Wired & Calibrated
Driveways, entries, and side yards that light up automatically when movement is detected, without false triggers.
What Goes Wrong
The wiring and placement decisions made during installation determine whether the sensor works correctly for years or causes problems from the start.
Older homes often have wire colors that do not follow current conventions, and connecting the sensor to the wrong conductor causes the circuit to fail or trip the breaker.
A voltage tester confirms the circuit is dead at the junction box, and each conductor is identified individually before any connection is made.
Adding a sensor to a 3-way switch without identifying the traveler wire leaves one switch position non-functional after the install.
The traveler wire is identified and connected correctly so both switch positions remain active once the sensor is in place.
A sensor shipped at maximum sensitivity will trigger from passing cars, wind-moved foliage, or a neighbor’s activity, making the light useless at night.
Sensitivity and timing are adjusted on-site, and a walk test from the outer edge of the detection zone confirms the sensor triggers only where it should.
A sensor aimed at the street or mounted too high misses the actual approach zone, leaving the driveway or entry dark when someone walks up.
The sensor field of view is aimed at the intended coverage zone, and the detection angle is confirmed with a post-install walk test before the job is closed.
Scope of Work
Each scenario below involves a distinct wiring or placement consideration that changes how the sensor is connected and aimed.
The sensor head is wired inline with the existing light, using the junction box already in place, so no new rough-in work is needed.
The existing wall switch is replaced with a sensor switch, with wire connections made at the switch box and the wall plate refitted to finish the install.
The traveler wire is identified and connected correctly so the sensor works alongside the second switch without disabling either position.
Sensors covering driveways, gated entries, or side yards are mounted and aimed to the coverage zone, with sensitivity set to filter vehicles and foliage.
Hallway, entry, and stairwell sensors are positioned so the detection field covers foot traffic without catching every small movement in an adjacent room.
Adjusted from low to high to match the location.
Hold time set between 1 and 10 minutes.
Activation confirmed from the detection zone edge.
Circuit confirmed dead before any wiring begins.
Why Choose Us
The installers we connect you with are vetted for this specific type of wiring work, and the process is built around written scope and confirmed results.
You receive an itemized scope and price in writing before a single wire is touched.
We connect you with vetted independent partners who work in River Oaks and the surrounding streets of West Houston.
After the job, we follow up to confirm the sensor activates, resets, and holds timing as set during calibration.
If the wiring configuration changes the scope, that is discussed and agreed in writing before work continues.
Our partners handle both interior switch-box work and exterior fixture mounting across the same property visit.
How It Works
01
Tell us about your property and the locations you want covered, and we arrange a free on-site visit to assess the existing wiring and fixture setup.
02
You receive an itemized estimate covering each sensor location, the wiring approach, and the total price before any installation is scheduled.
03
The installer wires the sensor, sets sensitivity and timing on-site, and runs a walk test to confirm the detection zone activates and resets correctly.
Pricing Estimates
| Job | Typical cost |
|---|---|
| Single motion sensor installed | $75-$150 |
| Multi-sensor home setup | $200-$500 |
| Added sensor during alarm installation | $50-$100 |
Tell us about your property and entry points. We arrange a free on-site visit and a written estimate before anything is scheduled.