Outdoor sensor lights are a great way to provide safety and security to your home. The Lighting Superstore stocks a range of outdoor sensor lights to suit your needs at the best price.

Sensor lights are great for illuminating those areas that you may need to keep an eye on around your home. The Lighting Superstore has a huge range at great prices.

What does a motion sensor do?

As the name implies, a motion sensors react to movement. Motion sensors have an accurate way of detecting movements by making use of infrared, which shows warmth of objects. 

What does a daylight sensor do?

Daylight sensors on the other hand, constantly measure the amount of natural light in the application area. The moment this amount is too low, for example when it gets dark outside, the fixture this sensor is attached to will automatically switch on.

Both of these sensors have their own popular applications This makes choosing the right sensor rather easy.

How to apply sensors outdoors

Sensors for outdoor are generally more popular for sensors indoor. This applies to companies as well as individuals. Most important reason for this is safety: outdoor sensor lighting is mostly used as a warning for unwanted visitors, to scare these visitors off, or just to make returning home more safe.

Outdoor motion sensors attached to lighting fixtures are often placed at or around front doors, in gardens, on driveways, or around front gates. It makes coming home and parking cars or bikes easier and more safe.

How to apply sensors indoors

Indoors, motion sensors are more used as night lights, in bedrooms or hallways for example, or in stair cupboards, and gaining popularity, in pantries. Indoor sensor lights can be much more energy efficient as they will only turn on when they're needed.