All of us want to stay safe and secure and for that, we might take a self-defense course or hire body-guards. But what about your home, or office where you want to maintain a level of security so that you and your family or your employees can to feel safe and secure and be notified every time an unexpected visitor or an intruder enters through your driveway. Driveway alarms are one of the easiest to install and most reliable devices that can do that job and act as an essential component of a home security system, with which you can sleep peacefully at night or leave your family at home knowing that your house is well guarded against unwanted trespassing or invasion.
Today on the market, there are many types of driveway alarms and each of them has special features and functions which might put you in confusion regarding which one will be the best for you. That is why we have compiled the best driveway alarms, comparing their features and functions, and also stated what we love about them and what we don't.
When it comes to driveway alarms, there are two key components, a sensor, and a receiver, and they can be connected through cables or by wireless transmission. In this article, we have focused primarily on the wireless kind because they are more efficient and convenient to use and to install.
This alarm has made it to our best pick position due to its reliability, durability and its ability to be expanded using multiple receivers or sensors. This product has also undergone multiple quality testing to prove its efficiency, in different conditions.
If you are looking for an affordable driveway alarm system that will keep your property safe from unexpected intrusion, while being within your budget, then this is the best product that you can find on the market.
This driveway alarm’s highlight is its reliability. The manufacturers have tested it through different weather conditions such as wind, storm, and objects between the sensor and the receiver such as trees to make sure that the security around your property is foolproof. The long wireless range between the sensor and the receiver which is 500 feet, and you can add up to 16 sensors and an unlimited number of receivers to expand the security system if you wish to.
If you are worried about false alarms, you can control the width of the sensor’s detection range and also adjust the detection angle to minimize false alarms. Since the sensor component of the alarm is usually installed outdoors, it has to be durable and be able to withstand even harsh weather conditions.
Keeping that in mind, the external surface of the sensor has been made of industry level plastic, with rubberized sealing that gives it protection against weather and shading against strong sun rays. These durable sensors with a built-in battery power indicator can run on 4 AA batteries for up to a year!
Apart from the sensor, this alarm's receiver component has impressive features of its own. First of all, the receiver has a stylish and a compact design that you can either place anywhere inside your home or simply carry around in your pocket while you are at home. The receiver has more than 30 ringtones that you can choose from, to ring as the alarm and adjustable volume controls which allows you to choose how loud you want the alarm to be.
If you are looking for a driveway alarm for a security system that would effectively function even for a large property with a long distance between the sensor and the receiver then this would be an ideal alarm for you since this alarm has an impressive sensor-receiver range of ½ miles under optimum conditions. Not only that, the sensor of this alarm is also powerful in detecting motion around it with its PIR sensor that equips it with the ability to detect movement within 30 feet and 120-degree angles. If you want to lower the sensitivity or lower the detection angle range, you can do so easily by adjusting the controls, so that small animal can pass through without causing a false alarm.
These sensors are not only powerful in detection but durable due to its weatherproof construction and will last as long as two years on 4 AA batteries. You can expand the system by adding up to three more sensors if you want a wider coverage for your home or worksite.
The receiver of this alarm also works efficiently by pairing up light and sound indicators which will alert you of motion detected by the sensors. If you are using multiple sensors that you can set different sound and light patterns to indicate which sensors have been activated, which allows you to make a security system that gives full coverage of your property. You can easily control the volume of the alarm by using the quickly accessible switches on the receiver.
When it comes to security systems, we all want to use a product that is reliable and will work without failures and hence we are introducing this product from Dakota Alert, a company that has been making dependable security products for 25 years. This driveway alarm is unique in the sense that the sensors used in this alarm are long, bar-shaped sensors, instead of box-shaped ones, giving you a wider field of detection. Also, instead of a single sensor, this system uses double sensors, and every time the beam between them is broken by an object, for example, a human or a car driving through, then a signal is sent to the receiver which alerts you through a sound.
Another unique feature of these weatherproof sensors is that they run on rechargeable lithium batteries that can recharge itself through the built-in solar panels on the sensors, which eliminates the need for replacing the batteries from time to time. The two bar sensors can be placed up to 300 feet apart which is enough for covering any width of a driveway or an entrance gate.
The receiver allows you to choose from four different alarm tones to have versatility in its use and also allows you to control the volume of the alarm sound.
Are you tired of the times when your alarm chime interrupted your baby’s sleep? Or do you have elderlies with poor listening abilities who rely more on visual signals when it comes to alerts? If you are having above-mentioned alarm issues or are simply looking for a reliable driveway alarm that gives you superb flexibility on how you want to be notified of any unexpected intrusion into your property, then this is a great alarm that you can take a look into.
This driveway alarm consists of a powerful detector geared with PIR sensor that will detect any heat from a moving object within a 16-26 feet range and transmits a signal to the receiver. The easily mountable sensor has a weather resistance of IP44 which means it is splash proof and will be able to withstand rain or other weather conditions. The system can be easily expanded by connecting up to five sensors to one receiver and one receiver can be paired with multiple receivers which allows you to cover a wider range of areas within your property.
What we especially love about this driveway alarm is its user-friendly receiver component. You can choose from three different settings, one which uses only sound to alert you, a second mode which allows you to choose only blue LED flashes to alert you and the third one which allows you to combine both sound and visual alarms to notify you of any motion detected by the sensor. The receiver, which is designed like a doorbell can be powered by an AC supply and can be mounted near your door and it offers you more than 36 unique ringtones to be set as the alarm and three different alarm volume settings: high, low and medium.
This driveway alarm takes the security system one step further by using a technology that is highly sophisticated compared to more robust counterparts that are based on infrared detection technology. Although infrared based technologies can efficiently detect body heat and other heat-emitting objects, they can result in false alarms frequently due to detecting movements of small children or animals and triggering an alarm. If you do not want these kinds of unnecessary disturbances, you can go for this alarm that uses a technology that is based on detecting heavy metallic bodiessuch as a vehicle entering within the range of detection of the alarm.
This system involves a sensor that comes in the shape of a wand that is buried underground and when this wand senses any vehicle, it sends off a signal to a transmitter which is placed close to the wand, which in turn sends a signal to the receiver which you can place indoors so that it can ring an alarm and notify you of the intrusion. Both the transmitter and the receiver has an indicator which will tell you if the battery is running low and they have a wireless transmission range of up to 400 feet. If you live in a neighborhood that involves a frequent movement of vehicles near your driveway, you can adjust the sensitivity of the sensor wand and lower it so that it will further eliminate the chances of a false alarm.
The receiver can be mounted on a wallor on a table and both the receiver and the visible transmitter have a sleek modern design to suit the aesthetics of your home and your driveway.
A unique feature of this driveway alarm that we especially love is its ability to ring 95 decibels loud siren that will ward off any intruders that are detected by the sensor. The system is not only limited to the siren system but also offers you two other systems, one in which a beeping alarm is given off by the receiver when the sensor detects a motion and another one in which there will be no auditory signals but you will be notified by visual LED lights on the receiver. These three different modes that you can choose from, allow you high flexibility in using the alarm as a part of your home security systems.
The sensor will also notify you when the power of your battery goes low ensuring a high security at all times. The wireless reception range between the receiver and the sensors is 800 feet, and the system can be expanded up to 16 sensors to cover a large area. Another great advantage of this product is that the receiver can be paired with three other distinct sensors, so if you are planning to construct a well-rounded home alert system with different sensors from this manufacturer, then this is a great alarm to invest in since you do not need extra receivers.
This is another durable and efficient driveway alarm with different alert settings to suit your particular situations. If you have guests coming over but want to be privately be notified about the arrival of your guests, you can do so by setting the alarm so that it will notify you through only LED lights without any sound. But if you are worried about unexpected guest entering your property, you can set the alarm so that it will make a loud or low alarm sound when the sensor detects any motion through its PIR technology.
The outdoor sensor of this alarm is made to be durable and also weather resistant so that it will last through a rainy and the sunny days and provide you security services regardless of the season.
This is a simple yet efficient driveway alarm with different options on the receiver, that you can consider buying if you are looking for a simple alarm. We especially love the attractive design of the LED light on the receiver that can light up to notify you when the sensor detects any motion near it. The receiver also offers you 38 alarm sounds that you can choose from, according to your preferences and it can be easily mounted on the wall.
Best Pick
This alarm has made it to our best pick position due to its reliability, durability and its ability to be expanded using multiple receivers or sensors. This product has also undergone multiple quality testing to prove its efficiency, in different conditions.
Budget Pick
If you are looking for an affordable driveway alarm system that will keep your property safe from unexpected intrusion, while being within your budget, then this is the best product that you can find on the market.
Quick Comparison Between The Best Driveway Alarms
[table id=101 /]1. Guardline Wireless Driveway Alarm
This driveway alarm’s highlight is its reliability. The manufacturers have tested it through different weather conditions such as wind, storm, and objects between the sensor and the receiver such as trees to make sure that the security around your property is foolproof. The long wireless range between the sensor and the receiver which is 500 feet, and you can add up to 16 sensors and an unlimited number of receivers to expand the security system if you wish to.
If you are worried about false alarms, you can control the width of the sensor’s detection range and also adjust the detection angle to minimize false alarms. Since the sensor component of the alarm is usually installed outdoors, it has to be durable and be able to withstand even harsh weather conditions.
Keeping that in mind, the external surface of the sensor has been made of industry level plastic, with rubberized sealing that gives it protection against weather and shading against strong sun rays. These durable sensors with a built-in battery power indicator can run on 4 AA batteries for up to a year!
Apart from the sensor, this alarm's receiver component has impressive features of its own. First of all, the receiver has a stylish and a compact design that you can either place anywhere inside your home or simply carry around in your pocket while you are at home. The receiver has more than 30 ringtones that you can choose from, to ring as the alarm and adjustable volume controls which allows you to choose how loud you want the alarm to be.
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2. ChamberlainCWA2000 Weatherproof Outdoor/Driveway Wireless Motion Alarm and Alert System
If you are looking for a driveway alarm for a security system that would effectively function even for a large property with a long distance between the sensor and the receiver then this would be an ideal alarm for you since this alarm has an impressive sensor-receiver range of ½ miles under optimum conditions. Not only that, the sensor of this alarm is also powerful in detecting motion around it with its PIR sensor that equips it with the ability to detect movement within 30 feet and 120-degree angles. If you want to lower the sensitivity or lower the detection angle range, you can do so easily by adjusting the controls, so that small animal can pass through without causing a false alarm.
These sensors are not only powerful in detection but durable due to its weatherproof construction and will last as long as two years on 4 AA batteries. You can expand the system by adding up to three more sensors if you want a wider coverage for your home or worksite.
The receiver of this alarm also works efficiently by pairing up light and sound indicators which will alert you of motion detected by the sensors. If you are using multiple sensors that you can set different sound and light patterns to indicate which sensors have been activated, which allows you to make a security system that gives full coverage of your property. You can easily control the volume of the alarm by using the quickly accessible switches on the receiver.
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3. Dakota Alert BBA-2500 Break Beam Alert Kit
When it comes to security systems, we all want to use a product that is reliable and will work without failures and hence we are introducing this product from Dakota Alert, a company that has been making dependable security products for 25 years. This driveway alarm is unique in the sense that the sensors used in this alarm are long, bar-shaped sensors, instead of box-shaped ones, giving you a wider field of detection. Also, instead of a single sensor, this system uses double sensors, and every time the beam between them is broken by an object, for example, a human or a car driving through, then a signal is sent to the receiver which alerts you through a sound.
Another unique feature of these weatherproof sensors is that they run on rechargeable lithium batteries that can recharge itself through the built-in solar panels on the sensors, which eliminates the need for replacing the batteries from time to time. The two bar sensors can be placed up to 300 feet apart which is enough for covering any width of a driveway or an entrance gate.
The receiver allows you to choose from four different alarm tones to have versatility in its use and also allows you to control the volume of the alarm sound.
PROS
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4. 1byone Wireless Home Security Driveway Alarm
Are you tired of the times when your alarm chime interrupted your baby’s sleep? Or do you have elderlies with poor listening abilities who rely more on visual signals when it comes to alerts? If you are having above-mentioned alarm issues or are simply looking for a reliable driveway alarm that gives you superb flexibility on how you want to be notified of any unexpected intrusion into your property, then this is a great alarm that you can take a look into.
This driveway alarm consists of a powerful detector geared with PIR sensor that will detect any heat from a moving object within a 16-26 feet range and transmits a signal to the receiver. The easily mountable sensor has a weather resistance of IP44 which means it is splash proof and will be able to withstand rain or other weather conditions. The system can be easily expanded by connecting up to five sensors to one receiver and one receiver can be paired with multiple receivers which allows you to cover a wider range of areas within your property.
What we especially love about this driveway alarm is its user-friendly receiver component. You can choose from three different settings, one which uses only sound to alert you, a second mode which allows you to choose only blue LED flashes to alert you and the third one which allows you to combine both sound and visual alarms to notify you of any motion detected by the sensor. The receiver, which is designed like a doorbell can be powered by an AC supply and can be mounted near your door and it offers you more than 36 unique ringtones to be set as the alarm and three different alarm volume settings: high, low and medium.
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5. Mighty Mule Wireless Driveway Alarm (FM231)
This driveway alarm takes the security system one step further by using a technology that is highly sophisticated compared to more robust counterparts that are based on infrared detection technology. Although infrared based technologies can efficiently detect body heat and other heat-emitting objects, they can result in false alarms frequently due to detecting movements of small children or animals and triggering an alarm. If you do not want these kinds of unnecessary disturbances, you can go for this alarm that uses a technology that is based on detecting heavy metallic bodiessuch as a vehicle entering within the range of detection of the alarm.
This system involves a sensor that comes in the shape of a wand that is buried underground and when this wand senses any vehicle, it sends off a signal to a transmitter which is placed close to the wand, which in turn sends a signal to the receiver which you can place indoors so that it can ring an alarm and notify you of the intrusion. Both the transmitter and the receiver has an indicator which will tell you if the battery is running low and they have a wireless transmission range of up to 400 feet. If you live in a neighborhood that involves a frequent movement of vehicles near your driveway, you can adjust the sensitivity of the sensor wand and lower it so that it will further eliminate the chances of a false alarm.
The receiver can be mounted on a wallor on a table and both the receiver and the visible transmitter have a sleek modern design to suit the aesthetics of your home and your driveway.
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6. Skylink HA-434RTL Home Garage Driveway Business Office Motion Alert and Alarm
A unique feature of this driveway alarm that we especially love is its ability to ring 95 decibels loud siren that will ward off any intruders that are detected by the sensor. The system is not only limited to the siren system but also offers you two other systems, one in which a beeping alarm is given off by the receiver when the sensor detects a motion and another one in which there will be no auditory signals but you will be notified by visual LED lights on the receiver. These three different modes that you can choose from, allow you high flexibility in using the alarm as a part of your home security systems.
The sensor will also notify you when the power of your battery goes low ensuring a high security at all times. The wireless reception range between the receiver and the sensors is 800 feet, and the system can be expanded up to 16 sensors to cover a large area. Another great advantage of this product is that the receiver can be paired with three other distinct sensors, so if you are planning to construct a well-rounded home alert system with different sensors from this manufacturer, then this is a great alarm to invest in since you do not need extra receivers.
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7. 4VWINWireless Home Security Driveway Alarm
This is another durable and efficient driveway alarm with different alert settings to suit your particular situations. If you have guests coming over but want to be privately be notified about the arrival of your guests, you can do so by setting the alarm so that it will notify you through only LED lights without any sound. But if you are worried about unexpected guest entering your property, you can set the alarm so that it will make a loud or low alarm sound when the sensor detects any motion through its PIR technology.
The outdoor sensor of this alarm is made to be durable and also weather resistant so that it will last through a rainy and the sunny days and provide you security services regardless of the season.
PROS
CONS
8. WJLING Motion Sensor Alarm, Wireless Driveway Alert
This is a simple yet efficient driveway alarm with different options on the receiver, that you can consider buying if you are looking for a simple alarm. We especially love the attractive design of the LED light on the receiver that can light up to notify you when the sensor detects any motion near it. The receiver also offers you 38 alarm sounds that you can choose from, according to your preferences and it can be easily mounted on the wall.