Vacation sensor switches (turn off after not detecting activity for 30 min, but only turn on manually) were installed in any location where the sensor has a view of the area the light is illuminating and in places where noting could obstruct the sensor. So in the kitchen, where switches are over countertops they were omitted etc. In addition the outside lighting moved to a timer switch. I have 4 outside doors and an upper balcony. The waterside is used often so I left this a regular dimmer switch, but the upper balcony, and other lights over the exterior doors moved to timers. The less used doors have a 1-2-4-8hr selector and the balcony and front door, where I want to be able to leave lights on for guests arriving have a 2-4-8-12hr timer selector. The side lights which were often left on more than half the time (yes, they were running over 12hrs a day on average) have gone down to a fraction of that. Barley ever used. They are hooked up to two 300w bulbs, so 600w each. We have also noticed that the indoor lights are used less. Most notably they are less likely to light the non-sleeping areas while they are sleeping. There is already household night lights installed throughout. They are built into the walls and can not be turned off. But many guests just left the lights on all the time unless it was bothering them when they tried to sleep. There are still lights on the regular switches which can be left on, but its no longer possible to keep them all on if your not using the space.
After a year of use now I have had no complaints. I on the other hand find the switches to be very handy and prefer using them. I particularly like the utility room switch, as I often have my hands full when leaving, so I sometimes just reply on the sensor to turn the light off. I also like the outdoor timer switches. I sometimes turn one on when taking garbage out and instead of turning it off, when I come back, let the timer turn it off. I also sometimes turn extra outdoor lights on when I know someone is visiting. I just pick the right time for there arrival, and let the lights turn them selfs out. I wouldn't often turn those lights on because I know I might forget to turn them off in situations like awaiting someones arrival where I am not myself under the light, and are often occupied when its time to turn if off (after the friend arrives)
