There is now widespread usage of programmable Christmas lights for homes with motion sensors in public and private buildings, particularly commercial spaces, industrial facilities, and residential homes.
Their primary function is to conserve energy by turning lights off or dimming down automatically when they’re not being used.
They also have secondary purposes related to safety (illuminating stairways and hallways whenever they are used); security (illuminating entrances, gates, and property lines when someone approaches); as well as reducing light pollution from unnecessary outdoor lighting.
Programmable Christmas Lights with Motion Sensing
Depending on the kind of motion detector installed, the lighting device will determine whether or not there are occupants in the area, and then activate by turning on or off the lights accordingly.
Adjusting the motion detector’s range in meters, the amount of time it needs to bring the lights on when detecting motion, and the brightness level of the lighting fixture depending on the time of day can all be programmed individually for each room.
Occupancy Sensing and Motion Sensing in Programmable Lights
There is no distinction between motion and occupancy sensing. These terms can be used interchangeably. Both processes involve checking to see if somebody is present in a monitored area before activating the lights. This is often done with passive infrared (PIR) devices or microwave (MW) technology.
The primary distinction between the PIR and the MW technologies is the former’s ability to detect motion from a source of heat, like a human body, and the latter’s ability to detect any motion, independent of temperature.
Types of Programmable Christmas Lights for Homes
Knowing the distinctions between the programmable lighting solutions available will help you select the best one for your specific situation.
- Programmable Vapor Tight Fixtures – They can also incorporate motion detectors. They are a time-saving miracle as they need minimal replacements with little to no care and maintenance throughout the life of these lighting solutions.
- Programmable High Bay Fixtures – These are typically used for utility and safety lighting. The use of high bay lighting fixtures is common in many commercial settings because it provides ample and evenly distributed light throughout vast, oftentimes high-ceilinged rooms. Warehouses, grocery stores, factories, and arenas are common places where you’ll find these lighting solutions.
- Programmable LED Strips – Programmable LED strips make it possible to customize the settings of individual LEDs as well as groups of LEDs. This is made possible due to the fact that each module on an LED strip is made up of a circuit (composed of the driver and a signal generator) in addition to light-emitting structures. The use of programmable LED lights can be advantageous in the creation of stunning lighting setups for commercial buildings and home theaters (to provide ambient lighting), as well as for professional photography and movie theaters or cinemas.
Contact Orlando Trimlight for Programmable Lighting Needs
Programmable lights are an excellent option for areas that require steady illumination around the clock, as they can switch on and off at specific times.
At Orlando Trimlight, our programmable lighting systems can be customized based on a broad variety of characteristics to provide higher energy savings and a cost that’s far less than traditional lighting solutions.
Contact us today to know more!