Photocells Turn on lights automatically from dusk to dawn with photocells. Pick a photocell with maximum wattage capacity greater than the total wattage of the lights you want to control. Be aware that photocells waste energy by keeping lights on all night every night. Using post lanterns on freestanding post mounts along and coach lanterns on house walls near pathways and driveways can add a decorative sparkle to your lighting. If the pathway or driveway is near enough to the house, using house-mounted floodlights will provide plenty of light for safety.
Sensors save energy by keeping lights off unless they are needed.
Sensors You can use sensors mounted separately from lights to control either house-mounted floodlights or ground mounted landscape down lights. For large driveway or parking areas, you may need the same kind of lighting that is used in parking areas of commercial buildings. HID Floodlights and Wallpacks give a lot of light with high energy efficiency.