Pet friendly sensor planning
Sensor choice and position matter when pets move through the home.
Titus Fire & Security
Pet Friendly Alarms
Titus Fire & Security installs pet friendly alarms for homes with dogs and cats. We can advise on pet friendly sensors, PIR motion detection, door contacts, control panel set-up and ways to reduce false alarms.
Service overview
Alarm systems planned for homes with pets
Pet friendly alarms are designed to help protect your property while reducing the risk of avoidable activations caused by dogs or cats moving around the home.
Real homes with pets
The system should work around daily routines, not make the home difficult to use.
Simple control
A clear keypad and control panel make the alarm easier to use day to day.
What we can help with
Reducing false alarms without weakening security
Pet friendly alarm systems are not just about swapping one sensor. The full layout should be planned around the pet, the rooms and the main entry points.
Pet PIR sensors
A pet PIR can reduce detection at floor level where suitable.
Door contacts
Door and window sensors can protect entry points without overusing motion detection.
Control panel set-up
The control panel should be easy to use and set up around your routine.
Smart app controls
Suitable systems can include mobile app features for extra peace of mind.
Sensor placement
The position of each motion sensor affects how the alarm behaves.
Clear handover
We explain how to use the system and reduce avoidable activations.
Smart alarm control
Use suitable app features to check and manage the system.
A complete system
The best result comes from the right mix of detectors, contacts and controls.
Visible deterrent
External sirens help show that the property is protected.
Questions and answers
Pet Friendly Alarms FAQs
Here are some common questions customers ask before booking a quote.
What are pet friendly alarms?
Pet friendly alarms are planned to reduce unwanted activations in homes with pets, using suitable sensors, careful placement and supporting door contacts where needed.
Can pets still trigger an alarm?
Yes, false alarms can still happen if the wrong sensor is used or if devices are poorly placed. A professional survey helps reduce that risk.
What is a pet PIR sensor?
A pet PIR sensor is designed to ignore certain movement at floor level, depending on the sensor, pet size and installation position.
Do pet friendly alarms use door contacts?
Yes. Door contacts can help protect entrances without relying only on internal motion detection.
Can I use a smart alarm with pets at home?
Suitable systems can include smart app controls, but the sensor layout still needs to be planned carefully around how your pets move.
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