{"id":3822,"date":"2023-01-06T00:13:00","date_gmt":"2023-01-06T07:13:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/alarm-reviews.net\/?p=3822"},"modified":"2023-01-06T06:41:06","modified_gmt":"2023-01-06T13:41:06","slug":"motion-sensor-guide","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/alarm-reviews.net\/motion-sensor-guide\/","title":{"rendered":"Complete Motion Sensor Guide – 9 Detector Types Reviewed"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

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Heat wave infrared sensors, or more commonly known ‘Motion Sensor’ catch anything 35 lbs and up (typically). \u00a0There are motion lights that can come on when you get close to the front pouch or when criminal approaches providing you with ample lighting to get in while serving as a deterrent to criminals. \u00a0There are also motion detectors that take pictures of anything within a certain range when it is triggered (like the Canary<\/a> or the Piper<\/a> product).<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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What Exactly is a Motion Sensor?<\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Motion sensors are gadgets that utilize different technologies to detect when a person or thing has entered into its area of reach. Put differently, a motion detector is a gadget that detects motion. A motion detector can be combined with other gadgets and appliance to further enhance its function for example, motion activated lighting that comes on when someone is detected around its perimeter thereby reducing power consumption etc. Another very common use is in home security systems, a motion detector triggers an alarm when it detects motion in its perimeter. Other uses for motion sensor abounds and more are being introduced.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

When it comes to security and energy efficiency, motion sensors are common. They can be applied to security cameras or burglar alarms, turning them on when they detect nearby motion. The control panel of your security system, which is connected to your monitoring center, receives a signal from a sensor when it notices motion. This warns you and the monitoring station that your home might be under attack. When it detects no more motion, it can be an energy saver by turning off the lights in a facility, which is frequently used in offices or restrooms.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Most security systems such as ADT<\/a>, Vivint <\/a>or Protect America<\/a> all come with 1 to 2 motion detectors per package.  Most are now wireless and will sound a beeping noise before the battery dies in years to come.  If it is wired, it is most likely a 2-in-1 security camera + motion sensor.  These are part of the standard security system package along with a control panel (usually a 2gig <\/a>or Honeywell<\/a>), window and door sensors<\/a> and security stickers<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

How Does Motion Sensor Work?<\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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Utilizing varied technologies, a motion sensor working within a particular range of distance would trigger its function when it detects motion within its perimeter.  Once it detects a large heat wave (typically 30-45 lbs) it will trigger the alarm system and sound the siren off.  If being monitored by a company you will be notified and the dispatch called.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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This is how a motion sensor sees humans – as bursts of heat waves.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

This brings up a common issue with motion detectors which is, dogs.<\/strong>  If you have a pet over 30 lbs that stays in the home while you are gone (or want the alarm system set) you are better off with glass break sensors and not motion detectors.  Otherwise this will result in a lot of false alarms throughout the day.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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