ᐅ Motion Sensor in the Hallway/Entrance Area

Created on: 21 Sep 2020 16:02

Hello everyone,

We just received a "good" tip from an acquaintance regarding electrical installations in a single-family house.

What do you think about motion sensors in the hallway/landing areas in the basement/ground floor/upper floor? Does that make sense?

--> Why?? ---> To save on double switches, since they would no longer be needed!

I generally don’t see any real disadvantages in not doing this. Have you already considered it or even planned it?

What could you potentially save? I don’t have a price for a double switch setup yet but will inquire about that soon.

Nida35a21 Sep 2020 19:20

You have to accept standing in bright spotlights at night when going to the bathroom and back to bed.
We solved this with motion sensor night lights that also have a light sensor; three of them turn on on the way to the bathroom and back, so you don’t stub your toe.

rick201821 Sep 2020 20:21

Use occupancy sensors instead of motion detectors. The sensitivity can be adjusted so that pets are not an issue—unless you have alpacas. Sensors in hallways and similar areas are very convenient. It probably doesn’t save much.

exto179122 Sep 2020 08:33

rick2018 schrieb:

Use occupancy sensors instead of motion detectors. The sensitivity can be adjusted so that pets are not a problem—unless you have alpacas.
Sensors in walkways and so on are very convenient. It probably doesn’t save much, though.

Sounds good! How much does something like that cost? Which manufacturers are recommended here?

Nairil22 Sep 2020 09:17

#10

Pinky0301 schrieb:

What if I want to sneak through there in the dark?

I also wish it had an additional switch. That way, I could quickly take out the trash in the evening without attracting all the insects with the light.

rick201822 Sep 2020 09:22

#11

Everything is doable. The question is how much effort it requires... For example, dimming the lights to only 10% during the night when going to the bathroom. If you want full brightness, you give a voice command or press a switch.

nordanney22 Sep 2020 09:39

#12

rick2018 schrieb:

It’s all doable. The question is how much effort it requires...
For example, dimming the lights to only 10% on the way to the bathroom at night. If you want it brighter, you give a voice command or press a switch.

I thought the OP was looking to save money...
So far, there are only many (really good) tips, but all of them are clearly more expensive than simple switches.

ᐅ Motion Sensor in the Hallway/Entrance Area

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