If you are a pet owner and considering installing an alarm system in your home, you may be concerned about false alarms triggered by your furry friend. Fortunately, pet detectors are now available to help prevent this problem.
How Pet Detectors Work
Pet detectors use different technologies and techniques to differentiate between human and animal movement.
Most pet detectors use passive infrared (PIR) technology to detect motion. PIR sensors detect the infrared energy emitted by living beings.
When a person walks into a room, they create a significant change in infrared energy that triggers the sensor.
However, pets have much lower body mass and temperature than humans, so they produce less infrared energy. Pet detectors are designed to ignore small changes in infrared energy that are caused by pets.
Pet detectors use various methods to differentiate between human and pet movement, such as size threshold, lens masking, and dual technology.
Size threshold refers to the sensor’s size limit that determines what kind of object can activate it. Lens masking is when the sensor has a lens that covers its field of view, allowing only certain areas of the room to be monitored.
Dual technology is when the sensor uses two different types of detection methods, such as PIR and microwave or PIR and ultrasonic. Both methods have to be triggered simultaneously for the sensor to activate.
Why You Need Pet Detectors
Pet detectors are essential for any home security system that includes motion sensors.
They offer several benefits for you and your pet. First, they reduce false alarms caused by pet movement, which can be annoying, costly, and dangerous.
False alarms can disturb your sleep, waste police resources, and compromise your security system’s credibility.
Second, they do not compromise your home’s security level.
They still detect human intruders and alert you or the authorities accordingly. Third, they do not harm your pet in any way. They do not emit harmful radiation or sound waves that could affect your pet’s health or behavior.
They also do not scare or stress your pet with loud noises or flashing lights.
How to Choose Pet Detectors
When choosing pet detectors for your home security system, you need to consider your pet’s size and behavior, as well as your home layout.
Different sensors have different size thresholds or immunity settings that determine what kind of animal they can ignore.
You need to choose a sensor that matches your pet’s size and weight. Some pets are more active than others and may trigger sensors more easily than others. You need to choose a sensor that can handle your pet’s activity level and habits.
Different sensors have different coverage areas and angles that determine what part of the room they can monitor. You need to choose a sensor that fits well with your home layout and furniture placement.
Pet detectors are smart devices that can help you secure your home without worrying about false alarms caused by your pets.
They use various technologies and techniques to differentiate between human and animal movement. Pet detectors are essential for any home security system that includes motion sensors.
When choosing pet detectors, you need to consider your pet’s size and behavior, as well as your home layout.
Contact us today to find out more pet-friendly features in our alarm systems including monitoring your pets from home via secure CCTV on your smartphone.