{"id":7774,"date":"2017-01-15T06:42:14","date_gmt":"2017-01-15T11:42:14","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/homeadditionplus.com\/dev\/?page_id=7774"},"modified":"2018-07-09T05:23:31","modified_gmt":"2018-07-09T10:23:31","slug":"how-to-adjust-motion-sensor-lights","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/homeadditionplus.com\/dev\/electrical\/how-to-adjust-motion-sensor-lights\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Adjust Motion Sensor Lights"},"content":{"rendered":"<h4><span style=\"color: #008000;\"><strong>Tips for Adjusting Motion Activated Light Sensors<\/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;\">Motion sensor lights are excellent for providing security around the exterior of your home. However, <span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><a href=\"http:\/\/homeadditionplus.com\/dev\/electrical\/motion-activated-exterior-lighting\/\"><strong><span style=\"color: #0000ff; text-decoration: underline;\">motion sensor controlled lights<\/span><\/strong><\/a><\/span> can be a little annoying when they are inadvertently triggered by windblown leaves, small animals and passing cars. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">Fortunately, i<\/span><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">n most cases adjusting sensor lights is an easy DIY project, and with just a few minutes of effort you can prevent these types of inadvertent light triggers from happening.<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\"><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">A motion activated light is controlled by a small infrared sensor integrated into either the light fixture itself or in a remote sensor unit.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\"><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">Sometimes the remote sensor unit is collocated on the light fixture assembly, and other times it may actually be located somewhere else on the property.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\"><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">The infrared sensor operates by detecting movement in infrared energy, or heat energy. When the infrared sensor detects heat movement it triggers the light fixture to turn on. An infrared sensor has what is referred to as a field of view.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\"><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">The field of view is comprised of an angle range and a distance range. Motions sensors can have angle ranges from 0 \u2013 360 degrees, however most motion activated lights with built in infrared sensors have angle ranges of 180 to 270 degrees. In terms of distance, most infrared sensors associated with motion activated lights have a range of 30 to 70+ feet.<\/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;\"><strong><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">Adjusting Sensor Lights<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\"><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">Before adjusting a motion sensor light it is best to read the operators manual thoroughly. Depending upon the particular motion sensor light there are a number of switches on it to control the infrared sensor sensitivity level.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\"><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">Normally the switches are located on the bottom of the light fixture. You can adjust the sensor sensitivity level to limit the range of motion detection. In addition, you may be able to adjust the viewing angle of the infrared sensor on some light models. To adjust the motion sensor light put the light into \u201cTEST MODE\u201d. Once you have set the desired field of view you can then reset the light to normal \u201cOperational Mode\u201d.<\/span><\/p>\n<table style=\"width: 100%;\">\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"text-align: left;\" width=\"50%\"><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">As for actually <span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><a href=\"http:\/\/homeadditionplus.com\/dev\/electrical\/how-to-adjust-motion-sensor-lights\/\"><strong><span style=\"color: #0000ff; text-decoration: underline;\">installing a motion activated exterior light<\/span><\/strong><\/a><\/span> make sure to first read the instruction manual carefully. Most are installed exactly as a conventional light. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">They typically 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><\/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;\">When replacing a conventional exterior light with a motion activated exterior light, make sure that you first turn power off at the main circuit breaker box. In addition, use wire nuts to connect the house wires and light wires together. Also make sure that the light is properly grounded to the electrical box. Lastly, make sure you seal around the light fixture with a waterproof caulk.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\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;\">If you desire a smaller viewing angle you can also apply black electrical tape over a portion of the infrared sensor. This will effectively reduce its infrared eye and thus prevent the light from triggering in certain directions.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\"><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">Besides adjusting the field of view, you can also adjust the amount of time the light remains on after being triggered by the infrared sensor. Depending upon the particular motion sensor light, you can adjust the length of time from 1- 20 minutes.<\/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<div class=\"KonaBody\">\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\"><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">In addition, you can also adjust the motion sensor to not function at all, and instead use the light in a conventional manner.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\"><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">Also, a photocell is integrated into motion sensor lights and is used to prevent the sensor from turning on the light during the day. Some motion sensor lights can also utilize the photocell to enable the light to be set so that it is always on from dusk till dawn.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\"><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">Finally, note that a motion sensor\u2019s sensitivity level and field of view will change over time. This is typically caused by age, dirt on the sensor window, and objects such as bushes and trees that may grow into their viewing angle. To maximize the life of the motion sensor light always keep the sensor window clean, and the shrubs and trees trimmed.<\/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\/\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-11765 aligncenter\" src=\"http:\/\/homeadditionplus.com\/dev\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/04\/HomeAddition_BidSheet_AD2-300x223.jpg\" alt=\"Home Addition Bid Sheets\" width=\"300\" height=\"223\" srcset=\"https:\/\/homeadditionplus.com\/dev\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/04\/HomeAddition_BidSheet_AD2-300x223.jpg 300w, https:\/\/homeadditionplus.com\/dev\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/04\/HomeAddition_BidSheet_AD2-768x572.jpg 768w, https:\/\/homeadditionplus.com\/dev\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/04\/HomeAddition_BidSheet_AD2.jpg 811w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: left;\" align=\"left\"><span style=\"color: #008000; font-size: 14pt;\"><b>Related\u00a0Information on Adjusting Sensor 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\/motion-activated-exterior-lights\/\">Motion Activated Exterior Lights<\/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\/motion-activated-exterior-lighting\/\">Motion Activated Exterior Lighting<\/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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