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FAQs

What is the disadvantage of outdoor motion sensor lights? ›

Lack of Control

While this type of lighting can provide additional safety and illumination, it can reduce the control you have over them.

Yes, most sensors will have the ability to override the sensor function altogether and operate the light manually, as necessary. This is done by turning the light switch OFF – ON – OFF – ON in quick succession. The light will then remain ON and will not go OFF until you manually turn it OFF at the switch.

Jammed in a mode.

If the motion sensor was triggered during that brief period where the switch was off, your light fixture could possibly be stuck in the auto-on mode. To fix this, cut power to the motion light altogether for a full 10 seconds, and then restore power.

Motion sensor light lifespans vary, but they typically last around 10,000 to 100,000 hours of operation before needing replacement.

The sensors can go bad, and movement detection will no longer work. The bulbs might stop working and no longer emit light even though the device works properly. Electrical issues, such as a damaged power cord or faulty battery from solar motion lights, can prevent the device from working correctly.

Save Money: One of the main reasons people use motion sensor lights is to save money on their electricity bills. With a motion sensor light, you only use electricity when the light is actually required, which can lead to significant savings over time.

Dusk-to-dawn lights are triggered on and off by the amount of light that reaches the light sensor. They turn on after the sun has set (dusk) and turn off when the sun rises in the morning (dawn), providing added security all night long. Dusk-to-dawn lights don't need to be manually switched on or off.

Replace the Bulb

If your motion sensor light doesn't turn on at all, it could be that the bulb is damaged. Try replacing it with a brand new one and see what happens. If it works perfectly after that, then great! If not, it might be time to consider getting a professional in to take a look at it.

Where is the best place to put flood lights? ›

Key Areas. Other areas that might benefit from outdoor lights, such as floodlights, include above a garage, shed or other garden outbuildings, above a gate, as well as areas that illuminate driveways, entrances and parking spots.

Some best places to put a motion sensor light include entry points, backyards, gardens, garages, or driveways. You can install a motion sensor light at any place where it needs to be illuminated at night. Consider mounting the lights six to ten feet above the ground for optimal performance.

Overall, a motion detector should be mounted on the wall, between 6 and 8 feet high. Some people also put their motion detectors on or near the ceiling. That can work with a standard ceiling height — which is around eight feet — but may not be the best choice for any homeowner who has 10 or 12-foot-tall ceilings.

Motion sensor lights are often easy to reset from your breaker panel. Turn off the circuit breaker that controls your motion sensor lights. Leave it off for one minute before flipping it on again. Check your motion sensor lights.

In order to reset the Water Leak detector to factory defaults press and hold a paperclip into the reset hole for 15 seconds, until the LED flashes blue.

The sensors can go bad, and movement detection will no longer work. The bulbs might stop working and no longer emit light even though the device works properly. Electrical issues, such as a damaged power cord or faulty battery from solar motion lights, can prevent the device from working correctly.

Most manufacturers make it a fairly easy process to disable this main feature of the lights. A switch on the fixture should read "on time," usually found directly under the motion sensor. Set it to any position, aside from the test position, and flip off the switch that the light is connected to.