Are you worried about finding yourself in a situation where your brand new home security system triggers a full alarm mode at the crack of dawn, only to find the family dog, staring at you guiltily? Well, old school and new school alarm systems just don’t get along really well. But what should you do? Motion sensors and infrared sensors are an integral part of even the most basic security systems, and without them you put your property in danger. Luckily, modern technology provides a way to solve this problem, without laying poor Rocky off.
Regular motion sensors are using special infrared technology to sweep the area for intruders. This has proven to be very useful when the residents go to sleep or leave the house, as any movement can only come from a hostile source. Unless the family’s pet crosses the room. Older versions of motion detectors are incapable of telling the difference between a cat and a human, and even the slightest motion can trigger the alarm. And keep in mind: false alarms are not cheap. Most security companies have a tolerance limit when it comes to gratuitous alerts, but after some time they start charging you money for it.
So what’s the clever choice? The answer is: pet sensitive motion detectors! Researchers have come up with an easy method to program the detection technology of the infrared sensors to sort out any form of motion caused by a target below a certain weight. The motion sensors will still pick up their movement, but won’t sound the sirens, as the small weight indicates a cat or a dog. This weight limit is usually between 40 and 80 pounds, so even well-fed dogs can avoid tripping the sensors.
The biggest advantage of a smart home is that the whole family can enjoy its benefits, and Rocky the pet is no exception. To make up for last night’s incident, you should make sure that the house emits a cozy feeling during the day. Accessing your home’s intelligent thermostat from your workplace is really easy, and you only need a smartphone to set the temperature to an ideal level. Thus your pets won’t feel uncomfortable in the house. Video cameras can also help you keep an eye on your pet’s mischiefs via the livestreaming function. You can also check if your pet is eating its food, so you can take home some reward snacks in the evening.
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