Re: Retrofitting existing floodlights

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"cmc" <colinmc@xxxxxxx> wrote in message
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> As a newbie to the world of home automation, I have what may be a basic
> question.
>
> In back of my home I have three dual floodlights (with two 75w lamps in
> each) which are switched on and off at a switch inside the house.
>
> Is it possible to add a motion sensor to the system so that these
> floodlights would become "security lights".

yes

If so, what would I need to
> purchase and could I, with my minimal skills, do the installation
> myself? Would I replace the exsiting switch with something else?
>

motion sensor lite kit at home depot.
replace existing lite fixture with motion lite as per instructions in box.
the instructions will tell you how to use the existing switch.