Contact
Account
A familiar scene: you come home late, arms full, and have to grope your way across the alley in the dark... What if the light came on automatically as you passed?
Sensor-switched outdoor bollard lights aren't just practical: they improve safety, reduce energy consumption and turn your outdoors into an intelligent space.
And the best part is, you won't have to do a thing... except walk right past it.
Automatic lighting for greater everyday comfort
No need to search for a switch or program a timer: the bollard activates itself at the slightest movement. This type of lighting is particularly well suited to high-traffic areas such as driveways, garage entrances or outside staircases.
Taking your dog out at night? The light comes on as soon as you step into the garden. And when the kids come running in from the garden, you don't have to yell for them to turn on the light: it's ahead of them.
"A bollard with a sensor is a great convenience. It turns on by itself, without you having to think about it."
- Christophe Coelho, founder of Lumihome
Securing your exteriors without compromising aesthetics
After user comfort, now it's time for safety! Automatic switching on has an immediate deterrent effect on unwanted visitors. The slightest presence detected activates the light, signalling that the house is "awake".
But unlike a wall-mounted spotlight, which is often imposing and unobtrusive, a bollard with sensor provides soft, integrated and highly effective lighting without distorting a facade.
👉 Discover our selection of outdoor solar bollards with detector to combine discretion, design and safety.
Energy savings and extended service life
A luminaire that only works when it's needed means less power consumption - and longer autonomy for solar-powered versions. The sensor considerably reduces unnecessary lighting time.
By limiting on/off cycles, you also extend the life of LEDs and components.
"It's not the intensity that counts, it's the control. We light better, more accurately, and for longer."
Customized settings to suit your garden
On most quality models, including the Lumihome range, you can set :
-
Detector range (up to 8 or 10 metres)
-
Switch-on time (from a few seconds to several minutes)
-
Twilight activation threshold (so that it triggers only when it's dark)
💡 Did you know? Some Lumihome terminals allow you to adjust sensor sensitivity - handy if you have pets or a tree that's a bit too lively on a windy day.
Integrated design: no more unsightly detectors
Say goodbye to big, black sensors awkwardly mounted under a housing! Motion detectors like those from Lumihome are fully integrated into the structure of the bollard, so they don't detract from the design or decorative function of the lighting.
The result is an elegant, minimalist product that blends into its environment... while fulfilling its mission to the full.
Easy installation and low maintenance
Installing an outdoor bollard with detector requires no additional special wiring. The detector is already integrated into the main circuit. Installation is the same as for any other bollard:
-
Per stake for small solar models
-
With concrete base for 230V, 12V or larger solar versions.
And what about maintenance? Nothing to worry about, apart from cleaning the sensor from time to time.
👉 Don't hesitate to read this article on how to safely install an outdoor bollard.
Sensor + solar = autonomy and total freedom
Solar bollard models with sensor offer even faster installation, as they require no electrical connection.
In fact, it's the ideal solution for tenants, renovations or remote areas with no power supply. And since the light only comes on when you need it, the autonomy is more than sufficient even in winter.
Limits to be aware of (and how to choose wisely)
An incorrectly oriented or over-sensitive detector can be activated by every passing cat or gust of wind. Hence the importance of testing the installation before final fixing, and choosing a model with sensitivity adjustment.
Remember also to orientate your bollard so as to target the area to be secured, without unnecessarily lighting up the street or areas not really concerned.
The rest? It activates itself
The motion detector is the icing on the cake. You gain comfort, security and autonomy... without adding another button.
With Lumihome models, this technology becomes as invisible as it is indispensable. And once tested, it's hard to go back.
