How To Program Motion Detector Light Switch

In today s video learn how to properly.

How to program motion detector light switch.

Sensors have 180 degree span to scan the entire room or you can program it to scan only a certain area. You ll learn how to set the timeout period. Turn off the circuit breaker that controls your motion sensor lights. Remove your existing light switch plate cover and pull out the existing switch from the wall.

Depending on what type. Twist the knob to the sun icon to set the light sensor system to operate when the sun starts to set. Remove the existing switch by unscrewing the two screws holding the wires in place. Don t let your lights be so sensitive.

The old switch has three wires connected at the back. To set the activation time and end the testing phase climb your ladder again to adjust the controls on the sensor head. This setting keeps the system off throughout the daytime. Check your motion sensor lights.

Intermatic s occupancy vacancy sensors provide lighting automation at your fingertips allowing for energy efficiency. Cut the wires at the back of the old switch. Slide the on time switch to your preferred amount of minutes such as one five or 10 minutes. Jessica bruno step 1.

If you installed a lutron maestro motion sensor light switch then this video will help you program the settings. Shut off the electrical breaker at the electrical panel. You may also program the motion sensor light settings from dusk to dawn as. A black wire a white wire and a bare ground.

Leviton s ips02 occupancy sensor switch automatically turns the lights on when you enter a room and off when you leave. Also the sooner your motion detector light bulbs work is the sooner they ll get back to keeping your family safe. Typically motion detector light bulbs have their own unique sensitivity that you can adjust depending on their range setting. Another feature is a manual on and off switch.

For some models resetting the breaker is all that is needed.