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Variable entry delays
Posted February 17th, 2010 by hh
Here's a suggestion for you guys... hopefully you guys might find it useful and implement it. How about a variable entry delay based on the sensor that's triggered? For instance, I've set my entry delay to be 15 seconds which is more than sufficient time for me to enter my code at the front door. But, let's say I want to protect my garage as well by installing a motion or door sensor there. For that, I would need a much longer entry delay... maybe 3 minutes to allow for time for my garage door to open, pull my car in, get out of my car, grab my stuff out of the car, close the garage door, and walk to the front door (detached garage).
Even a second keypad installed in the garage (when this functionality becomes available) won't work because the time to open the garage door and pull in could take a little bit more time.
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Thanks for the suggestion.
Thanks for the suggestion. I might be worried in this case that 3 minutes is a bit too long, in case there was someone breaking it... but it's an interesting idea. We'll look into some ways of further customizing entry delay timing, without making the system too complex.
One thing that you may want to consider for the time being is using a Keychain Remote to turn the alarm off from your garage. You could also get the Extra Siren once it's release (soon!) and put that in or near your garage. The siren will have the option of beeping during the entry delay so that would be a good reminder to you that you need to use the Keychain Remote to turn the alarm off while you're in the garage. Hope that helps!
Dave
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SimpliSafe Apartment Security Systems
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Honestly I'm not a big fan
Honestly I'm not a big fan of the remote keychains because too often the buttons get pressed while in my pockets as I'm either digging for other keys or just walking around. Plus it feels like it's so easy to disarm the system with a button that anyone who gets a hold of it can press, it makes me feel less secure carrying that thing around! But thanks for the suggestion though!