ᐅ Edge of town – exterior lighting for the house

Abstall schrieb:
Hello,
I’m wondering which outdoor light I need... I’d prefer to have the area around the house well-lit... So that when I come home and it’s dark, I don’t have to be afraid...

The question is how far you want this brightness to reach. Is it enough for you to have a well-lit path, or do you need a few meters of visibility around you for your sense of security? This will determine the size and placement of the light fixtures.

Basically, outdoor lighting that only turns on when needed is advisable to avoid unnecessary light pollution—whether controlled by a switch, remote control, timer, motion sensor, or a combination of these.

There are no motion sensors that detect only humans, but it is possible to set the minimum size of a moving object required to trigger the lighting.

A friend who is afraid of being attacked in front of his house bought a night vision device and keeps it in his car. This way, he can see without being seen—at least that’s the idea that reassures him. Fear is often irrational. What advice can one give in such cases?