Outdoor lighting that switches on only when it needs to is a smart specification choice — but getting motion control wrong means either lights that miss the moment or systems that stay on all night. Choosing the right accessory for your transformer ecosystem matters more than it might first appear.
Low-voltage landscape lighting systems like In-Lite's HUB range work best when every accessory is designed to integrate cleanly. A wired motion detector that connects directly to the transformer avoids the signal delays and compatibility questions that come with third-party bolt-on solutions. The key things to understand are detection range, coverage angle, and how the hold time — how long the lights stay on after movement is detected — can be adjusted to suit the space.
The In-Lite MOVE Motion Detector is a wired accessory designed specifically for use with the In-Lite HUB-50, HUB-75, and HUB-100 low-voltage outdoor lighting transformers. It detects movement up to 10 metres, with a 40-degree vertical and 105-degree horizontal detection angle, making it well suited to paths, driveways, and garden entrances. Lighting hold time is adjustable to 1, 3, or 9 minutes, selected via the Motion Detection button on the transformer itself.
The MOVE connects to the transformer using a dedicated tulip plug — a tool-free, error-resistant connection that keeps installation clean and reliable. It ships with a 2-metre cable as standard. If the sensor needs to be positioned further from the transformer, the cable can be extended by up to 20 metres using the separately available MOVE EXT-CORD 5 MTR extension cable. The compact, matte black housing is designed to sit discreetly on exterior walls, posts, or fences without drawing attention.
As a wired accessory within a dedicated low-voltage ecosystem, the MOVE requires one of the compatible In-Lite HUB transformers to function. It is not a standalone device and cannot be used with other transformer brands. If you are specifying a new In-Lite system, confirm transformer model compatibility before ordering. Extension cable requirements depend on the distance between your chosen sensor position and transformer location.
At Lightsource Mallorca, we support specification decisions like this one from the outset — making sure accessories, transformers, and luminaires are matched correctly before anything is ordered. It is a small detail that prevents a surprisingly common site problem. Our curated In-Lite range is selected for its integration quality and suitability for outdoor projects across Mallorca, where reliability in the landscape matters as much as how it looks after dark.
