Ensure no one is moving near the motion and reset the keypad by entering your code plus Off (just like coming home). Other motions don't need this reset procedure, but do need all tamper switches closed. If the motion is a 5890(PI), remove the batteries and short the empty battery sockets for about 30 seconds to reset the low battery circuit, then reinsert the batteries and close the cover, making sure the tamper switch is properly closed. Depends on the model of the detector, but wireless motions are not supposed to light up if they light up they have been put into test mode, either by opening the tamper switch, removing and reinserting the battery, or by positioning an internal jumper to the test position. Dialing your cell and your neighbor's home phone, for example, would be more effective when you are away from the area.
Many people don't realize that once the is installed only the monthly monitoring fee stands in the way of free home security. Some did pay for it but just can't afford the high monthly cost of alarm monitoring.
Many homes have installed, even though the current tenants may not have been the ones who paid for it. It would work, but i'd draw a schematic for reference. I'd have to think about it logically before putting two sensors and a switch. You can also use this method to allow the two sensors to operate the same light. Remember that the sensor requires a dedicated neutral for its electronics. Yes You can 'jump' the sensor with a switch. I made choice that there were too many people to train on the 'blink the switch' method of overriding the sensor. That is to say either the motion sensor can run the outdoor sconces OR the light switch.
The safe way to do this would be to use a relay.
How can I override a motion detector light? The motion with a 3 way sw to work manual or go back in. I Just moved into a home & the outdoor lights have Intelectron BC8950 Motion Detectors but I do not have a manual and I have not been able to figure out how they work. Intelectron motion detector BC910pB - GE Security Simon 3 Wireless Home question. So my questions are, is it safe to do this 'jumping' method? If not are there any methods to do this or any common practices for this type of feature? I first thought about just 'jumping' the motion detector with the switch, but I am concerned if the motion detector would be able to handle live power on both sides of its relay when the relay is turned off. When the light switch gets turned off I would like the operation of the motion detector to return to normal. What I mean by this is that I would like to be able to flip a switch that turns and keeps the lights turned on regardless of if there is motion or not. I would like the ability to 'override' the motion detector. I am going to be installing one or two motion detector lights to cover my backyard.