Who Needs a Wireless Driveway Alarm? You Do!
Posted: Tuesday, March 22, 2005
by lorien1973
Online Discount Mart Home & Garden Decor
Are you the type of person that dreads meeting a salesperson at your front door? Maybe it is the nosy neighbor or the friend who drops by unannounced with all six of her kids.
Perhaps you live alone and fear being burglarized or you possibly just prefer to know when someone is approaching before anyone reaches your door. There are also times when you are expecting someone and would like to know when he or she arrives, such as when you are waiting for a delivery and want a moment’s warning so you can have a tip ready for the delivery person.
Wireless driveway alarms are simple to use, and many work in somewhat the same way as baby monitors. One element is placed somewhere along the perimeter of the home or the drive. Outdoor elements are of course made to withstand the weather, and the other element is placed inside the home in a convenient location. When the sensor is tripped, the alarm will notify you.
They are not just great for keeping people out they also keep your kids inside the yard the same way. It a child passes the sensor, the warning goes off and you will know if your child is straying beyond the boundaries. Just keep the other component of the device with you in the yard as you garden, water, or rake, instead of leaving it inside.
The simplest and most inexpensive versions simply beep or give off a tone when anything or anyone passes by the sensor. The next step up is an alarm that contains a communication system that is similar to an intercom. You can speak to the person approaching and ask him or her the purpose of the visit before allowing further access.
There are even alarms that work for miles, which would come in handy for those who live in rural areas, or those who wish to monitor their business location once they have gone home for the night.
Wireless driveway alarms are very affordable. The more options and the greater the range, the more expensive they will obviously be, but every homeowner can afford at least a simple version.
The question is can you really afford not to have one?
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