Protect your home with a driveway alarm system
If you wish to scare off a possible intruder, never miss a package delivery, or always be aware if someone is on your property, you should invest in a driveway alarm system. There are many styles to choose from, with each one offering you a modern way to keep up with what is going on around your home.
Driveway alarm systems use motion detection technology and will send a signal to a receiver in your home when someone walks on your driveway or walkway. Most models will allow you to talk through the receiver, which carries your voice through the transmitter. If an intruder is attempting to survey your home, your voice is normally all that is needed to persuade them to run away. Driveway alarm systems can be used in a variety of ways such as alerting you if cars are coming up the driveway, someone enters your tool shed, intruders are in the front or backyard, or even if someone enters your garage. Driveway alarm systems can be standalone or integrated into your existing home alarm system.
You can buy wireless, wired or handheld models, which have varying detection ranges, from 100 feet for small driveways to 2 miles or more for larger driveways. Some alarms will warn you of visitors with sounds, while other systems use prerecorded messages. More advanced models will come with multiple transmitters that allow you to place several sensor alarms along walkways, your driveway and other places around your property.
When you install your alarm system, you should always place the sensor in an area where it isn’t easy to spot. Although most driveway alarms are weatherproof, they should still be installed in a somewhat protective area. You will also want to make sure that the sensor is in a location where tree branches will not be blown by the wind into the detection zone.
Depending on how much you are willing to spend, the systems available will vary. Standard wireless driveway alarms can cost less than 100 dollars and are suitable for suburban areas as they are easy to install and have adequate range for detection. If you live on a large property, own a business or want more sophisticated features, you will have to spend more to find a driveway alarm that meets your needs. More advanced models have continuous or strobe lights, sirens or even a phone dialer that will automatically dial the police. Always ask yourself what transmission distance you require, what the overall function of the alarm will be, and how many features you feel are necessary.
Knowing when someone is approaching is the first step towards protecting your family and property. Coupled with your home alarm system, driveway alarms are an excellent way to add more security to your home and give you and your loved ones daily peace of mind.
