{"title":"220V motion sensor LED strips","description":"\u003cp\u003eA 220V motion sensor LED strip light connects directly to the mains and switches on by itself when someone walks past, with no switch and no battery. There are four things to consider when choosing one: the length of the profile, the colour temperature, the protection rating and the sensor settings.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 id=\"definition\"\u003eWhat is a 220V motion sensor LED strip light?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt is a flat lighting profile, usually made of aluminium or rigid plastic, housing the LEDs, the driver and a passive infrared sensor. The 220V supply goes straight to the terminal block: no external transformer, no battery. The sensor detects a moving heat source, switches the light on, then cuts it after an adjustable delay. The motion sensor strip light therefore replaces the switch wherever you walk through with your hands full.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e220V motion sensor LED strip light: what the sensor changes day to day\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYou walk into a garage or a cellar without hunting for the button, and the light goes out by itself behind you. The saving is not only electrical: it is one less gesture, every time you pass.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eMotion sensor LED strip light: mains or battery?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA mains model never runs out of charge and copes with heavy use. \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/designix.fr\/collections\/reglettes-led-rechargeables\"\u003eRechargeable strips\u003c\/a\u003e, on the other hand, install without wiring but need regular recharging. To discover the other profiles, see the \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/reglettes-led-220v\"\u003estrips powered directly from the mains\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 id=\"alimentation\"\u003eHow can I power an LED on 220 volts?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe mains supplies alternating current; a driver, housed inside the strip profile, converts it into low-voltage direct current for the LEDs. The mains connection for a LED strip is made at the terminal block, on live and neutral, sometimes with earth depending on the model. Switch off the breaker, check that there is no voltage before touching the wires, and hand the connection to an electrician at the slightest doubt: this is not a job to improvise, it is basic precaution.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eConnecting an LED strip light to the mains: what to check\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCheck the wire gauge, the presence of an accessible terminal block and the space available inside the profile to house the connectors. A well-designed terminal block screws down without forcing and lets two profiles be linked in a chain.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e220V strip light or rechargeable model: which one for which room?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor a hallway or a garage, mains is the obvious choice: no recharging to keep an eye on. For a cupboard with no power supply, a battery model remains the only option. Compare the two families in \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/reglettes-led\"\u003eall LED strip lights\u003c\/a\u003e, and find the other lighting solutions in \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/luminaire\"\u003ethe full lighting range\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 id=\"pieces\"\u003eWhich motion sensor LED strip light for each room?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe height of the room and the light you expect decide first. In a garage, you want a crisp, even light on the floor and the workbench; in a hallway, a soft light that switches off quickly. Humidity then separates the models.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003ccaption\u003eWhich sensor strip light for which room\u003c\/caption\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eRoom or use\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eLight sought\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eWhat decides the choice\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003ePoint to watch\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eGarage\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCrisp and even on the floor\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLength covering the traffic area\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSensor hidden by a vehicle\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWorkshop\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eEven above the bench\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePosition as close as possible to the workstation\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eReflections on metal surfaces\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eHallway and stairs\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSoft as you pass, quick switch-off\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSensor aimed towards the walkway\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDelay set too short\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCellar and pantry\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFunctional, without glare\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eModel suited to damp air\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCondensation on the profile\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBathroom\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eClear around the mirror\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eProtection rating suited to splashes\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSteam and splashes\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSheltered outdoor\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eThreshold or terrace light\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMounting and protection against damp\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eTemperature variations\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eSensor LED strip lights for garage and workshop\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn both rooms, the garage LED strip light is mounted on the ceiling, along the line of movement, and the workshop LED strip light sits closer to the bench so you do not work in your own shadow. Find the dedicated models in \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/reglettes-led-pour-garage\"\u003elighting a garage\u003c\/a\u003e and in \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/reglettes-led-pour-atelier\"\u003estrips designed for the workshop\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHallway, cellar, pantry: the ceiling LED light that switches on by itself\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn a traffic area, look for a ceiling LED light with no direct glare: your eyes are at head height, not on the floor. For wet rooms, see the \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/reglettes-led-pour-salle-de-bain\"\u003ebathroom LED lighting\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 id=\"criteres\"\u003eWhich length, colour temperature and IP rating should I choose?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLED strip length is worked out by the linear run to cover, not by the floor area of the room: it lights the zone where you work or walk. The LED strip colour temperature sets the mood, from warm white to cool white. The IP protection rating is chosen according to humidity and splashes. This collection brings together 212 references.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003ccaption\u003eThe criteria for a 220V sensor LED strip light\u003c\/caption\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eCriterion\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eWhat it changes in use\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eWhere to read it\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eProfile length\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eThe area actually lit\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eProduct page, in centimetres\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eColour temperature\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eThe mood: warm, neutral or cool white\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eProduct page, in kelvins\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eProtection rating\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eResistance to humidity and dust\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eIP mention on the product page\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSensor type\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eHow movement is detected\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eProduct description\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDelay and threshold\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eHow long it stays on and when it triggers at night\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eInstructions and product settings\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePower supply\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDirect connection, no battery\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eVoltage shown on the product page\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWarm white, neutral white or cool white: which light for a garage strip?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAround 2700 to 3000 K, warm white suits a hallway or a pantry. Around 4000 K, neutral white stays comfortable in an entrance. Above 5000 K, cool white gives a crisp light appreciated in a garage or workshop, provided it is not installed right above your eyes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eIP20, IP44, IP65: what the protection rating really allows\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIP20 indicates a luminaire reserved for dry rooms. IP44 withstands splashes, which is enough near a washbasin. The \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/reglettes-led-ip65\"\u003eIP65 protection rating\u003c\/a\u003e opens up use in very damp rooms and under a shelter. To compare, browse the \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/reglettes-led-etanches\"\u003ewaterproof versions\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 id=\"pose\"\u003eHow do I install and set a motion sensor LED strip light?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eInstalling a motion sensor LED strip light starts with orientation: the sensor must see the walkway, with no shelf in front of it and no heating vent nearby. Fix the profile to the ceiling or as a surface mount, aim it at the floor where people walk, then set the delay so the light stays on for the whole journey. A test at night confirms the whole setup.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eSetting the sensor delay and sensitivity\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe delay sets how long the light stays on after the last movement: too short, and you walk on in the dark; too long, and the light stays on for nothing. The brightness threshold decides the level of darkness from which the sensor allows the light to switch on. Set the motion sensor using the dial provided for this purpose, then test it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy does the strip light switch on with no one passing?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe sensor reacts to moving heat: draughts, animals, direct sunlight on the cell or a radiator are enough to trigger it. Lower the brightness threshold and clear whatever is blocking it. Discover the other models in the \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/reglettes-led-a-detecteur-de-mouvement\"\u003emotion sensor LED strips\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 id=\"meilleure\"\u003eWhich is the best LED strip light?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo model is best everywhere: the right strip is the one whose length, light, protection rating and sensor match the room. Ask four questions before choosing an LED strip light: what use, what humidity, what linear run, what mood. The quality of the terminal block and the finish of the profile matter as much as the figures on the product page.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eMistakes to avoid before buying a sensor strip light\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUndersizing the length to the point of leaving an area in shadow, ignoring the protection rating in a damp room, blocking the sensor with a shelf, forgetting to set the delay: four mistakes that spoil the experience. Note also that a bare profile withstands neither condensation nor splashes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eLED strip light or cuttable LED tape: how to choose\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA \u003cstrong\u003ecuttable LED tape\u003c\/strong\u003e is cut at the marks printed on the strip and adjusts to the centimetre, but needs a separate sensor and a dedicated power supply. The strip light integrates everything in its profile. Compare the two approaches in the \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/reglettes-led\"\u003eLED strip light family\u003c\/a\u003e and, to broaden the view, in \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/luminaire\"\u003eour lighting catalogue\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 id=\"etanche\"\u003eWaterproof sensor LED strip light: for the bathroom and outdoors?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn a bathroom or outside, humidity is what governs. A waterproof LED strip light withstands splashes and condensation, which a bare profile cannot. Check the protection rating on the product page and, if the luminaire stays exposed to rain, go for a model designed to stay outside.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eInstalling a sensor strip light in a bathroom\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eKeep the luminaire away from directly wet areas, near the shower or the bath, and choose a closed profile. See the \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/reglettes-led-etanches\"\u003ehumidity-resistant strips\u003c\/a\u003e for wet rooms.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eOutdoor strips: what waterproofing changes\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA sheltered outdoor spot is fine with a model protected against splashes; an exposed facade needs higher protection, because direct rain and dust add to the humidity. Browse the \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/reglettes-led-d-exterieur\"\u003eoutdoor strips\u003c\/a\u003e and the \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/reglettes-led-d-exterieur-etanches\"\u003ewaterproof outdoor models\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 id=\"equiper\"\u003eHow to equip a traffic area without getting it wrong\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMeasure the linear run to be lit before ordering, then check the humidity of the room and the possible orientation of the sensor. A longer profile mounted along the line of movement often gives a more comfortable result than two small points of light. Once you have these three pieces of information, the product page is enough to decide between two references.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSecure payment, tracked delivery, returns and Designix customer service: you order with peace of mind and can contact us if any doubt remains about choosing the profile.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 id=\"faq\"\u003eFrequently asked questions about 220V sensor LED strip lights\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\n\u003csummary\u003eDoes a motion sensor LED strip light need a battery?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo, a model designed for the mains connects directly to 220V: no battery, no recharging. That is what sets it apart from \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/reglettes-led-rechargeables\"\u003erechargeable strips\u003c\/a\u003e, which fix without wiring but need recharging and are poorly suited to a busy hallway.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\n\u003csummary\u003eCuttable LED tape: how does it work?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt is cut at the marks printed at regular intervals on the strip; beyond them, the next section no longer lights. Cutting is done with the power off, then a suitable connector is fitted. The maximum length powered from one side depends on the model and is shown on the product page.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\n\u003csummary\u003eCan a motion sensor LED strip light be installed in a bathroom?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes, provided you choose a protection rating suited to humidity and splashes. A profile reserved for dry rooms is not suitable near a shower or a washbasin. Check the IP mention on the product page and keep the luminaire away from directly wet areas.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\n\u003csummary\u003eDoes the sensor also work during the day?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOn most models, a brightness setting decides the level of darkness from which the sensor allows the light to switch on. Set low, the luminaire stays off during the day despite people passing. Set this threshold using the dial on the product, then test it in real conditions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\n\u003csummary\u003eWhy does my sensor strip light switch on with no one passing?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe sensor detects moving heat: a heating vent, a draught, an animal or sunlight on the cell can trigger it. 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