Having the right amount of lighting on the outside of your business is important for many reasons. The safety and security of the building is the most important of them all. With motion sensor lighting on your building, you don’t have to worry about navigating in the dark any longer. However, there are some pros and cons that come with motion sensor lighting, just like with anything else. Simon Electric is here to talk about these drawbacks and benefits so that you can decide whether or not you want to have them installed on the exterior of your building.

Benefits of Motion Sensor Lights

Obviously, motion sensor lighting is a great option for anyone that is elderly, disabled or even small children. You don’t have to worry about finding the switch to turn the lights on in the dark when you have motion sensor lights. This can be especially helpful when you are having guests staying at your home that aren’t familiar with the switches on or in your home. For commercial buildings, motion sensor lighting can be a great choice if you are looking to boost the security of your building. There are studies that show when your building’s exterior is well-lit, you don’t have to worry about criminal activity or burglary nearly as much. Many criminals are deterred from well-lit areas as they aren’t wanting to be identified in the case that they are caught. You don’t have to pay for lights that are constantly on as well which can be a major benefit for many business owners.

Drawbacks of Motion Sensor Lighting

Even though you may have a well-lit area on the outside of your home, many people don’t like that they lose control of the lights when they make the switch to motion sensor lighting. Many people don’t like motion sensor lights on the outside of their home because they come on at even the slightest movements. Wild animals can even turn them on which some people find disruptive in the night. These false alarms can end up making it difficult to sleep in the light shines into your windows at night.

Indoor Motion Sensor Lights?

While it is extremely rare that people put motion sensor lighting in their homes, it isn’t unheard of. Many people will choose to put motion sensor lighting in an unfinished basement so that you immediately have light upon walking downstairs. It can be a drawback when you are in a big space and have to be constantly moving to keep the lights on. When you move away from the sensor, you could end up left in the dark.

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It doesn’t matter what kind of lighting you are interested in for the outside of your home or business, you can count on Simon Electric to make sure all your lighting needs are met. We will ensure all of your lighting is installed properly. Call us today!