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SeNd Technology have emailed me to let me know about their cool piece of tech – a connected S-PIR sensor, that uses text messaging to alert you – nice!
The S-PIR is a self-contained motion detector with build in GSM modem for sending a SMS Text message to you when the zone is breached.
Just register the pay-as-you-go SIM card with some credit and insert into the S-PIR, plug in the mains transformer and you are ready to configure. Then by SMS change the security passcode and add your mobile number – and it’s ready.
To “arm” just “ring” the S-PIR for a few seconds and you have 15 seconds to leave the secure area. Its now armed.
When the PIR sensor next detects motion you will receive a SMS informing you. The S-PIR will then call you so you can hear (via the units built-in microphone) and activity at the remote location.
It’s got a good range of features too:
- PIR Motion Detector.
- Built-in GSM (mobile) modem – just slot in a SIM card (UK PAYG supplied with S-PIR).
- Send SMS to up to 5 numbers (you, neighbour, estate manager etc)
- Name the zone – e.g. “Home”, “Office”,” Garage” etc.
- Built-in microphone – S-PIR calls you back to allow you to listen in at the location
- Battery backup – rechargeable battery will inform you of power fail, low battery and power resume.
- Arm just by ringing from your authorised number.
- Exit delay (Adjustable).
So what do we think? I have to say, having an interest in home security myself, I really like the idea – it’s not over-complicated, but does what’s needed, in an innovative way. If there are more products like this coming online over time, we really will be able to look forward to the concept of monitoring our homes remotely.
You can check out the S-PIR from SeNd Technology here.
About The Author
Ben Robinson
Ben is a 10+ year veteran of the Mobile industry – starting his career when SMS was a still a relatively new concept for most people (!), he has now consulted on everything from bleeding-edge Mobile content, to the next-gen accessories you might view it on. As a result he has a broad and deep knowledge in numerous areas of Mobile – from network operators to device vendors, to infrastructure and middleware vendors (not to mention content delivery) – and has worked for companies in all of these areas! He is based in the UK, a hotbed of activity for mobile, and recently became a father for the second time – as oppose to in his younger years when he was happy spend time tweaking all manner of mobile devices to 'nth' degree, he now looks for services and hardware that provide the most efficient, compact, and reliable improvements to his already manic life! It’s his opinion that Mobile solutions should be there to help to make your life better – if a particular solution (be it service or device) isn’t doing this, he believes you need to ask the very important question of why you continue to use it... His focus at IntoMobile is mainly on Mobile content, services, and infrastructure, particularly as regards the UK market – and with the occasional look at devices. Additionally, using his extensive experience in the industry, he will provide commentary on the industry at large, with regular (and hopefully thought-provoking) articles.
