As Amazon® and other E-commerce (online shopping) platforms have become increasingly popular, a new type of crime has begun to sprout up all over the country: package theft. If you’ve ever received a delivery notification that a package you ordered has been delivered, but when you go outside to check for it, it’s nowhere to be found, you’ve likely been a victim of package theft. There are a couple different security products that can help prevent your packages from being stolen off your doorstep, one of which is a driveway alarm, which we’ll cover in this article! If you are a homeowner that is looking to improve your house’s security, please visit the Reliable Chimes & Security online store to shop for driveway alarms and other security products today!
How Driveway Alarms Can Prevent Package Theft
One of the best ways to prevent thieves from stealing packages off your doorstep is to install a driveway alarm at your home. Driveway alarms are devices that can detect people and vehicles entering a driveway, alerting homeowners of someone's presence through a sound from a small receiver that is installed inside the home (similar to a door chime). There are a few different types of driveway alarms, each of which uses a different method for detecting people or vehicles that enter a driveway:
- Passive Infrared (PIR) Sensors: These sensors detect infrared radiation from objects moving in front of them, alerting homeowners of both people on-foot and cars entering the driveway.
- Magnetometer Probes: Magnetometer probes sense changes in magnetic fields, allowing them to detect metal objects (like vehicles) entering the driveway.
- Rubber Hose Sensors: Rubber hose sensors lay across a driveway and alert the homeowner when something heavy (like a car) passes over the top of them.
Regardless of the type of driveway alarm you choose, these security devices can help you prevent package theft at your home by both alerting you when a delivery arrives so you can promptly collect it and alerting you of unexpected visitors (who could be package thieves) entering your property. If you have any questions about driveway alarms and their benefits, please contact our team at Reliable Chimes & Security today!
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If you’re interested in purchasing a driveway alarm for your home, please visit the Reliable Chimes & Security online store to see our full selection of affordable driveway alarms! If you have any questions about driveway alarms or any other security product we offer, please don’t hesitate to call us at (800) 641-4111, where a member of our customer service team would be happy to help!