Atlanta Home Alarm: 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.

Product Description

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SecurityMan Air-Alarm1 is a state-of-the-art wireless alarm method kit for properties and companies. It is user-friendly hassle-free to use protecting houses/enterprises at a minimum price of investment. Do-It-Your-Self installation and monitoring alarm method devoid of monthly charges is a key benefit for users. The technique will alert by telephone calls to owner via a series of enlisted telephone numbers. The owner can then dial into the host to armed or disarmed implementing the phone¿s numeric keypad. Air-Alarm1 technique can be upgraded by adding up to 60 wireless sensors, sirens, and up to 8 remote controllers.

Consumer Evaluations

The acquire of this item was a knee jerk reaction/acquire to becoming broken into final fall. The choice of getting absolutely nothing vs having to subscribe to an alarm service was not pleasing. A relative has a comparable DIY alarm method and said they had been pleased with it and this offered a middle ground.
As stated, the directions are a tiny tough to digest at 1st, but when you understand it, it's fairly uncomplicated to system the unit and sensors. (The picture shows the alarm having an extendable antenna as properly as the sensors, but the unit received did not have any.)
The supplied no name batteries didn't last really long. The a single motion sensor that is in a high visitors area died with in 3 months and the replacement battery is not doing so properly (brand name). So don't be surprised if you have to replace the 9V battery twice or three times a year in high site visitors regions. The remote manage battery is an odd ball size that I only discovered at Radio Shack (didn't appear on the net, it was actually stocked). I bought added motion sensors and the door sensors I have not mounted however. Preserve added batteries for the sensors about and check the sensors that they are operating.
The unit is suppose to have a battery backup, but I have yet to see how that functions. If you have to manually switch it over, then it really is pointless (only skimmed the manual). I unplugged the unit expecting it to hold "alive" and it went off. If I want it to last/work during a power outage, I may as well get an uninterrupted power supply they use for computer systems. Also, when the unit is plugged into the phone line and you are employing it, it tends to make a beeping or chirping noise that is heard. If the phone is plugged into the unit, it basically hangs up on you! Factory says this is not ideal, but I do not want to sent it back and NOT have protection.
I purchased two units, giving a single to a friend who has seasoned numerous break-ins. Because then, he has been broken into once given that it was installed. The unit did contact him and his children and he known as me to check his property (much 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 amongst activating and in fact obtaining an individual there- at least five-7 min or way more. If you want a quicker response time, then pay for a monitored alarm service. (Or purchase the external siren to alert neighbors quicker.) Once I walked into my residence forgetting to disarm the unit with the remote manage, it went off employing the motion sensor and named me with in five-7 seconds of going off. I test my sensors at least every three-4 months to make certain they set the unit off and to make sure it calls me.
I have skilled 1 false alarm. The unit went off and referred to as. Upon inspection of house, the unit reset it is self (I didn't memorize all the codes for remote operation)- all doors and windows had been secure. Unit was nevertheless armed when entering (implemented remote to disarm). It is unclear if it was a malfunction, or if the motion sensors detected a movement. We have in no way had any troubles with drapes and heat vents in the past, but we suspected it. Unless a person was trying to jimmy a sliding glass door and brushed up against the blinds making movement(?)- but I have not tested that notion.
It was recommend by nearby law enforcement that an external audible siren be also applied. The internal alarm and unit going off is enough for 'noise' inside the household, but for an alarm to work effectively, an external siren is recommended to alert neighbors of any challenges. (I maybe ordering additional internal plug in sirens or one particular or two external battery powered sirens.)
Would I suggest this alarm? Yes and no. Does it operate... yes, but not perfectly. Are there superior out there, I am sure there are. Do your study, see what is accessible. I have it currently, so I am producing do.
(Alarms are just 1 tool to assist secure a place. It is not a substitute for not having excellent door locks/dead bolts. Subsequent step in dwelling defense is to install cameras to record the exterior and any visitors. That way, intruders 'risk' becoming identified if they attempt.... Several layers of protection will HOPEFULLY deter intruders from selecting your property. And yes, dogs are portion of that layer also!)
PS-
Very important NOTE---- Essential NOTE
Necessary: When making use of an alarm method that does NOT contact a safety monitoring service, DO NOT tell folks that. It is much better to make men and women believe it is a MONITORED service. If you tell "good friends" and the word gets about, the incorrect people today could acquire out. And then the incorrect people know that they have "time" before someone actually shows up. Proper?