How Do You Install A Motion Sensor On An Outdoor Light?
If you pull into your driveway and find total darkness, you probably worry about safety. “Will you trip over something?” “Is there someone waiting to break in?” Lights with motion sensors are available at every home improvement store, but adding a motion sensor to your existing lights is also possible. This works best with a simple two-light floodlight mounted on the side of a house or over a garage door. Cut the electrical service to the area where you will be installing the sensor. If you are unsure which fuse or circuit breaker controls that area, turn over the main power switch to the house. This is usually the largest circuit breaker in your box and is either mounted at the very top center or top left of your breaker box. Older homes may have a separate lever to turn the power on and off. Remove the spotlights from the lighting fixture. These tend to be heavy and could get in the way of your work. Use your screwdriver to unscrew the mounting screws that hold your light to the stru
