Motion Detectors - GeoArm Security®

1. Home Security Systems - Motion detectors are a key component in home security systems. They can detect movement within a specified area and trigger alarms or notifications if unexpected motion is detected, helping to deter intruders.

2. Automatic Lighting - Motion detectors are often used to control lighting systems. They can turn lights on when someone enters a room or area and turn them off after a period of inactivity, which is both convenient and energy-efficient.

3. Smart Home Automation - In smart homes, motion detectors can be integrated with other devices to automate various tasks. For example, they can trigger smart thermostats to adjust the temperature when someone enters or leaves a room.

4. Commercial Security - In commercial settings, motion detectors are used to monitor large areas such as warehouses, offices, and retail spaces. They help in detecting unauthorized access and can be linked to security cameras for enhanced surveillance.

5. Pet-Immune Monitoring - Some motion detectors are designed to ignore small pets, allowing them to move freely without triggering alarms. This is useful for pet owners who want to maintain security without false alarms.

6. Outdoor Security - Motion detectors are also used in outdoor security systems to monitor driveways, gardens, and other exterior areas. They can activate floodlights or security cameras when motion is detected, providing an additional layer of security.

7. Energy Management - In office buildings and public spaces, motion detectors help manage energy consumption by controlling HVAC systems and lighting based on occupancy.

A pet-immune motion detector is a type of motion sensor recommended by GeoArm to prevent false alarms caused by pets. These motion detectors are commonly used in homes with pets to detect human intruders while ignoring the movement of pets. The pet-immunity feature is typically achieved through advanced detection algorithms that are designed to filter out motion patterns of small animals. The detectors may also be adjusted to account for the size and weight of the pet, or adjusted to disregard motion at low-levels. Pet-immune motion detectors can be wired or wireless and can be used on their own or as a part of a larger security system design to make your property well protected.

Motion detectors are only effective in areas where they have a clear line of sight to the space you are trying to protect. If there are obstacles like walls or furniture that could block the detector's view, it may not be as effective. Motion detectors are generally good for detecting movement in a given area, but they can be prone to false alarms if they are triggered by things like ceiling fans, pets, blowing curtains, branches outside or the sun's shadow.