Atlanta Security Camera: Posey Wander Alarm

Price : $88.99
List Price : ~~$119.00~~
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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

Size: Full Program
SecurityMan Air-Alarm1 is a state-of-the-art wireless alarm system kit for homes and enterprises. It is user-friendly hassle-free to use safeguarding houses/companies at a minimal cost of investment. Do-It-Your-Self installation and monitoring alarm method with out monthly fees is a key benefit for users. The technique will alert by telephone calls to owner through a series of enlisted telephone numbers. The owner can then dial into the host to armed or disarmed applying the phone¿s numeric keypad. Air-Alarm1 system can be upgraded by adding up to 60 wireless sensors, sirens, and up to eight remote controllers.

Buyer Critiques

The invest in of this item was a knee jerk reaction/invest in to being 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 program and said they were pleased with it and this provided a middle ground.
As stated, the directions are a little tough to digest at initially, but when you know it, it's fairly very easy to program the unit and sensors. (The picture 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 didn't last very extended. The 1 motion sensor that is in a high traffic area died with in 3 months and the replacement battery is not doing so nicely (brand name). So do not be surprised if you have to replace the 9V battery twice or 3 times a year in high targeted traffic locations. The remote manage battery is an odd ball size that I only found at Radio Shack (did not appear on the internet, it was actually stocked). I purchased extra motion sensors and the door sensors I have not mounted however. Keep additional 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 operates. If you have to manually switch it more than, then it's pointless (only skimmed the manual). I unplugged the unit expecting it to maintain "alive" and it went off. If I want it to last/operate throughout a power outage, I might possibly as nicely get an uninterrupted power supply they use for computers. Also, when the unit is plugged into the telephone line and you are applying it, it tends to make a beeping or chirping noise that is heard. If the telephone is plugged into the unit, it essentially hangs up on you! Factory says this is not suitable, but I don't want to sent it back and NOT have protection.
I bought two units, giving one to a friend who has knowledgeable numerous break-ins. Given that then, he has been broken into once due to the fact it was installed. The unit did contact him and his kids and he known as me to check his property (less then five min way). He also did not use the door sensor, only relying on the supplied motion alarm. The alarm will scare individuals off, but be warned, there is nonetheless time amongst activating and really acquiring someone there- at least five-7 min or significantly more. If you want a more quickly response time, then pay for a monitored alarm service. (Or obtain the external siren to alert neighbors quicker.) Once I walked into my home forgetting to disarm the unit with the remote manage, it went off using the motion sensor and called me with in 5-7 seconds of going off. I test my sensors at least every single 3-four months to make confident they set the unit off and to make confident it calls me.
I have experienced a single false alarm. The unit went off and named. Upon inspection of dwelling, the unit reset it's self (I didn't memorize all the codes for remote operation)- all doors and windows had been secure. Unit was still 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 never had any matters with drapes and heat vents in the past, but we suspected it. Unless someone was trying to jimmy a sliding glass door and brushed up against the blinds generating movement(?)- but I have not tested that concept.
It was recommend by neighborhood law enforcement that an external audible siren be also employed. The internal alarm and unit going off is sufficient for 'noise' inside the home, but for an alarm to operate effectively, an external siren is recommended to alert neighbors of any problems. (I possibly ordering significantly more internal plug in sirens or one or two external battery powered sirens.)
Would I advocate this alarm? Yes and no. Does it operate... yes, but not perfectly. Are there improved out there, I'm positive there are. Do your analysis, see what is readily available. I have it currently, so I'm generating do.
(Alarms are just one particular tool to support secure a location. It is not a substitute for not having very good door locks/dead bolts. Next step in household defense is to install cameras to record the exterior and any visitors. That way, intruders 'risk' being identified if they attempt.... A number of layers of protection will HOPEFULLY deter intruders from picking your house. And yes, dogs are part of that layer also!)
PS-
Necessary NOTE---- Crucial NOTE
Imperative: When applying an alarm program that does NOT call a security monitoring service, DO NOT tell persons that. It really is much better to make people today consider it is a MONITORED service. If you tell "buddies" and the word gets around, the wrong folks could find out. And then the incorrect individuals know that they have "time" just before somebody truly shows up. Appropriate?