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Update Sep 2022, 5 years later: One of the few things that has worked great through rain, sleet, snow, heat and all things Mother Nature can throw at it. Been very happy with this purchase! The sensor finally started having issues 5 years later and found the sensor screen cracked and condensation was getting in. Just bought another one! Highly recommend this product! Update Sep 2018, 1 year later: It is located out in the weather and everything has worked great through a year of use in our driveway; very cold winter and very hot summer. I changed batteries recently but did so out of precaution, not because the batteries were weak. We drive in and out at least 4-5 times a day, children ride bikes by it many times a week, along with several trips to the mailbox. About the only thing to watch is when replacing batteries the little screws will fall out if not careful so I placed a white towel underneath since our alarm is mounted on a post with pine straw underneath. Excellent product and has been great, highly recommend. You can see my full review below. REVIEW: After researching several products including much cheaper alternatives, I ultimately decided on this particular brand/model. We use this specifically to alert us of cars coming into our driveway. If you are looking to use this for security reasons, be aware the sensor blinks red when motion is detected which can be seen at night. Based on two week’s usage, I highly recommend this unit thus far and here is my pros, cons, & discoveries after a few weeks of usage: Pros/Discoveries: • Easy to setup and install. Read the manual first! • Transmitter easily mounts to anything. We used a 4”x4” treated post mounted about 3’6” above the ground. Post is overkill but does look nice. • Does not seem to have many false alarms but will pick up anything within the range of the sensor which has enough movement to trigger the sensor (as it should). Had one alarm over two weeks that we never saw the reason for the alarm. Perhaps something blew across the sensor. We also have a sprinkler system which sprays water across the sensor and it never alerts, which is good. • Install the sensor at least 3-4’ above the ground which will avoid most dogs/cats/squirrels, etc., and do not place it on metal. I also would not place it near/within range of bushes/tree limbs or similar items which might move with the wind. • Adjust the sensitivity distance on the sensor (you must remove the four screws on the sensor to do this). Our driveway is for one car so I decreased the sensitivity level to 23’ (set 39’ from the factory). Options are 13’, 23’, 26’ and 39’. • You can easily adjust the angle of the sensor once installed. • Has a sensor low battery indicator which flashes inside on the receiver. • Easy to add other sensors if needed up to 16 (4 on each zone). • Uses common batteries. Sensor takes four AA batteries (should last a year); receiver uses four AAA batteries and/or wall outlet power. Receiver can be plugged in with batteries installed acting as a battery backup if power is lost. • Receiver has plenty of sound melodies to select (~30), and can be very loud if volume is adjusted all the way up. • No problem with range as our sensor is only about 150’ from the receiver but does go through a couple walls. • Our sensor is installed in the weather without any other coverings. Based on the instructions it can be mounted anywhere outside and I don’t see the need to put the sensor inside a protective covering. • I like the removable top of the sensor to keep out weather and sunlight on the sensor. • The 12 volt relay is a nice option for linking to alarms, gates, or whatever else you might want to do. • Receiver is easily turned off and on. If leaving home really early on weekends for example, I’ll turn it off to avoid waking my family when I drive out. • Came with a small screwdriver which fits perfectly to remove tiny screws in the sensor for battery installation and sensitivity setting. CONS: • I thought the sensor would have been enclosed in stronger PVC (aka thicker plastic). But it does have a lifetime warranty as long as the company is in business. • Would have liked more color options for the sensor. For example, black, white and camo. • Worried about losing the small screws when adjusting sensitivity and/or replacing the batteries in the sensor once installed. Our sensor is installed over a plant bed with pine straw, so I had to put down a white towel under the unit when opening the enclosure to make final sensitivity adjustments. Would have been nice if the sensor came with the type screws that don’t fall out when unscrewed. • Receiver is not the nicest to look at but we managed to place it where it was centrally located in the house and not so obvious. • There are over 30 melodies available but we were hoping for more chimes/bells similar to doorbell type options. Many are song type melodies which we didn't like. Overall very pleased and highly recommend. I would like to see a wifi enabled version for alerts on a smartphone if desired. Will update this review should something change.