Atlanta Burglar Alarm Equipment: Posey Wander Alarm

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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: Complete System
SecurityMan Air-Alarm1 is a state-of-the-art wireless alarm system kit for homes and businesses. It is user-friendly easy to use protecting homes/businesses at a minimum cost of investment. Do-It-Your-Self installation and monitoring alarm system without monthly fees is a key benefit for users. The system will alert by phone calls to owner through a series of enlisted phone numbers. The owner can then dial into the host to armed or disarmed using the phone¿s numeric keypad. Air-Alarm1 system can be upgraded by adding up to 60 wireless sensors, sirens, and up to 8 remote controllers.

Consumer Critiques

The obtain of this item was a knee jerk reaction/obtain to becoming broken into last fall. The option of having absolutely nothing vs having to subscribe to an alarm service was not pleasing. A relative has a comparable DIY alarm program and stated they were happy with it and this supplied a middle ground.
As stated, the instructions are a little difficult to digest at very first, but when you know it, it is fairly hassle-free to program 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 did not final quite lengthy. The 1 motion sensor that is in a high site visitors region died with in three months and the replacement battery is not performing so properly (brand name). So don't be shocked if you have to replace the 9V battery twice or three times a year in high targeted traffic regions. The remote control battery is an odd ball size that I only identified at Radio Shack (didn't look on line, it was truly stocked). I bought added motion sensors and the door sensors I have not mounted but. Maintain added batteries for the sensors about 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 operates. If you have to manually switch it over, then it is pointless (only skimmed the manual). I unplugged the unit expecting it to maintain "alive" and it went off. If I want it to final/work for the duration of a power outage, I may possibly as well get an uninterrupted power provide they use for computers. Also, when the unit is plugged into the phone line and you are utilizing it, it makes a beeping or chirping noise that is heard. If the telephone is plugged into the unit, it basically hangs up on you! Factory says this is not proper, 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 experienced a number of break-ins. Considering the fact that then, he has been broken into as soon as because it was installed. The unit did call him and his youngsters and he known as me to check his house (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 consumers off, but be warned, there is nevertheless time in between activating and basically receiving a person there- at least five-7 min or extra. If you want a more rapidly response time, then pay for a monitored alarm service. (Or buy the external siren to alert neighbors quicker.) As soon as I walked into my home forgetting to disarm the unit with the remote manage, it went off utilizing the motion sensor and known as 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 positive it calls me.
I have experienced one false alarm. The unit went off and named. Upon inspection of property, 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 still armed when entering (utilized 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 issues 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 developing movement(?)- but I have not tested that thought.
It was advocate by neighborhood law enforcement that an external audible siren be also put to use. The internal alarm and unit going off is sufficient for 'noise' inside the dwelling, but for an alarm to function efficiently, an external siren is suggested to alert neighbors of any complications. (I maybe ordering 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 far better out there, I'm confident there are. Do your analysis, see what is accessible. I have it already, so I'm making do.
(Alarms are just 1 tool to help secure a place. It is not a substitute for not having fantastic door locks/dead bolts. Next step in dwelling 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 deciding on your home. And yes, dogs are part of that layer also!)
PS-
Fundamental NOTE---- Vital NOTE
Significant: When using an alarm technique that does NOT call a security monitoring service, DO NOT tell persons that. It's far better to make folks think it is a MONITORED service. If you tell "pals" and the word gets around, the incorrect individuals could discover out. And then the incorrect people know that they have "time" before somebody essentially shows up. Suitable?