| Don't be a scaredy-cat when it comes to home | | | | equipment so as not to activate the alarm. Test |
| security. A lot of people actually compromise the | | | | systems with your pets in the room to be sure the |
| safety of their household due to fears about pets | | | | detectors aren't so sensitive that they're accidentally |
| setting off the motion sensors. Those concerns don't | | | | activated by your animals. Even if you do have dogs |
| always make a lot of sense. | | | | over 50 pounds, most home security providers are |
| First of all, we have to take a look at how motion | | | | able to set up an easily customized system for your |
| detectors really work. There are a few different | | | | household that will not be set off by pets. |
| varieties of motion detectors. The designs most | | | | While watch dogs are great security-enhancers |
| often used for business security or in some large | | | | themselves, home alarm systems really add that |
| homes are light-sensitive. This type of system uses | | | | extra layer of safety for your property, your home |
| beams of light that cross near entry ways (doors or | | | | and everyone in it. Can your burglar alarm's motion |
| windows). | | | | sensor detect a person or outside pet looking |
| Obviously, this would not be a great set up if pets | | | | through a window or lurking on the outside of a wall? |
| are regularly present. When any intruder, whether | | | | No; because glass or solid materials do not allow |
| person or animal, enters and disrupts those light | | | | infrared energies to pass through, the sensor (and |
| beams, a photo sensor detects the resulting change | | | | therefore the alarm) would not be activated until an |
| in light and sets off an alarm. | | | | entity actually enters the room. For added security |
| So, what type of sensory equipment is used in most | | | | on your property, outside the home, motion sensor |
| common home security systems? The majority of | | | | lights which will activate a bright beam when they |
| home systems employ motion sensors that are | | | | sense movement are a good way to let intruders |
| made to detect human beings with infrared | | | | know they have been detected. The light alone is |
| technology. These devices are sensitive not only to | | | | often enough to scare off many would-be burglars. |
| motion, but also to the temperature of the human | | | | And light probably will not frighten your outdoor pets. |
| body. Since most people emit a skin temperature in | | | | Wireless home security systems are a terrific addition |
| the range of 93 degrees and radiate infrared energy, | | | | to any household; as the alarms and equipment are |
| it's a relatively simple process for the mechanism to | | | | not dependent upon traditional wiring, power outages |
| pick up on a person's presence and then set off the | | | | don't detract from your at-home safety. Most of the |
| alarm. The sensors used in these security systems | | | | reliable and reputable home security providers also |
| aren't so likely to fall prey to your domestic pet's | | | | utilized cellular monitoring. With cellular monitoring |
| activity. | | | | services you have no reliance on land lines, so your |
| While pets can occasionally trigger a false alarm, this | | | | communication with the trained professionals that |
| can easily be prevented. If you have pets that weigh | | | | help protect your home, family and pets will never be |
| under 50 pounds, make sure to place your sensors | | | | compromised. |
| up high enough (48" or more is recommended) and | | | | Motion sensors make a lot of sense when you want |
| away from anything your pet might climb on. This | | | | to create the safest environment for your home and |
| should keep them a safe distance from the | | | | all those you care about (pets included)! |