Wireless Burglar Alarmed Armed Via Keychain Remote Means No Combinations to Remember
If you want the peace of mind of a burglar alarm guarding your house, but you don’t want the hassle of remembering key codes and punching them in every time you walk in the door, you could try something like this wireless system. The 510050 Remote Home Security Alarm can be armed and disarmed simply by pressing a button on a remote, which is small enough to hang on your keychain. That means no complex combinations to remember. (Just don’t lose your keys.)
Installation is simple. You just mount the alarm near the door or window (you could have multiple alarms for whole-house coverage) and plug in 2 AA batteries. Once it’s armed, if the alarm detects motion, a piercing 110 decibel siren will sound.
Does it work? Well, I guess you’re out of luck if you have pets that wander around the house while you’re gone. In my opinion, this inexpensive alarm would probably be better for a little extra peace of mind when you’re traveling (i.e. staying in a hotel room) than as a true home security system.
The remote control alarm costs $60: