Owning Pets And A Home Alarm System
One of the biggest misconceptions about home alarm systems is that they are rendered useless by pets which might set them off. The last thing you want happening is to have your pets mistakenly set off the alarm system a few times and set you back with false alarm fees. The police might show up to your home while you are not there. Have this happen a few times and you will start getting charged by your alarm system company or even the police department. You don’t want to become the local “boy who cried wolf” so that when there is actually a problem, no one believes you! So, how do you prevent this from happening? Just because you have a dog or cat does not mean that you cannot have a home alarm system. We are going to go over the slight changes you would have to make.
Utilizing A Wireless Alarm System
Your best bet for protecting your alarm system from your pet is going to be investing in a wireless alarm system. If you’ve got a dog that likes to chew on things or a kitten that wants to play all the time, you are definitely going to want a wireless alarm system. They won’t be able to chew on any of the parts of the alarm system meaning that they won’t set it off or destroy it.
Motion Detector Placement/Setting
This is one of the first lines of defense of a typical home alarm system. The problem with utilizing it is that your pets move around and can easily set the motion detector off – especially if the pet is over 50lbs. You have a few options here, one of which is completely disabling the motion detector option. This is probably the safest bet for avoiding a false alarm but it also means your home is losing one of its defenses, with this you may opt for glass break sensors instead of motion sensors. The other option is that you can place the sensors up higher to avoid movement lower to the ground. You can ask your professional to install the home alarm system in a pet-friendly manner or ask your alarm company for recommendations if you’re installing a DIY alarm system. If you’d rather purchase a DIY alarm system, give the company a call and ask for some tips. This obviously won’t work for especially rambunctious cats, but it is certainly still an option.
What we’re telling you is that you’re certainly not out of luck if you live in a pet friendly home. You can get a home alarm that is pet friendly. You just need to remember a few things before picking which one, what features you want and where you are going to install the sensors. In conclusion, be sure to get a wireless alarm system and one that you can turn either turn off the motion detection feature or install the sensors in pet friendly locations.
