Reviewed by Marcus Knapman, BSc (Hons) Computing ·
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Is there a more annoying household task than fumbling around in a dark cupboard with one hand while holding a bag of rice in the other? Probably, but it's up there. Under-cabinet lighting is one of those upgrades everyone puts off because it sounds like an electrician job, and then spends a fortune on when they finally cave in.
The JEKEMORYE Under Cabinet Kitchen Lights Cupboard LED Motion Sensor Light sidesteps all of that. No wiring, no drilling, no faff. You stick it up (magnet or adhesive, your call), it detects you wandering past, and the light comes on. At £8.98, I went in expecting something flimsy and underwhelming. Having read through the spec sheet and a good chunk of buyer feedback, I came out thinking it's a rather sensible little gadget with a couple of caveats worth knowing about.
My bottom line: if you want cheap, no-fuss lighting for dark corners and you can live with recharging it now and then, this does the job. If you want something you can fit once and forget about for a year, keep reading, because the battery claims need a careful look.
The headline feature here is the built-in motion sensor, and it's pitched as a fix for the sluggish, deaf sensors that plague cheaper lights. The spec sheet says it picks up movement within 3-5 metres across a 120° angle, and any minor movement turns the light on. That's a generous range for a cupboard light. In a typical UK kitchen you'd have it triggering the moment you step through the door, which is rather the point.
It switches itself off after 25 seconds of no movement. That's short enough to save battery, long enough that you won't be plunged into darkness mid-stir. I'd have liked the option to change that timer, but at this price I'm not going to grumble too loudly.
You get a night detection mode and an always-on mode. Night detection is the clever one: the light only fires up when it senses movement in the dark, so it won't waste battery flashing on during a sunny afternoon every time you reach for the kettle. For wardrobes, hallways and the cupboard under the stairs, that's exactly what you want.
Always-on mode is more of a fallback. Handy if you're working in a garage or shed and don't want the light cutting out whilst your hands are full of something greasy.
This is where the JEKEMORYE Under Cabinet Kitchen Lights score well for renters and the allergic-to-DIY. There's a strong magnet built in, so it clamps straight onto any steel surface. Think metal shelving, the inside of a steel wardrobe, a garage workbench. For everything else, there's nano glue tape that lets you stick it to pretty much anything and move it later.
The catch is obvious: most kitchen cabinets in the UK are chipboard or MDF, not steel, so the magnet is no use on them. You'll be relying on the adhesive tape for the classic under-cupboard job. Nano tape is usually decent, but I'd clean the surface properly first and give it time to bond. A greasy surface above the hob is going to be a struggle.
Each unit packs 54 LEDs and leans towards a 6000K cool white. That's bright and crisp, which is brilliant for spotting the label on a tin of tomatoes or hunting for a screwdriver in the garage. It's less flattering if you're after a warm, cosy glow. The listing mentions a 2700K to 6000K range, but the headline output is the cool white, so I wouldn't count on a soft, homely feel. It's a task light, not a mood light.
The anti-glare design is a nice touch, and the light spreads well across a 120° angle, so you're not left with one harsh hotspot.
There's a built-in 1100mAh rechargeable battery, and the maximum quoted life is 25 days in motion sensor mode. The key word is maximum. That figure depends entirely on how often the sensor triggers. Stick one of these in a busy kitchen where people are in and out all day and you'll be recharging far more often. In a rarely used wardrobe, you'll probably get close to the headline number.
Having read through buyer comments, the general picture is that these lights hold their charge reasonably well, but some people have reported shorter battery life on certain units. That tallies with what you'd expect from a budget product with a small battery. Charging takes 3 to 4 hours via USB-C, with a red light whilst charging and green when done. USB-C is a sensible choice in 2024, since you probably have a cable within arm's reach already. There's also built-in battery protection, so letting it go completely flat shouldn't damage it.
The practical upshot: these are best in low-traffic spots. A busy kitchen counter is the worst possible test of the battery, and the best use is somewhere you open once or twice a day.
For a motion-sensing, rechargeable, wire-free light, yes. You'd spend more on a basic mains-powered strip, plus the cost of an electrician if you wanted it neat. The trade-off is that you're swapping installation hassle for the occasional recharge, which I think most people would take. I haven't seen a rating figure I'd trust enough to quote, so I'll rely on the spec sheet and the pattern in buyer feedback: it's a sensible, low-risk punt.
The JEKEMORYE Under Cabinet Kitchen Lights are a cheap, clever fix for gloomy cupboards, wardrobes and workshops, as long as you accept the battery needs regular topping up. Buy it for low-traffic spots and renters' kitchens; skip it if you want warm, permanent lighting in a busy, high-use area.
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