Use Rechargeable Motion-Sensor Lights to Brighten Dark Rooms
Most people probably have at least one place in their home that could use additional lighting. Not trendy geometric lights or classic vintage lamps, but lighting that is functional rather than fashionable and makes better use of the living and/or storage space in your home. We’re talking closets, basements, and constantly dark corners of the basement: places where there is no source of light, even during the day.
This is where rechargeable motion sensor flashlights come in handy. And you don’t need any skill or money to do the actual electrical work because they’re self-adhesive and can be installed in minutes. Here’s what you need to know about this simple, inexpensive lighting solution.
Where to use rechargeable motion sensor lights indoors
If you’re picturing motion-sensing floodlights, which are often installed over garage doors, replace that image with a thin strip of eight- or 12-inch-long LED lights, or a round light no larger than a smoke detector (though they are available in other shapes and sizes).
The basic idea is that instead of opening a dark cabinet or drawer or fumbling your way down a hallway or staircase, these lights automatically turn on when motion is detected and turn off when it stops. Most models also have the ability to turn the lights on and off, rather than relying on a motion sensor.
Lights typically come with a self-adhesive magnetic strip that can be placed on a wall, cabinet, or other surface. The back of the light is also magnetic, so you can remove it from the band and connect it to a power source using a USB cable to charge it. Personally, I use them in closets where there is no other light source, and under kitchen cabinets above the sink where overhead light doesn’t benefit much. Rechargeable motion sensor lights can also come in handy in other places, including:
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Corridors
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Ladder
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Underground
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Cellars
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Attics
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Space under the stairs
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Front/rear/side verandas
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Children’s bedrooms
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Like a night light in the bathroom
Examples of products and their features
Here are some examples of highly rated rechargeable motion sensor flashlights and their outstanding features:
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LEPOTEC 30-LED Motion Sensor Cabinet Light ($21.99 for a pack of two): I received this set of two LED strips as a gift a little over a year ago and they still work with daily use.
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Electight Motion Sensor Light ($19.99 for a 6-pack): These small 3 ΒΌ-inch discs can be placed in a row to create a vanity look, or individually for added lighting in drawers.
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Lightbiz LED Motion Sensor Light ($25.99 for a pack of two): These light strips come with a small remote control that allows you to dim the light and turn it off after 10, 30, 60, or 120 minutes.
Generally speaking, the lights are equally easy to install, so you can make your purchasing decision based on the features that matter most to you.