“In order for the light to shine so brightly, the darkness must be present.”
– Sir Francis Bacon
Lighting The Way
Outdoor and motion sensor lights are a necessity for illuminating your yard and entrances. They’ll provide ample lighting, so you do not have to fumble through your keys to unlock the door, whilst also deterring any potential intruders. However, outdoor lights left on throughout the night can quickly prove expensive, save money, and avoid a negative impact on the environment with motion sensor lights.
Outdoor motion sensor lights are a real asset for your property and come in many styles and forms, ensuring that you’ll invest in the right quality outdoor lights equipped with motion sensors for your home.
How do motion sensor lights work?
An outdoor motion sensor light will turn on immediately when it detects movement. They will illuminate the space that they are placed in for a timed duration before automatically shutting off. They also utilize infrared heat waves to detect motion, meaning that objects like animals, humans, and cars are easily detected.
What are the benefits of motion sensor lights?
Timely and flexible. These lights are typically customizable for the lighting time, lighting intensity, and directional scope.
Safe for all weather conditions. Though triggered by movement, motion sensor lights are not affected by wind. Individual IP ratings on the lighting system will also advise you the level of protection the unit offers, with some even able to withstand temporary immersion in water.
Conserve and save energy. Save yourself from high electricity bills! Your outdoors motion sensor lighting will not be continuously drawing energy from your electrical system. Leave your lights on all night without worry and your motion sensor lights will only illuminate if activated.
Improved home security. These lights provide a very affordable option for those wanting to protect their homes from potential intruders. Lighting up when your property is approached, they’ll send a strong message to a thief that someone is at home and to back off!
More convenience for you and your family. Arriving home late with a car full of groceries? Or can’t find your key to unlock your front door? Motion sensor lighting can take the frustration out of everyday living.
What to consider when purchasing motion sensor lighting
When looking for the best outdoor motion sensor lighting system for your property, you’ll want to
take into consideration the following to ensure you’re making the right decision.
Brightness. Keep in mind how bright you need them to be to illuminate specific areas of your yard, garages, and entrances. Your individual setup of outside your home will also determine the brightness you require.
Detection range. Detection range is the range of areas that your motion sensor light can pick up movement to illuminate. Think about the angle, position, and place that you’ll want your light to be installed when making this choice.
Durability. Look for weather resistant properties of each monitor and the IP rating.
Call your local professional electrician
Need help installing your outdoor motion sensor lighting? Our local, professional electricians are available to fully install and re-wire outdoor motion sensor lighting systems in Colorado. We’re open Monday – Friday (07:00 – 17:00) to answer questions about your lighting project. Call us today on (303) 521 7827.
Always Hire Professionals
No matter urgent any electrical repairs seem, it’s never okay to attempt to handle them on your own. Trying to take care of electrical problems without professional training is extremely dangerous. If you or someone else aren’t hurt during your attempt, there’s still a chance that you’ve left something undone that poses a huge risk to you, your home, or your family. In fact, faulty electrical wiring is the number one cause of house fires in the United States, according to the National Fire Protection Agency. So in order to make sure that your home is safe, rely on a professional for any electrical services.