Archive for the Category ‘Sensor Alarm FAQs’

Looking for a simple, wireless home alarm system.?

Looking for a simple, wireless home alarm system.?

Just bought a house that has a VERY old, hard-wired alarm system. Would like to find a system that is: Wireless (at least the sensors) Good battery life for those sensors “Monitorable” by an alarm company Alarm output for interior and exterior Glass Break Sensors Door Sensors Motion Sensors Two keypads DIY Can you recommend [...]

If a House Alarm Detector keeps going off randomly without burglars is it broke ?

If a House Alarm Detector keeps going off randomly without burglars is it broke ?

The motion sensor detector in the kitchen keeps randomly going off while we are inside the house. What could be the cause ?

Where can I find a 12 volt motion sensor?

Where can I find a 12 volt motion sensor?

I am looking for a 12 volt motion sensor to turn on some lights when motion is detected. It will be used for a caravan which does not have a constant mains electric supply but it always has a charged 12v battery in it. I have seen 12v PIR sensors that are used in burglar [...]

What alarm system do you recommend for my apartment? Is Alarm-force any good or which one? Motion sensors?

What alarm system do you recommend for my apartment? Is Alarm-force any good or which one? Motion sensors?

can an infrared motion sensor be shorted out by nearby lightning?

can an infrared motion sensor be shorted out by nearby lightning?

My alarm guy says the numerous false alarms from two outdoor infrared sensors are because nearby lightning (we have a lot of it where I live) has shorted out the sensors. I am wondering if that is true, or if he is just trying to sell me new sensors. I was thinking the sensors just [...]

How do you keep your cat from setting off motion sensor alarms at night?

How do you keep your cat from setting off motion sensor alarms at night?

I want to get a cat. My alarm does not have the option to accommodate pets or to turn the motion sensor off.I cannot put her in another room.How do you guys stop this or does she just stay near her food and water and sleeping couch? thank you Its an alarm inside.Its basically lasers [...]

were to get hold of motion sensor with light and alarm that will go off in house upon detection.?

were to get hold of motion sensor with light and alarm that will go off in house upon detection.?

I have a small sectioned off garden behind my back garden , that is blocked off from the main road by a small stream in a ditch and a phew trees. Recently a phew junkies have been sneaking into it smoking and doing coke , leaving it trashed. I never know when they are there [...]

Also, is it possible to have 24/7 security for doors and windows?

Also, is it possible to have 24/7 security for doors and windows?

So today, my friend’s family gets robbed. They were blind folded and the burglars took all their money. Also, two weeks earlier, my uncle’s friend got robbed. His wife and kid was tied up and when the father came home, everything assumed to be valuable was taken. This has given quite a scare to my [...]

How to installed Directed 500t Motion sensor?

How to installed Directed 500t Motion sensor?

Directed 500t motion sensor Black wire Ground (-) Blue wire??? to negative trigger wire to the alarm wire???… the instruction that it came with its useless has no sense

alarm system is acting up! help?

alarm system is acting up! help?

hey, i have an alarm system and it is being really weird! normally i set it to set or away and if i up the garage door (the one that leads into the house) the alarm would go off. now the chime normally goes off if you open the door no matter what. but here [...]

I just had a new alarm system put in (ADT) ..I work for an electrical distributer and can get the motion sens?

I just had a new alarm system put in (ADT) ..I work for an electrical distributer and can get the motion sens?

I can get the sensors for 1/3 of what the installation company is asking. (exact same ones) I am willing to pay an ADT authorized dealer to install them, however, they are telling me that ADT wont monitor them unless I buy it from them. (0 apeice vs. from my company)…..ADT is telling me they [...]

why does my alarm on my audi a4 keep going off al the time on its own?

why does my alarm on my audi a4 keep going off al the time on its own?

it goes of i open car to stop it lock door then it goes off shortly afterwards. i have tried pressing the motion sensor button still goes off. closed all vents still goes off parked away from hose still goes off. its starting to do my head in pls help.

How can I set up a motion sensor that makes a soft alarm go off in another room when motion is detected?

How can I set up a motion sensor that makes a soft alarm go off in another room when motion is detected?

I want to put a sensor in the corridor, so when someone walks past it makes a quiet beep of buzz in my bedroom so I know to turn off the tv and do homework. Could someone please tell me how I could set something like this up?

Logic gate schematic help!!!! For computer engineering.?

Logic gate schematic help!!!! For computer engineering.?

Design a simple house alarm systems. Background: House alarm systems consist of four sensors: 1) Front Door 2) Rear Door 3) Window 4) Motion sensor House alarm system has two modes of operation: a) Armed: alarm system is on when armed input signal = 1 b) Away: no one is at home, away = 1 [...]

How can I stop my thieves and trespassers?

How can I stop my thieves and trespassers?

I bought a foreclosed house and people are crossing the 6′ fence and trying to break into my sheds..they also have gone under the house ( before it was fixed ) and stole all my copper plumbing. I called the police and they are not doing anything. I bought motion sensor lights and 2 driveway [...]

best home alarm company in Vancouver BC?

best home alarm company in Vancouver BC?

I’m looking for something that will monitor windows and doors (no motion sensor as I have cats and dogs) and relay to a monitoring company. I’ve read lots of eye-opening things online about how the alarm equipment is NOT tamper-proof from would-be thieves. What company is the most reliable, and in your experience from dealing [...]

What happens to my alarm system if say wires are cut to a sensor?

What happens to my alarm system if say wires are cut to a sensor?

I have some outside motion sensors in my back yard and had a spree of crimes in the city happen dealing with people screwing with alarm systems and getting away with stuff. So my question is What happens if say wires to the motion sensors are cut while my system is disarmed and I arm [...]

how can i make a motion sensor set off a alarm instead of a light and how small can the device be?

how can i make a motion sensor set off a alarm instead of a light and how small can the device be?

Motion sensor alarm for room entry?

Motion sensor alarm for room entry?

I need a small motion sensor to let me know when someone passes through my doorway into the kitchen. I’ve been searching online, but I can’t find one that is designated for such a small task. I just want it to sound an alarm when a person passes through that single doorway. Anyone know of [...]

Who else noticed this mistake in Oceans Twelve?

Who else noticed this mistake in Oceans Twelve?

ok. u know when they are talking about the laser field that is guarding the main hall? and how the motion sensors are set to move at random motions so nobody can plan a way across? if that were true u could just simply walk right through the lasers and have every single one of [...]

How do you disable a motion detector?

How do you disable a motion detector?

Are there any tools, techniques, or procedures to move about a room with a motion sensor without being detected? I know i can just disable the alarm but are there any alternative methods?

I need help with a Boolean equation?

I need help with a Boolean equation?

I am working on this one assignment for my digital design, class and I am a little stuck. I have an expression but it is very long and I feel like ti can be more simple. All I need is a Boolean expression that can be implemented into a circuit. The question is as follows. [...]

Law Enforcement: is it better if an intruder knows you have alarms and a baseball bat, or will that just let t?

Law Enforcement: is it better if an intruder knows you have alarms and a baseball bat, or will that just let t?

theres a nieghbor im afriad of. i spoke to him and let him know i have alarms and also a big baseball bat. i thought it would scare/ deter him, but after realized that maybe its bad to let him know that — like now he knows the obstacles.. i suspect him of being a [...]

How can I sneak out at midnight?

How can I sneak out at midnight?

My mom is really strict, and if you’ve read my previous question, you know what I mean. Well, the thing is, she doesn’t let me do anything if she doesn’t do it, it’s like she’s trying to mold me into a "mini her". I’m almost 14, and she still won’t let me shave, because she [...]

is my car alarm working on my bmw 323i ?

is my car alarm working on my bmw 323i ?

i just bought a 1999 323i and i don’t know if the alarm is just not working or if it has one at all. it has a red bulb thing under the rear-view mirror, like our other cars that do have alarms, but when i unlock/lock it it does not sound so i don’t know [...]