Happy Monday, Memphis! Does your pet ever set off your home alarm? A couple of weeks ago I was speaking with a friend who was navigating this exact issue with their indoor pets & the monitored home alarm system. My friend Gaspar Rubino put together an informative article on how new systems and sensors mitigate this frustrating situation. Thought I'd share, and feel free to reach out or comment if you have questions or suggestions.

TL;DR: You don’t have to choose between protecting your home and letting your pets roam freely—modern security systems can tell the difference.

🐾 Pet Owners: Stop False Alarms Without Turning Off Your Security

If you’ve ever left your alarm off because your dog or cat kept setting it off, you’re not alone. The good news? Today’s security tech is built with pets in mind.

Here’s how modern pet friendly security works & things you should consider: • Pet immune motion sensors ignore movement below certain weight and height thresholds. • Height sensitivity & heat signature analysis at the sensor level can distinguish between an animal & human. • Strategic sensor placement avoids common pet “launch zones” like stairs, sofas, and cat trees. • Consider setting up a “cross-zone” for your home, requiring two different sensors to trip before an alarm sounds, virtually eliminating pet-related false triggers. • Professional calibration tailors the system to your pet’s size, habits, and activity level.

Still having issues like extremely active pets that make motion sensors difficult to use, consider glass break detectors. These listen for the specific frequency of breaking glass and provide perimeter protection without being affected by movement inside the home.

Bottom line: A properly designed system keeps your home secure without restricting your pet’s freedom or triggering constant false alarms.