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title: Why LED Sensor Lights are Ideal for Low-Traffic Spaces
description: As a rough rule, carparks and corridors are only occupied 20% of the time, while areas like fire stairs are occupied as little as 5% of the time. In low us
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 21 Feb 2019

# Why LED Sensor Lights are Ideal for Low-Traffic Spaces

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## In low-traffic areas such as carparks and corridors, occupancy is typically only around 20% of the time, while areas like fire stairs are occupied as little as 5% of the time. Installing LED motion sensor lights in these areas ensures that you are not wasting money and power by running lights when they are not needed.

### LED sensor lights come in a variety of forms, but in general there are two main types:

#### DAYLIGHT SENSORS

![Group 140](https://blog.austep.au/hs-fs/hubfs/Group%20140.png?width=117&height=170&name=Group%20140.png)

Dim or switch lights on/off depending on the amount of daylight available. Best used in carparks and around building entrances.

#### MOTION SENSORS

![Group 138](https://blog.austep.au/hs-fs/hubfs/Group%20138.png?width=117&height=170&name=Group%20138.png)

Dim or switch lights on/off when motion is/isn’t detected. Best used in low-use corridors, stairways and underground carparks. 

### Most modern LED sensor lights have programmable settings

Depending on the quality of the product you can adjust the settings for:

#### HOLD TIME

![Group 142](https://blog.austep.au/hs-fs/hubfs/Group%20142.png?width=150&height=150&name=Group%20142.png)

The amount of time the light stays on.

#### BRIGHTNESS

![Group 144](https://blog.austep.au/hs-fs/hubfs/Group%20144.png?width=150&height=150&name=Group%20144.png)

How low the lights dim when not needed, or will it switch off completely.

#### STAGED TIMING

![Group 149](https://blog.austep.au/hs-fs/hubfs/Group%20149.png?width=150&height=150&name=Group%20149.png)

For example, the light will dim to 50% brightness for 10 minutes, then switch off completely.

#### RANGE & SENSITIVITY

![Group 151](https://blog.austep.au/hs-fs/hubfs/Group%20151.png?width=152&height=150&name=Group%20151.png)

The area where motion will be detected, and the level of motion required to trigger the lights.

**What to look for in a sensor light**

For the best control over your LED sensor lights, it is important to choose high-quality options that allow you to easily adjust the sensitivity and duration. Installing motion sensor lights in hard-to-reach areas, such as high ceilings or warehouses will need a remote control. 

As always, we recommend [lights with modular parts,](https://www.austeplighting.com.au/led-batten-lights/) that way you can replace lamps or drivers without having to throw the whole fitting away and/or hire an electrician every time a light fails.

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