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If you want to buy a wall switch with an inbuilt occupancy sensor that automatically turns on the light when a person enters the room and shuts off when movement is no longer detected, then the Leviton ODS10-ID Decora Wall Switch Occupancy Sensor is a perfect choice and it won’t set you back with more than $50. This device employs the of passive infrared (PIR) sensors which ensure that the lights can only be turned on by a person and that they will not accidentally be activated if an animal goes by.
This Leviton wall switch occupancy sensor is equipped with LED bulbs which consume much fewer energy than conventional light bulbs which are known for their inefficiency. The brightness level can very easily be customized according to your own preferences. Installing several of these throughout the house is definitely a good idea because it can often be easy to leave the lights turned on which will surely have a negative effect on your end-of-the-month electric bill.
This device is great to install around the house in normal rooms but it’s even better when installed in rooms where you usually come in with your hand occupied for example in the laundry room or in the basement. With the passive infrared wall switch occupancy sensor you just have to open the door and the lights automatically turn on without you having to fumble after them. Once you’ve done your business just leave the room and the lights are automatically turned off, no need for you to put down that laundry basket or that ladder you’re carrying.