Memphis 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: Complete Method
SecurityMan Air-Alarm1 is a state-of-the-art wireless alarm method kit for properties and firms. It is user-friendly hassle-free to use guarding homes/corporations at a minimum expense of investment. Do-It-Your-Self installation and monitoring alarm program without having monthly fees is a essential benefit for users. The technique will alert by telephone 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 program can be upgraded by adding up to 60 wireless sensors, sirens, and up to 8 remote controllers.

Buyer Critiques

The obtain of this item was a knee jerk reaction/acquire to getting broken into final fall. The option of getting nothing vs getting to subscribe to an alarm service was not pleasing. A relative has a similar DIY alarm program and said they were pleased with it and this provided a middle ground.
As stated, the instructions are a little challenging to digest at initial, but as soon as you fully grasp it, it's pretty simple to plan the unit and sensors. (The picture shows the alarm getting an extendable antenna as well as the sensors, but the unit received did not have any.)
The supplied no name batteries did not last incredibly lengthy. The 1 motion sensor that is in a high traffic location died with in 3 months and the replacement battery is not performing so nicely (brand name). So don't be surprised if you have to replace the 9V battery twice or three instances a year in high site visitors areas. The remote manage battery is an odd ball size that I only discovered at Radio Shack (did not look on-line, it was basically stocked). I bought additional motion sensors and the door sensors I have not mounted however. Maintain additional batteries for the sensors around and check the sensors that they are operating.
The unit is suppose to have a battery backup, but I have but to see how that works. If you have to manually switch it over, then it really is pointless (only skimmed the manual). I unplugged the unit expecting it to preserve "alive" and it went off. If I want it to final/work for the duration of a power outage, I may well as nicely get an uninterrupted power supply they use for computer systems. Also, when the unit is plugged into the telephone line and you are implementing it, it makes a beeping or chirping noise that is heard. If the telephone is plugged into the unit, it truly hangs up on you! Factory says this isn't perfect, but I do not want to sent it back and NOT have protection.
I bought two units, giving 1 to a friend who has knowledgeable several break-ins. Since then, he has been broken into as soon as considering the fact that it was installed. The unit did contact him and his children and he called me to check his residence (much less then 5 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 nonetheless time among activating and truly finding an individual there- at least 5-7 min or a lot more. If you want a more rapidly response time, then spend for a monitored alarm service. (Or obtain the external siren to alert neighbors faster.) Once I walked into my property forgetting to disarm the unit with the remote control, it went off using the motion sensor and known as me with in 5-7 seconds of going off. I test my sensors at least every single 3-4 months to make sure they set the unit off and to make confident it calls me.
I have seasoned one false alarm. The unit went off and referred to as. Upon inspection of house, the unit reset it's self (I did not memorize all the codes for remote operation)- all doors and windows had been secure. Unit was nonetheless armed when entering (made use of remote to disarm). It is unclear if it was a malfunction, or if the motion sensors detected a movement. We have by no means had any issues with drapes and heat vents in the past, but we suspected it. Unless an individual was attempting to jimmy a sliding glass door and brushed up against the blinds creating motion(?)- but I have not tested that notion.
It was recommend by nearby law enforcement that an external audible siren be also made use of. The internal alarm and unit going off is enough for 'noise' inside the house, but for an alarm to operate proficiently, an external siren is recommended to alert neighbors of any challenges. (I possibly ordering far more internal plug in sirens or one or two external battery powered sirens.)
Would I advise this alarm? Yes and no. Does it work... yes, but not perfectly. Are there far better out there, I am certain there are. Do your investigation, see what is accessible. I have it already, so I am making do.
(Alarms are just 1 tool to support secure a location. It is not a substitute for not getting fantastic door locks/dead bolts. Subsequent step in dwelling defense is to install cameras to record the exterior and any visitors. That way, intruders 'risk' being identified if they try.... Several layers of protection will HOPEFULLY deter intruders from deciding upon your house. And yes, dogs are portion of that layer also!)
PS-
Significant NOTE---- Necessary NOTE
Necessary: When making use of an alarm program that does NOT contact a security monitoring service, DO NOT tell many people that. It is greater to make many people consider it is a MONITORED service. If you tell "friends" and the word gets around, the wrong individuals could acquire out. And then the incorrect individuals know that they have "time" before someone basically shows up. Right?