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Why does my outside sensor light keep coming on?

Why does my outside sensor light keep coming on?

What Causes my Light to Stay On? Several things can cause your motion detector to stay on, including age, storm damage, a power surge, improper installation, and improper settings. A few issues are easy to correct without professional help.

How do you turn off outdoor sensor lights?

The only way to turn off the override function is to turn the switch off and wait for 30 seconds to 1 minute before you turn it on again. This should reset the sensor so that it works on motion detection again.

Why is my outdoor sensor light not working?

Turn off the circuit breaker that controls the light circuit and leave it off for 30 minutes. Turn on the breaker and see if the light comes on. If the light doesn’t come on when you turn the breaker back on, try replacing the bulb. If that doesn’t work, the sensor may be bad.

How do I get my outside lights to stay on?

Place a ladder on a firm surface directly below the outdoor motion light you wish to adjust to remain on. Have an assistant hold the ladder steady. Climb the ladder to reach the light, taking care not to set the sensor off. Place the lantern on the top step of the ladder to light the switch area of the motion light.

How do you bypass an alarm zone?

To bypass a zone on your alarm system:

  1. Enter the following: Your 4-digit code. The number 6 (bypass button) Two-digit zone number of the zone you want to bypass. (01, 02, 03, etc.)
  2. Repeat this process for all zones you would like to bypass.
  3. Once your system is disarmed, this process will need to be repeated in order to arm your system again.

How do you take off a door sensor?

You can remove an alarm sensor from your door by deleting the zone from the system and taking the sensor and its magnet off the door. Wired door sensors will require you to disconnect the wires from the sensor and remove them from the wall. The complete process is actually very easy.