In most cases, indoor motion sensor lights are used in cabinets; when we open the cabinet, the motion sensor detects the movement and turns on the light. This is very useful at night, when we don’t even need to touch the switch to turn on the light.
Some motion sensors are also weatherproof. This means that these lights can also be used outside the house. It is quite useful for outdoor stairwells or front doors.
The working principle of the sensor lamp
Our human body is a warm-blooded animal with its own body temperature, so when we pass through the installation area of the sensor light, we will emit our own heat.
The induction lamp will feedback the heat released by our body functions through the action of infrared rays, and can sense our body temperature in time.
After the sensor light device senses our body temperature, it will send out a signal, and this signal will send instructions to our sensor light, so as to achieve the effect of lighting.
PIR motion sensors are very good at detecting motion within a range of 20 to 70 feet and turn the light on within 20 seconds to 30 minutes depending on the setting.
This principle will allow us to light up at any time when we enter the installation location of the sensor light, so we need to set the sensor light to another mode – night mode, that is, it only works at night.
Where is the best place to use the sensor light
Closets and Cabinets
Tight areas are the best places to install motion sensor lights, as they often lack lighting. Ceiling lights cannot fully cover the interior of closets and cabinets, so they are often dark inside.
Bathroom
Bathrooms are another place to use motion-sensing lights. You can stick a small motion sensor light on top of the mirror to provide illumination at night, or place some strip lights under the bathroom sink cabinet for more decorative purposes.
Bathrooms are the most visited places at night, so you should first consider upgrading your restroom with a motion sensor lighting solution.
Stair Light
If you have stairs in your home, it is highly recommended that you install proper motion sensor lighting around the stairs. Without adequate lighting at night, you could miss the steps and fall down the stairs, which could cause serious injury. Your risk of an accident increases significantly when you are drunk or drowsy at night.
Strip lights are the best lighting option for stairs. You can place strip lights under each step for night illumination and beautiful decor. If you don’t like fancy strip lights, you can simply add some night lights around the steps or install motion-sensing lights on the walls to provide ample lighting at night.
Motion Sensor Light Pros
Motion sensor lights require no touch, making them elderly, child and disability-friendly. For anyone who needs extra assistance navigating the home, motion lights will ensure they are always safe and able to see.
Additionally, motion sensor lights conserve power and will help you save on your electric bill. By shutting off automatically when they no longer detect movement, you’ll never have to check if you turned the lights off before bed again.
Use motion sensor lights to illuminate dark halls, garages, porches, decks and backyards to ensure that the most challenging spaces to navigate in the dark are always safely illuminated and accessible.
The additional light also prevents injury, and allows homeowners to feel safer and deter potential home burglars with motion sensor lights that activate when someone steps onto your property or moves close to your home entry points.
