Using Automatic Light Sensors
Overview
When designing a lighting system, there are always some light switches that do not need to be part of the home automation system. These lights include closet lights, butler pantry light, pantry lights, even toilet room or bathroom. By not adding these lights into the system, you can save a lot of money. But what if you do? There is an alternative which are automatic light sensors.
These light switches or dimmers have the sensor on the light switch itself. Walk into a room, it will sense light, and the light turns on. No need for motion sensors and additional programming to turn on the lights. These are great for rooms that can “see” motion while you are in that room such as pantries, toilet rooms, and even some closets. And they can even save you money but automatically turning off the light once it no longer senses motion. For more information, check out my website.
Configurations
Pros
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Cons
The problem with these switches is that they do not include any energy information. So if you want to track energy usages, these switches do not have that capability
They also can false trigger. For example, I have a light switch facing a microwave with a glass front. E very titmheer e is a reflection, it can trigger the light switch. But there is a solution. By adding some tape to the front of the sensor, you can prevent the reflection from triggering the light switch.
Device Details
Here are a couple of different options for automatic lights.
create a video of the following: A modern home interior with a clean, minimal design. A person walks toward a small walk-in closet. As they step into the closet, the light automatically turns on instantly without touching a switch. The lighting is warm and natural. The camera follows slightly behind and to the side, capturing the moment the light turns on. The closet has organized shelves and hanging clothes. The scene feels realistic, smooth motion, high-quality, cinematic lighting, 4K, shallow depth of field.
