Comments on: Can pets set off a motion detector for a home security system?

By: lilith984

lilith984 — Thu, 02 Jul 2009 07:01:59 +0000

Yes. That being said, many companies offer motion detectors that either can't be set off by small animals (as mentioned by another answerer) or can have "pet filters" added onto them so that they aren't as sensitive. Most newer models are fine with small pets.
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By: Becky

Becky — Thu, 02 Jul 2009 06:21:59 +0000

I am getting a system installed this week and I asked the same question because I have a small dog. I was told that they set the system so that any motion that is caused by something weighing less than a set amount (ex. 20 pounds since I have a 10 pound dog) will not set off the alarm.
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By: pixieotr

pixieotr — Thu, 02 Jul 2009 06:16:59 +0000

they can if they pass thru the beam.
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