Don t let your lights be so sensitive.
How to program motion detector light switch.
Jessica bruno step 1.
Shut off the electrical breaker at the electrical panel.
The old switch has three wires connected at the back.
In today s video learn how to properly.
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Turn off the circuit breaker that controls your motion sensor lights.
Slide the on time switch to your preferred amount of minutes such as one five or 10 minutes.
You ll learn how to set the timeout period.
This setting keeps the system off throughout the daytime.
Also the sooner your motion detector light bulbs work is the sooner they ll get back to keeping your family safe.
Twist the light knob to the moon icon to program the light sensor system to operate when the area is completely dark.
Leave it off for 30 seconds to one minute.
The black and white wires will be connected to the new motion sensor switch but the ground will not be used.
To set the activation time and end the testing phase climb your ladder again to adjust the controls on the sensor head.
Remove the existing switch by unscrewing the two screws holding the wires in place.
Typically motion detector light bulbs have their own unique sensitivity that you can adjust depending on their range setting.
A black wire a white wire and a bare ground.
Twist the knob to the sun icon to set the light sensor system to operate when the sun starts to set.
For some models resetting the breaker is all that is needed.
Remove your existing light switch plate cover and pull out the existing switch from the wall.
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Check your motion sensor lights.