| So you may have a security system already. | | | | Different Kinds Of Motion Detectors Available |
| Yes, you may have several of your doors & | | | | 1) The Standard Hardwired Motion Sensor: this motion |
| windows protected... | | | | sensor will be installed if your home has been |
| But what if you did not have ALL of your doors and | | | | pre-wired for security or you have basement access |
| windows wired for contacts? | | | | to run wires for it. If you have an inside pet this may |
| You may be suprised that the majority of homes | | | | not be the option for you as it will set off false |
| that have security systems are actually under | | | | alarms as it detects their movement. |
| protected. Thats right, due to finances, many people | | | | 2) Pet Immune Motion Sensor: this motion sensor |
| choose a security system that protects only 2-3 | | | | ignores pets that weigh under 60 lbs and will eliminate |
| doors or windows? | | | | the false alarms caused by small dogs and cats. |
| In fact... | | | | 3)Wireless Motion Sensor: You will use this when the |
| In some areas where the older homes were not | | | | home is not pre-wired for security & you do not |
| pre-wired for security beforehand, some people | | | | have access for an alarm technician to run wires later |
| choose to simply protect their front and back door | | | | on. Wireless motion detectors are available in both |
| only. | | | | the standard & pet immune variety |
| What does that mean for you? | | | | 4)Duel Tech Motion Sensors: This specialized motion |
| While it is true that some protection is better than no | | | | detectorr not only works like the Pet immune |
| protection, it concerns me that a burglar may enter | | | | sensor...It goes one step further. |
| any window of the house and not trip the burglar | | | | It not only detects motion ...it also requires detecting |
| alarm. | | | | body heat before sounding an alarm. As you can |
| Now you can see why a motion sensor comes in | | | | imagine this is the best motion detector available. But |
| handy. | | | | it also is the most expensive. Sensors are available in |
| How A Motion Detector Works | | | | both hardwired & wireless variety. |
| Imagine a decvice that is approximately 3" X 4" that | | | | Motion sensors give an extra line of defence to your |
| is strategically placed in a corner of your home so | | | | security system. They really come in handy when |
| that the stairway that leads to your bedrooms is | | | | protecting a basement that has many windows. any |
| protected. | | | | movement downstairs will trigger an alarm scaring a |
| Now imagine an invisible beam that casts a web up | | | | burglar away. Which motion sensor seems right to |
| to 40 ft long. Anything or anyone that crosses that | | | | you? |
| invisible barrier will trigger a security alarm signal | | | | Why not talk to a security system consultant to find |
| immediately notifying the authorities. | | | | out how you may add one to your existing system? |