ᐅ Burglar Protection: Motion Sensors or Continuous Lighting?

Hello everyone,

Today, the foundation pit is being excavated at our site (finally, the city has given the go-ahead!). After my appointment with the electrician today, I have a question for you regarding burglary protection and lighting. Here are the key facts:

- To the right is a neighboring house, but they cannot see this area. To the left and above, there are only fields and bushes—perfect for sneaking up. Above us on the first floor, friends are building/living; the garden is currently officially a shared area. (Image attached)
- The windows will be RC2n rated, triple-glazed.
- So far, we had planned three motion detectors with our general contractor for the garden side. In addition, there will be three outdoor floodlights (switchable).

How would you arrange the motion detectors/lights for burglary protection? Connect pet-immune motion sensors with powerful halogen floodlights? Could constant lighting quickly reduce the effect? What do you suggest?

If you need more information, just ask!

Best regards,

Lückenfüller

Before you focus on such details, I would first properly plan the floor plan.
There is relatively little space! A 20m² (215 sq ft) hallway, even though there is no stairwell adjacent. Wow

It will/would also be adjusted slightly; the living room/kitchen areas will remain the same. In my opinion, the external issue is independent of this.

The kitchen is about the size of a 20m² (215 sq ft) studio apartment, while the living room is more like a 200m² (2,150 sq ft) penthouse.

The guest bathroom has no window, even though it’s on an exterior wall. Installing a window in a fire-rated wall will probably be too expensive for you.

If you want to build with this kind of poor planning despite your budget, that’s your choice, but you should seriously reconsider. A well-planned house doesn’t cost more.

Back to the original topic:
LED floodlights with motion sensors are a classic here in the new development area. For example, cats are not detected.

Thank you for your feedback!
One question remains: where exactly would this be installed, and in which direction would it shine?

P.S.: If you like, I could start a separate thread for the floor plan.

Yes, start a separate thread about the floor plan, and then the usual experts will come and help you.

I would install facade lighting and floodlights with motion sensors in the areas that are not visible.