Façade lighting: how to find your keys in an instant
18.11.2018
Translation: machine translated
Lamps on the outside wall have many advantages. They make it easier for you to get home at night, confuse burglars, but can also be used simply as decoration. I take a closer look at the lights.
Slowly I come pedalling up on my bike. I park it in front of the house, put my lock on and switch off the lights. Darkness overcomes me. The front door is properly locked. My key is somewhere in the depths of my small bag. It's a good thing there's a lamp on the façade to the right of the entrance. It's past its best, just like the whole house. But that doesn't bother me. What bothers me, however, are the gross errors in the builder's thinking. The light switch for the façade lighting is on the inside, behind a closed door. So I first have to fiddle my key into the hole in complete darkness to be able to switch on the light for the same action. Sure, that makes sense.
No, of course it doesn't. Even just writing this anecdote down makes me hateful again. So that you don't suffer the same fate every evening, I've decided to take a closer look at the façade lighting in our shop. I'm basing this on your ratings and purchases.
Kissed by the sun
Relying on the sun instead of the power grid is not a bad idea. Because you are independent of power sockets and do something good for nature at the same time. During the day, the lamps are charged, even in moderate light conditions, and in the evening they light up the night sky. An integrated motion detector, as with the products below, makes it very economical. And it's more convenient than looking for the light switch anyway. User Marcomathys likes the lamp from Brennenstuhl and praises the quick installation in particular. Pit101, on the other hand, can't find anything good about the lamp apart from the price. But the user is alone in this. The lamp from Steinel stores the charged energy for up to 50 days and gets full marks from user Stefbus for design and response time.
On a low flame
If not solar, then perhaps an energy-saving bulb. It's not bad for your ecological footprint either. Although I have to admit that I was sceptical for a long time indoors because the lamps took a long time to get up to speed, only to emit such awful light. But that's all water under the bridge now. The designs are also impressive, especially if you like lanterns. The lantern from Steinel is equipped with a motion detector and buttons for infinitely variable time and twilight thresholds. The round version from the same manufacturer boasts a mouth-blown glass body. So you can make sure that you illuminate your façade in a unique way. And if you like copper and have plenty of change in your stash, the light from Konstsmide is the perfect choice.
A bright light
Of course, the intelligent lighting, which can be controlled from anywhere using an app, is also a must. This means you can fool burglars into thinking you're at home playing a game of UNO with the whole family, even when you're on holiday. With the bright light from Arlo, you can even choose the light settings yourself. Whether it's romantic dinner lighting or a strobe party in the garden, anything is possible. Steinel has also jumped on the smart bandwagon and offers a lamp for the Z-Wave network. According to the manufacturer, it is a real eye-catcher. I wouldn't agree with that, but tastes differ. The last object in this series is not smart in the true sense of the word, but it can do something special. As soon as you enter the detection range of the Smartwares light, it follows you with its swivelling head. Helpful, but also kind of creepy.
I hope I've been able to shed some light on the darkness. Incidentally, you can use the outdoor lighting not only for practical reasons, but also to decorate your house wall. A picturesque interplay of light and shadow will really spice up your dingy white façade.
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