Driveway Security Alarms

WPT 3000 Extra Wireless Probe Alert

2009-07-23T07:20:00.000-07:00

The Extra Transmitter for Wireless Probe Driveway Alert comes with 50 feet of direct burial wire connecting the probe to the exterior case. The probe is buried parallel to the driveway, and will detect vehicles passing by within approximately 10 to 12 feet. The direct burial cable can be run to a tree or post nearby, where the transmitter box is located. When a vehicle drives by, the transmitter will send a signal to the receiver up to 600 feet away.

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Using the dip switches on the Extra Wireless Transmitter, you can select one of four tones (Classical, Westminster Chime, Ding Dong, or Whistle) to sound when the receiver gets the signal from the transmitter. The tone will sound for a few seconds.

Winland Vehicle Alert System

2009-07-23T07:15:00.000-07:00

When an auto drives onto your property you will know it. The magnetic sensing method used by the Vehicle Alert is immune to false alarms by animals, swaying trees and people. The sensor probe is simply buried 6 to 8 inches underground beside your driveway and a wire (up to 2,500 ft) runs back to the console in your house.

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The console's buzzer sounds for an adjustable duration when a car passes by, and also can activate 2 auxiliary Form A relays for switching On lights, alarms, cameras, bells, X10, etc. BE ALERTED WHEN A CAR DRIVES UP! Automatic activation of yard lights, doorbells, surveillance cameras.

Whenever a vehicle enters into your driveway! You never have to walk into a dark house again. The Vehicle Alert turns On your house lights automatically once you enter your driveway. Never be caught by surprise again because the Vehicle Alert sounds a pleasant electronic alarm whenever a vehicle enters your property.

The alarm sounds for an adjustable duration. It's perfect for people who want low-cost protection for their homes, business, farms, etc.

2 in 1 Wireless Door Bell and Driveway Patrol Alert

2009-07-06T07:35:00.000-07:00

The motion sensor will send a unique signal to the reciever when triggered. Remote push door bell button will activate the reciever with on of the 32 built in musical melodies.

The wireless door bell works great and the security motion sensor works a little to well as it goes off whenever a large vehicle passes by the yard. I could probably find a way to prevent this but I have not bothered messing with it much yet. Setting the chime/song gets a bit annoying when you have to go through each one slowly to find the one you want to set but this is probably typical of similar products. (bapmnvi7ku)

Wireless Probe Driveway Alert Kit-3000' Max Range WPA-3000

2009-07-06T07:30:00.000-07:00

Wireless Probe Driveway Alert Kit-3000' Max Range WPA-3000

This driveway alert works perfectly every time. I have not yet buried the sensor under the driveway because of the frozen ground. I have it lying parallel to the side of the driveway tucked behind a shrub. Even with the sensitivity turned way down, the sensor has picked up every vehicle. The transmitter unit is constructed very well.

I has heavy rubber seal around the door that prevents any water from entering the compartment. Cheaper units I had considered were known to have water leak into them. This unit cost more then I wanted to pay at first, but I am not disappointed. I expect many years of reliable operation.

Driveway Patrol Sensor and Receiver Kit

2009-07-06T07:27:00.000-07:00

While I am sure there exist more elaborate security alarm systems, for the price and simplicitity this product is hard to beat. I only wanted something to let me know if someone comes in through our back door when I or my wife are at home.

Driveway Patrol Sensor and Receiver Kit

I placed the sending unit on a shelf facing the back door in the laundry room and the receiving unit in the bed room. Every time the back door opens the receiver chimes loudly enough to wake me up. No false alarms either.

Excellent Network Camera Wireless

2009-07-04T06:25:00.000-07:00

Place this plug-and-play camera in your home, office, vacation home, or almost anywhere else you'd like to keep an eye on things, with no PC required at the location. The camera can be viewed and controlled from a standard Web browser, video display, or even a compatible cell phone or PDA, with no additional software required.

Panasonic BL-C131A Network Camera Wireless 802.11

All of the other required software is already inside the camera. With the built-in heat sensor, the camera can be set to record and/ or notify you by email when someone enters the room. It can even automatically move to a preset location when triggered, just in case someone was viewing a different part of the room.With the built-in Privacy mode, your privacy is protected by simply pressing a button. An indicator on the front of the camera turns red, and you know at a glance that the camera is now only accessible by you.

The camera can also be set up to show a green light when the camera is being accessed.The camera can be set to automatically record video at certain times and certain speeds. In addition, with optional, external sensors attached to the camera, it's possible for the camera to email or record when triggered by motion, sound, light, timer, or even a push button. These convenient functions eliminate your need to constantly check the image.

Having a Driveway Alarm Is a Good Idea

2009-07-04T06:17:00.000-07:00

Having a driveway security alarms is a good idea. It's nice to get a heads up when someone arrives. If you live in a rural area as we do, it's even better. We had an Innotek Driveway Guardian for 7 years and it worked great. When it bit the dust, we found Innotek no longer made them so we went in search of a new model. We specifically wanted an 'electro-magnetic' type as there are numerous deer and other types of wildlife on our property, so a 'motion' unit was out. In a nutshell, for under $100, this is a very good unit. It claims a 1000' range under 'ideal conditions' so before we installed it we decided to test that statement. We measured out 1000' and made sure there was absolutely nothing between the transmitter and receiver.

Battery Powered Driveway Monitor

When we moved the transmitter (an action that causes it to alarm) the receiver sounded off loud and clear, and this was without adjusting the signal strength of the transmitter (an option). We have since permanently installed the transmitter on a post and added a little roof over it to help shield it from the rain. It is positioned 75 yards from the transmitter, line of sight, with a few bushes in between. It's worked consistently since installed. The good: The transmitter has an unobtrusive and stylish appearance. It mounts on either a stake (provided) or with an optional 'L' bracket so your can mount it to a post.

We mounted ours to a post and built a roof over it. We recommend this as most of these units are made of plastic and will not stand up to long term exposure to the elements. The battery cover is of good design and has a rubber O-ring for moisture. We added some petroleum jelly to the ring to help seal it. It's easy to change the batteries although battery life is unknown at this time. The receiver is very small and has the ability to sit on a counter top or mount on the wall. It has an 8" long antenna which we believe is necessary for a unit of this type to function properly.

The receiver has an AC power supply, a green 'ready' light, a red flashing light that accompanies the alarm, an '8 hour off' and 'permanent off' mode and an accessory connector that allows for a visual signal such as a lamp to be installed. The unit does not have battery back-up which does not seem like an issue to us. The 'just OK': This is our only complaint. Some driveway alarms have an option to adjust the volume and type of alarm on the receiver. This one doesn't. Although the alarm is loud enough, we would prefer to set it at a volume level that suits us. We'd also like the ability to select a different alert tone.