{"id":202,"date":"2025-04-22T11:40:49","date_gmt":"2025-04-22T10:40:49","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blog.onlinelighting.co.uk\/blog\/?p=202"},"modified":"2025-04-22T11:40:49","modified_gmt":"2025-04-22T10:40:49","slug":"outdoor-security-lights-how-to-make-your-home-safer","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/blog.onlinelighting.co.uk\/blog\/outdoor-security-lights-how-to-make-your-home-safer\/","title":{"rendered":"Outdoor security lights: how to make your home safer"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
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Posted on 7 September 2022<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Author: Sarah Nunn<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Last updated on 8 March 2024<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

Your home should be where you feel safest and most comfortable, and while you can work on your interior d\u00e9cor<\/a> to make you feel settled indoors, feeling safe outside your home is important too. Being able to see what you\u2019re doing when you\u2019re on the property at night, and to see what is going on outside are important \u2013 which is why so many people look to enhance the exterior of their homes not just with garden lighting<\/a>, but with security lighting too.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Why do I need security lighting?<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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There are few people who could say that their homes were unaffected by security concerns \u2013 that desire to feel secure is a basic human need, after all. A few reasons to install security lighting around the outside of your home include:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u2022 To make easier to see, and for you and your family to get indoors safely, without trips, slips, or falls
\u2022 So you can see that there aren\u2019t any threats as you enter your home
\u2022 As a deterrent to potential intruders (especially when using motion sensors or PIR sensors)
\u2022 So you can see anything going on in your garden from inside your home (even if it is just the local wildlife!)
\u2022 To illuminate any visitors \u2013 whether their intentions are good (such as a delivery person) or not
\u2022 So you can light up areas that potential intruders might hide<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Where should security lights go?<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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There isn\u2019t a typical answer that we can give to this question \u2013 because the reply will be different for each and every home! But if you\u2019re reading this article, it is pretty likely that you already know the areas that you want to light up. Typical spots that people install security lights include:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u2022 By the entrances to the home
\u2022 On the driveway
\u2022 Along pathways
\u2022 By gates or entrances to the garden<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Depending on where you want to install your lighting, you\u2019ll need to ensure you have the right tools for the job (such as masonry bits, if you\u2019re drilling into brick), or consider getting a professional to do the installation for you.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

What type of lighting can be used for security lighting?<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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It depends on what you need your security lighting for. If you\u2019re looking to light up the outside of your home to prevent slips and trips, then you can use almost any type of outdoor lighting that suits the needs of the area, and that gives off enough lighting. In this case, it might be that deck and ground lights<\/a>, or garden lights<\/a> would be sufficient for your needs. If you\u2019re looking to add just a little extra ambient lighting outside your home, then soffit lights<\/a> can provide a lovely glow without encroaching on neighbouring properties too much.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Where you need much more lighting though, you\u2019re likely to be looking at security lights such as floodlights<\/a>, wall lights<\/a>, and lamp posts<\/a>, and with additional features \u2013 which we\u2019ll look at next.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Should security lights be on all the time?<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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You might not want, or feel the need for your security lights to be on throughout the night \u2013 your electricity bill, and the local wildlife can be negatively impacted. Lights that only switch on when required can be better than them being permanently lit if you\u2019re installing security lights as a deterrent, and many models have functionality that can help you to manage your security lighting.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u2022 Motion sensor<\/a> \u2013 these trigger the light to switch on when motion is detected
\u2022 Passive Infrared (PIR) sensors<\/a> \u2013 uses infrared from objects that emit heat, triggering the light
\u2022 Dusk until dawn sensor<\/a> \u2013 to ensure you don\u2019t waste energy running the light during hours of daylight
\u2022 Wi-Fi connectivity<\/a> \u2013 with apps to help you manage your security lights
\u2022 Bluetooth<\/a> \u2013 so you can configure your light when you\u2019re nearby<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Whichever of these is right for your needs, you\u2019ll find outdoor lights for security with these features in our range.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

What if there isn\u2019t access to power?<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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Setting up lighting outside homes is often delayed because there is no access to power \u2013 but you don\u2019t have to rely on mains power. Solar powered lighting<\/a> has become a real, viable way to light up your garden and the outside of your home. That\u2019s due to LED lighting requiring so much less power than older styles of lighting, and the batteries in quality solar lights are much improved, so even on dull days, your security lighting will perform as it should.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

What else do I need to know about security lights?<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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When you\u2019re adding security lights to your home, you also need to be aware of how you\u2019re positioning your security lighting. Security lighting is intentionally bright \u2013 especially floodlights \u2013 and so you need to carefully consider where you install the light, and where the light will reach to. Lighting your home shouldn\u2019t encroach on neighbouring homes (unless it has been agreed upon in advance, of course!) and cause neighbours to be uncomfortable. You don\u2019t want to cause problems with those who live around you \u2013 it can end up in complaints to the local council<\/a> if you can\u2019t resolve it amicably \u2013 so be certain to plan, and consult with your neighbours before you go ahead.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

As with all outdoor lighting<\/a>, if you live within 5-10 miles of the coast, you\u2019ll need to choose security lights that are in our coastal light<\/a> range, to prevent your lights from the damaging effect of the extra salt in the air.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Our final thoughts<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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There might not be a \u2018one size fits all\u2019 approach to which are the right security lights for the home, but considering that not all homes, or the tastes of the residents are the same, that is a good thing. With so many options available, you can curate the look that you want for your home, as well as making your home look and feel safer. Ready to start your search? Browse our range of outdoor lights,<\/a> security lights<\/a>, and floodlights<\/a> \u2013 you\u2019re certain to find the combination of lights that you need, with the functionality that you want to manage your security lighting.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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