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Remote Control Lighting
Operate Exterior Lighting with a Wireless
Remote Control Switch
By Mark J. Donovan
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Remote control lighting of exterior house lights provides added security and
safety to the home and its occupants. Remote controlled switch lighting also
helps to reduce home energy needs. New remote control lighting technology
enables homeowners to have more direct and efficient control of their home’s
exterior lights when approaching the home from afar.
Home entranceways and driveways are commonly illuminated with exterior side
lights and floodlights. Typically they are controlled via light switches within
the home.
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In addition, if a homeowner desires
the lights to automatically turn on when nearing the home, motion detector
switches or exterior light appliances can be installed to automatically turn on
the lights at the approach of a person. Unfortunately motion detector lights are
sensitive to more than just people. They are also often activated via passing
vehicles or animals. Even on windy or rainy nights they can be activated by
blowing leaves or rain. Having exterior lights turn on at undesired times wastes
electricity and can be annoying to the home occupants.
New remote control lighting technology is now available today that enables
homeowners to wirelessly turn on and off exterior lights from as far away as 500
feet or more. The remote control lighting technology is designed to be placed in
series with the power feed (interior light switch placed in the on position for
example) and the load (exterior light).
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At the heart of the remote control lighting technology is a switch element that
can be turned on and off via a wireless signal. The wireless signal is generated
via a small transmitter, similar in size to today’s modern car keys. A small
receiver that is attached to the switch element box receives and decodes the
signal and activates the switch element to turn on or off the exterior lights.
Some remote control lighting systems that are available today are designed to
operate off of both 120V and 240V electricity. |
In addition, they can be used to turn on other electrical appliances besides
exterior lights, such as heaters, small pumps and exhaust fans. They can also
support up to 1,800 watts on a single circuit and 3,600 watts on two circuits,
thus enabling a string of exterior lights or electrical appliances to be
remotely turned on simultaneously. See
Controlight Specialists to learn more.
The beauty of this type of remote control lighting system is that it allows you
to turn on your home’s exterior lights from afar with a simple touch of a button
on the wireless remote. In addition, it saves energy by only turning on the
lights when you really want them to turn on, and provides the security and
safety you desire to boot.
Once in the safety of your garage or home, simply tap the transmitter button
once again and the exterior lights turn off. |
Photo Courtesy of Controlight Specialists |
This type of remote control lighting technology is ideal for not just the home,
but also for out buildings and boat docks.
The remote control lighting technology is also designed so that it can’t
interfere with garage door openers. The technology is designed to allow billions
of transmitter/receiver settings to ensure there are no conflicts with your
garage door openers.
Remote control lighting systems can be installed by the average do it yourself
handyman, however when working around electricity safety is a major concern. The
circuit breaker associated with the electrical lights or appliances you plan to
work on should be turned off. In addition, a piece of tape should be placed over
the circuit breaker to ensure nobody inadvertently turns it back on while you're installing the remote control lighting system.
So if you are looking for more control over your exterior lights consider a
remote control lighting system. They’re energy efficient, practical and easy to
install.
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