral wire: There is no neutral connection required at the sensor.
•No mains wiring: The sensor never connects to mains electricity.
•No wall switch: The sensor replaces the need for a manual switch entirely.
•Setup: None — no app, WiFi, pairing, or configuration. As soon as it's wired in, it operates automatically.
•Detection range check: Ensure the door sits within the 3–7 cm range when closed, so the sensor reliably detects the open/close transition.
FAQ
How does this sensor turn the wardrobe light on and off?
It detects the single door directly. Opening the door triggers the connected LED light on; closing the door switches it off automatically — no interaction needed.
Is this a motion sensor?
No. It's a door-triggered proximity sensor with a 3–7 cm detection range, not a room-motion sensor. It only responds to the door itself opening or closing.
Does it need WiFi, an app, or a remote?
No. It's fully automatic and standalone. There's no setup, pairing, or connectivity of any kind.
Does it need mains wiring or a neutral wire?
No. It runs on low-voltage DC (12–24V) and wires inline with the wardrobe LED light's own supply. No mains connection and no neutral wire at the sensor.
What size hole do I need for installation?
A Dia 10 mm or 8 mm mounting hole recessed into the furniture frame, facing the door.
What colours does it come in?
Silver and Black.
Can I use this in a kitchen cabinet or drawer instead of a wardrobe?
Yes. It's suitable for wardrobes, kitchen/display cabinets, dressing units, office storage, and drawers — any single-door or single-opening furniture piece.
Can I fit this into existing furniture, or is it only for new builds?
Both. It works for new furniture installations and retrofits into existing single-door wardrobes or cabinets.
What's the difference between this and the Double Door Wardrobe Sensor?
This Single Door version is built for one door; the Double Door version is made for wardrobes with two doors and controls the light as either door opens or closes. Both share the same 3–7 cm detection range, 8/10 mm mounting hole, and Silver/Black finish options.
Does the light stay on the whole time the wardrobe is open?
Yes — it stays on continuously while the door is open (within the 3–7 cm detection threshold) and turns off as soon as the door closes.