Abstract: A circuit arrangement for controlling an on/off state of an outdoor light, the circuit arrangement comprising an indoor light switch coupled to control the on/off stage of the outdoor light; a motion detector associated with the outdoor light, wherein the motion detector is remote from the indoor light switch; and a mode actuator implemented on a user interface of the indoor light switch, wherein the mode actuator is movable to a position enabling the use of the motion detector.

Abstract: A programmable light timer for implementing a timing pattern is described. The programmable light timer comprises a display, wherein a time selected on a user interface is provided on the display; a first programmable button of the plurality of programmable buttons on the user interface; and up and down keys on the user interface, wherein the up and down keys enable selecting an on time of the timing pattern to be implemented when the first programmable button is selected to be used during operation of the programmable light timer. A method of implementing a timing pattern on a programmable light timer is also described.

Abstract: A timer adapted to apply power to a device is described. The timer comprises a first user selectable button of a user interface, wherein the first user selectable button establishes an on time and an off time of a first timing pattern; and a second user selectable button of the user interface, wherein the second user selectable button establishes an on time and an off time of a second timing pattern that is different than the first timing pattern.

Abstract: A timer adapted to apply power to a device is described. The timer comprises a first user selectable button of a user interface, wherein the first user selectable button establishes an on time and an off time of a first timing pattern; and a second user selectable button of the user interface, wherein the second user selectable button establishes an on time and an off time of a second timing pattern that is different than the first timing pattern.

Abstract: A programmable light timer for implementing a timing pattern is described. The programmable light timer comprises a wireless communication circuit configured to receive, using a wireless communication protocol, a timing pattern and a location from a wireless communication device; and a memory storing the timing pattern and the location; wherein programmable light timer application applies the timing pattern based upon the location received from the wireless communication device. A method of implementing a programmable light timer is also described.