How to prevent false alarms caused by your pets
False alarms can be scary, inconvenient, and, overall, annoying. Technology isn’t perfect, so from time to time it may just be the equipment. If it’s happening more often than not, the culprit could be your favorite furry family member. So, what do you do if your pet is the cause?
Here are some tips and tricks to help your security system run smoother, and what to do if your furry friend keeps tripping the system.
Start with the right sensor
Most motion sensors now have a built-in pet immunity feature. This means that your sensors are designed to not detect pets up to 55 lbs. The problem is not every sensor comes with this feature. However, the most important thing to remember is this usually doesn’t work on multiple animals or pets more than 55 lbs. These are important features to keep in mind when finding the best motion sensor for your home.
Placement is key
Even if you have a pet immune sensor, where it’s placed is very important. The most common mistakes is to aim a sensor at a stairway. If your pet runs up and down the stairs, they could possibly pass through the sensor and set off the alarm. Motion detectors should be mostly pointed at openings, such as doors and windows.
If you have a wall climbing pet, you’ll need to place your motion sensors up high. Positioning motion sensors further up your wall will prevent interference from your pet. The best way to make sure your sensors do the job is to place them high enough to prevent interference, but low enough to detect an intruder.
Use with another smart home product
If you’re not home and receive a notification that your alarm has been activated, you’ll want to know what’s happening.With an indoor camera, you can check in immediately to see if it’s your pet or something else. With an indoor camera and a sensor, you can catch false alarms as soon they start. Even if the alarm isn’t activated, you can always check in on your pet to see how them throughout the day.
Add more than one kind of sensor
Door and window sensors are another great way to monitor your pet. This makes sure they’re what the motion detector is sensing. These sensors can be placed on a doggy door, so you’ll know when your dog is inside or outside. Door and window sensors will help you track your pet throughout the day, and see what they’re up to.
Your fur baby will be able to roam the house as they please, and you won’t have to worry about them setting off the alarm. False alarms can happen, but preventing them is now easier than ever.
