Many people think that home security systems are a waste of money and depend mainly on their own caution and prowess to deal with outside threats to their homes. But is this really the right thing to do? Home security systems are made today to address all kinds of problems that may arise in terms of robberies and accidents that may occur in your home.

One of the easiest things you can do to help protect your property is to install a motion sensor. It’s simple: When an object or person gets close enough, the lights kick on. Let’s face it, light is not an intruder’s best friend. A motion sensor will also help light your way when you come home at night. If you have an exterior light and you want to enjoy the security and convenience of a motion controlled light, then here is how to install a motion sensor.

There are various kinds of sensor lighting. Always turn off the power before working with electricity. You only need to cut the power to the circuit you are working on.

Untwist the wires to remove the fixture from the wall. Cut the wires if necessary-if you need to cut them you’ll also need to strip some insulation so you can reattach them to the new fixture. Test the circuit with the voltage tester to ensure no electricity in the circuit.

Screw in the provided bracket to the now empty fixture compartment. This will provide a corresponding anchor for the base of the motion sensor light being installed. Affirm the motion sensor on the fixture using the lock nut that usually comes with the sensor.

When you connect the wires, make sure you marry them black to black, white to white, etc. Twist the wires together like you would a twist-tie, and then cover them with a cap nut by “screwing” it onto the wires. Always cover all conjoined wires with a cap nut. If there is any exposed wire at the base of the cap nut, wrap some electrical tape around it.

In the similar way, conjoin the white wire of the electrical box with the white wires of the fixture and the sensor. Make the connections for the other wires also. If there is grounding wire, attach it to the light box.

Reinstate the fixture on the wall. Flip the switch of the circuit breaker in the on position. Set the direction of the sensor to the place you want to cover the most.

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