Your garage is located in a guarded perimeter, and there are reliable locks on the doors and gates? The thing is small - you need a high-quality wireless (GSM) security system for the garage, installed in accordance with all the rules. Only this can guarantee complete protection of your car and equipment. What is the difference between a GSM alarm system and a regular one and how reliable is it? Consider all the possible options and advantages.
Description and Features
Any wireless (GSM) security system for the garage is an alarm system with a built-in or separately executed GSM module. Thanks to this, the system is able to communicate with the owner of the garage through cellular communication. In different models, the capabilities of both direct dialing and sending SMS or MMS are implemented. Therefore, the main feature of such a security system is the ability to remotely monitor and control from anywhere in the world where there is cellular communication.
GSM security alarm systems for a garage are quite popular due to a number of advantages:
- Possibility of remote monitoring and control.
- Easy do-it-yourself installation and commissioning.
- Large selection and affordable prices - the simplest option with a pair of sensors can be purchased for about 4000 p.
- Independent implementation of reliable protection of your garage without attracting hired labor.
Wireless Alarm Composition
Consider the main components included in the set of alarms with GSM. The security system for the garage should include:
- main control unit with a GSM module;
- at least one contact sensor;
- mobile phone or remote control.
- main control unit with a GSM module.
The GSM module can be structurally implemented separately from the control panel and is connected with it by radio waves. In some cases, this can be very convenient, since the quality of communication is not the same everywhere, and for work you will need the best option possible.
A modern security system with a GSM module has the ability to communicate simultaneously with several mobile phone numbers. This allows in the event of sensors triggering to reach both the owner of the garage and the backup numbers. This means that it increases the reliability and effectiveness of the system as a whole.
The control unit may include a sound siren that is triggered in the event of penetration or hacking. Additionally, a miniature camera can also be supplied, also remotely controlled using a mobile phone or remote control.
Variety of plug-in sensors
Security systems (alarms) for the garage include a wide variety of detectors, some of which increase reliability, while others increase functional diversity. Let's consider each group separately.
1. Contact sensors. This is the main type of detector in any alarm. Structurally, they are two parts connected by a magnet. Installed on doors, gates, window frames. When opened, a perimeter violation signal is sent to the base.
2. Displacement sensors. At a certain distance, the movement of a given mass is recorded. To minimize false positives, the sensitivity of the sensor is adjusted to an indicator greater than the mass of a small animal, such as a cat. The installation of such sensors is not mandatory, but significantly increases the overall security of the object. The location of the motion sensors should be inconspicuous and cover the necessary area. Ideally, their localization should be known only to the owner of the garage.
3. Smoke detectors. When connected, expand the capabilities of the burglar alarm to a fire alarm. In case of smoke, a notification occurs in the programmed mode.
4. Temperature sensors. They are very convenient if the garage is not always heated. If the temperature drops below a predetermined level, an alert occurs. This makes it possible to respond in a timely manner, up to the remote inclusion of heating.
5. Water sensor. It is very convenient when there is a chance of flooding the basement of the garage. It is more important, of course, to prevent such an opportunity initially. However, if a threat exists, the sensor will be simply irreplaceable.
6. The vibration sensor. It is an additional source of vibration notification of a given level. It is installed both near the door or gate, and on the most open surface.
Do it yourself
Wireless security systems (GSM-alarms) have such an important advantage as the ability to independently install all the devices included in the kit. To do this, you do not need to have special knowledge and a special tool. The most important thing is to correctly install all the detectors included in the kit. Contact sensors are placed in the apertures of entrances, and volumetric ones - in such a way as to control all areas of the approach.
The final step during installation will be to configure the control unit. That is, what and in what cases it will be necessary to do. In this case, you do not need to separately configure the GSM module. The security system for the garage allows you to connect a larger number of additional detectors than is supplied. This allows for constant modernization and updating of existing security.
Selection recommendations
Security systems (GSM-alarms) for the garage are easily installed and put into operation on their own. In this case, you can always seek the services of professionals in their field. It is best to entrust the organization, which will also deal with the protection of the facility. If autonomous garage security is implied and the alarm is mounted by yourself, you should consider a number of recommendations and tricks.
- Initially, when buying, choose an alarm with the widest possibilities. Let it seem like an excess now, but in the future we won’t have to completely change the control block. And the security of the garage will be easily upgraded by connecting additional detectors.
- When choosing an alarm, special attention should be paid to the temperature mode of operation. After all, the garage will need to be guarded year-round, and the temperature in winter can drop to critical values.
Installation Nuances
- To install the GSM module, the location with the best reception is selected. To do this, just use an ordinary mobile phone. It is important to remember that the quality of communication can vary greatly even within the same room.
- Each sensor is mounted in such a way that it is difficult to notice. Best of all, when the installation site is known only to one person - the owner.
- It should be possible to automatically charge the alarm elements. Old car batteries may come in handy for this. At the same time, the service life is increased from several hours to several days. Do not rely solely on the mains. With redundant power supplies, the alarm will become truly autonomous and more reliable.
- When setting up the notification system, the maximum possible number of numbers for communication is added. This will significantly increase reliability and add confidence for the safety of property.
Useful extras
What can be done to ensure that the GSM security system (burglar alarm) has more capabilities than the basic version? First of all, such a potential should be laid in the main control unit. One of the nice additions will be the installation of a miniature video camera. This will provide an opportunity, in which case, not only make a call or send SMS, but also send MMS with recorded video. It is also convenient, being in a completely different place, to see in real time what is happening next to your secure garage.
Some security systems offer control based on the operating system of your smartphone. Do not give up on such a convenient solution. It will be enough to install a special application - and now there is no need to carry a separate remote control.
Examples of burglar alarms
A large number of models in the GSM-alarm market intensifies competition, which means that it makes it possible to choose the best option out of the possible ones. The popularity of the model is not always really deserved, most often just specialists in advertising and marketing have done a good job. We will consider only some options in order to see the functional content using real examples.
Autonomous security systems for the garage Tavr. They have all the basic features and some features. The alarm warns in case of penetration and temperature rise to a critical set. First, SMS is sent, then dialing within 10 minutes. An important advantage is autonomous operation up to 1 year and the ability to connect 8 additional detectors.
Sapsan GSM PRO 4 security system is a simpler option. It is distinguished by convenient remote configuration and management via SMS commands. It is possible to connect up to 8 sensors, control 1 of any electronic device, as well as listen in real time using the built-in microphone.
Alarms Strazh have a nice ability to control based on the operating systems of your smartphone. In addition, they support all basic security and GSM alerts.
Conclusion
Modern wireless GSM security systems have wide protective capabilities. Reliability of the systems is ensured by autonomy of work, a large number of connected sensors and convenient remote control. A significant selection of models allows you to install the most convenient and attractive option in the garage.