Outdoor Home Lighting
There are multiple types of exterior lighting systems that can improve the security and ambiance of your home. If you hear a sound in your yard, you can always look through the window, unless that yard isn't well lit, in which case you won't be able to tell what's going on outside. It could be an animal; it could be the trees blowing in the wind. Or it could be a burglar attempting to break into your house, who has now seen you peer out the window and has a better idea than you do of what he's up against if the burglary escalates to a home invasion.
Strategically placed low-level lighting can increase security while providing a natural ambiance.
Acquiring home security lighting is just good sense. By putting in security lighting around your home, your ability to see grows enormously, adding another level to your general home security. On top of the fact that your yard will be better lit so you can spot intruders, these lights can also be useful if you usually return home late at night. Better lighting from your car to your door will provide security and great peace of mind. It also means you will avoid tripping on anything between your front door and the driveway.
Types of home security lighting
There are different kinds of home security lights. It is entirely dependent on what you want and what you need. Numerous types of lights are available for a variety of applications. Planning to install a home security lighting system is great, but you will also need to know the types of options you have that best suit your needs. An electrician can assist you if you aren't sure, or if you want some professional expertise.
Below are some popular home security lighting options:
The dust to dawn lighting
Having your home lit lowers the risk of a burglar choosing your home for his mission. Still, floodlights discourage anyone from actually looking to see what is going on, so low lights, strategically placed, are more efficient. The dusk-to-dawn lights need built-in photocells or a timer. Getting home security lights such as these can improve the nighttime ambiance, but also demand that the lights remain on all or most of the night. This causes the energy cost for dusk-to-dawn lighting to be high, especially considering frequent replacement costs if you aren't using LED lights. Dusk-to-dawn solar lights, photocells, and LED choices are all possibilities, but simple clusters of floodlights are no longer the norm.
Motion-activated lighting
Motion-activated lighting is phenomenally popular, and there's an excellent reason for that; it offers more benefits than other types of security lighting. It's inexpensive, convenient, and provides top-notch security. Motion-activated lighting functions by identifying motion several feet away. Depending on the sensor's angle and the proximity of the movement, the motion light will come on and then turn off if the motion leaves the range again. These lights don't need to be replaced as often, since they aren't on all night long.
Hi/lo motion-activated lighting
Hi/lo, motion-activated lighting is a kind of home security lighting that is a combination of the previous two. This means that the lights are on from dusk until dawn but at 20% of their standard wattage. If the motion detectors go off, the lights will brighten to the maximum capacity. People are frequently surprised by what a motion light and camera duo can pick up.
Some homeowners want their lighting linked to a Smart home system and motion cameras to utilize the full range of crime deterrent options. If you're going to take full advantage of your choices and have a professional electrician install a new lighting system or upgrade your current one, we are here to help.
A.B.T. Electric is a licensed residential and commercial electrical contractor in Anthem, Az. We are committed to continuing expertise, safety, and customer satisfaction. Call (623) 521-3939 today!