eMACROS Wireless Half Mile Solar Driveway Alarm Kit
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 20 ต.ค. 2024
- eMACROS (a product line of HOSMART) asked us to review one of their driveway alarm kits, and we gladly agreed. We have a long driveway with no clear view from the barn. The barn is covered in metal and blocked by vehicles. Cheap motion detectors won't transmit that far, and can't get through the metal siding. Plus, they eat batteries.
We reviewed the eMACROS MC-004, and it had no problem sending a signal to the back of the barn! We were thrilled. Plus the alarm is loud so we can hear it clearly.
The sensor unit is solar powered, so no batteries! The receiver is plugged into the wall. You can attach up to 4 sensor units to the receiver. This is a high quality driveway alarm at an affordable price, and we HIGHLY RECOMMEND it.
eMACROS and HOSMART have other driveway alarms, plus security cameras and intercom systems. You can visit their website at www.myhosmart..... And if you choose to buy something, use the coupon code HWA10 and get 10% off!
Happy Wife Acres is never paid to review products, and does not receive any affiliate commission from your purchase. We always ask the supplier to provide a discount code so you can save some money. Our reviews are always brutally honest.
The best video yet! Thank you
Now If I could somehow get an alert on my phone in case I'm outside or next door or even in another room this would be perfect
We've had a Hosmart driveway alarm for about 8 years, or so. Ours is white ... it's been working just on solar, as my hubby broke the charger .. while opening the box up after it arrived. It is back when they were selling 1/4 mile driveway alarms.
Very informative! Thanks a lot! God bless
Very useful video, sir. Thank you for sharing your experience. Lots of chicken in there. :)
One question: not sure if I missed it or not but does the alarm have a battery system or does it need to be plugged into a power source?
It is solar at the end of driveway. The receiver can be plugged in and also uses a battery.
@@HappyWifeAcres ok I was just wondering about the receiver. Thanks!
Nice. I have a 200 yard long driveway I'm getting one
Mine won't hold a charge. When it unplugs it says "battery power low" really loudly. So if we have a power outtage it starts right up. Then we couldn't turn it off. I wish it would just be battery powered as a back up.
It’s working also without Audio???
Ours were great until Spring arrived. We tried mounting the sensors on posts next to our Maple trees. Our Maple trees are in full leaf now and the solar sensors have obviously quit getting any charge. Not thrilled about sticking posts up in the middle of our yard, not least because our lawn man already has to make enough twists and turns to mow.
Also wish the user manual were available online. I know we have one around (we put up 2 sets) but I am trying to find out how to remove the sensor off the mounting so I can try recharging from house current.
Here is the manual that I have at the link. It's a .png file, but it is readable. www.dropbox.com/s/3qm1qah5dg98zbc/eMacros%20Driveway%20Sensor%20MC-004.png?dl=0
My husband just made a wooden stand for ours ... off to the side of our gate where our gravel road runs. We got ours about 8, or so, years ago. It's been working on solar since then. We've never actually charged it up. We have 3 ancient maple trees on the back part of our property. They really do make a huge amount of shade.
Ever considered putting in on tree within fence so peeps cant damage or remove it ? Security aspect and less likely to see it but thanks for review just ordered same
We use ours to alert us when customers drive up since we don't have a good view of the driveway. So for us it's more about awareness vs. personal security. But it could easily be hidden. Ours has been flawless for over a year and we love it. We even bought a second receiver to alert us in another building. Hope you enjoy yours!
so thats kinda my ?... if you mount on a tree you get leaves and limbs setting off the sensor thats our problem. so much vegetaion around anything sets our, diff brand, off ugg
Know of a good sensor that will work off wifi and alert your cell phone? Thanks
Yea if this had that feature it would be perfect
Because what If we aren't sitting right next to the speaker? We aren't gonna hear it or be alerted.
Great News!!! The latest version (Pro) has app and sends alerts to cell phone 😁👍👍. Works well once you figure out the app 👍👍
Imagine if the speaker could be the “trigger” for something else…like flood lights.
So.....long range....... what is the max distance......with our obstacles and with obstacles ?
They say 1/2 mile, but I didn't test it. We have a long driveway and the signal passes through/around 4 vehicles and 2 metal walls with no problem. I later added a second receiver for another location in a metal barn. Again, great results.
What app do you use?
There is no app for this model. The receiver rings in the barn.
does it still work?
Yes it does. Very well. We bought a second sensor so no matter where we are we hear people coming. Works with cars or people walking.
@@HappyWifeAcres well thank you so much for answering, and so quickly to boot. that earns a sub for sure.
Does it work at night? Thanks
still working?
Every day!
We constantly get false alarms for a censor number that's not even in use. Drives us nuts, we keep unplugged now.
The alarm isn't loud enough should have a buzzer or something that sounds like an alarm.
They cost half ass much on Amazon. Same alarm.
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Does it ever sense chickens or cats?
Sometimes, but it’s rare. Just point it a little higher.
It a pity i need a loud burglar alarm
Wonder if it works with walkers or thieves on bikes. Thieves are gonna walk up
It works when I walk by the sensor.