NY Security Camera: Posey Wander Alarm

Price : $88.99
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Product Features

Easy-to-use and cost-effective D.I.Y. (do-it-yourself) wireless intruder alarm system kit.
Supports up to 60 wireless sensors
Transmit at 430-433MHz frequency band, wireless transmitting distance up to 300 feet
Supports up to 5 phone numbers for auto alarm call ; 1 management center protocol
Easy ¿one-key¿ armed/disarmed operation.

Item Description

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SecurityMan Air-Alarm1 is a state-of-the-art wireless alarm system kit for homes and enterprises. It is user-friendly straightforward to use safeguarding houses/organizations at a minimal price of investment. Do-It-Your-Self installation and monitoring alarm system with out monthly fees is a essential benefit for users. The technique will alert by phone calls to owner by way of a series of enlisted phone numbers. The owner can then dial into the host to armed or disarmed employing the phone¿s numeric keypad. Air-Alarm1 system can be upgraded by adding up to 60 wireless sensors, sirens, and up to 8 remote controllers.

Client Evaluations

The buy of this item was a knee jerk reaction/purchase to being broken into last fall. The choice of having nothing vs having to subscribe to an alarm service was not pleasing. A relative has a comparable DIY alarm method and mentioned they were pleased with it and this offered a middle ground.
As stated, the directions are a little difficult to digest at first, but when you realize it, it really is pretty simple and easy to plan the unit and sensors. (The image shows the alarm getting an extendable antenna as nicely as the sensors, but the unit received did not have any.)
The supplied no name batteries didn't last incredibly extended. The one motion sensor that is in a high traffic region died with in three months and the replacement battery is not performing so well (brand name). So do not be surprised if you have to replace the 9V battery twice or 3 occasions a year in high site visitors areas. The remote manage battery is an odd ball size that I only found at Radio Shack (didn't appear web based, it was truly stocked). I bought added motion sensors and the door sensors I have not mounted yet. Preserve additional batteries for the sensors around and check the sensors that they are working.
The unit is suppose to have a battery backup, but I have but to see how that operates. If you have to manually switch it over, then it is pointless (only skimmed the manual). I unplugged the unit expecting it to keep "alive" and it went off. If I want it to last/work through a power outage, I could as properly get an uninterrupted power supply they use for computers. Also, when the unit is plugged into the phone line and you are using it, it makes a beeping or chirping noise that is heard. If the phone is plugged into the unit, it essentially hangs up on you! Factory says this is not suitable, but I don't want to sent it back and NOT have protection.
I purchased two units, giving one to a friend who has knowledgeable various break-ins. Given that then, he has been broken into when considering the fact that it was installed. The unit did contact him and his children and he known as me to check his residence (less then five min way). He also did not use the door sensor, only relying on the supplied motion alarm. The alarm will scare many people off, but be warned, there is still time in between activating and essentially finding a person there- at least five-7 min or far more. If you want a faster response time, then pay for a monitored alarm service. (Or buy the external siren to alert neighbors quicker.) When I walked into my house forgetting to disarm the unit with the remote control, it went off making use of the motion sensor and referred to as me with in five-7 seconds of going off. I test my sensors at least just about every 3-four months to make certain they set the unit off and to make positive it calls me.
I have seasoned one particular false alarm. The unit went off and referred to as. Upon inspection of house, the unit reset it's self (I didn't memorize all the codes for remote operation)- all doors and windows had been secure. Unit was nonetheless armed when entering (applied remote to disarm). It is unclear if it was a malfunction, or if the motion sensors detected a movement. We have by no means had any problems with drapes and heat vents in the past, but we suspected it. Unless an individual was attempting to jimmy a sliding glass door and brushed up against the blinds building movement(?)- but I have not tested that idea.
It was advocate by local law enforcement that an external audible siren be also put to use. The internal alarm and unit going off is adequate for 'noise' inside the house, but for an alarm to function properly, an external siren is recommended to alert neighbors of any difficulties. (I maybe ordering more internal plug in sirens or 1 or two external battery powered sirens.)
Would I advise this alarm? Yes and no. Does it work... yes, but not perfectly. Are there better out there, I'm positive there are. Do your study, see what is available. I have it already, so I'm creating do.
(Alarms are just one tool to help secure a place. It is not a substitute for not getting very good door locks/dead bolts. Next step in home defense is to install cameras to record the exterior and any guests. That way, intruders 'risk' becoming identified if they attempt.... A number of layers of protection will HOPEFULLY deter intruders from picking out your house. And yes, dogs are portion of that layer also!)
PS-
Vital NOTE---- Fundamental NOTE
Necessary: When making use of an alarm system that does NOT contact a safety monitoring service, DO NOT tell many people that. It really is better to make people consider it is a MONITORED service. If you tell "buddies" and the word gets about, the wrong men and women could get out. And then the wrong consumers know that they have "time" prior to an individual essentially shows up. Right?