Security Lighting Installation in Auckland

When You Need Us

When You Need Security Lighting

Most of the security lighting calls we get start the same way. Someone’s come home after dark, fumbled for the front door in pitch black, and thought “that’s enough of that.” Or they’ve had a scare. Either way, we can sort it.

What We Handle

What We Handle

PIR motion sensor lights are what we install most. A sensor picks up body heat, the light kicks on, and whoever’s skulking around your property knows they’ve been spotted. Simple, effective, and surprisingly affordable to wire in. We fit these on garages, side gates, back doors, carports, you name it.

LED floodlights cover the bigger jobs. Long driveways, rear yards, commercial yards, loading areas. We’ll match the beam angle and lumen output to the actual space so you’re not blinding the neighbours or leaving dark patches in the corners.

Then there’s dusk-to-dawn lighting. These run off a photocell sensor that turns on automatically when it gets dark and switches off at sunrise. No timers to fiddle with, no forgetting to flick a switch. Good option for front entries, pathways, and commercial signage.

Bollard and pathway lights work well along walkways and entrance paths. Low to the ground, they light the way without throwing light everywhere. We use these a lot for properties where council light spill rules are tight.

WiFi and smart security lights are getting more popular. You can control them from your phone, tie them into cameras, set schedules, and get alerts. We’ll wire them in and help you connect everything so it actually works together.

One thing we won’t do is bolt an indoor fitting outside and call it a day. Every fixture we install is IP65 or IP66 rated for outdoor use. That IP number tells you how well the fitting keeps out dust and water. IP65 handles rain and hose spray. IP66 handles heavy downpours and coastal conditions. It matters, especially in Auckland.

Where We Work

Security Lighting Across Auckland

Auckland’s weather and geography throw a few curveballs at outdoor electrical work. Coastal properties along the Hibiscus Coast, out east around Howick and Beachlands, or anywhere with salt air exposure need fittings rated IP66 or higher with marine-grade stainless steel hardware. We’ve seen cheaper fittings corrode through in under two years on coastal homes. Not worth the saving.

Outdoor electrical installations must comply with AS/NZS 3000 safety requirements for outdoor circuits, including RCD protection on all outdoor lighting circuits. Auckland Council also has rules about light spill onto neighbouring properties under the Resource Management Act, and they’re stricter at night. That means shields, baffles, and careful aiming. We factor this into every install so you don’t end up with a complaint from next door.

The spots we get called to most often? Dark driveways where you can’t see who’s at the gate. Rear access paths behind garages. Side passages between houses. Blind corners around sheds and sleep-outs. On commercial properties, it’s yard perimeters, loading docks, staff car parks, and building entries. Each one needs a different approach, and we plan the layout before we pick up a drill.

How It Works

What to Expect

Every security lighting install follows the same four steps. Different properties, same process.

About Totally Amped Electrical

Why Choose TAE for Security Lighting

We install outdoor-rated fittings designed for outdoor use. Sounds obvious, but you’d be surprised how often we get called to replace indoor lights someone’s stuck under an eave with a bit of silicone. That’s not weatherproof. That’s a warranty waiting to void itself.

Sensor zoning is where most DIY installs fall apart. Trees waving in the wind, pets, passing cars on the street. All of these trigger badly aimed sensors. We set detection zones carefully so your lights respond to actual threats, not every breeze.

Every outdoor circuit we install gets RCD protection. That’s a requirement under AS/NZS 3000, and it’s there for a good reason. Water and electricity don’t mix, and an RCD cuts the power in milliseconds if something goes wrong.

Cable runs are tidy and weatherproofed. No loose wires dangling off your fascia. We also help you pick the right light for each spot, because a floodlight on a 150W halogen isn’t the answer for every dark corner. Sometimes a 10W LED with a tight beam does the job better and costs almost nothing to run. If your property also needs electrical repairs or you’re planning a new build, we handle those too.

Do I need LED or halogen security lights?

Go LED. It’s not even close anymore. LEDs use about 80% less power than halogen, they last 50,000+ hours instead of 2,000, and they turn on instantly at full brightness. Halogen runs hot, chews through power, and the globes blow constantly. The only reason to stick with halogen is if you’ve got an existing fitting you’re not ready to replace yet.

How far do motion sensors detect movement?

Depends on the sensor and how it’s aimed. Most residential PIR sensors we install cover 5 to 12 metres. Detection works best when someone walks across the sensor’s field rather than straight toward it. We set the range and sensitivity during installation so you get solid coverage without false triggers from the footpath or the street.

Do I need council consent for security lights?

Not usually, no. Standard residential security lighting doesn’t need a resource consent in Auckland. But there are rules about light spill. Your lights can’t throw light onto neighbouring properties in a way that causes a nuisance, and nighttime restrictions are tighter than daytime. We design every install to stay well within those limits. If you’re doing something unusual, like a tall pole-mounted floodlight, we’ll check the requirements first.

Can I add cameras to my security lights?

Yeah, and it’s a popular combo. Some fittings come with cameras built in. Others work alongside standalone cameras on the same circuit. If you want cameras and lights triggered together, we can wire them on the same sensor or connect everything through a smart system you control from your phone. We handle the electrical side. For the camera system setup and recording, you’ll want to chat with a security installer who specialises in that.

How long do LED security lights last?

Most quality LED fittings are rated for 50,000 hours. If your security lights run about 10 hours a night on average, that’s roughly 13 to 14 years before the LEDs start dimming. The fittings themselves can fail earlier if they’re not properly rated for outdoor conditions, which is exactly why we only install IP65+ rated gear. Cheap imports with poor seals won’t last half that, especially near the coast.