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. I believe most will also go back to normal operations after some hours, or after the sun comes up again It is possible that you'll damage the electronics by overriding the detector.To go back to normal operation, turn the switch off and wait ~10 seconds, then turn back on.If you turn the switch off and on within a second or so, the light will stay on, and this overrides motion detection.The motion detector monitors ambient light (daylight) and then activates when it's dark enough, and motion is detected. Normally the switch is kept on all the time.Most motion detectors have a built-in override: 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.
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