Driveway Patrol Sensor and Receiver Kit

by TELEBrands

Product Features

• Sends alert when people, vehicles enter driveway or approach mailbox
• Wireless; motion-activated; weather-resistant; 400-foot range
• Sensor installs with screw on any surface: door, post, garage
• Portable receiver has three settings: high or low chimes and ôoffö
• Operates on one 9-volt and three C-cell batteries (which are not included)

Product Details

• Product Dimensions: 10.1 x 7.1 x 3.1 inches ; 10.2 ounces
• Shipping Weight: 1 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Shipping: This item is also available for shipping to select countries outside the U.S.
• ASIN: B0000645RH
• Item model number: 1689-6
• Average Customer Review: 3.2 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (408 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #25 in Patio, Lawn & Garden (See Top 100 in Patio, Lawn & Garden)
  • #1 in Electronics > Security & Surveillance > Motion Detectors
  • #1 in Electronics > Security & Surveillance > Security Sensors

Product Description

Amazon.com Review

When a visitor--wanted or unwanted--approaches a house on foot or in a vehicle the motion-detecting sensor unit of this warning device sends a signal to the receiver indoors, which chimes an alert. The device is wireless and has a 400-foot range. It requires three C-cell batteries for the receiver and one 9-volt battery for the transmitting sensor. (Batteries are not included.) The sensor is housed in weather-resistant plastic, installs with a screw on any surface, such as a mailbox post, garage, or door, and measures 4-1/4 inches high, 2-5/8 inches wide, and 2-1/4 inches deep. The portable receiver has an identical housing, can be set to chime high or low (or turned off), and measures 5 inches high, 3-5/8 inches wide, and 1-1/2 inches deep. --Fred Brack

Product Description

Wireless Driveway Patrol alerts you the moment someone enters your property. SAVE BIG! As seen on TV! With the Driveway Patrol, you'll always have advanced notice that someone's on their way to your door. Compact, discreet motion-sensor unit installs on garage, mailbox, fencepost... nearly anywhere. And when triggered, it sends a wireless signal to the receiver unit, up to 400 feet away! When the unit's adjustable chime tells you you're about to have a visitor, you can prepare accordingly. Installs in minutes, no tools needed; Completely wireless; Alerts you to visitors, trespassers, deliveries and more; Sensor is extremely weather resistant. 3 5/8 x 1 1/2 x 5"h. Receiver uses 3 C batteries, 2 5/8 x 2 1/4 x 4 1/4"h. Sensor takes one 9V (not included). 2 lbs.; Order yours now! Driveway Patrol

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

214 of 216 people found the following review helpful:

3.0 out of 5 stars Better bang for the buck--But it has alot of bugs to work out, September 3, 2005

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Nunya "Nunya" (Nunya) - See all my reviews

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This review is from: Driveway Patrol Sensor and Receiver Kit (Lawn & Patio)

I bought this thing besides all the negative feedback. For 20$ its much less than the 120$ driveway alarms. the volume is a non issue; If its too loud, put a piece of tape on it. the false alarms can be 99% eliminated and fix the real issue--moisture!! Put the sensor in a 10$ cedar bird house; This keeps it from getting wet and keeps false alarms low. And it hides it from people that would take and disable it. Small animals and windy days can increase the false alarms. okay for 20$, plus 10$ for the bird house (from Lowe's) and 2 cents in tape make a great buy. The range is not 400ft more like 300ft and only one door.

197 of 203 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars A Good Cat Doorbell and Cableguy Catcher, March 27, 2006

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This review is from: Driveway Patrol Sensor and Receiver Kit (Lawn & Patio)

I admit it -- sometimes I just forgot to check to see if the cat wanted back in. The Driveway Patrol fixed all that. Setup about a foot or less off the ground in a relatively sheltered location by the front door, it does a great job of watching the front of the driveay and the front door. I originally set the sensor up to look down the entire length of the drive but it proved much too sensitive for this to be useful so I aimed the sensor low ACROSS the driveway near the front door and this has worked out fine. It now tells me when the cat is ready to come in as well as when a pizza or package delivery has arrived.

The Driveway Patrol actually saved me quite a bit of trouble one day when I had been waiting the entire afternoon for the cable guy -- he eventually showed up late, didn't even bother to knock or ring the bell and only stayed just long enough to leave a note telling me I wasn't home. Due to the Drveway Patrol, I managed to wave him down at the end of the drive. This alone made the gadget worth the price.

As I've said, the Driveway Patrol does exactly what I need it to do. The only false alarms I get are from visiting neighbor cats, racoons and the odd bird. The only things I would change about the gadget would be to add a volume control that had more settings than 'loud' and 'very loud' and the fact that the chimes will ring continuously while being triggered and then for another 10-15 seconds beyond that.

105 of 107 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Great wireless alarm -- except when the temp is over 90 degrees!, January 3, 2006

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Linda (United States) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Driveway Patrol Sensor and Receiver Kit (Lawn & Patio)

UPDATE OF MY REVIEW DUE TO JULY 2006 HEAT WAVE: I have two of these low-cost alarms set up, and both become quite intermittent when the temperature reaches 90 degrees and above (in the shade): Sometimes they go off when a person/car goes past, and sometimes they do not. As soon as the temperature decreases though, they become much more reliable. I WOULD NOT RECOMENDED THESE DEVICES FOR SECTIONS OF THE COUNTRY WITH HOT WEATHER, SUCH AS ARIZONA, TEXAS, NEW MEXICO, ETC. Original review: I am very impressed with this alarm: It is accurately able to detect people coming up the stairs of my apartment, and sets off the indoor alarm -- and it has not sent out any false alarms (Most problems with this alarm (that I have read in the reviews below) appear to be caused by the sensor being in direct sun light. This seems to cause these units numerous difficulties, and should have been addressed in the Patrol Sensor's enclosed instructions -- but isn't. However, by simply shielding the outdoor sensor from all *direct* contact with the light of the sun by using tape or opaque plastic, or repositioning the outdoor sensor, appears to eliminate false alarms or no alarms). This alarm unit appears to be quite well made, and the price is, of course, incredibly low. Great buy!!