The utility model discloses a dual-purpose sensing faucet, which comprises a base and a faucet main body arranged on the base, wherein the faucet main body comprises an upright pipe and a horizontal pipe; the upper end of the upright pipe is provided with an infrared sensing switch; one end of the horizontal pipe is connected to the upright pipe; the other end of the horizontal pipe is connected to a water outlet pipe; the water outlet pipe and the horizontal pipe have same cross section structure; the water outlet pipe and the horizontal pipe are in rotatable connection; when the water outlet pipe and the horizontal pipe are coaxial, the water outlet port of the water outlet pipe is higher than the infrared sensing switch; and when the water outlet pipe and the horizontal pipe are vertical mutually, the water outlet port of the water outlet pipe is lower than the infrared sensing switch. The dual-purpose sensing faucet has the advantages that the function of long-term draining of the sensing faucet under the unmanned condition is realized, the domestic market of the sensing faucet is expanded and the idea of saving water through the sensing faucet is infused into the daily life at home.