PSA: Skipping pet adjustments on motion sensors is asking for trouble

I installed a system where the motion sensors kept tripping because of the family's dog, and the customer was ready to cancel the contract. It was my fault for not asking about pets during the walkthrough. I had to go back and lower the sensitivity, which fixed it, but it cost me time and trust. Now, I make it a point to discuss pets and test settings with them in the room. It seems obvious, but I see other installers rush through and skip this step. Do yourself a favor and take those extra five minutes, or you'll be making unhappy callbacks like I did.

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emmahayes1mo ago

Honestly lowering the sensitivity is one way, but just moving the sensor higher up on the wall works better a lot of the time. Tbh the pet might still set it off if it jumps on furniture.

daniel1401mo ago

Constantly outsmarting pets feels just like childproofing a house, endless but necessary!

lee.karen1mo ago

What if your cat climbs the curtains right next to the sensor?

blair_taylor3221d ago

Ever tried taping foil there? My cat hates the sound lol.