{"id":3024,"date":"2013-06-21T11:00:54","date_gmt":"2013-06-21T15:00:54","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/blog.diycontrols.com\/?p=3024"},"modified":"2015-09-18T10:08:35","modified_gmt":"2015-09-18T14:08:35","slug":"cellular-alarm-for-homes-sends-text-message-alerts-247","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/blog.diycontrols.com\/index.php\/cellular-alarm-for-homes-sends-text-message-alerts-247\/","title":{"rendered":"Cellular Alarm for Homes Sends Text Message Alerts 24\/7"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>If you are looking for a simple, affordable way to protect your primary residence, vacation home or business 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, there\u00c3\u00a2\u00e2\u201a\u00ac\u00e2\u201e\u00a2s a new device called the <strong><a onclick=\"javascript:pageTracker._trackPageview('\/outgoing\/www.diycontrols.com\/p-8205-diy-cellular-alarm-for-homes.aspx');\"  href=\"http:\/\/www.diycontrols.com\/p-8205-diy-cellular-alarm-for-homes.aspx\" target=\"_blank\">DIY Cellular Alarm for Homes<\/a><\/strong> that <strong>sends text message alerts 24\/7<\/strong>. \u00c3\u201a\u00c2\u00a0The base unit sells for around $200. \u00c3\u201a\u00c2\u00a0Unlike other alarms in this price range which are typically \u00c3\u00a2\u00e2\u201a\u00ac\u00c5\u201clocal\u00c3\u00a2\u00e2\u201a\u00ac\u00c2\u009d alarms and effective only when you are around to actually hear the alarm sounding, the DIY Cellular Alarm for Homes is a \u00c3\u00a2\u00e2\u201a\u00ac\u00c5\u201ccall-out\u00c3\u00a2\u00e2\u201a\u00ac\u00c2\u009d alarm that sends text message alerts directly to you (anywhere!). \u00c3\u201a\u00c2\u00a0That makes this alarm especially useful for times when you\u00c3\u00a2\u00e2\u201a\u00ac\u00e2\u201e\u00a2re away.\u00c3\u201a\u00c2\u00a0 With a DIY Cellular Alarm, you\u00c3\u00a2\u00e2\u201a\u00ac\u00e2\u201e\u00a2ll know immediately when there\u00c3\u00a2\u00e2\u201a\u00ac\u00e2\u201e\u00a2s an emergency condition or power outage at your home or office.<a onclick=\"javascript:pageTracker._trackPageview('\/outgoing\/www.diycontrols.com\/p-8205-diy-cellular-alarm-for-homes.aspx');\"  href=\"http:\/\/www.diycontrols.com\/p-8205-diy-cellular-alarm-for-homes.aspx\" target=\"_blank\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignright wp-image-3026 size-full\" style=\"margin-left: 10px; margin-right: 10px;\" title=\"The DIY Cellular Alarm for Homes sends text message alerts to you anywhere, anytime.\" src=\"http:\/\/blog.diycontrols.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/06\/Couple-with-cell-phone.jpg\" alt=\"The DIY Cellular Alarm for Homes sends text message alerts to you anywhere, anytime\" width=\"325\" height=\"325\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2><em>Why a Cellular Alarm?<\/em><\/h2>\n<p><strong>A cellular alarm communicates via a cell phone signal, making it ideal for homes or buildings without a landline phone or Internet connection.<\/strong>\u00c3\u201a\u00c2\u00a0 A cellular alarm is also the perfect solution in vacant vacation homes where those services are turned off in the offseason to reduce expenses.<\/p>\n<p>The beauty of a cellular alarm is that it requires <strong>only one or two bars of cell phone signal strength<\/strong> to be able to transmit text messages to your phone or mobile device (which is much less than the signal strength needed for voice calls). \u00c3\u201a\u00c2\u00a0So, even if your home or building is in a remote location with minimal cellular service, there is a good chance that you can still use the DIY Cellular Alarm for Homes.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2><em>What Can I Monitor?<\/em><\/h2>\n<p>The DIY Cellular Alarm for Homes is \u00c3\u00a2\u00e2\u201a\u00ac\u00c5\u201cdual-sensor\u00c3\u00a2\u00e2\u201a\u00ac\u00c2\u009d alarm, meaning that it <strong>monitors up to two conditions <span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">plus<\/span> power outages<\/strong>.\u00c3\u201a\u00c2\u00a0 The unit comes standard with a water sensor and a sumpbobber, but other types of sensors and detectors can be used.<br \/>\n<a onclick=\"javascript:pageTracker._trackPageview('\/outgoing\/www.diycontrols.com\/p-6068-sumpbobber-waterflood-sensor.aspx');\"  href=\"http:\/\/www.diycontrols.com\/p-6068-sumpbobber-waterflood-sensor.aspx\" target=\"_blank\"><b><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignright\" style=\"margin: 10px;\" title=\"Optional SumpBobber water\/flood sensor\" src=\"http:\/\/www.diycontrols.com\/images\/Product\/medium\/sumpbobber.jpg\" alt=\"Optional SumpBobber water\/flood sensor\" width=\"225\" height=\"192\" \/><\/b><\/a><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><b>Use the water sensor to monitor:<br \/>\n<\/b><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Sump pumps<\/li>\n<li>Basement and utility room drains<\/li>\n<li>Water pans<\/li>\n<li>Underneath appliances such as refrigerators, water heaters, dishwashers, and washers<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><b>Use the optional sensors to monitor:<a onclick=\"javascript:pageTracker._trackPageview('\/outgoing\/www.diycontrols.com\/p-6241-fgd-0022-temp-alert.aspx');\"  href=\"http:\/\/www.diycontrols.com\/p-6241-fgd-0022-temp-alert.aspx\" target=\"_blank\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignright\" style=\"margin: 10px;\" title=\"Optional high or low temperature alert sensor\" src=\"http:\/\/www.diycontrols.com\/images\/Product\/medium\/6241.jpg\" alt=\"Optional high or low temperature alert sensor\" width=\"157\" height=\"157\" \/><\/a><\/b><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><a onclick=\"javascript:pageTracker._trackPageview('\/outgoing\/www.diycontrols.com\/p-6241-fgd-0022-temp-alert.aspx');\"  href=\"http:\/\/www.diycontrols.com\/p-6241-fgd-0022-temp-alert.aspx\" target=\"_blank\">High or low room temperature<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a onclick=\"javascript:pageTracker._trackPageview('\/outgoing\/www.diycontrols.com\/ShowProduct.aspx?ProductID=6248');\"  href=\"http:\/\/www.diycontrols.com\/ShowProduct.aspx?ProductID=6248\" target=\"_blank\">Humidity<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a onclick=\"javascript:pageTracker._trackPageview('\/outgoing\/www.diycontrols.com\/p-6068-sumpbobber-waterflood-sensor.aspx');\"  href=\"http:\/\/www.diycontrols.com\/p-6068-sumpbobber-waterflood-sensor.aspx\" target=\"_blank\">Sump pump well levels<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a onclick=\"javascript:pageTracker._trackPageview('\/outgoing\/www.diycontrols.com\/ShowProduct.aspx?ProductID=6252');\"  href=\"http:\/\/www.diycontrols.com\/ShowProduct.aspx?ProductID=6252\" target=\"_blank\">Smoke<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a onclick=\"javascript:pageTracker._trackPageview('\/outgoing\/www.diycontrols.com\/ShowProduct.aspx?ProductID=7251');\"  href=\"http:\/\/www.diycontrols.com\/ShowProduct.aspx?ProductID=7251\" target=\"_blank\">Smoke\/carbon monoxide<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a onclick=\"javascript:pageTracker._trackPageview('\/outgoing\/www.diycontrols.com\/ShowProduct.aspx?ProductID=7896');\"  href=\"http:\/\/www.diycontrols.com\/ShowProduct.aspx?ProductID=7896\" target=\"_blank\">Motion sensor<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a onclick=\"javascript:pageTracker._trackPageview('\/outgoing\/www.diycontrols.com\/ShowProduct.aspx?ProductID=6088');\"  href=\"http:\/\/www.diycontrols.com\/ShowProduct.aspx?ProductID=6088\" target=\"_blank\">Remote power outage<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a onclick=\"javascript:pageTracker._trackPageview('\/outgoing\/www.diycontrols.com\/p-7523-dakota-alert-bba-2500-wireless-break-beam-sensor-kit.aspx');\"  href=\"http:\/\/www.diycontrols.com\/p-7523-dakota-alert-bba-2500-wireless-break-beam-sensor-kit.aspx\" target=\"_blank\">Driveway motion using a beam sensor<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.diycontrols.com\/p-7899-dakota-alert-dcpa-2500-duty-cycle-probe-alert.aspx\" target=\"_blank\">Driveway motion using a probe sensor<br \/>\n<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<h2><em><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignright\" title=\"Optional Gentex smoke detector sensor\" src=\"http:\/\/www.diycontrols.com\/images\/Product\/medium\/6252.jpg\" alt=\"Optional Gentex smoke detector sensor\" width=\"200\" height=\"200\" \/>How Do I Receive Cellular Alarm Alerts?<\/em><\/h2>\n<p>The DIY Cellular Alarm for Homes <strong>can be programmed to send real-time text message alerts to up to three cell phone numbers<\/strong>.\u00c3\u201a\u00c2\u00a0 In the event of a power outage or emergency condition, a text message is sent to each phone number.\u00c3\u201a\u00c2\u00a0 When the condition returns to normal and\/or the electrical power is restored, the unit sends another text message notifying you that the situation is resolved.\u00c3\u201a\u00c2\u00a0 The DIY Cellular Alarm uses four AAA batteries for backup power, so you are always protected, even during power outages.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2><em>Extend Protection by Including Your Caretaker<\/em><\/h2>\n<p>When you receive a text message from your DIY Cellular Alarm for Homes, you will know to take action to correct the problem.\u00c3\u201a\u00c2\u00a0 For extended protection in the event that you are far away or unable to respond to the emergency, you can <strong>program the cellular alarm to send text messages <i>directly<\/i> to your caretaker, property manager, plumber or contractor (in addition to yourself)<\/strong> so they can handle the crisis for you.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2><em>Where to Buy the DIY Cellular Alarm for Homes?<\/em><\/h2>\n<p>The <strong><a onclick=\"javascript:pageTracker._trackPageview('\/outgoing\/www.diycontrols.com\/p-8205-diy-cellular-alarm-for-homes.aspx');\"  href=\"http:\/\/www.diycontrols.com\/p-8205-diy-cellular-alarm-for-homes.aspx\" target=\"_blank\">DIY Cellular Alarm for Homes<\/a><\/strong> is <strong>sold exclusively by the online retailer <a onclick=\"javascript:pageTracker._trackPageview('\/outgoing\/www.diycontrols.com\/default.aspx');\"  href=\"http:\/\/www.diycontrols.com\/default.aspx\" target=\"_blank\">DIYcontrols.com<\/a><\/strong>.\u00c3\u201a\u00c2\u00a0 The device operates on the Verizon Wireless network.* \u00c3\u201a\u00c2\u00a0The cellular service costs only about $50 per year.\u00c3\u201a\u00c2\u00a0<a onclick=\"javascript:pageTracker._trackPageview('\/outgoing\/www.diycontrols.com\/default.aspx');\"  href=\"http:\/\/www.diycontrols.com\/default.aspx\" target=\"_blank\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignright\" style=\"margin: 10px;\" title=\"The DIY Cellular Alarm for Homes is available only from DIYcontrols.com\" src=\"http:\/\/www.diycontrols.com\/images\/Product\/medium\/8205.jpg\" alt=\"The DIY Cellular Alarm for Homes is available only from DIYcontrols.com\" width=\"225\" height=\"225\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>When ordering, choose the two sensors or detectors that best address your concerns.\u00c3\u201a\u00c2\u00a0 The DIY Cellular Alarm for Homes comes with a water sensor and a sumpbobber at no extra charge, but you can replace one or both of these with another sensor that monitors conditions such as <strong><a onclick=\"javascript:pageTracker._trackPageview('\/outgoing\/www.diycontrols.com\/p-6241-fgd-0022-temp-alert.aspx');\"  href=\"http:\/\/www.diycontrols.com\/p-6241-fgd-0022-temp-alert.aspx\" target=\"_blank\">temperature<\/a>, <a onclick=\"javascript:pageTracker._trackPageview('\/outgoing\/www.diycontrols.com\/p-6248-fgd-003ha1-humidity-alert-20-80.aspx');\"  href=\"http:\/\/www.diycontrols.com\/p-6248-fgd-003ha1-humidity-alert-20-80.aspx\" target=\"_blank\">humidity<\/a>, <a onclick=\"javascript:pageTracker._trackPageview('\/outgoing\/www.diycontrols.com\/p-6252-gentex-9120f-smoke-detector-with-built-in-relay-battery-backup-fgd-0049-b.aspx');\"  href=\"http:\/\/www.diycontrols.com\/p-6252-gentex-9120f-smoke-detector-with-built-in-relay-battery-backup-fgd-0049-b.aspx\" target=\"_blank\">smoke<\/a> <\/strong>and<strong> <a onclick=\"javascript:pageTracker._trackPageview('\/outgoing\/www.diycontrols.com\/p-7251-gentex-gn-503f-hard-wired-combo-smoke-co-alarm-w-battery-backup.aspx');\"  href=\"http:\/\/www.diycontrols.com\/p-7251-gentex-gn-503f-hard-wired-combo-smoke-co-alarm-w-battery-backup.aspx\" target=\"_blank\">carbon monoxide<\/a><\/strong>.\u00c3\u201a\u00c2\u00a0 The DIY Cellular Alarm automatically monitors for power outages. \u00c3\u201a\u00c2\u00a0Order an <strong><a onclick=\"javascript:pageTracker._trackPageview('\/outgoing\/www.diycontrols.com\/p-6088-120vac-power-lossoutage-sensor.aspx');\"  href=\"http:\/\/www.diycontrols.com\/p-6088-120vac-power-lossoutage-sensor.aspx\" target=\"_blank\">additional\u00c3\u201a\u00c2\u00a0power outage sensor<\/a><\/strong> for another location in the house that is on a different circuit breaker.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><i>* NOTE:\u00c3\u201a\u00c2\u00a0 Before ordering the DIY Cellular Alarm for Homes, be sure to <\/i><a onclick=\"javascript:pageTracker._trackPageview('\/outgoing\/www.cellreception.com\/towers\/');\"  href=\"http:\/\/www.cellreception.com\/towers\/\" target=\"_blank\"><i>check that there is cellular service<\/i><\/a><i> at the location where it will be installed<\/i>.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>If you are looking for a simple, affordable way to protect your primary residence, vacation home or business 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, there\u00c3\u00a2\u00e2\u201a\u00ac\u00e2\u201e\u00a2s a new device called the DIY Cellular Alarm for Homes that sends text message alerts 24\/7. \u00c3\u201a\u00c2\u00a0The base&hellip; <a href=\"https:\/\/blog.diycontrols.com\/index.php\/cellular-alarm-for-homes-sends-text-message-alerts-247\/\">Read 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