Should I leave lights on while I am away?

It is usually better to use realistic lighting schedules than to leave one light on for the entire trip. A single light that never changes can make the home look unattended. Timed lamps, smart lighting schedules, and motion-based exterior lights can create more natural evening activity and help draw attention to unexpected movement around doors, driveways, gates, or backyards. Lighting works best when paired with intrusion detection, cameras, app alerts, and monitoring options.