Review: Dakota Alert DCMA-2500 Wireless Driveway Alarm System

Summary: The Dakota Alert DCMA-2500 is one of the best driveway alarms on the market. However, I recommend the Guardline GL2000 simply because it has a higher quality motion detector sensor.

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Pros

Long range
Exit delay
Reliable sensor
Weather Proof
Easy installation

Cons

Shorter range than advertised
In some cases the sensor get triggered by light, wind or rain

Features

Detects poeple and vehicles
Radio range: 1/2 mile
Motion detection area: 50 feet
Weather proof
Notification: sound and flashing LED
Sound choices: 4 chimes (Westminster Chime, Classical, Ding Dong, Whistle)
Expandable: monitor up to 4 zones
5 minute exit delay
1 year warranty

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Is This Alarm System Right For You?

The Dakota Alert DCMA-2500 features a passive infrared (PIR) sensor that detects people, vehicles and large animals.

Components

The alarm kit comes with 1 motion sensor, 1 receiver, 1 transformer, mounting hardware and installation instructions..

How It Works

When the passive infrared sensor detects a moving object, it will send a signal to the receiver. The receiver will notify you by playing a chime (Classical, Westminster Chime, Ding Dong, or Whistle)

Installation Tips

For best results, the transmitter should be about three to four feet off the ground, and about twenty feet from the side of the drive.
In order to avoid false alarms, do not point the transmitter at streets or roads
The transmitter should remain immobile, so avoid mounting it on small diameter trees that move in the wind

Bottom Line

The Dakota Alert DCMA-2500 features a reliable passive infrared (PIR) sensor that detects people, vehicles and large animals. It comes with a lot of useful features, such as flashing LEDs, exit delay and the ability to add more sensors in order to monitor several areas of your property. The Dakota Alert DCMA-2500 is a great alarm but I prefer the Guardline GL2000 because it has a better motion sensor.