[Shop-talk] motion lights

[Benjamin Zwissler]

Another option, maybe better, maybe not, is to move to the "smart home"
type system.  I've done this and it separates the sensor from the device.
The downside is the range is limited, but some of the devices act as
repeater so can give you "unlimited" range.  I have a Samsung SmartThings
hub but there are several other options out there.  I have smart bulbs
which have the controller built in and I have a smart switch which controls
"dumb" bulbs on a circuit.  You can then buy motion sensors, door sensor,
water sensors, temperature sensors, etc to trigger the devices.  There's a
programming interface to set up how the sensors controls the devices.  You
can also choose to get notified when the system detects things and/or takes
action.

Ben...

On Mon, Apr 22, 2019 at 9:35 AM eric--- via Shop-talk <
shop-talk at autox.team.net> wrote:

> OK, I'm tapping the vast wisdom here for a problem I've been dealing with
> for years now.
>
> I love motion lights.  I live in a very rural area and they are key to my
> peace of mind.
>
> The problem is, they seem to fail at an increasing rate and just stay
> either on or off.  (I know they have a feature if you flip the lights on
> and off they can override the sensor, that isn't the case in these lights.)
>
> I have some lights that have lasted over 15 years, and the new replacement
> ones are barely lasting 2 years.  I've tried the new LED ones as well (and
> LED bulbs in older style ones.)  I don't get lots of power fluctuations or
> outages.
>
> Can anyone recommend an outdoor  motion light that is durable?  Preferably
> one that does NOT have the override feature, if possible,?
>
> Or, can someone tell me what is causing the failures and what I can do to
> fix the problem?
>
> Thanks
>
>
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Ben Zwissler
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Columbus, IN
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