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If you can install a conventional outdoor light fixture, you can install a motion sensor light, although aiming and adjusting it takes extra effort.

The motion sensor feature activates from a 10-foot range, eliminating the need to turn your overhead lights on and off.

Amazon Echo’s built-in ultrasonic motion sensing can let you easily automate lights and fans with Alexa routines, without buying anything else.

Eve’s Matter-supported motion sensors are reliable and responsive, enabling hands-off smart home automations.