A motion alarm should be considered as a very important part of any home security system. The device will make a very loud sound if any motion is detected in your house whilst the alarm is activated. If you have an alarm system installed in your house already then you will almost certainly already have motion sensor's in your rooms. But, if you do not have a system installed or you would like to protect an additional area then it is very simple install a motion alarm detector in any room or to a shed, garage or even to an outside area.

You can pick up an easy to install battery powered device for a very low price and these devices can be placed in any room in your house or in the garage, shed or on the porch area for example. The infrared motion sensor will detect movement and sound the alarm which can deter any intruder who is seeking to steal your valuable property. We have selected a few of the best portable motion detectors to give you an idea of what is available on the market.

U.S. Patrol 2 in 1 Motion Alarm

The JB5532 2 in 1 security system from U.S. Patrol requires no complex installation and can be easily fitted to any area of your home. The unit is powered by 4 AA batteries and measures 4 3/4 x 3 1/25 x 1 3/4 inches. The motion sensor is activated by remote control and the kit comes complete with two key ring remote control units.

As well as detecting motion this device can be placed on a door and sound a chime when the door is opened. The chime sounds when the magnetic contact is broken. This is perfect for letting you know when someone comes through the door at home, in a workshop or in a small store. The 2 in 1 alarm has three operating modes, instant alarm, delayed alarm and chime. There is also one extra useful feature on this unit which is the built in panic button. The U.S. Patrol JB5532 2 In 1 alarm is available online for less than $15.

Strobe Motion Alarm & Chime

This wireless PIR motion sensor features a 120dB alarm and a strobe light. PIR stands for passive infrared sensor. It will detect motion from up to 30 feet away and in a 120 degree radius. It can be powered by batteries in which case it uses 4 AA size batteries or alternatively you can power it with a 9v AC adapter. The device is activated by remote control and you can program in you own codes for additional safety.

The strobe light will act as an extra deterrent and it can also function as an emergency light during a power failure. The 120dB noise is earsplitting and works well to scare of a prospective intruder when combined with the strobe light. The unit can also make a chime sound instead of the alarm. You can pick up a Strobe Motion Alarm for the price of around $30.

Control Products MiniAlarm Motion Sensor

This portable motion sensor can be installed simply on to any horizontal surface or fixed to any wall. It is controlled by a wireless remote control for easy arming and disarming. It packs a very loud 130dB alarm sound and will detect motion from up to 20 feet away from the unit. The MiniAlarm is battery powered and when it is connected to the FreezeAlarm (which is sold separately) it can make an automatic phone call to up to three numbers.

The screeching 130dB sound will be emitted for 30 seconds and then the unit will reset, and there is a 4 second delay after you have armed the device giving you enough time to clear the area. The Control Products range features many home security items which can help you to further secure your personal possessions and protect your family. The Control Products MA-S01 Motion Sensor retails for a price of around $47.

A motion activated alarm can be very useful as an extra security measure and these portable infrared alarm devices are fairly cheap and very easy to install. You can use them to protect areas of your house which may not already be alarmed such as your shed or your garage or you can even use them to simply alert you when someone enters or leaves through one of your doors. Burglary is always something to be very aware of and these ultra loud security units will provide you with a simple deterrent which can ward off an intruder and help to keep your personal property safe. You can also place warning stickers on your windows which passers by can see and they will be made aware of the burglary prevention measure you have in place.

Additional features such as the telephoning capabilities of the FreezeAlarm which is an add-on to the MiniAlarm will further assist you in protecting your property as you can receive a phone call whenever the device is activated and thus you can always be alerted even when you are out at work or away on vacation. If you do not currently have any security systems installed at your residence then you should definitely look in to it as it may well save you loads of money in the long run and a wireless motion alarm is a very small investment to make in your families safety.