Chime activated when light turns on?

Question

I would like to wire in a chime to my existing motion sensing flood light. The idea is for the chime to sound when the motion sensor is activated. Any clues on what product to use or creative ideas are welcome and appreciated?

Answer 1

they actually sell something like this. you put in your driveway. when a car passes thru the beams , some sort of noise / bell goes off in the house

Motion Activated Driveway Alert
Light activation with optional alarm
No wiring required
Detects motion up to 60' away
Remote activation up to 100' away

Answer 2

You need an ordinary domestic door chime (the type that runs off a mains transformer). You will need access to the internal workings of the floodlight, as you will need to connect the high voltage side of the transformer across the lamp terminals. Connect the output of the transformer to the chime and there you have it, although the chime will hold on until the light goes off again. This latter may or may not be a problem depending on the design of chime.

Answer 3

Just installed a motion detector purchased at my local home store that does this wirelessly. The chime plugs into any existing outlet in your home and even has an outlet so that any appliance (e.g. lamp) plugged into it, will also come on when the motion detector is triggered. Price was about $45, for comparison to whatever the chime will cost you.

Answer 4

Get a doorbett. Use the power from the lights to ring the bell.