| You have probably seen many different motion | | | | security. They are highly effective for many different |
| detectors. They are found in many places and are | | | | reasons. When placed outside the home, many have |
| used for many different reasons. The exact definition | | | | a light that goes off at the sign of movement, and |
| of a motion detector is a device that contains a | | | | others will sound an alarm. |
| mechanism or sensor that measures motion. | | | | This alerts the resident to the presence of someone |
| It can be used in conjunction with a device to sound | | | | on their property. Businesses use motion sensors |
| an alarm when triggered. When a motion detector is | | | | mounted on the ceiling to protect rooms that are off |
| triggered by something passing in front of it, a light | | | | limits to customers or certain employees. Businesses |
| might turn on, or an alarm might sound. There are | | | | also use motion sensors that are a form of radar to |
| also types of motion sensors that are used to open | | | | open doors for customers. These devises use one |
| doors and the like when individuals come close to | | | | radar method of detector radar to trigger door |
| them, and these use one radar type of sensors to | | | | mechanisms to open. |
| activate the doors. | | | | Here are some other creative ideas for motion |
| Now that you are familiar with motion detectors, let's | | | | detectors. Do you have a small child or an elderly |
| explore the different types that exist. There are | | | | parent living with you? If you worry about them |
| actually several different types of detectors. The | | | | leaving their room at night, then consider using a |
| internet lists all different types of alarms, including | | | | motion detector radar device. |
| infrared. | | | | They can be set to a very low chime so it will not |
| These identify heat producing objects. This particular | | | | disrupt your entire household. You could even place a |
| kind would keep the light and alarm from turning on if | | | | motion sensor inside your front door, that way you |
| an inanimate object flew by. If you are more | | | | will know when your teenager is really coming home, |
| interested in something for inside your home or | | | | or sneaking out! |
| office for security reasons, then the ceiling mount | | | | Using them beside your pool can be useful, so that |
| type is an option. These cordless radar motion | | | | unwanted swimmers cannot sneak in for a dip. |
| detectors can cover the entire room when mounted | | | | Consider taking advantage of this technology by |
| on the ceiling. | | | | using motion sensors and detector radar to keep |
| The most common use for motion detectors is home | | | | your family safe! |