3 Types of security lighting

March 24, 2020 jake ovenden 0 Comment

The various types of security lighting each have their use and add more dimensions to your home. In order to find the most effective and secure lighting for your home, you need to know the different types to protect your home better. It would be no use having a floodlight outside your home if you’re looking for a reactionary light. So we’re going to outline the different types to promote better-informed decisions! 

The most successful type of security light will be layered. This means using a combination of active and passive lights. Active lights are usually motion sensor security lights, this means they’re reactionary and only illuminate when something interacts with them. Passive lights are either always illuminated or on timers, they don’t react to any stimulus. Below we can outline the most common types of security lights, their benefits, and limits and what they can do for the home. 

1. Motion Sensor Security Lights

Motion sensor security lights are the most common type of security lights. LED motion sensory security lights can offer you bright energy-efficient beams while warning you when something is entering your property. They save you a lot on your energy bills as they only come on when they are triggered in comparison to floodlights or solar lights. 

Positives of motion sensor security lights: 

• Reactionary, draw attention 
• Saves energy 
• Fit most places 

Negatives of Motion Sensor lights 

• Can be disruptive at night
• Lifespan may be reduced from turning on and off
• They can lack control, depending on other settings the light has

2. LED Floodlights 

LED Floodlights are maybe the second most used type of security light. They provide you with a widespread bright beam that can illuminate large areas of outdoor space. For garden lighting, 70 Watt LED Floodlights, 80W LED Floodlights and 100 watts LED Floodlights are most common. The best feature for using LED floodlights is their constant bright beam. If your home is covered with bright light burglars are going to be more deterred from entering.

Positives for LED Floodlights For Home Security 

l Bright beam

l Wide beam angle

l Constantly on

Negatives of LED Floodlights For Home Security 

• Constant lighting makes them more expensive to run than motion sensor lights;
• Huge light output may disturb neighbors; 
• If the bright beam doesn’t reach certain places the corners maybe are darker and easier to hide in.

3. Solar Lights 

Solar lights have risen in popularity in recent years and they provide nice ambient lighting. The small solar lights can be used as path lights and ambient lights. They will make your home safer and brighter when approaching especially during the dark winter months. They’re a nice layer to add to the exterior of your home. 

Positives of Solar Lights 

• Low maintenance
• Cost-effective
• Safer than traditional electrical currents

Negatives of solar lights 

• Higher initial cost (Especially DC running)
• The weather may change their ability to perform 
• Not as bright as traditional lights 

As far as security lights are concerned, there is a huge amount of lights to list, however, this blog just listed the 3 most popular types. To provide your home with the most secure lighting possible using layered lighting is the best idea. Using path lights, LED Floodlights and motion sensory lights is the best way to secure your home. A combination of all the different types of lights is going to be the best way. However, if you’re struggling for costs I would suggest purchasing a motion sensor security light first as it is the most cost-effective way of protecting your home. Then growing your security lighting base from here.