NY Security Systems: 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

Size: Full System
SecurityMan Air-Alarm1 is a state-of-the-art wireless alarm method kit for houses and firms. It is user-friendly uncomplicated to use safeguarding homes/businesses at a minimum cost of investment. Do-It-Your-Self installation and monitoring alarm system with no monthly fees is a key benefit for users. The technique will alert by phone calls to owner by way of a series of enlisted telephone numbers. The owner can then dial into the host to armed or disarmed making use of 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.

Buyer Evaluations

The acquire of this item was a knee jerk reaction/acquire to being broken into final fall. The selection of getting absolutely nothing vs having to subscribe to an alarm service was not pleasing. A relative has a related DIY alarm technique and mentioned they had been pleased with it and this supplied a middle ground.
As stated, the directions are a small tricky to digest at 1st, but when you comprehend it, it really is fairly hassle-free to system 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 did not final quite long. The 1 motion sensor that is in a high site visitors region died with in 3 months and the replacement battery is not carrying out so properly (brand name). So do not be shocked if you have to replace the 9V battery twice or three occasions a year in high visitors areas. The remote control battery is an odd ball size that I only found at Radio Shack (didn't look on the web, it was essentially stocked). I bought added motion sensors and the door sensors I have not mounted however. Hold added 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 however to see how that works. If you have to manually switch it more than, then it's pointless (only skimmed the manual). I unplugged the unit expecting it to keep "alive" and it went off. If I want it to final/perform during a power outage, I may possibly as nicely 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 truly 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 a single to a buddy who has knowledgeable many break-ins. Because then, he has been broken into when since it was installed. The unit did contact him and his children and he known as me to check his dwelling (less then five min way). He also did not use the door sensor, only relying on the supplied motion alarm. The alarm will scare people today off, but be warned, there is nevertheless time amongst activating and in fact receiving an individual there- at least five-7 min or way more. If you want a more rapidly response time, then spend for a monitored alarm service. (Or invest in the external siren to alert neighbors faster.) When I walked into my property forgetting to disarm the unit with the remote control, it went off making use of the motion sensor and known as me with in 5-7 seconds of going off. I test my sensors at least every three-4 months to make confident they set the unit off and to make certain it calls me.
I have experienced one particular false alarm. The unit went off and named. Upon inspection of household, the unit reset it is self (I did not memorize all the codes for remote operation)- all doors and windows had been secure. Unit was nevertheless armed when entering (utilised remote to disarm). It is unclear if it was a malfunction, or if the motion sensors detected a motion. We have in no way had any concerns with drapes and heat vents in the past, but we suspected it. Unless a person was attempting to jimmy a sliding glass door and brushed up against the blinds developing motion(?)- but I have not tested that notion.
It was suggest by nearby law enforcement that an external audible siren be also employed. The internal alarm and unit going off is adequate for 'noise' inside the property, but for an alarm to perform successfully, an external siren is suggested to alert neighbors of any concerns. (I maybe ordering much more internal plug in sirens or one or two external battery powered sirens.)
Would I advocate this alarm? Yes and no. Does it function... yes, but not perfectly. Are there greater out there, I am certain there are. Do your analysis, see what is attainable. I have it already, so I'm making do.
(Alarms are just 1 tool to aid secure a place. It is not a substitute for not getting really good door locks/dead bolts. Next step in residence defense is to install cameras to record the exterior and any guests. That way, intruders 'risk' getting identified if they attempt.... Several layers of protection will HOPEFULLY deter intruders from selecting your residence. And yes, dogs are portion of that layer also!)
PS-
Necessary NOTE---- Significant NOTE
Necessary: When using an alarm technique that does NOT call a safety monitoring service, DO NOT tell individuals that. It really is superior to make persons feel it is a MONITORED service. If you tell "friends" and the word gets about, the wrong many people could get out. And then the incorrect persons know that they have "time" prior to somebody essentially shows up. Right?