Finding a pet friendly house alarm can be challenging. Traditional motion sensors often trigger false alarms when your furry friend moves around the house, creating unnecessary stress and inconvenience.
Fortunately, Armoured Alarms offers modern pet-friendly house alarm systems that are designed to provide security while accommodating your pets’ natural behaviours:
Pet-immune motion sensors
Infrared motion detectors (PIR sensors) are modern version of the sensors that have been used in UK home alarms for decades.
PIR sensors are a cornerstone of a pet-friendly house alarm system because they can be adjusted to ignore the motion of anything pet-sized.
Depending on which make of alarm you get, there’s normally a way to tune the sensors to however large your pet is.
For example, the Pyronix XDL12TT-WE will ignore the motion of pets up to 24kg and below 1m whereas the Honeywell IS312B offers selectable pet immunity up to 36kg.
Door and window sensors
If you have a large pet that is likely trigger a motion detector alarm, then door and window sensors offer an effective and pet-friendly way to secure entry points whilst allowing your pet to roam freely.
Unlike motion detectors, door and window sensors only activate when a door or window is opened; simple two-part switches that you place on any conventional door or window and will trigger an alarm if they’re moved apart.
Vibration and glass break sensors
For particularly active pets who may still set off motion sensors, consider vibration or glass break sensors.
These detect specific events, such as forced entry, rather than general movement, offering an additional layer of security without disturbing your pets.
Zoning systems
Another common system that pet-friendly alarms is setting them to ignore activity under a certain floor height or “zone” – ideal for dinky pets that like to roam around.
Alternatively, you can use zoning systems to partition your home into secured and non-secured areas. For instance, you can arm only the downstairs or specific rooms while leaving other areas pet-accessible.
This flexibility ensures your pets can move around comfortably without compromising security.
Smart home integration
Many pet-friendly alarms integrate with smart home systems, allowing you to control the alarm via your smartphone or voice assistant.
This feature makes it easy to monitor your home remotely and adjust settings as needed. For instance, if your pet sitter is arriving, you can disarm the system temporarily.
It can also allow you to set your smart alarm to send an alert to your phone prior to setting off the alarm, giving you the chance to check that it is your pet rather than an intruder.
Choose a pet-friendly house alarm system from Armoured Alarms
When it comes to pet-friendly alarms, it is important consider your pet’s size, habits, and activity level. Our expert team can provide personalised advice on most suitable system for your property.
By providing you with a customised security solution, we can help you ensure both your home and your pets are well-protected.
Get in touch today to arrange a no-obligation consultation.