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Driveway Doorbells
Ding-Dong! Driveway Doorbells let you know who is coming
Ever been sitting at home alone in the evening, reading a good book, and suddenly “BAM BAM BAM!” on your front door? You drop your book losing your place, and now your heart is racing like crazy. Surprise visits can be annoying, so you want an idea to keep them from happening? Driveway doorbells!
These little beauties are installed in your driveway using a motion sensor to detect when a vehicle pulls into your driveway. A light chime sounds throughout your house, letting you know that company is on its way to your door. Also, a long tube is placed across the entrance of your driveway that will sound only if enough weight is placed on it. And only a vehicle will have enough weight to set it off, so your new driveway doorbell won’t be sounding over every little thing that wanders into your driveway.
Some driveway doorbells come equipped with a light that is triggered when a vehicle pulls in and seems like it lights the way for your visitors, but what it is really doing is giving you a brighter view of exactly who is cruising up your driveway. Some models can be installed with a call box, so when the visitors pull in, they can call up to your house and announce their arrival in person, yet still giving you plenty of warning that they are coming.
If you are looking at a rather long or winding driveway, maybe a camera installation with your driveway doorbell is a good idea. It gives you not only proper warning that someone is on their way to your house, but it gives you a clear view of the vehicle as well. And some models will actually record the video, and this is a great criminal deterrent. The would-be criminal sees the video recorder, and is scared away. And if they are not, the video will have evidence of their presence, and can be used for an arrest.
Installing driveway doorbells is simple and quick. Many can be installed by the homeowner in one afternoon. The more complicated models can be purchased and then installed by a professional. The choice belongs to the homeowner. Whichever model that is chosen and no matter the method of installation, driveways doorbells are a great way to end surprise visits, and give you peace of mind when someone pulls into your drive. You will know they are coming, and can know who they are, even before they turn the car off and get out.