Atlanta Home Security: 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.

Item Description

Size: Total System
SecurityMan Air-Alarm1 is a state-of-the-art wireless alarm program kit for homes and companies. It is user-friendly quick to use protecting homes/firms at a minimum cost of investment. Do-It-Your-Self installation and monitoring alarm process without monthly charges is a crucial benefit for users. The system will alert by phone calls to owner by way of 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 process can be upgraded by adding up to 60 wireless sensors, sirens, and up to 8 remote controllers.

Consumer Critiques

The purchase of this item was a knee jerk reaction/purchase to becoming broken into final fall. The selection of having nothing vs getting to subscribe to an alarm service was not pleasing. A relative has a comparable DIY alarm system and stated they had been pleased with it and this supplied a middle ground.
As stated, the directions are a little hard to digest at initial, but once you have an understanding of it, it's pretty simple and easy to program 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 final rather long. The 1 motion sensor that is in a high targeted traffic area died with in three months and the replacement battery is not undertaking so well (brand name). So do not be surprised if you have to replace the 9V battery twice or three occasions a year in high site visitors places. The remote control battery is an odd ball size that I only identified at Radio Shack (didn't look over the internet, it was truly stocked). I bought added motion sensors and the door sensors I have not mounted however. Keep extra 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 however to see how that works. If you have to manually switch it over, 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/perform during a power outage, I may as nicely get an uninterrupted power provide they use for computers. Also, when the unit is plugged into the telephone line and you are using it, it tends to make a beeping or chirping noise that is heard. If the phone is plugged into the unit, it essentially hangs up on you! Factory says this is not right, but I do not want to sent it back and NOT have protection.
I purchased two units, giving one particular to a buddy who has skilled many break-ins. Considering that then, he has been broken into as soon as given that it was installed. The unit did call him and his kids and he named me to check his house (less then five min way). He also did not use the door sensor, only relying on the supplied motion alarm. The alarm will scare people today off, but be warned, there is still time amongst activating and really getting someone there- at least five-7 min or much more. If you want a faster response time, then spend for a monitored alarm service. (Or obtain the external siren to alert neighbors quicker.) When I walked into my residence forgetting to disarm the unit with the remote control, it went off employing the motion sensor and named me with in 5-7 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 1 false alarm. The unit went off and referred to as. Upon inspection of household, 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 nonetheless armed when entering (employed remote to disarm). It is unclear if it was a malfunction, or if the motion sensors detected a movement. We have never had any concerns with drapes and heat vents in the past, but we suspected it. Unless an individual was trying to jimmy a sliding glass door and brushed up against the blinds creating movement(?)- but I have not tested that thought.
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 property, but for an alarm to operate proficiently, an external siren is recommended to alert neighbors of any troubles. (I possibly ordering a lot more internal plug in sirens or a single or two external battery powered sirens.)
Would I advise this alarm? Yes and no. Does it operate... yes, but not perfectly. Are there superior out there, I'm sure there are. Do your investigation, see what is out there. I have it currently, so I'm creating do.
(Alarms are just 1 tool to aid secure a place. It is not a substitute for not having beneficial door locks/dead bolts. Next step in household defense is to install cameras to record the exterior and any visitors. That way, intruders 'risk' getting identified if they try.... Many layers of protection will HOPEFULLY deter intruders from selecting your home. And yes, dogs are portion of that layer also!)
PS-
Essential NOTE---- Valuable NOTE
Necessary: When applying an alarm method that does NOT call a security monitoring service, DO NOT tell persons that. It's better to make individuals believe it is a MONITORED service. If you tell "buddies" and the word gets about, the wrong persons could come across out. And then the wrong folks know that they have "time" prior to someone essentially shows up. Right?