Wireless Driveway Alarms

By: Ralph Winn
Submitted: 2007-01-17 16:21:26
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Whether you want to protect your home from a possible intrusion, don't want to miss a home delivery, or like to know who's approaching before he rings the doorbell, a driveway alarm is a useful addition to any home security system. The driveway alarm comes in a variety of styles, each of which has its unique way of protecting your property and alerting you to a presence there. Both wireless and handheld models of the driveway alarm are available in different detection ranges, from 1,000 feet to 2 miles. Some use tones to alert you; others use recorded messages, or allow you to talk back through an intercom system.

Driveway Alarm Fundamentals Every driveway wireless alarm system has two parts: a transmitter and a receiver. The transmitter detects an individual presence, usually through infrared sensory equipment, and alerts you via the receiver. In some cases, the receiver allows you to speak through it and out through the transmitter. The sound of your voice (or a recorded one) is sometimes your most powerful weapon when it comes to preventing intrusion and/or burglary.

A driveway alarm can be installed in different locations to ensure you'll be alerted well in advance to any human presence on your property:
1, In your yard, hidden from view
2, As an intercom system at your gate
3, Beneath the eaves of your roof
4, Around the perimeter of your property

Driveway Alarm Features:
For security guards or people who live on extensive acreage, the handheld driveway alarm is an excellent source of both security and communication. It allows you to keep your driveway alarm receiver (or transceiver, as it's sometimes called if it enables you to speak back to the receiver) always at hand or on your person for fast action. A standard, wireless driveway alarm is better suited to a homeowner living in a metropolitan or suburban neighborhood, since it is easy to install and alerts you to motion immediately, but allows you to act without having to physically be in touch with the receiver. Plus, there are numerous features in each system that tailors the driveway alarm to your needs and preferences. Voice announcement, Doorbell chimes and distinct tones for different areas of detection.

Staying Safe
According to the National Burglar and Fire Alarm Association (NBFAA), homes without alarms are three times more likely to be burglarized. By installing a driveway alarm system, you will prevent yourself from becoming another statistic.

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