{"id":6932,"date":"2024-01-04T16:26:15","date_gmt":"2024-01-04T08:26:15","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/alfred.camera\/blog\/?p=6932"},"modified":"2025-06-03T16:48:59","modified_gmt":"2025-06-03T08:48:59","slug":"should-you-sleep-with-porch-lights-on","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/alfred.camera\/blog\/should-you-sleep-with-porch-lights-on\/","title":{"rendered":"Should You Sleep With a Porch Light On?"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>In both residential and remote areas, you\u2019ll see houses with porch lights left on at night. Sleeping with a porch light on is often viewed as a home security measure.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>However, there are downsides to sleeping with a porch light on. <strong>Porch lights on 24\/7 aren\u2019t the best deterrent against crime<\/strong>. It also harms the local area and its wildlife.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Keep reading to learn if you should sleep with a porch light on and if it prevents home invasions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_26 counter-hierarchy counter-decimal ez-toc-grey\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" style=\"display: none;\"><label for=\"item\" aria-label=\"Table of Content\"><i class=\"ez-toc-glyphicon ez-toc-icon-toggle\"><\/i><\/label><input type=\"checkbox\" id=\"item\"><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class=\"ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1\"><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/alfred.camera\/blog\/should-you-sleep-with-porch-lights-on\/#Should_You_Sleep_With_a_Porch_Light_On\" title=\"Should You Sleep With a Porch Light On?\">Should You Sleep With a Porch Light On?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/alfred.camera\/blog\/should-you-sleep-with-porch-lights-on\/#When_to_Turn_a_Porch_Light_On\" title=\"When to Turn a Porch Light On\">When to Turn a Porch Light On<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/alfred.camera\/blog\/should-you-sleep-with-porch-lights-on\/#When_to_Keep_a_Porch_Light_Off\" title=\"When to Keep a Porch Light Off\">When to Keep a Porch Light Off<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/alfred.camera\/blog\/should-you-sleep-with-porch-lights-on\/#Do_Porch_Lights_Deter_Crime\" title=\"Do Porch Lights Deter Crime?\">Do Porch Lights Deter Crime?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/alfred.camera\/blog\/should-you-sleep-with-porch-lights-on\/#Should_I_Leave_My_Front_Light_On_at_Night\" title=\"Should I Leave My Front Light On at Night?\">Should I Leave My Front Light On at Night?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/alfred.camera\/blog\/should-you-sleep-with-porch-lights-on\/#Conclusion\" title=\"Conclusion\">Conclusion<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Should_You_Sleep_With_a_Porch_Light_On\"><\/span><strong>Should You Sleep With a Porch Light On?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-link-color wp-elements-179c4b7cdfe30c2ce99bf5ce829423b9\">Sleeping with a porch light deters thieves from breaking into a property or <a href=\"https:\/\/alfred.camera\/blog\/car-security\/\">stealing a vehicle from a driveway<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-link-color wp-elements-2d31f57776e75e289266d42b1c43107c\">Porch lights left on overnight <strong>give the illusion that someone is home<\/strong>, which prevents burglars from <a href=\"https:\/\/alfred.camera\/blog\/signs-that-your-house-is-marked\/\">targeting a property<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-link-color wp-elements-2312f6c175e01e31fe0b9125fca26713\">Lights also make the entrance and parked cars more visible. Should a neighbor look out their window, the <strong>lights illuminate anyone on the property<\/strong>. Therefore, someone <a href=\"https:\/\/alfred.camera\/blog\/how-to-prevent-home-invasion\/\">attempting to break in<\/a> or steal a car is more likely to be spotted.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"When_to_Turn_a_Porch_Light_On\"><\/span><strong>When to Turn a Porch Light On<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>It\u2019s best to turn a porch light on when sleeping, going out for the evening, expecting a package, vacationing overnight, or when family members (like teenagers) are coming home late at night.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Leaving a porch light on overnight is a somewhat effective home security measure. It may help prevent burglars from breaking in, as intruders on the property are visible to neighbors and passers-by.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Outdoor lights left on at night also make it safer for residents when returning home. Leaving a light on before going out makes it easier to find keys in a bag and unlock the doors.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-link-color wp-elements-ca9c5687a643b4050380f2d050a404c3\">It might discourage criminals from following you to the door, as their presence is more visible to neighbors and <a href=\"https:\/\/alfred.camera\/security-cameras\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">home security cameras<\/a> under the porch lights.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-background has-link-color wp-elements-407e36bbef1ab42880fb4a7478e52bcd\" style=\"background-color:#faeee3\"><strong>Night vision surveillance from AlfredCam<\/strong><br><br>A porch light\u2019s ability to deter burglars is only as effective as the security camera used alongside it.<br><br>Get&nbsp;sharp, 2K footage off what\u2019s happening inside and outside of your property any time with <a href=\"https:\/\/shop.alfred.camera\/products\/alfredcam-plus-outdoor\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">AlfredCam Plus<\/a>.<br><br>Whenever motion is detected, you\u2019ll receive an immediate alert to your phone as Alfred records what\u2019s happening.<br><br>Since AlfredCam Plus distinguishes between humans, vehicles, and animals*, you\u2019ll know exactly what\u2019s going on, no matter the time.<br><br><em>* Premium only<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-default is-cropped wp-block-gallery-1 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"473\" height=\"1024\" data-id=\"6394\" src=\"https:\/\/alfred.camera\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/AlfredCam_Plus_night_vision_2-473x1024.png\" alt=\"AlfredCam Plus captured footage (a hand holding a smartphone) via night vision.\" class=\"wp-image-6394\" srcset=\"https:\/\/alfred.camera\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/AlfredCam_Plus_night_vision_2-473x1024.png 473w, https:\/\/alfred.camera\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/AlfredCam_Plus_night_vision_2-139x300.png 139w, https:\/\/alfred.camera\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/AlfredCam_Plus_night_vision_2-768x1662.png 768w, https:\/\/alfred.camera\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/AlfredCam_Plus_night_vision_2-710x1536.png 710w, https:\/\/alfred.camera\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/AlfredCam_Plus_night_vision_2.png 828w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 473px) 100vw, 473px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"473\" height=\"1024\" data-id=\"6393\" src=\"https:\/\/alfred.camera\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/AlfredCam_Plus_night_vision_1-473x1024.png\" alt=\"AlfredCam Plus captured footage (a man's hand) via night vision.\" class=\"wp-image-6393\" srcset=\"https:\/\/alfred.camera\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/AlfredCam_Plus_night_vision_1-473x1024.png 473w, https:\/\/alfred.camera\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/AlfredCam_Plus_night_vision_1-139x300.png 139w, https:\/\/alfred.camera\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/AlfredCam_Plus_night_vision_1-768x1662.png 768w, https:\/\/alfred.camera\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/AlfredCam_Plus_night_vision_1-710x1536.png 710w, https:\/\/alfred.camera\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/AlfredCam_Plus_night_vision_1.png 828w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 473px) 100vw, 473px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"473\" src=\"https:\/\/alfred.camera\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/AlfredCam_Plus_live_feed_fox_1-1024x473.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-6368\" srcset=\"https:\/\/alfred.camera\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/AlfredCam_Plus_live_feed_fox_1-1024x473.png 1024w, https:\/\/alfred.camera\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/AlfredCam_Plus_live_feed_fox_1-300x139.png 300w, https:\/\/alfred.camera\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/AlfredCam_Plus_live_feed_fox_1-768x355.png 768w, https:\/\/alfred.camera\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/AlfredCam_Plus_live_feed_fox_1.png 1280w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><em>Wildlife captured by AlfredCam Plus.<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"When_to_Keep_a_Porch_Light_Off\"><\/span><strong>When to Keep a Porch Light Off<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-link-color wp-elements-2432cda084f44bc28a5b5d0c02769aaa\">Leaving a porch light on overnight isn\u2019t the best home security measure for <strong>long vacations or if the property is vacant<\/strong>. It\u2019s also wasteful, both in terms of money and energy. If you\u2019re concerned about the impact leaving a porch light on has on the environment (or your electricity bill), <a href=\"https:\/\/alfred.camera\/blog\/motion-detector-lights\/#Are_Motion_Detector_Lights_Worth_It\">install motion detector lights instead<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>A light that stays on can in fact make a home a target for break ins, because Eventually criminals assume no one is ever in the property.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>It also isn\u2019t a good idea to leave porch lights on <strong>if you live in a remote area with no neighbors or high-traffic roads nearby<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In these situations, porch lights will only highlight your property to burglars and make it easier for them to break in, particularly if the home is vacant.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Keeping a porch light on during the day is wasteful and largely purposeless.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Do_Porch_Lights_Deter_Crime\"><\/span><strong>Do Porch Lights Deter Crime?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Any lights on a property, including porch lights, can deter crime. Porch lights illuminate a property\u2019s driveway and entrances, so they aren\u2019t targeted as often as dark properties.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-link-color wp-elements-09ca1e7da09eca856c4738f354ada5e0\">However, it\u2019s important to remember that <a href=\"https:\/\/alfred.camera\/blog\/when-do-most-breakins-happen\/\">most burglaries take place<\/a> during the day between 10am and 3pm. Homeowners have<strong> less chance of being burgled at night than during the day<\/strong>.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-background\" style=\"background-color:#faeee3\"><strong>Why do people leave their porch lights on at night?<\/strong><br><br>Most people who leave porch lights on at night do so for security reasons. They either want to <strong>prevent burglars from breaking into a property<\/strong> or keep the front of the house illuminated for when they return home at night.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>With 20% of burglaries taking place at night, it\u2019s still important to protect a home from break-ins during the late hours.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-link-color wp-elements-ba8047d426c83d83a064bcf06a6af822\">A better investment in home security is to <a href=\"https:\/\/alfred.camera\/use-cases\/home-security\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">install cameras on a property<\/a>. These protect a property both during the day (when no one is home) and at night.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\" src=\"https:\/\/alfred.camera\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/AlfredCam_Plus_PhilD_1-min-1024x768.jpeg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-6457\" srcset=\"https:\/\/alfred.camera\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/AlfredCam_Plus_PhilD_1-min-1024x768.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/alfred.camera\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/AlfredCam_Plus_PhilD_1-min-300x225.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/alfred.camera\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/AlfredCam_Plus_PhilD_1-min-768x576.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/alfred.camera\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/AlfredCam_Plus_PhilD_1-min-1536x1152.jpeg 1536w, https:\/\/alfred.camera\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/AlfredCam_Plus_PhilD_1-min-2048x1536.jpeg 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><em>AlfredCam Plus being used to monitor the driveway.<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-link-color wp-elements-3446d935b5e897129b4ec8754608d124\">Cameras also <a href=\"https:\/\/alfred.camera\/blog\/car-security\/\">prevent car theft<\/a>, particularly if cars are parked on a driveway or on the street just outside the home.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-background has-link-color wp-elements-63da50d1f07d8f1a0986d56c8ae22e35\" style=\"background-color:#faeee3\"><strong>Upgrade your home security with AlfredCam<\/strong><br><br><a href=\"https:\/\/alfred.camera\/state-of-security\/en\/2022\/neighborhood-safety\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Burglary and robbery<\/a> were among the top 3 most common crimes experienced by Americans in 2022, according to AlfredCamera.<br><br>Intruders like an easy target, and cameras alert users to their presence and capture their faces. This makes it easier for justice to be carried out.<br><br>Visible cameras installed on a property are the best deterrent against break-ins.<br><br>With AlfredCam for interior monitoring and AlfredCam Plus for outdoor entrances, easily monitor the entirety of the home, 24\/7.<br><br>When <a href=\"https:\/\/alfred.camera\/features\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">motion is detected in specific zones<\/a>, an instant alert is sent to connected smartphones, enabling you to watch who\u2019s on your property and call the cops if necessary.<br><br><a href=\"https:\/\/shop.alfred.camera\/products\/alfredcam\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Shop AlfredCam today<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-default is-cropped wp-block-gallery-2 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"598\" data-id=\"3924\" src=\"https:\/\/alfred.camera\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/AlfredCam-plugged-into-a-USB-socket.png\" alt=\"AlfredCam plugged into a USB socket\" class=\"wp-image-3924\" srcset=\"https:\/\/alfred.camera\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/AlfredCam-plugged-into-a-USB-socket.png 800w, https:\/\/alfred.camera\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/AlfredCam-plugged-into-a-USB-socket-300x224.png 300w, https:\/\/alfred.camera\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/AlfredCam-plugged-into-a-USB-socket-768x574.png 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"600\" data-id=\"6478\" src=\"https:\/\/alfred.camera\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/AlfredCam_Plus_mounting_3M-min.jpeg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-6478\" srcset=\"https:\/\/alfred.camera\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/AlfredCam_Plus_mounting_3M-min.jpeg 800w, https:\/\/alfred.camera\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/AlfredCam_Plus_mounting_3M-min-300x225.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/alfred.camera\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/AlfredCam_Plus_mounting_3M-min-768x576.jpeg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Should_I_Leave_My_Front_Light_On_at_Night\"><\/span><strong>Should I Leave My Front Light On at Night?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Leaving a front light on is not as effective in deterring burglars as home security cameras.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-link-color wp-elements-db24b2ccef701f53f291342988f8671c\"><a href=\"https:\/\/alfred.camera\/blog\/burglary-statistics\/\">Research<\/a> shows that <strong>criminals are three times more likely to walk away from a property if they spot a camera<\/strong>. Since security cameras like <a href=\"https:\/\/shop.alfred.camera\/products\/alfredcam\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">AlfredCam<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/shop.alfred.camera\/products\/alfredcam-plus-outdoor\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">AlfredCam Plus<\/a> record in darkness using infrared night vision, homeowners should <strong>prioritize cameras over lights for security.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"768\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/alfred.camera\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/AlfredCam_AlfredCam_Plus_side_by_side_white_table-768x1024.jpeg\" alt=\"AlfredCam and AlfredCam Plus side by side on a white table.\" class=\"wp-image-6359\" srcset=\"https:\/\/alfred.camera\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/AlfredCam_AlfredCam_Plus_side_by_side_white_table-768x1024.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/alfred.camera\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/AlfredCam_AlfredCam_Plus_side_by_side_white_table-225x300.jpeg 225w, https:\/\/alfred.camera\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/AlfredCam_AlfredCam_Plus_side_by_side_white_table-1152x1536.jpeg 1152w, https:\/\/alfred.camera\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/AlfredCam_AlfredCam_Plus_side_by_side_white_table.jpeg 1512w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 768px) 100vw, 768px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><em>AlfredCam (left) and AlfredCam Plus (right).<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Lighting is useful when used alongside cameras. Lights increase the visibility of the subject as well as the camera itself, enhancing its ability to deter.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Motion detector lights are a better solution than permanently leaving lights on, which is wasteful and likely to irritate neighbors (and local wildlife).&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>What is the Best Type of Outdoor Light?<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-link-color wp-elements-89ebbaaa1fe0e74a0afb33b608701b83\">The <strong>best type of outdoor light to install is a motion sensor light<\/strong>. These work best for <a href=\"https:\/\/alfred.camera\/blog\/how-to-stop-worrying-about-being-robbed-or-burgled\/\">increasing home security<\/a>, as they turn on when motion is detected on the property boundaries.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>They can scare off intruders and alert residents to the presence of someone on the property. Motion sensor lights also save electricity, as the light only turns on when motion is detected.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>However, motion sensor lights have their downfalls. They don\u2019t just detect intruders, but animals, too. Should raccoons, cats, and other animals frequently parade the area at night, the lights will turn on and off continuously.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This isn\u2019t just an inconvenience. It normalizes the triggering of the lights, making homeowners and neighbors less likely to wake up or investigate if the light goes on at an unusual hour.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-background has-link-color wp-elements-32664929c302ef53ef68c62b6efcc733\" style=\"background-color:#faeee3\"><strong>Upgrade to Person Detection Only with AlfredCam<\/strong><br><br>AlfredCam sends alerts to connected smartphones when motion is detected on a property. This helps homeowners monitor who is in the area, so they can tap the <strong>Live Feed<\/strong> to view what\u2019s going on.<br><br>Because cameras pick up all motion in the Detection Zones, this leads to false alarms. <strong>Clouds, animals, shadows, and moving trees can all trigger alerts<\/strong>.<br><br><a href=\"https:\/\/alfred.camera\/plans\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Person Detection<\/a> is an Alfred Premium feature that only picks up human action. Using AI, the <strong>cameras can differentiate between humans and other movements<\/strong>.<br><br>When this feature is enabled, users only get alerts when people are detected. This means users are notified when delivery drivers, residents, or intruders are on the property, rather than animals or shadows.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"601\" src=\"https:\/\/alfred.camera\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/break-in-footage-captured-by-alfredcamera.png\" alt=\"break-in footage captured by AlfredCamera\" class=\"wp-image-5111\" srcset=\"https:\/\/alfred.camera\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/break-in-footage-captured-by-alfredcamera.png 800w, https:\/\/alfred.camera\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/break-in-footage-captured-by-alfredcamera-300x225.png 300w, https:\/\/alfred.camera\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/break-in-footage-captured-by-alfredcamera-768x577.png 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><em>A break-in footage captured by the AlfredCamera app.<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Conclusion\"><\/span><strong>Conclusion<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Keeping porch lights on at night is a reasonable way to deter crime, but not the best. Energy-efficient lightbulbs keep running costs low, making it an easy, cheap way of protecting a property.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Motion sensor lights are a better solution for those conscious of running costs, environmental impact, and annoying the neighbors and local wildlife.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Outdoor lights also make it easier for residents to open doors when returning home at night and get in safely.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Security cameras installed inside and outside the property are a better deterrent, and are complemented by the installation of outdoor lighting.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>In both residential and remote areas, you\u2019ll see houses with porch lights left on at night. Sleeping with a porch light on is often viewed as a home security measure. However, there are downsides to sleeping with a porch light on. Porch lights on 24\/7 aren\u2019t the best deterrent against crime. 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