{"id":7759,"date":"2017-01-14T19:03:57","date_gmt":"2017-01-15T00:03:57","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/homeadditionplus.com\/dev\/?page_id=7759"},"modified":"2018-07-09T05:30:48","modified_gmt":"2018-07-09T10:30:48","slug":"motion-activated-exterior-lights","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/homeadditionplus.com\/dev\/electrical\/motion-activated-exterior-lights\/","title":{"rendered":"Motion Activated Exterior Lights"},"content":{"rendered":"<h4><span style=\"color: #008000;\"><strong>Motion Activated Exterior Lighting Provides Safety, Security and Convenience<\/strong><\/span><\/h4>\n<p>By Mark J. Donovan<br \/>\n<script type=\"text\/javascript\"><!-- google_ad_client = \"pub-3988490936633155\"; \/* Homepage_Home_Improvement_468x15_ATF, created 8\/13\/10 *\/ google_ad_slot = \"6539705898\"; google_ad_width = 468; google_ad_height = 15; \/\/-->\n<\/script><br \/>\n<script type=\"text\/javascript\" src=\"http:\/\/pagead2.googlesyndication.com\/pagead\/show_ads.js\">\n<\/script><\/p>\n<div class=\"KonaBody\">\n<table style=\"width: 100%;\">\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"50%\">\n<p align=\"center\"><script async src=\"\/\/pagead2.googlesyndication.com\/pagead\/js\/adsbygoogle.js\"><\/script><br \/>\n<!-- New_300x250_051317 --><br \/>\n<ins class=\"adsbygoogle\" style=\"display: inline-block; width: 300px; height: 250px;\" data-ad-client=\"ca-pub-3988490936633155\" data-ad-slot=\"4202793463\"><\/ins><br \/>\n<script>\n(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({});\n<\/script><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td width=\"1%\"><\/td>\n<td style=\"text-align: left;\" width=\"49%\"><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">Recently I replaced my home\u2019s exterior lights with new motion activated exterior lighting.\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">Motion activated exterior lights look exactly like traditional exterior lights, except they come with motion sensors and control switches to program their sensitivity and use. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">Motion activated exterior lights are available in a plethora of styles and finishes so there is virtually no limitation in choices.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">Motion activated exterior lights are installed the same way as traditional exterior lights. <\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\"><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">They have three wires that are designed to tie into your existing home\u2019s wiring. The wires include a black wire (hot), a white wire (neutral), and a green or bare copper wire (ground).<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\"><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\"><strong>Installing Motion Activated Exterior Lights<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\"><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">To install a motion activated exterior light first turn power off to the existing exterior light at the main <span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #0000ff; text-decoration: underline;\"><a style=\"color: #0000ff; text-decoration: underline;\" href=\"http:\/\/homeadditionplus.com\/dev\/electrical\/circuit-breakers\/\">circuit breaker panel<\/a><\/span><\/strong><\/span>.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\"><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">Next remove the old exterior light. Usually there are 1 or 2 small decorative nuts that need to be unscrewed on the light fixture faceplate to remove the light.<\/span><\/p>\n<table style=\"width: 100%;\">\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"text-align: left;\" width=\"50%\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-7760 aligncenter\" src=\"http:\/\/homeadditionplus.com\/dev\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/01\/Motion_Activated_Exterior_Light_2-300x225.jpg\" alt=\"Motion Activated Exterior Light Sensor Controls\" width=\"300\" height=\"225\" srcset=\"https:\/\/homeadditionplus.com\/dev\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/01\/Motion_Activated_Exterior_Light_2-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/homeadditionplus.com\/dev\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/01\/Motion_Activated_Exterior_Light_2.jpg 640w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/td>\n<td style=\"text-align: center;\" width=\"1%\"><\/td>\n<td style=\"text-align: center;\" width=\"49%\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-7761\" src=\"http:\/\/homeadditionplus.com\/dev\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/01\/Motion_Activated_Exterior_Light_3-300x225.jpg\" alt=\"Motion Activated Exterior Lights\" width=\"300\" height=\"225\" srcset=\"https:\/\/homeadditionplus.com\/dev\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/01\/Motion_Activated_Exterior_Light_3-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/homeadditionplus.com\/dev\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/01\/Motion_Activated_Exterior_Light_3.jpg 640w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\"><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">After removing the decorative nuts, slowly pull the light fixture away from the house siding to reveal the electrical wires. Unscrew the wire nuts that hold the black and white wires together and disconnect the green or bare copper ground wire from the light bracket. With all of the wires disconnected you should be able to remove the old light fixture from the house.<\/span><\/p>\n<table style=\"width: 100%;\">\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"text-align: left;\" width=\"50%\"><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">Now replace the old bracket assembly that is attached to the electrical box with the new one that came with your motion activated exterior light. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">Sometimes when installing a new bracket you might need to be a little creative. For example, you may need to use longer screws with the bracket assembly depending upon how deep the electrical box sits back into the wall. <\/span><\/td>\n<td style=\"text-align: center;\" width=\"1%\"><\/td>\n<td style=\"text-align: center;\" width=\"49%\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/gp\/product\/B00L8X4PY0\/ref=as_li_tl?ie=UTF8&amp;camp=1789&amp;creative=9325&amp;creativeASIN=B00L8X4PY0&amp;linkCode=as2&amp;tag=wwwhomeadditi-20&amp;linkId=4bbf2209a6fc6454efe99b87e9c2fb6c\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"\/\/ws-na.amazon-adsystem.com\/widgets\/q?_encoding=UTF8&amp;MarketPlace=US&amp;ASIN=B00L8X4PY0&amp;ServiceVersion=20070822&amp;ID=AsinImage&amp;WS=1&amp;Format=_SL250_&amp;tag=wwwhomeadditi-20\" border=\"0\" \/><\/a><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" style=\"border: none !important; margin: 0px !important;\" src=\"\/\/ir-na.amazon-adsystem.com\/e\/ir?t=wwwhomeadditi-20&amp;l=am2&amp;o=1&amp;a=B00L8X4PY0\" alt=\"\" width=\"1\" height=\"1\" border=\"0\" \/><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\"><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">Other times you may need to adjust the screws that are associated with supporting the light fixture itself.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\"><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">Next use the wire nuts to marry up the house electrical wires with the new light fixture wires. Make sure to first twist the black wires together using a wire nut. Then, repeat the process for the white wires.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\"><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">Finally twist the ground wires together using a wire nut (greeny) or a copper crimp, before attaching one of the copper wire ends to the metal bracket. Normally there is a small green screw on the bracket for attaching the ground wire to.<\/span><\/p>\n<table style=\"width: 100%;\">\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"text-align: left;\" width=\"50%\">\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\"><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">After wiring up the motion activated exterior light you can then fasten it onto the mounting bracket. Usually there is a single threaded tube or two screws on the mounting bracket that you have to mount the light fixture onto.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\"><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">Once the light fixture is properly positioned onto the threaded tube or screws, attach the decorative nuts to hold the light fixture in place.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\"><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">With the motion activated light fixture installed, turn power back on to the light fixture at the main circuit breaker panel.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"text-align: left;\" width=\"1%\"><\/td>\n<td width=\"49%\">\n<p align=\"center\"><script async src=\"\/\/pagead2.googlesyndication.com\/pagead\/js\/adsbygoogle.js\"><\/script><br \/>\n<!-- New_300x250_051317 --><br \/>\n<ins class=\"adsbygoogle\" style=\"display: inline-block; width: 300px; height: 250px;\" data-ad-client=\"ca-pub-3988490936633155\" data-ad-slot=\"4202793463\"><\/ins><br \/>\n<script>\n(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({});\n<\/script><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\"><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">After restoring power to the light fixture you can then test and adjust the functionality of the motion activated exterior light. Typically there are three switches that you need to adjust.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\"><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">The first switch is associated with the sensitivity level of the motion sensor. For example, you can adjust this switch so that the light does not turn on with the movement of a small animal, unless of course you want it to.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\"><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">The second switch is associated with the length of time the light stays on after it has been activated. Depending upon the particular motion activated exterior light model, the length of time the light is lit can vary from 1-20 minutes.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\"><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">The last switch is the security mode switch. With this switch you can either set the light to always be on from dusk to dawn, or so that it is only activated when it senses motion.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\"><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">Usually it takes a few evenings of trial and error to adjust the switches to your preferred settings, however once set, the light should be hands free operational.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\"><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">So if your exterior lights are looking old and shabby and you are contemplating replacing them, consider motion activated exterior lights. They provide a level of safety and security, as well as convenience that is unmatched with older exterior lights.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<hr \/>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\"><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\"><span style=\"color: #008000;\"><b>For help on building a new custom home<\/b><\/span>, see HomeAdditionPlus.com&#8217;s<b><span lang=\"en-us\" style=\"color: #0000ff;\"> <a style=\"color: #0000ff;\" href=\"http:\/\/homeadditionplus.com\/dev\/home_addition_bid_sheets\/new-home-construction-bid-sheet\/\">New Home Construction Bid Sheet<\/a><\/span><span lang=\"EN\">. <\/span><\/b>The<span style=\"color: #0000ff;\"><b> <span lang=\"EN\"><a style=\"color: #0000ff;\" href=\"http:\/\/homeadditionplus.com\/dev\/home_addition_bid_sheets\/new-home-construction-bid-sheet\/\">New Home Construction Bid Sheet<\/a><\/span><\/b><\/span> provides you with the knowledge on how to plan a custom home building project, and what to look for when hiring contractors for your new home construction. It also includes a detailed cost breakdown table and spreadsheet for estimating your own new home construction building costs.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/homeadditionplus.com\/dev\/home_addition_bid_sheets\/new-home-construction-bid-sheet\/\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-11882 aligncenter\" src=\"http:\/\/homeadditionplus.com\/dev\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/04\/New-Home-Construction-Bid-Sheet-218x300.jpg\" alt=\"New Home Construction Bid Sheet\" width=\"218\" height=\"300\" srcset=\"https:\/\/homeadditionplus.com\/dev\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/04\/New-Home-Construction-Bid-Sheet-218x300.jpg 218w, https:\/\/homeadditionplus.com\/dev\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/04\/New-Home-Construction-Bid-Sheet-768x1056.jpg 768w, https:\/\/homeadditionplus.com\/dev\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/04\/New-Home-Construction-Bid-Sheet-745x1024.jpg 745w, https:\/\/homeadditionplus.com\/dev\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/04\/New-Home-Construction-Bid-Sheet.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 218px) 100vw, 218px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: left;\" align=\"left\"><span style=\"color: #008000; font-size: 14pt;\"><b>Related\u00a0Information on\u00a0Motion Activated Exterior Lights<\/b><\/span><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"text-align: left;\"><span style=\"font-size: 14pt; color: #0000ff;\"><b><a style=\"color: #0000ff;\" href=\"http:\/\/homeadditionplus.com\/dev\/electrical\/how-to-remove-an-exterior-light-fixture\/\">How to Remove an Exterior Light Fixture<\/a><\/b><\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"text-align: left;\"><span style=\"font-size: 14pt; color: #0000ff;\"><b><a style=\"color: #0000ff;\" href=\"http:\/\/homeadditionplus.com\/dev\/electrical\/replace-an-exterior-home-light-fixture-video\/\">How to Replace an Exterior Light Fixture Video<\/a><\/b><\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"text-align: left;\"><span style=\"color: #0000ff; font-size: 14pt;\"><b><a style=\"color: #0000ff;\" href=\"http:\/\/homeadditionplus.com\/dev\/electrical\/solar-outdoor-lighting\/\">Solar Outdoor Lighting<\/a><\/b><\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #0000ff; font-size: 14pt;\"><b><a style=\"color: #0000ff;\" href=\"http:\/\/homeadditionplus.com\/dev\/electrical\/how-to-adjust-motion-sensor-lights\/\">Adjusting Sensor Lights<\/a><\/b><\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<hr \/>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: left;\" align=\"left\"><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\"><b><span style=\"color: #008000;\">Additional Electrical Wiring\u00a0Resources from Amazon.com<\/span><\/b><\/span><\/h2>\n<table id=\"AutoNumber9\" border=\"0\" width=\"100%\" cellspacing=\"0\" cellpadding=\"0\">\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td align=\"center\" width=\"25%\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/gp\/product\/159186612X\/ref=as_li_tl?ie=UTF8&amp;camp=1789&amp;creative=9325&amp;creativeASIN=159186612X&amp;linkCode=as2&amp;tag=wwwhomeadditi-20&amp;linkId=b03bc7f938c37eee0d0eb190dda35a5f\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"\/\/ws-na.amazon-adsystem.com\/widgets\/q?_encoding=UTF8&amp;MarketPlace=US&amp;ASIN=159186612X&amp;ServiceVersion=20070822&amp;ID=AsinImage&amp;WS=1&amp;Format=_SL250_&amp;tag=wwwhomeadditi-20\" border=\"0\" \/><\/a><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" style=\"border: none !important; margin: 0px !important;\" src=\"\/\/ir-na.amazon-adsystem.com\/e\/ir?t=wwwhomeadditi-20&amp;l=am2&amp;o=1&amp;a=159186612X\" alt=\"\" width=\"1\" height=\"1\" border=\"0\" \/><\/td>\n<td align=\"center\" width=\"25%\"><\/td>\n<td align=\"center\" width=\"25%\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/gp\/product\/1580114873\/ref=as_li_tl?ie=UTF8&amp;camp=1789&amp;creative=9325&amp;creativeASIN=1580114873&amp;linkCode=as2&amp;tag=wwwhomeadditi-20&amp;linkId=75e760742487fe874523e737fa26bdc1\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"\/\/ws-na.amazon-adsystem.com\/widgets\/q?_encoding=UTF8&amp;MarketPlace=US&amp;ASIN=1580114873&amp;ServiceVersion=20070822&amp;ID=AsinImage&amp;WS=1&amp;Format=_SL250_&amp;tag=wwwhomeadditi-20\" border=\"0\" \/><\/a><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" style=\"border: none !important; margin: 0px !important;\" src=\"\/\/ir-na.amazon-adsystem.com\/e\/ir?t=wwwhomeadditi-20&amp;l=am2&amp;o=1&amp;a=1580114873\" alt=\"\" width=\"1\" height=\"1\" border=\"0\" \/><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<hr \/>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: left;\"><span style=\"color: #008000; font-size: 14pt;\">Free Home Addition Price Quotes with No Obligation!<\/span><\/h3>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\"><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">Fill out our 3-5 minute quick and easy form, and receive a free price quote on a house addition from one of our prescreened and licensed home addition contractors. 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