{"title":"LED motion sensor tube lights","description":"\u003cp\u003eA PIR LED strip light switches on by itself as soon as movement is detected, then switches off after a set delay. In a garage, cellar or hallway, it saves you hunting for the switch with your hands full and only lights for as long as needed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 id=\"lumiere\"\u003eWhat kind of light does a PIR LED strip light give?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe light is linear, spread along the whole length of the tube, and lights a walking strip rather than a single point. It comes on as you pass, without any gesture, then switches off after the delay. The result stays functional and readable, with no shadow along the wall, which matters on a staircase or in a utility room.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003ePIR LED strip light: what comes on, and when\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt triggers on movement, not by hand. You walk in, the light is already there; you walk out, it switches off by itself after the delay. This automation changes how a service room is used: no more back and forth to the switch with a box in your arms. For colour, a neutral white around 4000 K suits a garage well, while a cooler white around 6000 K gives a more contrasted look in a workshop. These are general guidelines, to be checked against the chosen model.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003ePIR LED tube light or batten: the same function\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe tube is the light source, the batten is the support that powers and holds it. A PIR LED batten brings both together in a ready-to-fix unit with an integrated sensor: fitting is simpler, replacement is different. The light output stays the same from one format to the other. To compare the families, browse \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/designix.fr\/collections\/luminaire\"\u003eall the light fittings\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 id=\"ou-installer\"\u003eWhere should a PIR LED strip light be installed?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eInstall it in a garage, a cellar, a hallway, a laundry room or a workshop, never in a living room that is occupied continuously. The room should be a transit area: an entrance, a staircase, a utility room. Automatic switching is useful when your hands are full, not when you are sitting in the room.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003ePIR LED garage light: the right reflexes\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlace the unit along the line of movement, on the ceiling, and aim the sensor towards the access door. A sensor turned towards the outside or the street triggers for passers-by and wears out the function. A PIR LED garage light is especially justified when you come in with your arms full of shopping or tools.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCellar, hallway, laundry room: the rooms where your hands are full\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn a cellar, the goal is to make the stairs and storage visible without leaving the light on behind you. Same logic in a hallway or stairwell: your foot lands on a step that is already lit. In a laundry room and workshop, the light falls on the worktop, basket or drill in hand. Find what you need to \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/luminaire\"\u003elight a hallway or a garage\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eRoom\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eWhat the light should do\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eSuitable strip type\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\u003eLight the line of movement as you pass\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eTube or batten with sensor, fixed to the ceiling\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAim the sensor towards the door, not towards the outside\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCellar and basement\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMake the stairs and storage visible\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePIR strip light, ceiling mounted\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCheck the clear height above the shelves\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eHallway and stairwell\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSwitch on before your foot lands\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLong format along the hallway axis\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAvoid a sensor swept by nearby traffic\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLaundry room and workshop\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLight for busy hands\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBatten with sensor above the worktop\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eKeep the sensor field clear of hanging objects\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSheltered outdoor area\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLight an entrance without leaving it on\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePIR strip light under a canopy\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eChoose a protection rating suited to humidity\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 id=\"format\"\u003e120 cm PIR LED strip light: which format and fixing should you choose?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eChoose the length according to the actual space between the two fixing points and the direction of movement: a 120 cm model suits long, narrow rooms, where the light runs along the wall or ceiling. Surface-mounted or suspended installation depends on the clear height and access to the sensor.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003ePIR LED batten: the surface-mounted version\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA batten is screwed onto a load-bearing surface, ceiling or wall, after connection to the power supply. Before buying, check that the power supply unit is integrated and that the sensor remains accessible once the unit is in place: a sensor pressed against a beam loses part of its field.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eLength, footprint and mounting height\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMeasure the available length and the clear space around the unit before ordering. A 120 cm PIR LED strip light lights an elongated walking area, not a very wide room on its own. Allow room for the sensor, with no hanging object in front of it. For a wide room, two short units are better than one long one badly aimed. Once this size choice is made, compare the options in \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/luminaire\"\u003eour range of light fittings\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 id=\"fonctionnement\"\u003eHow does the motion sensor of a PIR LED strip light work?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe sensor, usually passive infrared, detects the movement of a heat source within its field. It switches the strip on, then a delay keeps the light on before it goes out. Range, angle and hold time are set on the unit or fixed at the factory: check this before installation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003ePIR strip light: range, angle and settings\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA passive infrared sensor works on moving heat: it does not pass through a partition, a window or a cardboard box. Hence the importance of aiming. Some models offer sensitivity and range settings, others do not. Also worth noting: motion detection switches on as you pass, presence detection keeps the light on as long as a person stays in the area, even motionless. These are not the same function.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eDelay: how long does the light stay on?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe delay should cover the time actually spent in the room: the time to climb a staircase, put down a basket, put away a tool. Too short, the light goes out mid-gesture and comes back on at the next movement, producing an unpleasant flicker. Too long, it lights an empty room. Adjust after installation, in real conditions, not from the instructions alone. Other models are presented in \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/luminaire\"\u003ethe full light fitting collection\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 id=\"comparaison\"\u003ePIR LED strip light or LED ceiling light: which fitting for which room?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA PIR strip light lights a transit area, lengthwise and automatically. An LED ceiling light lights a room from its centre, continuously, by switch. Living rooms and kitchens call for a ceiling light or a chandelier; garages, cellars and hallways call for a PIR strip light.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003ePowerful LED ceiling light, living room LED ceiling light: the light of a living space\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn a living room, you want a central light that stays on while you read or entertain, controlled by a switch. A powerful LED ceiling light meets this better than a linear strip, whose grazing light does not structure the room. The decisive criterion remains the shape of the room and the position of the central ceiling point.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eLED ceiling lighting for a hallway or a modern kitchen: the format criterion\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn a modern kitchen, the light should fall on the worktops: a modern kitchen LED ceiling light, or a batten under the upper cabinet, is more appropriate than a transit strip on the ceiling. In a hallway, the opposite: a long format along the axis guides the eye and lights the whole length. To place each family, see \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/luminaire\"\u003echoosing a light fitting suited to each room\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eLight fitting\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eType of light\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eCommon use\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eIntegrated detection\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePIR LED strip light\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLinear, spread along the length\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eGarage, cellar, hallway, laundry room\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eYes, automatic switching\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLED batten\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLinear, under a cabinet or canopy\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eKitchen, workshop, sheltered outdoor area\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDepending on the model\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLED ceiling light\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDiffuses from the centre of the room\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLiving room, kitchen, bedroom, entrance\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRarely\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLED chandelier\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCentral and decorative\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLiving room, dining room\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNo\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLED wall light\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAimed upwards or downwards\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eHallway, entrance, accent wall\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDepending on the model\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCuttable LED strip\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eContinuous outlining\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNiche, cabinet, skirting board\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNo\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 id=\"installation\"\u003eHow do you install and maintain a PIR LED strip light?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCut the power, fix the support onto a load-bearing surface, connect the unit, aim the sensor towards the transit area, then adjust the delay after installation. Maintenance is limited to the diffuser and the sensor lens, dusted with a soft cloth.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFixing, power supply and sensor adjustment\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFixing should be into solid material, never into hollow plasterboard alone. Once the unit is in place, aim the sensor towards the door or the walking line, then test by walking normally: if the light comes on from the neighbouring hallway, reduce the range or turn the sensor. A unit intended for sheltered outdoor use requires a protection rating suited to humidity, around IP44 for a canopy, IP65 for a very damp room.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCleaning the diffuser and checking the sensor\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA soft cloth is enough on the diffuser, without abrasive products. The sensor lens should also be dusted: a film of dust or a spider web in front of the detector is enough to create phantom switch-ons or delay triggering. Check this once a year, along with tightening the screws. Other models to compare are shown in \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/luminaire\"\u003eDesignix light fittings\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 id=\"autres-familles\"\u003eLiving room LED chandelier, powerful LED wall light, cuttable LED strip: when should you move away from a PIR strip light?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA PIR strip light lights for action, not for decoration. In a living room, an LED chandelier or a wall light brings a chosen, directed light; a cuttable LED strip is cut at the marked points to outline a niche or a cabinet. Each family meets a distinct intention.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eLiving room LED wall light: lighting a wall without a ceiling light\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFixed high up, the wall light throws light upwards or downwards and lights a passage or an accent wall without occupying the ceiling. In an entrance or a hallway, a powerful LED wall light replaces a strip when the surface is short and the wall wide. The mounting height is set by eye level, not at random.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCuttable LED strip: how does it work\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe strip has regular cutting marks. Cut only at these marks, otherwise a segment stops working, then connect the end to a connector or a suitable power supply. Cuttable does not mean cuttable anywhere. See the complements in \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/luminaire\"\u003ethe Designix light fitting catalogue\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eLiving room LED chandelier: chosen light rather than imposed light\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA living room LED chandelier brings a central light that is part of the layout and stays on while the room is in use. It does not replace a service strip light and does not have to. Two logics coexist in a home: ambient lighting, chosen, and transit lighting, automatic. To combine both, \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/luminaire\"\u003ethe home light fitting universe\u003c\/a\u003e gives the overall view.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eSecure payment, tracked delivery, returns and Designix customer service: you order with peace of mind, and the team answers before and after purchase. Take the time to measure the available length and the sensor orientation, these are the two points that decide the final comfort. To go further, \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/luminaire\"\u003esee the available light fittings\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 id=\"faq\"\u003eFrequently asked questions about the PIR LED strip light\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cdetails\u003e\u003csummary\u003eWhat is the difference between a PIR strip light and a PIR LED batten?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe strip refers to the light tube itself; the batten is the support that holds and powers it. A PIR LED batten brings both together in a ready-to-fix unit with an integrated sensor. The light result is the same, installation and replacement differ.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\n\n\u003cdetails\u003e\u003csummary\u003eHow does a PIR LED tube light work?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe sensor detects movement in its field, switches the tube on, then keeps it on for a set time before switching off. Without new movement, the light goes out. The tube then lights like a standard LED strip, with a linear light spread along its whole length.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\n\n\u003cdetails\u003e\u003csummary\u003eIs a 120 cm PIR LED strip light enough for a garage?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt depends on the surface and mounting height. A 120 cm format lights an elongated walking area, not a very wide whole garage. Measure the available length between fixings and check the sensor range before choosing the strip length.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\n\n\u003cdetails\u003e\u003csummary\u003eCuttable LED strip: how does it work?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe strip has regular cutting marks: cut only at these marks, otherwise a segment stops working. Then connect the end to a connector or a suitable power supply. Cuttable does not mean cuttable anywhere, the marks must be respected. To choose between families, see \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/luminaire\"\u003ethe home lighting solutions\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\n\n\u003cdetails\u003e\u003csummary\u003ePowerful LED wall light: what is it for?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe LED wall light is fixed high on a wall and throws light downwards or upwards. It lights a passage, an entrance or a wall without occupying the ceiling. 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