There are also "pet friendly" PIR alarms. These may be Quad versions with 4 sensors, but also reduced sensitivity. So the lower body heat of dogs and cats etc won't set them off. Again these are less common. 4. What about a combination of different sensors? I mentioned motion sensors being triggered by animals in the section above this one, as I have been through the false alarms caused by them. At first, I thought it was because my alarm was too sensitive, so I bought a new one that had more control over the sensitivity and this helped to lower the number of times I jumped out of bed to defend my lawnmower. If you’re concerned about the alarm being vandalised, choose one with remote control deactivation instead. These can be placed out of the way, preventing any destruction from intruders. Remote-control models are also the best shed alarms if you want stress-free deactivation . Given that you’re only required to press a single button, they’re easier to deactivate within the alarm’s grace period compared to other alarms. If the alarm system detects a break in it will ring or text the phone numbers you've provided. You are then able to turn the shed alarm off and/or disable further detection via your phone.

Motion detectors, sometimes called Passive Infrared Sensors (or PIRs), detect the changes in infrared energy that occur when a warm body passes within range of the sensor. But do you really need one? Will they really protect all that stuff you're keeping in your shed (or garage)? Generally speaking, the shed alarm should be over 100 dB . This will be loud enough to be heard from within the house in most scenarios. Good question! And yes, you an buy alarm systems that contain all the different types of sensors to cover all bases.I also sealed off my shed properly, so that it was very difficult for any scurrying little rodents or other unwanted members of the animal kingdom to get in there, and as I said there was an improvement, but every now and then the alarm would still trip.

The motion sensor itself is effective without going overboard – it doesn’t seem to be set off by inconsequential things like spiders or anything outside the shed, but will sound if there’s movement inside. The main benefit of an alarm a remote is that it can be positioned out of the way. You don’t need to be able to reach the alarm to disarm it, which means it can be better concealed from intruders. This door alarm is easy to activate (by pressing ‘four’ on the keypad) and it will produce a loud noise of 110 dB to panic any intruders. The Defender Shed Alarm also has two modes – not only is it designed to tell you if the door is opened, but also if anyone is trying to force entry. Specification: Loud Siren: 105dB, Battery Type: ‎Alkaline 4 x AA batteries, Remote control range: 110° scanning areaEnergy efficiency is always important, and the lacoramo alarm doesn’t disappoint in that department. You can run the alarm for up to a year using the same two AA batteries, and when the batteries finally do start to get low on power, the device will let you know, via a beeping noise, that it’s time to change them. Some owners prefer the idea of a shed alarm with an external siren. In essence they want something that detects motion, and then triggers a loud siren. The noise from that will almost always send thieves running for the hills. My name is Enda and like to write about the things I enjoy such as DIY, eating and drinking. I write here about those things I have real interest in and hopefully it will help our readers.

This means that they have to be positioned low enough to be within arm’s reach, which can make them susceptible to vandalism if intruders spot the alarm and use force against it. With two remote controls included, which are attached to keyrings, different members of the family can activate and deactivate the alarm and have access to the shed. These portable remote controls make this one of the best shed alarms in terms of ease of use, because there’s no need to panic about entering a code.

Like a lot of alarms in this style, its main weakness is the strength of its construction. As a plastic alarm, intruders could deactivate it by smashing the unit. For this reason, ideally this shed and garage alarm somewhere high up (but this can make it more difficult to enter the code!). Only someone with the remote control can deactivate the alarm. Some alarms come with two remote controls, whilst others only provide one. If the alarm needs to be deactivated with a keycode, it will need to be placed somewhere that you can reach the keypad. However, if it can be deactivated with a remote control, then the alarm can be placed higher out of the way. The alarm comes with a loud siren of around 100 db so that when an unnecessary motion is detected, the user is alerted even if he is a little far from the shed. Another annoying thing about the Kerui alarm set, is that there is no automatic reset. So, if you accidentally trigger the alarm, you have to remove the batteries from the sensor and then unplug the siren itself. Then there is a waiting period of about a quarter of an hour until you can set it up again. It’s hardly the most convenient design.