Installation of Motion Detectors

Motion sensors detect movement, which can sound an alarm or turn on a light. Typically, a motion detector is used in combination with a light on the outside of your house. This means you can replace an outside light by wiring a motion sensor. Decide which type you want; they are available at home improvement stores.

Screwdriver
Wire covers

Instructions

- 1
  Go to the circuit panel for your home and turn of the breaker for the outside light.
- 2
  Remove the old fixture from the exterior wall with the screwdriver. Pull the fixture away from the electrical box.
- 3
  Take off the wire covers and separate each of the electrical wires. Loosen the ground screw and remove the ground wire. Set the old fixture aside.
- 4
  Twist together the black wire from the motion sensor and the black wire in the electrical box. Cover the wires with a wire cover. Repeat this step for the white wires.
- 5
  Position the motion sensor on the electrical box and secure with screws.
- 6
  Screw the light bulbs for the motion sensor into the sockets, if none came with the unit. Turn on the power; test the motion sensor when it gets dark.

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