The Driveway Alarm System

How does the Driveway Alarm System Work?

The typical driveway alarm is an electronic device that comes with a sensor and a receiver. You can get a wired or wireless alarm, but many people prefer wireless because it's easier to install and has low maintenance. The setup of the sensor is easy to do and then you just set up the receiver inside your home.

The sensor detects motion in the area where you set it up. You can set it up near the driveway, in the backyard, near the pool, near the garage, etc. The sensor uses PIR (passive infrared) to detect motion and then transmits a signal to the receiver inside your home.

The alarm usually has a range of up to 100 feet. Some other alarms have a range of 300 feet or more. The more the range, the more expensive the alarm will be.

Measuring the distance between where you want the sensor to be placed and where you want the receiver set up inside your home is a good idea before buying adriveway alarm so you know how much range you'll need.

The alarm system will also know the difference between a small animal walking in your backyard and an intruder looking for a way to break into your house. The alarm won't sound if it's just an animal, usually under 40 lbs.

The alarm is waterproof and it can hold up well in extreme temperatures. The wireless alarm usually comes with a battery backup in case of a power outage.

You can also get a driveway alarm that has some type of Voice Alert. You can record your own alert message and the message is played when there is activity happening in a monitored area.

In addition to installing a home security system, setting up a driveway alarm system can give you extra peace of mind and lower your chances of having an intruder break into your house or steal your possessions from your own backyard.