Motion detectors and Cats
I imagine this has to be a common issue and would love some feedback on how you deal with having motion detectors in your townhouse (as mandated by the insurance company) and not have them constantly go off because of pets (in our case two cats). Any advice? Thanks.
I imagine this has to be a common issue and would love some feedback on how you deal with having motion detectors in your townhouse (as mandated by the insurance company) and not have them constantly go off because of pets (in our case two cats). Any advice? Thanks.
I talked to abot 5 alarm cos. And when asked frankly, they say the “pet” motions are not all that reliable.
One word:
Dog.
All the big outfits like Protection One, ADT and Brinks have motion detectors that can be adjusted so that they do not pick up small animals’ movements. Also, in my place, I have some motion detectors, but use an alarm mode that does not activate them (the “Stay” mode) while we are at home – just activates the doors and windows, so I don’t have to worry about the cat setting them off despite the adjusted sensitivity or me setting them off accidentally while at home. I use Protection One and have been very happy with it.
Jimmy Legs, you’re a mess! 🙂 Cat handcuffs… that tickled my funnybone…
I am having my ADT system updated, and I discussed the same problem with one of my motion detectors. They do have a special “pet” motion detector which I will be investigated. You might want to give them a call.
I have another motion detector located at the top of a staircase at chest height. Our cat is never high enough to set of this detector. However, we also have one at the bottom of another staircase and the cat is always setting this one off. We are either going to reposition it at the top of the staircase, chest level, or else replace it with the pet sensitive model.
Protection One offered us one motion sensor in our package with them, but I said no. Our cat goes everywhere, up and down and all around. I think it’s also very easy for the humans to forget where motion sensors are, once the alarm is on. My aunt had motion sensors at her windows in her house and she and we would forget about them so easily. My husband and I easily remember not to open doors or windows, but it would be impossible to remember not to walk in certain spots. And then you have to train houseguests not to walk in certain areas too. I wouldn’t bother with that.
Yes the cat-cuffs work but then you have to clean the pee there sitting in all night.
Actually there are motion sensors that distinguish weight; in other words they will not activate with any object smaller than 40/50/60 pounds or so..I cannot remember the actual weights but there are several motion detectors models(sold by these companies) that allow for varying animal sizes.
The price is 40% more for these units. But I suspect that any of those companies would throw them in free just to get your business..so dont pay more..there are multiple companies so shop around.
two words:
cat handcuffs
I’ve never heard of an insurance company mandating motion sensors. Could you please explain?