How to Install a Motion-Activated Security Light | All About Lights | Ask This Old House

[@enigmaticnomadics]

Tuned in to see wiring, which was glossed over. BTW when drilling out of a house, use a small pilot bit and go outside and use the spade bit from the outside in, so as not to blow out the hole as shown.

[@KitchenerLeslie2]

greg yomama no he didn’t. He went from inside out.

[@MrPlostyles]

I was thinking the same thing too idk why would someone do it that way and doesn't really mention any wiring for those looking for that

[@ramunesoda73395]

when you buy the motion sensor it will have its own wiring diagram...

[@dalebrenchley3311]

😂

[@RemnentPlays]

"okay" "really?" "thats great!" You can hear the disinterest lmfao

[@maskedmoleproductions2684]

That's nice.. Now how do I actually wire the light? I can't magically jump through the steps like the video did.

[@pepsicolachao4537]

MaskedMoleProductions look in the description

[@pepsicolachao4537]

If you have existing electrical box, you will have wires. Black goes to black, white goes to white, and green goes to green or bare copper.

[@thekilla4k81]

Jerk Of All Trades LMAO

[@TheCastedone]

@Jerk Of All Trades just no

[@chimpes]

Well... this video is a waste of time with this type of instructions this guy can teach u how to build a truck

[@derpherpp]

She's like" great!"

[@johnsmith-jd1cd]

Good to see vin diesels still getting work

[@jmluisdeoliveiramore]

Installed it myself without any issues. The wifi signal is great even kzbin.infoUgkxE_D_sddGAdiVUKp7PkkmyxO7bRtgqmk5 when the router is located far away. I really enjoy the night vision feature that allows me to see clearly any activity near our house (mostly cars and wild animals). The motion detection is helpful to me as well to monitor what happens on our front.

[@MB-zk7pz]

Sweet beige colored outlet switch to not match the all white house.

[@Milesamanjaro]

"Really?" "Great!" "I love it!"

[@arthurbarnes6980]

Erica gets the worst lines

[@johnnyfontane6911]

😂

[@dalebrenchley3311]

Great video, thanks for explaining NOTHINGG

[@pdizzot43]

my lights are already connected to a light switch. how do i wire in order to have the same options for use from the motion sensor and the light switch?

[@VolpeInCalze]

What I'm curious about, is drilling a hole through the box impede its UL listing and is that permissible as per the NEC?

[@Ariel1S]

No, it's not. At the very minimum you need a cable clamp where the wire enters the box. Also that waterproofing with some putty on wood is not enough. And you need to seal the external box.

[@adammorgan9304]

@@Ariel1S that duct seal is sufficient for sealing around the back of the box. Especially once he screwed it to the siding. But you definitely aren’t supposed to drill through the back of those boxes. He’ll be alright though.

[@broderp]

Love how This old house ALWAYS makes these jobs look easy, but choosing homes that have basements or easy access to do this. Many homes have metal outlet boxes that are nailed to the framing. Your not drilling that like you just showed. NOt sure I'd want a switch that low on the ground or if I'd want to loose the outlet either.

[@tii2015]

If the outlet was a homerun/continuous power, why would you need a switch? It would eventually time out and turn off, right?

[@danwoodson2384]

​​@@tii2015 Perhaps you would want the light off to enjoy the stars that evening, or perhaps you have a campfire, etc. and want the ambience of the light from the fire. The only problem would be forgetting to turn the light switch back on for the following night.

[@SherryXshi_]

What brand is that light?

[@ASUSproz]

Where can I buy that style of motion sensor?

[@thecollinzboy]

Do you need to get a wiring inspector or a permit to install these types of lights?

[@chanborathakoeng264]

where can i get that light?

[@shenhox654]

Like the switch idea.

[@MukYJ]

Great, now you've got a random switch that someone in 30 years will be scratching their heads over and wondering what it does.

[@dangerdavefreestyle]

MukYJ : I keep a quality label maker in my toolbox specifically for stuff like that. Also 4 gang switches etc. really makes life more enjoyable and looks great.

[@SabbaticusRex]

Mystery solved - please stop flicking said switch, you're scaring the heck out of my kids !

[@sw-pc1hs]

*****

[@cassieross8532]

Or maybe , who would of thought of teaching the next one in line so their not growing up to be a complete co dependent moron 🥴 it’s not rocket science solution based mentality, don’t like the set up don’t have to do it either, create the manual to your set up?

[@nathant2414]

What if my house has asbestos siding? How do I mount any lights on the exterior

[@leonardholt5311]

Nathan T different video

[@cutestdogs8689]

Masonary drill bit or from any outlet from your garage if is closer

[@drmariopepper4354]

Thank you very much for uploading all these videos! They are so helpful!

[@uHORyaTuSabe]

how is this helpfull? they just showed u how to make a hole and twist some wires together... they didnt say which one goes where

[@redwingsyankees2011]

Isn't drilling and running the wire through the back of the outlet box against code?

[@IntegraDIY]

yes, but.. #thuglife

[@briancnc]

+Derek Dinezza Electrical Code haha! That's only important if you're planning on an inspection in their eyes. Licensed electricians go for the path of least resistance, literally. He did most things by the book for the purpose of this video though.

[@goddamit911]

+briancnc LEAST RESISTANCE. LITERARY!!! LOL that is so true. he always does work against code

[@mremmob]

+Derek Dinezza In the Netherlands it is! and using extra tape to prevent shock hazard! I think we have better code in the Netherlands.

[@centerice]

+Mischa Bommer Hallo van Missouri, Mischa! Actually, our codes are probably the same. It's just that in this case, the code is not being followed. Een prettige dag!

[@jen-yichen2059]

Anyone knows what the flexible putty is? I would like to know where I can buy it. Thanks.

[@intelagense7535]

Kinda looks like roof putty which is a butyl rubber sealant. That would be a lot less messier than dealing with silicone and easy to keep a small pouch in your tool bag.

[@jen-yichen2059]

Thanks though his one seems more shapeable than rubber sealant. Thanks anyway for your input.

[@intelagense7535]

kzbin.info/www/bejne/aobTnKagZp6fr7cm45s This is the stuff I'm talking about it feels like play-doh or clay after you peel it off. I used this on metal roofing seams and on RVs.

[@intelagense7535]

If it is something else, I'd like to know what it is as well.

[@jen-yichen2059]

Thanks again. This may work for one of my applications.

[@therealangelo666]

Thank God I read the comments. LOL, I needed to know the whole wiring process!

[@nono559]

So I get the black to black, white to white and so on, but how do you wore back the outlet? He cut it off then we see him twisting two wires together but doesn’t explain how to connect back the outlet and switch which which wires? Can anyone help me understand?

[@YvonneDiva]

She says "really?" just like I do. I love it!

[@superspecialty5169]

Is the security light he installed a complete kit or individual components purchased separately? Also, what’s the model #?

[@aperson1181]

do you have a link to your box, motion sensor? flex putty?

[@Rayram555]

This is a good video on how to keep control work simple. Good job.

[@makingthings277]

Wouldn't mind a walk through on the actual wiring.

[@NorthernChev]

+Audioquest56 ...and the red wire they show going to the blacks? You did watch the video before taking this opportunity to be funny right?

[@makingthings277]

Ahhhhh whatever works... I just thought there would be modular connections and setups is all.

[@TrueMune]

it would be nice to have to proper wire schematics, not all of us are electricians. I will look it up, like This Old House, but to many shortcuts

[@DordiHOTS]

+Jon Gordon Its actually really easy. There is no need for an explanation. On the motion sensor, there is a red switch wire which goes to the switch. You power the lights constant with + and route the negative through the motion sensor. then it really is just white to white, black to black, and ground to ground.

[@TrueMune]

+First Last thanks for advice, I will check it out.

[@JoelRyanQuinn]

Yeah great tutorial for when you want to install a security light outside in the exact spot an outlet is inside, which is never

[@pattilb1]

Awesome!

[@jimervin1637]

I wanted to see where you grounded the ground wire.

[@slop9424]

Good job!

[@Ffsdevgj]

Great f ing explained

[@Justin-ke5wy]

HES MAKIN A BOMB😂😂

[@peterdavis2305]

May I ask what grade wire do you use from the light to the electric box?

[@affinity3281]

Romex

[@fernandoullaguari9073]

What about outdoor wire

[@MiTeeVideeO]

Sure would have been nice to have seen some "straight" wiring. Instead, it was hop, skip, and jump flashes of wiring the fixture. This vid was almost useless.

[@pspvita99]

Jesus is ALIVE It was useless. I also wouldn't recommend using an outlet to wire an outdoor light, for one it just doesn't make sense and two it looks dumb having a switch on an outlet and three since when do switches go on the ground. Also yes your right this video didn't really show any wiring, no black- hot wire, white wire neutral, green wire ground, anyway the video was pointless, I'm sorry that people had to waste there time on this crap, most of what he showed is written on the box, technically even the wiring is, but seeing how to do something does help sometimes.

[@misterwebb1472]

@@pspvita99 the black is neutral

[@wild8757]

@@misterwebb1472 Black is usually hot

[@SalvadorSTMZ]

@@misterwebb1472 White is Neutral, Black OR Red is hot, Green or exposed copper is ground.

[@cassieross8532]

So show them yourself, ? I need a link following your solution that is suggested ?

[@juanaimbach7179]

Thanks

[@fr6852]

Connected the light to the power circuit !!!!!

[@DaWahine79]

"Really?" "Great!"

[@imdad111]

Thank you so much for this Video! Exactly what we were looking for 🙏🏽👌🏽🥇 Truly awesome.

[@davidortiz9859]

Good job, very informative

[@burimlimani2694]

Does anyone know if it is against code to do this if you have smoke detectors on the same breaker? Would love to know before I attempt this project

[@AR-cp5dz]

I wouldn't add anything to a circuit powering smoke detectors. If the fixture added were to trip the breaker, it might affect the smoke detectors. Why risk it?

[@armindo54]

Where can the parts used in this video be purchased, the 360 degree dual zone sensor, individual LED lights, and mounting box?

[@rexthompson1777]

+Armindo Cortez They are from RAB lighting, I can tell you that much. Just bought one of their standard "already put together" lights (with the same sensor shown in the video) but haven't gone looking for the LED bulbs and such. Here's a link to the sensor: www.amazon.com/gp/product/B000VDTBLK/ref=pd_luc_rh_top_sim_03_03_t_img_lh?ie=UTF8&psc=1. Can probably find all the other parts on their website: www.rabweb.com/

[@armindo54]

Rex Thompson Thanks Rex, you've been a great help!

[@ggammel]

@This Old House. Can my exterior motion-activated security light be set only to turn ON when motion-activated during night? Now it's coming on throughout the day, constantly activated by my dog. Thanks.

[@kman-mi7su]

Check to see if it set in the "test position" that is likely the cause of it coming on in the day light hours if not, you probably have a bad light and time to get a new one.

[@marleneroscher441]

this spot inspired me to replace our old halogen driveway light with motion LED one. :-) Now trying to figure out how replace two toggle switch to single only. :-/

[@marleneroscher441]

thanks

[@dwight.bennett]

Ask This Old House should not be showing home owners that is OK to start drill random holes in the sides if their electrical boxes. This is the type of stuff that real professionals get paid to rip out.

[@SabbaticusRex]

I think it has to do with their sister show airing next: This Old Electrical Fire .

[@RubbinRobbin]

What makes you think this hole without a knockout was random?

[@livingwill7839]

good job I'll be installing that light

[@mirzoyanapresyan]

Why is the woman is camera center not the fllod light?

[@TheWellington2006]

Great.

[@TiK2theToK]

How convenient that there happens to be a plug to wire to in the exact area you want the light😂

[@GMH730YT]

1:28 image what the neighbors are thinking...

[@idkmaurolameramera203]

you did not show how to wire anything. what kind of install is that?

[@edvenuto9614]

I like lights that come one only when someone by. Instead of always leaving it on.

[@jacksagrafsky4936]

Not one mention of the red wire or if it had one at all. And nothing said about wiring the switch. Not helpful. Oh and one more thing the down spout, isn't the fixture so close to make adjustments difficult?

[@mkilic10]

A bald electrician with a woman. I watched that video years ago when I was a teenager.

[@rustyscrib6071]

no wiring instructions?

[@cassieross8532]

You tube it… can’t give hand out

[@Notyouraveragekid]

Nice

[@comodice905]

Poppin

[@BIGMAN8435]

That light should be connected to a junction box

[@FactsMattersUSA]

Absolutely ridiculous, Never put a sensor light within easy reach to deactivate it. Plus, who drills through sockets. 100% against state codes. This video ought to be band from the internet

[@DaWahine79]

Antonio Ric BANNED

[@monisamontoya1968]

i had a certified electrician who was going to put the on/off switch to my security light on the outside wall. I caught him just in time to explain the stupidity of giving crimnials control of a "security light".

[@Est91.]

Antonio Ric electricians drill through switch boxes all the time, Would you rather it be holes all around your room?

[@SabbaticusRex]

The important question here is did this guy end up drilling the perpetually surprised Erika ?

[@RubbinRobbin]

He didn’t drill through a socket, he drilled through a 1 gang box, dumbass.

[@michaelcarbone2668]

you did not show how to wire the light and sensor

[@alyssakelley7418]

I could not see how the extra red wire was hooked up

[@TheLeesto]

oof. couldnt he have drilled with a regular bit to create a tiny hole on the outside, then from the outside use that widening bit to drill back in? nice clean hole on the outside that way

[@noahholt482]

who cares it’s caulked and covered forever.

[@zvijer2960]

Yes, especially on older homes. I've seen guys using that same bit push way to hard and break the sinding in half (older shingle siding). Contractors always want to work as fast as possible. You have to be like a F1 driver and know where and when to slow down and when to drive hard.

[@MrLopps]

Outlet he put its not T.R. outlet its code to have tr

[@Eddie-gb3bn]

Beige wall plates on a white wall... *face palm*

[@leonardholt5311]

Eddie3074 it matches all the other wall plates

[@Meriale46]

I would have liked to had the wiring explained a bit better. You just glossed over it quickly. I assume because you feel only people with first-hand knowledge of electrical wiring might be watching. But as a homeowner without first-hand knowledge, I'd like to know a little more than this. But I do thank you for at least showing how you do it.

[@Elissoccerclips]

finally someone that made a video with all the steps. Thanks a lot Sir.

[@MikeJones-rk1un]

Don't you think you could say something about the wire connections other than you connected them inside?

[@cassieross8532]

Your delivery is horrible , your critiquing with no solution based response… don’t you think you could work on your delivery instead of criticism to help future the results you might be needing help with lmao

[@MikeJones-rk1un]

@@cassieross8532 So you don't know how to connect the wires either?

[@jayb.8460]

Just get motion sensors you can control with your phone so u don't have that hideous looking swith above your outlet.

[@mayurshah6167]

Security light the mal 114 instalation

[@mittiejackson3427]

Whoo her jeans are tight I like how she got that leg up.

[@JRJUNIOR215]

Im inviting you to philly to do my house please?

[@bonnie.682]

1:08 dude you could’ve just unscrewed the wires duh

[@lightshow6638]

Nacho Dragon :3 it is just easier if they cut it if there is enough wire coming out of the wall

[@VolpeInCalze]

Easier and quicker to cut and strip then to fiddle with already bent wires.

[@curedtheaddict1461]

Love how they glazed over the part where he magically put pigtails after he already put a wire nut on the blacks lol 😆 I swear these videos just waste your time when you could just be reading the very detailed description they left for us.

[@slop9424]

I can see that you have no idea about electrical stuff.

[@vidoent]

Thanks Vin Diesel's brother!

[@oldskoolwayy]

Like how he just blew a oversized whole through her wall without using a cleaning it up..

[@cassieross8532]

Like how you just wasted unnecessary useless comments, wasting your own time and energy without solution based results lol … this is by far anything productive. 😂 This guy is trying to create solutions and 75% plus are only providing critique on how “they” who KZbind this subject in the first place, meaning maybe their most likely uneducated in this subject, trying to get educated or maybe bored and not making an active contribution to fix, and just provided their own personal unnecessary opinions of how they could just attack someone else with their own personal choice of opinions instead of making a difference and helping someone else out to get results on this particular matter but just instead showing ignorance and telling them that their doing it wrong on a comment for KZbin … good job🤦‍♀️

[@goddamit911]

This electrician has done so many jobs against code

[@hotelchannel2824]

like what

[@ramunesoda73395]

building code differs from city to city....

[@tollav]

Well for starters he drills from the inside of an internal box directly outside. Inside that box there is no method to hold that wire in the box. you can't modify wall boxes as that "was not intended by the manufacturer". No matter the locality codes will work with how the manufacturer for the box or fixture has designed because they work off of the National electrical Code (NEC) and they feed each other for how to do things.

[@MIMMarketing]

So you didn’t explain anything about the electrical part how to do it? I guess this video is for people who know where the wires already go? Oh well. Next!

[@Sellipuff]

He drilled and switched on her lights after this video.

[@pepsicolachao4537]

Guys, why am I watching this video when I know how to install the light?

[@RubbinRobbin]

They had a chance to show us his custom internal connections and failed.

[@cassieross8532]

Like how you could comment with the custom internal connections but failed by commenting instead 😂

[@IvanIvanov-vu7uy]

lacks night test

[@donaldgodide625]

Are u really wiring lights on a plug ?

[@MrAndyCarlos]

Ok, that's what I call a bad acting lady.

[@blackjack444....]

This guy charged her 7 million for labor 😂

[@aplaceholderbplaceholder9524]

Anything simpler than this and still get the same performance? I don't feel like chiselling out bricks on my house.

[@cassieross8532]

If you don’t feel like it than you don’t want to improve, hit the search bar for diy i don’t feel like it tutorials lol

[@adkannadi]

"Really"

[@stevemirson8430]

I can’t imagine anything less useful than this video I feel sorry for the actors in the video What a waste of our and their time

[@jorgesanabria5793]

megusta aprender

[@BALLYRM]

very bad- no point on motion detection setting - anyone can do wire and screw

[@FrozenHaxor]

What is it with Americans and those silly screw on cap connections, here in Europe we crimp and solder it properly.

[@MrCyrus1677]

Right. That doesn't work in a place where you have to keep power on to do maintenance or replace a bad device. Seems to me that using wire nuts are a much better option than crimping. We're working on houses here, not cars.

[@FrozenHaxor]

In that case a block terminal is the way to go.

[@magdygliny3221]

FrozenHaxor

[@magdygliny3221]

FrozenHaxor , but

[@magdygliny3221]

FrozenHaxor , I am

[@mozzy3663]

that's a pretty big fuckin hole!.

[@sergioduran3052]

You wish it was that easy

[@MeMe-ro7gn]

the wiring is the important part. Thanx for the detailed explanation. NOT!

[@guccimontanasworld9519]

What you mean over ride like the video son waaaaaaa

[@guccimontanasworld9519]

Down to the point

[@tpsapkota7348]

terrible drill bit .Erika may be feeling pain

[@YellowJacketGroup]

Wow that's a disaster waiting to happen. Come on old house.... you know better than to replace a wall outlet with a switch box. Wire it directly to the main power panel like a pro.

[@DavidDLee]

This is really not useful at all. How many people have a plastic electrical box, which just happens to be right where you need the security light to be outside.

[@rawhideleather]

Nice big ugly hole on the outside! Yeah, it may get covered up but still not very professional.