Plug-in SECURITY TIMER switches light on and off in a Random pattern. No programming required

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One slightly important matter to consider however is what to do about your curtains or blinds. Most of us tend to draw the curtains after dark, because we don’t want the wrong type of person to be able to see the things that could be stolen, such as the insecure flat screen TV hanging on the wall or the laptop on the coffee table! This is where your neighbours come in very useful, which is why you must return the favour and buy them nice gifts when you’re away on holiday.

No, technically these outdoor light models do not need a switch as they come on automatically when they sense motion, however, some may come with a continuous switch or on/off option. One of the most important things you can do to reduce your chances of burglary when you have gone out for the evening (or are away on holiday) is to make your home look occupied even though it isn’t. Evidence of occupancy is one of the main reasons why burglars don’t target certain houses. That said there are still some who will break into an occupied house, but this tends to be houses that have been left insecure after the occupiers have gone to bed, allowing them to get in and out very easily and quietly. There's also a vast amount of advantages to installing outdoor motion lights around your home that you might not have considered, wether battery, LED solar, or electrical lights. Simple On/Off timers: these are the easiest type of light timer and they simply turn on and off a light after a pre-set time. These are perfect for tasks like cooking, laundry, and other household tasks.Motion sensor lights are hands down a winner over continuous lighting due to them saving energy, being more environmentally friendly, and having the ability to alert you about any unusual movement near your home. A light timer can help you save time by turning off lights in your home, saving energy and money. It can also help with cooking and more. Light timers are also useful for people who want to take their photography up a notch or those that just want to experiment with light. They can help you create different effects and compositions without having to invest in expensive lighting equipment.

Protection - Your outdoor light should come with some kind of protection to make the light waterproof and protect it against damaging outdoor weather. This typically comes in the form of an IP rating.

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The sensor may be too sensitive - If your outdoor light is positioned near a path then your light will be turned on every time it detects motion, this can become very annoying and repetitive.

A timer can be used to set specific times for cooking or baking, and it can also be used to set specific time intervals for turning on and off the lights in a room. Yes but only over a long period will you notice any weather damage on your outdoor light. For better protection against the elements its ideal to look for an outdoor light that has an IP rating against water and weather.We also rated this model at the top of our list because of its brightness and stay-on function which allows you to keep your home illuminated for up to 30 minutes. Its sensor can also detect outdoor motion within a 10m range and has an infrared motion sensor to detect thermal heat from intruders. Installation of this floodlight is simple due to its Steinel assembly concept. Conclusion

This depends on the size of the area you are planning to illuminate. Driveways may require over 70 feet of motion detection to illuminate a large area, a front porch on the other hand may be fine with a 5 feet distance. Adjustability - It's useful to have the option to move or tilt you LED solar light or battery light in the angle you require, some lights have adjustable detection range too. Light timers can also be used as an alternative to alarms on smartphones or smartwatches. For example, if you need to wake up early but don't want the sound

Feature-wise the outdoor light comes with a 180-degree infrared motion sensor and can detect motion within a range of up to 12m. The light sensor further has a stay-on time setting of between 8 seconds-35 minutes and a twilight function rating of 2000lx.