LEONLITE COB LED Security Light, Commercial Motion Sensor Flood Lights Outdoor, 3 Modes Motion Detector+Dusk to Dawn+Switch Control, 100-277V, Adjustable 2-Head, IP65, 5000K Daylight, ETL, White

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Unlike some other lights, this model allows you to adjust timer settings from one minute to 10 minutes. You can also choose a detection range between 5 and 100 feet, which comes in handy especially if you end up moving the light to an area that needs more or less light.

You can also change the light’s brightness from 20 to 100 percent capacity as well as choose between different color temperatures. The light has dual sensors, one with a 240-degree detection range and another 360-degree sensor. The 240-degree sensor will detect motion of up to 100 feet in an outward direction while the 360-degree sensor works when it’s mounted 14 feet above the ground. Outdoor and mounted solar lights are very easy to install but they need to be placed in areas with direct sunlight. They don’t work as well in some climates with a lot of rain and cloudy weather. Battery-powered lights can be placed anywhere and are typically very easy to install. You’ll want to consider the power source. Some of these lights are solar powered and store up their batteries during the day so that they may be used at night, but that also requires they be placed on the side of your house that gets a lot of sunshine to be most effective. You’ll also need to consider the angle of detection for the motion detector. If you’re putting your lights flush against a wall of your home and want detection on all sides, you’re going to want 180 degrees, while if you’re affixing it in a corner, you may not need to worry so much about having such a wide angle.

Motion sensors use passive infrared sensors, which monitor any infrared energy changes, turning on an associated electrical switch when they are engaged. The electrical switch is attached to the light, which then illuminates. Infrared sensors can be tripped by any individual, animal, or object that has a heat signature at a certain level but can be interfered with if you have a heat vent or other heat source near the sensor. Final thoughts on the best outdoor motion sensor lights

Popular Science started writing about technology more than 150 years ago. There was no such thing as “gadget writing” when we published our first issue in 1872, but if there was, our mission to demystify the world of innovation for everyday readers means we would have been all over it. Here in the present, PopSci is fully committed to helping readers navigate the increasingly intimidating array of devices on the market right now. Angle refers primarily to the detection angle, which is the field of view that the sensor can cover. A motion sensor light with a detection angle of 180 degrees can sense movement anywhere in front of it, so placement isn’t a big concern. If a sensor has a lower detection angle, then you need to consider placement more carefully. Shahidi recommends mounting motion sensor lights angled 30 degrees down to ensure optimal visibility around the perimeter of your home. Larry Campbell, licensed electrical contractor and The Spruce's Home Improvement Review Board member, additionally recommends mounting the lights 8 to 12 feet above the ground, noting that, in his experience, 6 feet seems too low.Once you connect and set up your network of smart bulbs and motion detector(s), you’re going to have more options than you ever expected. You can change the color of your bulbs, creating ambient light or different lighting for different functions. That includes softer light when you arrive home at night and stronger light when you’re asleep to deter animals and criminals. You can use a phone app to adjust your settings, or turn your lights on or off at any time. Made of die-cast aluminum, the fixture is durable, waterproof, and resistant to corrosion. The LED bulb will save energy when compared to similar incandescent bulbs and should last up to 50,000 hours. The light’s color temperature is 5,000K for a daylight appearance when turned on. Because it’s hardwired into the home’s electrical system, keep in mind that you may need to have an electrician install this fixture for you. These LED lights put out a bright white light and typically one set of batteries will last for one year. An optional GlowMode allows you to have the lights on at a low light level all night to mark the edge of the stairs—the light will then get brighter when someone approaches. With this light, you can choose from four different modes: auto motion sensor, dusk to dawn, on-time, and test mode. The auto motion sensor will turn the light on from one to 10 minutes at night when motion is detected while the on-time mode lets you switch the light on and off like a normal light. The test mode turns the light on for only five seconds when it detects motion during the day or night, and the dusk to dawn mode automatically turns on the light at dusk and off at dawn.