Would you be surprised to learn that burglaries have decreased over the last few years? While that is true, stats show that there are still 3000+ break-ins a day in the U.S.
Keeping up with the stats about break-ins, where they occur, and how the burglars operate, helps you to know what kind of security you need for your home.
Are you having trouble deciding between a PIR or AIR sensor as you make your homeowner checklist? Keep reading to figure out the best option for you.
PIR Sensor
Passive infrared sensors are designed to detect infrared radiation. Humans, animals, and inanimate objects all give off some level of radiation. The sensors pick up this heat energy and signal or set off an alarm that there is something in the area.
Security systems and motion detector lights use PIR sensors. If something is moving around in the sensor’s environment, this sophisticated technology detects the movement.
This type of sensor is easy to use and normally only needs a few simple adjustments to how sensitive you need it to be and how long you want it to stay on or triggered once it’s engaged.
PIR sensors are very reliable and work well in the light or dark. They also consume less energy than some of their counterparts.
AIR Sensor
An active IR sensor tells you more information than the PIR version. This type of sensor shoots out a beam of light that goes to a receiver that is lined up with the emitter. Think of your garage door sensor.
If nothing gets in the way of the signal, the receiver sees it and the garage door will close. If the receiver does not see the infrared beam, it knows that there is an object in the monitored area.
AIR sensors are good if you’re concerned about false alarm prevention. PIR sensors don’t pin down an object’s specific location and could cause a false alarm.
Which One is Better?
To answer this question, you have to figure out your goal in your home security plan. PIR sensors are better for indoor movement detection but you need to be careful where you install them, not near the air vents for example.
AIR sensors are more suited for the exterior of the home. The use of multi-beam detectors reduces false alarms caused by falling leaves, pets, or birds.
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What’s on Your Homeowner Checklist?
Now that you have some information on PIR and AIR sensors for your homeowner checklist, you can make an informed decision when choosing security features for your home. Keep up with the latest safety tips to secure your home.
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