How to Select a Wireless Driveway Alarm

Step-by-Step Guide

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   Step 1: Determine the minimum transmission distance you will need.

   This is the distance between the vehicle sensor and the indoor receiver.
   
   A good system will transmit the signal up to 1,000 feet (304.8 m) in open area and about 300 feet (91.4 m). through walls.
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   Step 2: Decide why you want it.

   Are you looking for a driveway monitor that will detect only vehicles? Or one that will detect cars as well as people and animals? Some sensors are designed to ignore small animals under 40 lbs. , Integrating the system into a new or existing home automation system can allow the alarm to flash lights and display a live webcam feed if the alarm is triggered. , Any trees, hills or other interference between the location of the transmitter and receiver can reduce the transmission distance you will have. , These can be useful for multiple driveways and large houses. , Is the sensor/transmitter waterproof? Will the sensor/transmitter work in the dark?
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   Step 3: Determine if the alarm will be part your home automation system or a standalone alert.

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   Step 4: Seek out possible interference.

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   Step 5: Figure out how many sensors and receivers you need.

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   Step 6: Ask yourself the following questions: Can you make a different recording for every transmitter if you get a multiple wireless driveway alarm system?

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