About the Driveway Sensor
How many times have you been caught unaware when a vehicle or person enters the property of your home or business? Don’t be surprised; be ready to welcome guests, clients, or deliveries with the use of a driveway sensor. Whenever a guest either expected or a surprise or an unwanted person approaches your business or home, a motion detector or sensing unit can notify you with a warning in the form of a chime, as the device transmits a signal to a receiver conveniently located indoors or wherever you are.
Typically, these devices have a range of a few hundred feet, with specialty models that can transmit even further. The transmitter is generally battery-powered; however hard-wired driveway sensor models are also available. In the same manner, the receiver can also be battery-powered for ultimate transportability (so you can carry it with you wherever you roam within your business or home), or it can also be hard wired so you never have to mess with batteries. These sensor units (that are generally meant for outdoor use) can be mounted with screws to nearly any surface near the entrance of your property and are designed to be weatherproof. Common installations include attaching to a door, garage frame, mailbox, fence, or post.
Similar to the sensor, the driveway alarm receiver can also be mounted to a flat surface with the use of a few screws or can be carried around to assure optimal reception wherever you are. Some models also come with a rugged housing for outdoor use as well.
Most driveway sensors come in two varieties, a magnetometer based and PIR based. When you only want to be alerted to vehicles entering your driveway, a magnetometer driveway sensor is the tranmitter type you shoud use. If you want to detect any type of movement in your driveway you should get a PIR driveway sensor.
Driveway sensors are an ideal tool for you to be alerted the instant someone sets foot on the property of your home or establishment. As a much more cost-effective tool when compared to expensive security systems, you can always have advance notice with this device prior to someone arriving at your front door. These systems are extremely discrete, and detect motion of all kinds; even vehicles. Most of these products feature adjustable volume chimes and install in virtually no time at all.
For all of your arrival monitoring needs consider the experts at DrivewayAlarm.com. Our expert staff can help you find a product and application that will best suit your needs. Don’t be caught by surprise at your home or business. All of our products are extremely easy to install and use, and can be utilized virtually anywhere. We have a selection of products that will assure coverage and protection of your entire property. Protect your first line of defense and be prepared for all visitors. Contact us today to set up a free consultation to determine your needs and how we can help.
