{"title":"LED outdoor motion sensor lights","description":"\u003cp\u003eFirst identify the area to be covered and its exposure: under a canopy, a model only lightly exposed to rain is enough; on a facade or near a gate, you need a luminaire designed for outdoor use, with a sensor adjustable in range and duration. Power and colour temperature are chosen next, depending on the surface to be lit and the actual use.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 id=\"choisir-par-zone\"\u003eWhich LED outdoor light with motion sensor should you choose for each area?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 7 references in this collection are chosen first by area to be lit: an entrance is fine with a low wall light, a path calls for a bollard, a garage for a batten. The orientation of the sensor matters as much as its shape, because it decides what will trigger the light and at what height the light will fall. Browse \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/designix.fr\/collections\/luminaires-a-detecteur-de-mouvement\"\u003ethe range of motion sensor lights\u003c\/a\u003e with that area in mind, then compare with \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/luminaire\"\u003eall our luminaires\u003c\/a\u003e if another style appeals to you.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhich ingress protection rating (IP) for an outdoor light?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAs a general rule, under a canopy or a roof overhang, an IP44 rating is enough to withstand splashes. On a facade, in direct rain, you rarely go below IP65: the first digit concerns dust, the second water. The more exposed the spot, the higher the rating must be.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eDo you need a sensor for a covered terrace?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNot necessarily, but it is practical: a covered terrace stays lightly exposed, so a simple model suits it, with a sensor aimed at the stairs or the door rather than the far end. A wide angle and non-glaring light matter more than range, since the area is small.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003ccaption\u003eChoosing your sensor according to the area to be lit\u003c\/caption\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eArea to be lit\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eExposure\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eSuitable light type\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eSettings to plan\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\u003eEntrance under a canopy\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSheltered\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eOutdoor wall light\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eShort range, brief timer\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDo not aim at the street\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFacade or gate\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDirect rain\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWall light or outdoor spotlight\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMedium range, adjustable sensitivity\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eHigh ingress protection rating\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCovered terrace\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSheltered\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eOutdoor wall light or pendant\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWide angle, non-glaring light\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMounting height\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eGarden path\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDirect rain\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBollard or post light\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLow detection, medium timer\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAim towards the walkway\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eGarage or shelter\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSemi-sheltered\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBatten or outdoor ceiling light\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLong timer\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDust and vibrations\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePoolside\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eHigh humidity\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDedicated pool light\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDetection away from the pool\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWater splashes\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 id=\"avec-fil\"\u003eWired LED outdoor lights with motion sensor: how do you connect them?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA wired sensor light connects to the mains like a standard luminaire: live, neutral and earth to the terminal block. The sensor sits inside the housing, with no separate module to fix to the wall. Switch off the power at the breaker before any work, identify the conductors, and have the circuit checked by an electrician if you do not know where it runs. Once installed, the housing controls the light on its own, which avoids a second device on the facade. On the output side, LED technology is also chosen by colour temperature: the relevant models are grouped in \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/luminaires-led\"\u003eLED luminaires\u003c\/a\u003e, to compare before drilling.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 id=\"interrupteur\"\u003eLED outdoor lights with motion sensor and switch: can you force the light on?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA switch placed upstream cuts the power; it does not turn a sensor into permanent lighting. For continuous light, you need a model designed for that, or a second light point controlled separately. Read the luminaire instructions before wiring a switch to the circuit, as some models react differently to repeated switching.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003ccaption\u003eBuilt-in sensor, separate sensor or switch\u003c\/caption\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eSolution\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eHow it works\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eFor which use\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eLimitation\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSensor built into the luminaire\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eThe sensor sits inside the housing\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eEntrance, facade, terrace\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSettings limited to those of the model\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eStandalone sensor controlling a luminaire\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eThe housing controls the power supply\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSeveral light points\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAdditional installation required\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWall switch\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCuts or restores the power\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMaintenance, forced switch-off\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDoes not replace detection\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eTwilight sensor alone\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSwitches on from evening to morning\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePermanent standby\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eStays on all night\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 id=\"portee-angle\"\u003eWhat range and detection angle for an entrance, a terrace or a garage?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAn entrance needs a short range and a narrow angle so it does not trigger as cars pass; a terrace or garage benefits from a wider angle. Adjust on site, aiming at the traffic area and avoiding pointing the sensor at a heat source, a window pane or a swaying shrub. For a long path, look at \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/luminaires-d-exterieur-sur-pied\"\u003eoutdoor post lights\u003c\/a\u003e: low detection follows the walkway better than a sensor placed high.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eDo you need a motion sensor for a garage?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUseful, provided you extend the timer: you come in, park, and head back out with your hands full. A short time plunges the room into darkness at the wrong moment. Choose a model with an adjustable duration, and check that dust will not mask the sensor lens.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eHow do you set the timer on a sensor light?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSet the range first, then the duration. An entrance is fine with a brief timer, just long enough to find the lock; a courtyard or garage needs longer. Test it in real conditions, in the evening, walking at the pace of an ordinary visitor.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 id=\"faux-declenchements\"\u003eHow do you avoid false triggers on a sensor light?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFalse triggers most often come from positioning: sensor aimed at a road, a hot extraction vent, a moving shrub or a window pane. Reduce the sensitivity, lower the range, aim the sensor at the useful area and check that the twilight sensor is not masked by a cover or dirt. Cleaning the lens sometimes fixes what no setting can correct.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy does my light switch on in broad daylight?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe twilight sensor is probably masked, dirty, or the brightness setting has been pushed too far. It then believes night has fallen and allows detection continuously. Clean the sensor window and readjust before suspecting the sensor itself.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eDoes the sensor work behind a window pane?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePoorly. Glass strongly attenuates infrared radiation and can cause erratic triggers through reflection. A sensor should therefore be placed in the open air, or under an unobstructed canopy. If the luminaire must stay behind a partition, a model with a separate sensor makes more sense, like those found in \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/luminaires-d-exterieur-suspendus\"\u003eoutdoor pendants\u003c\/a\u003e for open volumes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 id=\"style-facade\"\u003eModern, designer or light-coloured outdoor light: how do you match it to the facade?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOn a light facade, a white or beige colour blends in; on a dark wall, a designer model in a dark finish creates a clear contrast. A \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/luminaires-d-exterieur-moderne\"\u003emodern outdoor light\u003c\/a\u003e favours simple volumes, while \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/luminaires-d-exterieur-design\"\u003edesigner models for the facade\u003c\/a\u003e play on elaborate shapes. What matters most is alignment: same height and consistent orientation between light points. Two wall lights at different heights are immediately noticeable. If the wall is already light, look at \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/luminaires-d-exterieur-coloris-blanc\"\u003ewhite outdoor finishes\u003c\/a\u003e for a discreet result; if you want a piece that marks the entrance, \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/luminaires-originaux\"\u003eoriginal luminaires\u003c\/a\u003e will do better than a standard model.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 id=\"interieur-exterieur\"\u003eSensor outside, LED ceiling light or LED chandelier inside: which light for which room?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOutdoors, the sensor triggers the light as you pass. Indoors, the choice depends on the room: an LED ceiling light for a living room or hallway, an LED chandelier above a table, a powerful LED wall light in a stairwell, a compact model for a WC. For an attached garage, \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/luminaires-led-pour-garage\"\u003eLED garage lighting\u003c\/a\u003e favours clear light over the work area. For the living room, \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/luminaires-led-pour-salon\"\u003eLED ceiling lights and chandeliers for the living room\u003c\/a\u003e are compared on diameter and colour temperature.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhich modern LED ceiling light should you choose for a living room?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAn LED ceiling light for a living room is chosen on diameter, colour temperature and useful light level. A large volume supports a wide model; a low room prefers a flat model. Modern style favours simple lines, easy to match with an LED chandelier above the table.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eLED chandelier or LED ceiling light: what is the difference on the ceiling?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA ceiling light gives broad, grazing light; a chandelier concentrates light above a table or island. In the same room, the two complement each other: ceiling light for general lighting, chandelier for the tabletop. In the WC, forget both and aim for \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/luminaires-pour-toilettes\"\u003eWC luminaires\u003c\/a\u003e, compact and easy to clean, or \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/luminaires-encastrables\"\u003erecessed models\u003c\/a\u003e if the ceiling allows. The full catalogue remains available in \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/luminaire\"\u003ethe Designix luminaire catalogue\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 id=\"lyon-destockage\"\u003eLighting store in Lyon and clearance sale: where to see the models before buying?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAn end-of-line item can be spotted by a discontinued colour, sometimes a shortened instruction sheet, and a check of the box contents before shipping. A lighting store in Lyon lets you compare size, material and light output on site; clearance events in Lyon often cover these end-of-line references. Note your dimensions and installation constraints before you travel. Secure payment, tracked delivery, returns and Designix customer service remain available if you prefer to compare online first.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBefore settling on your choice, check three points: the mounting height relative to the traffic area, the wall's actual exposure to rain, and the possible adjustment of the sensor. These decide everyday comfort, not the shape of the housing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 id=\"faq\"\u003eFrequently asked questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\u003csummary\u003eWhich LED outdoor light with motion sensor should you choose for an entrance?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cp\u003eFor an entrance, aim for a model whose sensor is adjustable in range and duration, oriented towards the traffic area and not towards the street. A wall light suits walls, a spotlight suits larger volumes. Above all, check exposure to rain and colour temperature.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\u003csummary\u003eHow do you choose a powerful LED wall light for outdoor use?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cp\u003ePower alone is not enough: look at the diffusion, the ingress protection rating and the beam orientation. A powerful but poorly aimed wall light glares more than it lights. For a facade, choose a model designed for outdoor use, with an adjustable sensor if you want light as you pass.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\u003csummary\u003eClearance lighting in Lyon: what should you check before buying?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cp\u003eIn a clearance sale, check the available colour, the presence of the sensor, the ingress protection rating and connection compatibility. An end-of-line model is still a new luminaire: check the dimensions, the package contents and the instructions, sometimes briefer on these references.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\u003csummary\u003eWhere can you find a lighting store in Lyon?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cp\u003eSeveral lighting stores in Lyon display models on site, which helps judge real size and light output. Prepare your dimensions and installation constraints before your visit. The online collection lets you compare specifications beforehand, at your leisure.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\u003csummary\u003eWC luminaires: which model should you choose?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cp\u003eIn the WC, a compact, direct light point is enough: wall light, ceiling light or recessed spotlight. Favour neutral light, a housing that is easy to clean and an accessible control. 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