I am trying to secure my aprox 20'x20' 3 season porch. As this is the easiest access to the house and to the rear and private I want to make sure to do it right.
The plan is to install a wired reed switch on the outside door to the porch, and another on the door into the house. I also wanted to install an outdoor PIR in the corner facing the one wall without windows and possibly a glass break detector. When I get the automation going I want to install a IR Gate at the stairs going up the porch with will turn on the lights inside the house.
My concern is with almost floor to ceiling windows on 3 sides and an outdoor PIR which tends to have longer range am I increasing my chance of false alarms. The manuals suggest not facing the PIRS towards windows. Are there any suggestions ?
The plan is to install a wired reed switch on the outside door to the porch, and another on the door into the house. I also wanted to install an outdoor PIR in the corner facing the one wall without windows and possibly a glass break detector. When I get the automation going I want to install a IR Gate at the stairs going up the porch with will turn on the lights inside the house.
My concern is with almost floor to ceiling windows on 3 sides and an outdoor PIR which tends to have longer range am I increasing my chance of false alarms. The manuals suggest not facing the PIRS towards windows. Are there any suggestions ?