Best Outdoor lamp with motion detector

Outdoor lamps with motion detectors can be classified into three categories according to their functionality. In the first category decoration fall all lights, which set your house atmospheric in scene. The focus here is not so much on comprehensive illumination as on a directional beam of light that illuminates specific building elements or enhances poorly structured walls with attractive light patterns. A warm hue and the arrangement of the light exits are decisive factors in this category.

The second category is for orientation. These outdoor lamps with motion detectors help the owner to illuminate all the areas where he is staying. Especially those areas that are too dark in twilight to go safely to the garden gate. Entrance areas with steps, uneven floors or children’s toys lying around illuminate the outdoor lamps with motion detectors specifically when a person is here.

The last category concerns security. The motion detectors of the floodlights react to everything that moves in their environment, but of which the owner has no knowledge. These can be unauthorized persons, stray animals or surprising guests. The spotlight thus keeps a watchful eye on the house and yard, while thieves, who unexpectedly find themselves in the limelight, flee.

The most commonly used type of motion detector is a passive infrared sensor (PIR). The body heat of humans (or animals) entering the detection area triggers the switching process. A lens located in front of the actual sensor filters out permanent heat sources. The lenses of the infrared motion detector are often clearly visible as a milky-white hemisphere, sometimes also as a ring, on the external lamp.

The active and highly sensitive high-frequency sensors (HF), on the other hand, work completely unobtrusively and almost invisibly in outdoor lamps. Similar to a radar, an RF motion detector emits a constant signal. If a visitor enters the signal area, the sensor detects a change in the reflected signal and switches on the outdoor lamp. Such a HF sensor is not only inconspicuous, but also extremely sensitive, so you will find it mainly in high-quality outdoor lamps with motion detectors.

Modern LED light sources achieve such a high degree of efficiency that outdoor lamps can be operated with solar cells independently of the power grid. Forget about annoying cable laying, because these lamps work even where you do not want to put an extra power connection. Outdoor lamps with a high classification according to the IP protection standard (International Protection) are protected against penetrating dust, heavy rain and even water from the high-pressure radiator. In addition, some outdoor lamps with motion detectors have a continuous light function. These emit light even if they do not register any movement. A second lamp for cosy evenings on the terrace becomes unnecessary.
With outdoor lamps installed so close to the living area, another feature is of great importance: freedom from glare. Glare-free wall luminaires have a diffuser that distributes the light evenly in the surroundings. A look at the outdoor lamp does not become a painful experience. Modern lamps that can be dimmed and have a DALI interface are even more convenient. Integrated into a building management system, the outdoor lamps can also be dimmed to the desired brightness via an app on the smartphone if required.