BioLite SolarHome 620+ Lights, Charger and Radio
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Turn any off-grid structure into an electrified home with the BioLite SolarHome 620+, a self-contained system with hanging lights, MP3/FM radio, solar charger and USB charge-out for your devices.
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- Ideal for cabins, van life and hunting structures, the SolarHome 620+ offers easy entry into solar living with simple installation and flexible setup
- Easy-to-install solar panel captures daily sun to charge up a central control box which powers 3 hanging lights, USB charge-out and an MP3/FM radio system
- 6W solar panel connects to 20 Wh control box to capture and store the day's sun
- Wall-mounted switches control 3 hanging lights, including 1 with motion sensor
- Control box plays FM radio and MP3, and it provides USB charge-out for your other devices
- 18 ft. daisy-chainable cables allow for multiroom lighting
- Outputs: 2 USB charge-out ports; 1 DIN port for expansion battery (not included); 2 ports for included hanging lights; and 3 light extension junctions
- 1 day of full sun provides the following runtimes with all lights on: 20 hrs. at low brightness, 10 hrs. at medium brightness, and 6 hrs. at high brightness
- 620+ improvements over 620 include battery increase to 3600 mAh (from 3400 mAh), runtime of 6 hrs. on high (from 4.5 hrs.), and 120-lumen max brightness (from 100 lumens)
- Entire system comes packed in a kit the size of a shoebox
Imported.
View all BioLite Solar Chargers| Best Use | Emergency Preparedness Camping |
|---|---|
| Battery Included | Yes |
| Battery Type | Lithium Ion |
| Solar Cell Output Capacity | 6 watts |
| Battery Storage Capacity (mAh) | 3600 milliamp hours |
| Power Output to Device | 6 watts |
| Dimensions | Control box: 7.9 x 6. x 2.7 in.; hanging lights (each): 5.9 x 5.5 x 3.2 in.; solar panel: 11.4 x 7.5 x 0.6 in. |
| Weight | 4 lbs. 12.5 oz. |
| Solar Compatible | Yes |
| Sustainability | From a Climate Neutral Certified brand |
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Excellent system, well worth the value!
I purchased this system for my garage that has horrible lighting. Install was straight forward and pretty simple. The only issue was the solar panel. The kit comes with a very rudimentary wire kit to mount the panel, but I was installing the panel on my garage roof where the wire concept would not work well. This is one of the only two issues I have with the kit. If Biolite is reading this, please install tabs or mounting brackets on the panel to bolt it down. My solution was to purchase six L shaped brackets/bolts. I drilled holes in my roof, then torqued down the L bolts then I used exterior, clear caulk to cover over the bolts/holes to prevent water coming in. There was ample wiring from the lights to the control box. The wiring is long enough to reach across a two car garage. The lights are bright, but not too bright. The light on the control box is brighter than the plug in lamps. All lights come with three setting: dim, medium and bright. The control box is the same, just brighter across the spectrum. One of the lights has a motion sensor, and can be used as either a motion light or a regular light on a switch. The sensor usually engages me at 10 feet but may reach further. It is just that my light is 10 feet from the garage door. Whenever I open the door, the light illuminates. It also turns on when the car pulls into the garage, which is a nice touch. The control box has the ability to read a Micro SD card that has music loaded. There MP3 player does not give names of the songs/singer but that does not bother me much. There is no repeat function either. Also, there is no shuffle function. These are not deal breakers. The speaker is fairly loud and clear. It can easily be heard at the bottom of my driveway from the backside of the garage. The control box also has a FM radio. You can seek radio stations or push the buttom repeatedly and go freq by freq. This leads me to my only other complaint: there is no radio preset button even though it looks as though there are. If you have to go from, let's say 95.1 to 107.3, you will be pushing the freq change button....a lot. Overall, the battery lasts at least 12 hours. I have accidentally left a light (brightest setting) on overnight, came back the next day (during the daytime) and the battery was at 80%. I have ran the radio or MP3 player for around three hours in low sunlight and barely made a dent in the battery. Of note, I live on O'ahu. It has gotten as low as 57F so I cannot speak to how the system operates in cold weather. We do have an abundance of sunlight here so I have never truly drained the battery. I am very happy with this system, would highly recommend it and when we move I will either buy another system or remove this one and take it with me. The first photo shows the panel mounted to the roof. The second photo is the left bolt. Third photo is the control box on its lowest setting with one of the lights in the brightest setting in a closet. The fourth photo is two lights: nearest light is the motion sensor and the far light is on the brightest setting. The fifth photo is a basic picture of the control box so you can see the buttons. And the last photo is a picture of the acreen in MP3 mode. I forgot one thing: I wish there was a way to plug more lights and/or panels into the control box. The lights are chainable, but more plugs would be a nice touch as would the ability to expand with more panels.
Perfect----Love it----Just what I needed!
I purchased two kits so far, first one over 1.5 years and the other is about a year to date. I have some land in Colorado that I use for a getaway from the city life. So, no tv-no computers and so on. I have one kit installed in my camper and this is my main lighting source and its perfect. I have never had a problem with this kit not receiving enough sun light. The other I given to my dad for his camper and he loves it as well. I will sit outside playing music with the radio feature and just soaking up all the nature that I can. This is perfect for camping, fishing or the shed at home. This is something that you can take on the go! Its worth every penny!!!
Lighting up Alaska!
I'm using the system in my 26' camper. I have two lights and switches inside which provide a surprisingly amount of bright white light. The sensor lamp is outside my door which also lights up my walkway. Even living in Alaska and going into our dark season, so far I haven't run out of battery yet. It was an easy install once I figured out where I was going to put them. So happy and impressed!
Great for off-grid cabin
Got one for the Father-in-law and he loved it. No more hauling propane across the lake for the lanterns and now he has a radio that doesn’t require a pocket load of batteries. Had to order two more for him because the first one met its demise in a house fire.
I wanted to love this but I can’t.
Pro- the answer to being off grid, only if you live in a waterproof house and never outside. Con - I have stored this for over a year and when moving, I decided to use it to see if it really worked. It did great until it didn’t.the battery stopped storing and I see rust on the usb input area. If This can’t function outdoors in an earthquake why am I buying it? On the positive side -I love the motion sensor option, I only wish it would turn on all the lights. Because these babies would light up any barn size area like it’s high noon. I was among the first to buy this, now I’m glad I tested it finally. I really wanted this system to work.
Thanks for the feedback! There are a few simple steps to keep the SolarHome 620 in its best shape. If it's stored away for an extended period of time, we would ask that you charge the battery at least once every six months. Secondly, although the panel is totally waterproof and built to withstand the weather outside (while mounted on your roof, for example), the control box should be kept indoors in a dry area. Our team is here to help with any other questions or concerns, and we'll gladly look into a replacement for you! Just reach out to us here: https://www.bioliteenergy.com/pages/contact
Cold climate Biolite.
I am very excited to see how the biolite will work in I am very excited to see how the biolite will work in the winter climate of Canada. I Have build an off the grid sauna and put the biolite in. It has indicated an error that it doesn’t like cold but continues to work. the winter climate of Canada. I Have build an off the grid sauna and put the biolite in. It has given an error message that it doesn’t like cold but continues to work.
Bio light solar lights
I cannot get it to work at all I have had the solar in direct sun for 4 days and the lcd screen isn’t even displaying yet! It flashes the make and model briefly and that’s it. This is a replacement unit as the first one did the same thing. I was so excited and then it arrived and didn’t work they were fast to replace but the second unit is exactly the same not working.
Hi Kathy, we're incredibly sorry that your SolarHome 620 isn't functioning properly. If you haven't already, please let our support team know: https://www.bioliteenergy.com/pages/contact. We'll work as quickly as possible to get this resolved for you!
Biolite Campstove2 Bundle and Solarhome620
Awesome product. My friends and neighbors are amazed. Added the campstove2 bundle and pellets to it and I'm set. When the power goes out i have company!
Perfect setup
This is the third solar home that I have purchased, great for in the shop or storage shed And the battery holds up all day long
Fantastic small solar set up
I bought this for my off grid sea shanty and I love it! It is usually just me and it is all I need
Wow - that looks like paradise. We're so glad we can be a part of making your off-grid sea shanty come to life. Thank you for sharing!