It is recommended that you install motion sensor lighting in your home if you want to either prevent burglars from accessing your home or light up your home so that it is safer to walk around in. It is one of the most beneficial investments you can make for your property, and it will also save you money in the long run. The positioning of these lights is extremely important to maximizing both their usefulness and the level of safety provided within the home.
The following are four key locations around your house where motion sensor lighting should be installed:
1. Within the Garage
The installation of motion sensor lights within the garage carries with it not one but two significant advantages. To begin, it is highly likely that some of the most precious goods that you own (such as tools, bicycles, or vehicles) are kept in the garage, which is why it is important to have lights installed in that space. Second, installing motion detector lights in the garage will make it possible for you to complete any necessary work there at any time of the day. If someone breaks into your garage, they will be found out because the motion sensor lights will turn on and illuminate the area when they detect motion.
2. Property Walkways
Motion sensor lighting on your property walks, similar to the ones in the garage, will offer two benefits: first, it will illuminate things for your guests and non-intrusive visitors, and second, it will dissuade thieves from utilising walkways, especially those that lead to home doors. You will not only be able to improve the safety of your home by doing so, but you will also reduce the risk of injuries sustained in slip-and-fall incidents.
3. All Home Entrances
It is recommended that you install motion sensor lighting not only on your home’s primary entryways but also on all of your home’s entrances, including the ones that may not seem like likely candidates. Burglars can break into a house through any number of entry points, including doors, windows, and backdoors. These are some of their favourite spots to hang out. If you equip such parts of your house with lighting controlled by motion sensors, potential intruders will be found out if they try to break in.
In addition to this, it is a smart idea to place motion sensor lights on fence gates, the entrance to a driveway, and other similar locations.
4. Open Areas, Gardens, and Pools
In the event that an intruder is caught by the motion sensor illumination while they are breaking and entering, the burglar’s initial response will most likely be to flee to a more concealed location. These kinds of settings typically include a garden, a pool, an open expanse of yard, and other similar features. Putting motion sensor lights in these sections of your home will ensure that there are no obvious hiding locations for an intruder, and it will also prevent an intruder from seeking comfort in darker regions of your yard, which is another benefit of installing such lighting.
5. Dark Corners
Install motion sensor lights in dark corners of your yard or around the perimeter of your home. This will help to discourage intruders and make it easier to see potential hazards.
6. Trees and Shrubs
If you have trees or shrubs that are difficult to see at night, consider installing motion sensor lights nearby. This will help to highlight the area and make it easier to see any potential hazards.
Steps to install motion sensor lights easily
Installing motion sensor lights can be done in a few simple steps:
- Gather all necessary tools and materials, including the motion sensor light fixture, mounting plate, screws, wire connectors, and a drill.
- Turn off power to the electrical circuit where the light will be installed.
- Mount the motion sensor light fixture to the mounting plate using screws, following the manufacturer’s instructions.
- Connect the wires from the motion sensor light fixture to the electrical circuit using wire connectors.
- Attach the mounting plate to the wall or ceiling using screws.
- Install and adjust the light bulb, following the manufacturer’s instructions.
- Test the motion sensor light to ensure it is working properly, making any necessary adjustments.
- Turn the power back on and enjoy your new motion sensor lights.
Note: If you are unfamiliar with electrical wiring, it is recommended that you hire a professional electrician to install the lights for you.
Conclusion
It will pay off in the long run with a number of benefits if you invest some time and effort into carefully planning the placement of motion sensor lighting around your home. Make sure that the overall layout of your home, the primary reason for the motion lighting, the layout of your yard, and any existing limitations (whether from electric wiring issues or existing lighting) that you may run into when installing the motion sensor lighting are taken into consideration when planning the placement of these lights.
By keeping these things in mind, you will be able to make the most of the practical and protective purposes of your lighting.
Last Updated on February 6, 2023 by Chiara Bock