Lilly Glass is the owner of a small country store in New Hampshire. She creates handmade jams, jellies, candles, natural soap and other local products. However, like many small store owners, she has built her one-room shop right in front of her residential home. By having the store close by, she can do household chores while still being able to assist her customers. Recently, she installed a “Driveway Alert System”, which allows her to receive a notification alert when a customer arrives in the small parking lot. This relatively inexpensive device has become extremely important to her ability to provide prompt attention to her customers, which in turn improves her business.
What is a Driveway Alert System?
A driveway alert system is essentially a special type of motion detector that lets you know when vehicles pull into your driveway. It has a simple design, consisting of a transmitter and a receiver. The transmitter interprets signals from the motion detecting mechanism, and sends this information to the receiver. Then, the receiver alerts you of the detected motion, either by siren, SMS text or email (depending on the product that you have purchased).
How are Driveway Alert Systems Useful?
Some of the benefits of a driveway alert system include:
1. Versatility
A driveway alert system isn’t necessarily restricted to your front driveway. You may also be able to use it for monitoring back entrances, swimming pools, pet access areas, backyard equipment and other areas. However, be sure that your system is designed to pick up the specific type of intrusion that you are hoping to detect. Some driveway alert systems are only designed to detect motion of extremely large objects (such as vehicles).
2. Add-On Security
If you have an existing monitored home security system, it may not include sensors to cover activity in your driveway area. This is especially true if your driveway extends a significant distance away from your home. A driveway alert system is a useful way to improve the overall security of your home.
3. Easy Installation
Most driveway alert systems are extremely simple to install, requiring little or no technical knowledge. You can usually install these systems yourself, without having to pay for the services of a professional installation technician.
4. Anti-Burglary Alert
While a driveway alarm should not necessarily be used as a stand-alone method for protecting your home’s security, it can help to alert you of any unauthorized access to your property. Some systems even allow you to receive alerts while you are not at home, giving you a greater level of security.
5. Visitor Notification
Aside from its security functions, a driveway alert system can allow you to have a bit of extra time to prepare for the arrival of visitors. If it has remote alert capabilities, it can also let you know when your spouse, children or babysitter have arrived safely at your home.
6. Garage Monitoring
The attached garage is an often-overlooked security vulnerability in many homes. With a driveway alert system installed, you can detect when vehicles or intruders approach the coverage area around your garage.
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