Guardline Wireless Driveway Alarm is so much more!!

In this video, I introduce you to the Guardline Wireless Driveway Alarm and show various different places to use it around your home. It's much more than a driveway alarm. Not only can you integrate it with your security system or surveillance system, you can also use it to trigger your Halloween decorations!
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[@blubyu1100]

Thank you! Great info well presented for all us regular folks.

[@saundrahonwytewa-lopez4053]

4:06 is Indian Jones theme song. I definitely know because I watched all of the trilogy movies, not once but a thousand times!!!! Love it

[@handydadtv]

You are correct. My bad.

[@googlreviews7813]

I laughed when he said Star Wars.

[@RED89P13]

@@handydadtv ah Star Wars: Han Solo and the crystal wombat! Who can forget that one?

[@daves_NOT_Here_Man]

@@handydadtv FRANK AND BEANS!

[@thewinnemuccaparaglider9556]

I love this product. I bought two transmitters and a receiver. I put one at the end of the drive way ( approx 300 feet away) and another at my front door. They work great. Indiana Jones music for cars and people entering the property and door bell sound for the front porch. Great product! Now I know who's coming a knocking.

[@Guardline]

Hey there, thanks for the shoutout! We do a little jig when we hear that folks are enjoying our product :)

[@thewinnemuccaparaglider9556]

My dogs here the music play and start barking, becuase they know the alarm has been tripped.

[@lynnbradley7387]

If the sensor and the house are not in a straight line, and there are a lot of trees between it, will it still work?

[@Cheaps928]

​@@lynnbradley7387 it would work to some extent but better than nothing. I say try it out :)

[@philharmonik77]

Thanks for this! Was looking to buy this for our property!

[@8alaine]

I love this for camping! Great Video Handy Dad!

[@handydadtv]

Perfect for camping! ⛺️

[@theroadhome_Liz_Summers]

I know this is an old(er) video, but it came up in my feed as I had searched on how to change batteries in the sensors. I bought my first receiver and 2 sensors (Guardline!) in Dec 2019. I live in Northwest MT. I just today (3/13/2022) replaced batteries in those first 2 sensors. I have since added 4 more sensors ... the 1/4 mile setup as I have a long driveway. The peace of mind ... for me and my pets re delivery trucks and sometimes lost persons ... has been enormous! I do get some wildlife alarms but since I have multiple sensors with different "songs" on the driveway, I can detect whether it is wildlife "crossing" or someone/thing coming up the driveway. As you noted, it is a versatile system. I hadn't thought about the camping aspect, but I am a solo rvr and I will take a setup with me next trip - thank you!! Also ... a co-worker (long distance via Zoom) who lives outside a metro area on largish property, heard the alarms in a meeting one day. Short story, he bought a system to assist with some neighbor encroachment and is very happy. *** battery replacement was 2 years 4 months after install ... the better part of 3 winters. AND, Guardline has great videos on how to do everything.

[@handydadtv]

Thanks!

[@playitagain1704]

We just bought one, and they were absolutely beautiful… They work perfect, you can change the sensitivity of it and footage, I’m going to buy more

[@handydadtv]

Glad to hear

[@americanpatriot212]

They were beautiful??

[@WeekendWarriorBBQ]

Nice job, Chris

[@dralandc69]

Nice video. Good job. Thanks for showing how well it detects motion. Most videos spend 20 mins showing you how to screw it into the fence post instead of showing the stuff we all want....DOES IT WORK? IF SO, HOW GOOD? Thanks again.

[@jrhjrh9372]

Thanks, I'm setting up as I'm watching this. You gave a few good tips.

[@handydadtv]

Thanks

[@AB-ye7bw]

Thank you, great information.

[@handydadtv]

My pleasure

[@Food4thought1234]

I was literally searching for sensors or alarms for tents and couldn’t find anything. Your title caught my attention, and you mentioned what I was looking for. LOL Thanks

[@handydadtv]

This would work great for camping. But in some ways, I’d rather not know when something was near my tent. Otherwise I’d be up all night!

[@tchin2020]

Thanks Dad, I did order the guard line but never had the chance to set it up, your video was very helpful and made the installation process easier…

[@handydadtv]

Glad it was helpful 👍🏻

[@gavinw77]

Thanks. This really helped to get a sense of what a good system can do. Looking for something for the garage in our apartments where we've had several thefts.

[@handydadtv]

I’d think cameras would be better for that.

[@ericphelps1686]

I was wanting this as well thanks.

[@handydadtv]

My pleasure

[@martinbuinicki1056]

I have been thru a number of such devices(tho not this brand), and battery life in cold weather and water intrusion were the downfall of my previous two tries. Distance is also a concern, as my driveway is 1/2 mile from paved road. I gound that putting the receiver on the second floor increased range.

[@deejohnson5163]

Great vid. I would have liked a detailed explanation and show us how to use all the features like distance, etc.

[@strangerdanger187]

I guess if I was going with something big and bulky I'd opt for trail cameras, camping fifth ops decent alarms. But good to know, if they ever get smaller I may go this route but good info all the same, great video!

[@handydadtv]

Thanks

[@alwaysgrateful6337]

Great video, I didn't know devices like that is available. Thanks a LOT!

[@handydadtv]

My pleasure!

[@angelasprayberry65]

Good video! Thanks for the promo code!

[@handydadtv]

My pleasure

[@ToddMB]

Well done video.

[@handydadtv]

Thanks

[@cathy5070]

Thank you. Good to know! Looking for something just like this.

[@handydadtv]

Glad it was helpful!

[@jeffreythornburg6896]

@@handydadtv HOW has this system worked for you? Looking to buy

[@handydadtv]

I don’t have a big enough yard to use this on a regular basis. I just demonstrated it for the video.

[@Mystical1022]

Thank you

[@handydadtv]

My pleasure

[@Cantetinza17]

Oh nice. I'm going to have to possibly get this.

[@handydadtv]

👍🏻

[@justinleonard8361]

Do you have anything similar that runs the out door units on solar?

[@DougsterCanada1]

Hi, great video. I always like to see videos regarding home/property security. I am curious, as you appear to have a pool, have you ever heard of a pool "buoy", or sensor that can tell the difference in wind/rain action on the pool surface as opposed to someone/something actually in the pool? While perimeter security near a pool is a great idea, this could also help detect if someone/something has actually fallen into the pool. The device will then send a signal to a receiver/alarm. Might be nice, especially if one has kids, or even infirm family members.

[@handydadtv]

I moved and don’t have a pool anymore.

[@xxmyspac]

thanks im getting it !

[@handydadtv]

Enjoy!

[@TheJamesJones]

Star Wars? That is Indiana Jones....

[@handydadtv]

Haha omg you’re right!!! Good catch.

[@TheJamesJones]

HandyDadTV must have had Harrison Ford on the brain... lol

[@jeremybrews2521]

I was about to say that as well

[@richbum3725]

I jumped right to the comment section to see if the top comment brought that up and it did haha

[@tammygurl64]

That's exactly what I was thinking.😊 I think we're all guilty of occasionally seeing one thing in our brain and saying something different. At least it was a Harrison Ford thing. 🙂

[@chodkowski01]

They broke into my car last year. My neighborhood has lots of car burglaries. I installed the Guardline connected to my lights along with security cameras. I see them on my Security cameras but as soon as the lights turn on they leave to my neighbors homes. My camera gives me a 375’ radius and the Guardline is 75’. I also use Harbor freight driveway alarm which is around 35’. So I have 3 perimeter zone alarms.

[@handydadtv]

Wow good coverage

[@TheAntipedy]

GOOD ON YA MATE

[@dennisthemenance5433]

If your having security Problems or In the Town that you Might? Then its worth the $.. But Not or me $50 is about my Limit-- nd got one for that and its been 1 yr and still working..Similar , bought the Swan Systtem thru Home Depot.. good enough ..And Sensor is mounted Underneath my Mail Box that is 20 ft up my Gravel Driveway that lets me know I got Mail in the box, 2nd senor I inside the Garage entry door..and a Light as well attached Garage but Kitchen door is steel and locks automatically when just close the door

[@Military872]

Cool channel.

[@SuperMassman]

Thank you,, just what I was looking for. How about a camera system next?

[@handydadtv]

Like this? kzbin.info/www/bejne/q4Oam4ydn9mCosk

[@danrussell3509]

I would say that you have more ears than eyes around your property but they definitely tell you what area to look first . BTW . I own the 1/4 mile units and they work very well !

[@handydadtv]

Thanks for sharing

[@mohdrazibabdraub9097]

hi there. thanks for the demo of the product. Could u get a false alarm due to moving leaves/plants blown by the wind? how long do the battery last? thanks in advance

[@handydadtv]

This is an infrared sensor so you don’t get false alarms based on changing light from wind or leaves.

[@wetdroidedition2549]

2020: Nobody in the present could think you are paranoid

[@derperderp9036]

But will it go off in the house where I need to hear it at night?

[@Xoletta]

Can you choose a different sound for each sensor? What about volume? Thanks, HandyDad!

[@handydadtv]

I think you’d need separate receivers to do this.

[@brianb2087]

Very helpful video , glad I found this Chanel. Thanks so much!!!

[@handydadtv]

Welcome to the family!

[@sarawright6781]

Does this work in subzero temperatures? I live in Canada of course lol

[@rudykammermeier8227]

I’ve had two different manufacturers motion sensor alarms over the years. The biggest problem are false alarms. Usually clouds going by would set off the alarm. It’s really annoying when you’re not at home, and receiving alarm messages. Break beam alarm systems are more reliable.

[@Farmer_26]

Did you try this one tho?

[@chapter1762]

@@Farmer_26 if this is infrared based sensor , then it is no difference between all these brands

[@polarbearsrus6980]

Does it have volume control ? Thanks for sharing.☺

[@handydadtv]

Yes

[@johnfithian-franks8276]

Hi Chris, If it was set to star wars I would be setting it off all the time just to hear it, dose the unit come with batteries or do you have to provide them yourself. good video, already a follower of homesteadonomics.

[@handydadtv]

Batteries are not included. Thanks!

[@theamaturepro]

I tried one of these. Was woken up to it going off over and over non stop three times before it got unplugged. First was some deer eating off a tree, second was the neighbors cows were loose and roaming, and third was my renter pulled his truck in just to the right spot to trigger it and was working on the engine. I moved the sensor around and just never found a good spot that didn't have tons of false alarms all day

[@handydadtv]

Well you certainly proved it works!

[@mikekolczynski5665]

Guardline is the best. Have them as a perimeter. All ring different tones, so I know where to check.

[@handydadtv]

Thanks for the reply

[@clausboman]

One more, where can you buy the strobe and sirens for this alarm? Thx. And thx for your informative review.

[@handydadtv]

Don’t know. You’ll need to research that on your own.

[@rawuncutmack1038]

Thanks for taking the time 2 make this. It is appreciated. Ignore the idiots who focus on what movie a friggin' song is from. The subject matter of the video is more important.

[@MrMattMohler]

I just bought this and set it up to cover the 3 entrances of my yard. Have you had any issues with longevity of the product?

[@handydadtv]

I only used it to make this video, but I haven’t heard any complaints.

[@Xoletta]

Is the sound in the video heard on the detector outside? And have you gotten any false alarms from wind or shadows?

[@handydadtv]

It’s an infrared sensor; light and wind don’t cause false alarms. The sound is only emitted from the receiver in the house.

[@Ronbo710]

Can you use one sensor/transmiter with two receivers? I would like one receiver in the house and one in the garage for anyone to hear who breaks the beam.

[@handydadtv]

Good question. I think so but contact Guardline on the website to verify.

[@sumbl1ss]

I had to double take on the name as I turned down the volume. Lol what a cute name and channel

[@handydadtv]

Thanks 😊

[@MillennialVetFamily]

Thumbs up for crediting another youtuber, Homesteadnomics for using clips, in your info box. Dont see this alot. glad few people are still doing the right thing like yourlself and not just blatantly recycling other people's content without giving proper credit.

[@handydadtv]

Not worth risking a ContentID match and takedown. So I ask permission and give credit.

[@MrSnacko]

So, when you spend time in your backyard or pool that alarm is constantly going off? Or you have to go turn it off everytime?

[@handydadtv]

Like any alarm system, just turn it on when you want protection.

[@Gagicha]

Hi. I have one question for you. My property is near my house and between them, there are 3 or 4 houses. Will this work if i install motion detector in my property and receiver will be in my house?

[@handydadtv]

Yes as long as it’s within the range of the model you buy.

[@collettecardou5160]

Can the receiver be set so that the alarm tone goes off several times or continuously rather than just once in case you are out of hearing range when it goes off? Great vid and a cool product!

[@Guardline]

Hey Collette, no but you can choose a variety of different melodies (some long and some short) that accomplish a similar goal. Great question though.

[@williamjaded3058]

@@Guardline I purchased a kit with 4 sensors and one receiver everything works fine except I got no user manual of any kind or any paperwork at all with my kit. I called the seller store whatever you want to call it they told me go online and find it there. I found plenty of videos on how to but nowhere can I find a video or written instructions on how to set certain alarms for certain sensors. I would like to have a different sound for each sensor of the 4 sensors, Could you please point me in the right direction or tell me how I Complete these steps.

[@siberwolf33]

Can the sensors be toggled to not make an audible alarm? I would only want notification on the monitor.

[@handydadtv]

@siberwolf33 The sensors (transmitters) make no sound. Only the receiver makes sound.

[@williamhenry3337]

Do you have to have a PERFECTLY straight line of site from the transmitter to the receiver? My driveway is about 300 foot long buy has a curve so there will be two trees between them.

[@handydadtv]

Get the long range version

[@seanbaedke3155]

Using your driveway example in the video, what if you had two cars on that driveway? Would it pick up movement of people walking between the vehicles? Could it pick up movement only visible from below the vehicle? I ask because last night someone walked my neighborhood checking car doors and went through my car. If this were positioned on the side of the driveway shooting across sideways, could it pick up low movement?

[@handydadtv]

That sucks. We get that a lot here in New Jersey too. Druggies looking for anything of value will walk right past security cameras. If you put the sensor low to the ground, it would see feet moving on the other side of the car.

[@seanbaedke3155]

@@handydadtv Thank you so much!!

[@lowdown1548]

I've used the Bunker hill unit for years, get a lot of false alarms. Many units just stopped working, I did add an on-off switch to the speaker, so just the light would flash. Just ordered the Guardline 1/4 mile unit, just wondering if someone down the street had the same setup would their's set off my unit?

[@handydadtv]

Good question that I don’t know the answer to.

[@robertzack1635]

This is almost perfect for the country if it was 120v sensor (preference) and only caught humans (necessity) im on board . any ideas ? I know we have the technology

[@alienuniverse3806]

Me and you like the gadgets you cant beat it

[@handydadtv]

Yup

[@homlesy1172]

yes good review but how does it go with false triggers? do plants, flying debris spiders set it off or is it very accurate with only larger movements?

[@handydadtv]

Other than deer, I didn’t have any false alarms.

[@jorgeposadas1192]

Uses batteries, at what cost would u buy this product

[@americanpatriot212]

Is it loud though?? I usually find that anything I ever put batteries in turns out to be junk.. whether batteries destroy it or it's just weak in general if a couple batteries can power it

[@handydadtv]

Oh yes, that is one thing I can attest to. It is loud.

[@kenfield8536]

i live in the tropics and with the increase in crime such devices are not luxury items but necessary for survival thanks for the video.

[@handydadtv]

That’s a shame, but true.

[@mytquin7605]

can the transmitters be placed inside facing out through a window so no one can steal them ?

[@handydadtv]

No, they are infrared and windows will block it.

[@atlasgunther8947]

These look good. Does the receiver have onboard speakers or are speakers included?

[@handydadtv]

The receiver has a speaker.

[@atlasgunther8947]

​@@handydadtv Thanks! Mine just arrived and works like a charm. Very easy instructions for basic installment. All they need to do is have an external speaker jack on the receiver so you can mount speakers at the property line and fence rather than having to confront thieves at your front or back door at 2AM in a half-dazed sleep stupor. 1000% more efficient.

[@handydadtv]

If you’re handy, you could hack that.

[@jojalinda87]

Wait can it go off super loud with the typical burglary sound?

[@ronjcash]

How do you know which one trigged when you have multiple units set up?

[@handydadtv]

Good question but I don’t know the answer.

[@danrussell3509]

I purchased the long range with an extra receiver and several sensors . So far the only con I have encountered are that birds can set it off but that has not happened very often . The Pro is that any vehicle or human on foot can not get with in 100 feet and 360 degrees around my home without me knowing it .

[@handydadtv]

That’s awesome!

[@handydadtv]

That’s awesome!

[@sumbl1ss]

Does it make a noise outside at the device ?? Or are you just playing that inside tone at the right time ?

[@handydadtv]

The transmitter doesn’t make any noise. Only the receiver.

[@aulderyan]

How is it with wind and moving bushes? Im in the scrubby desert and my current driveway alarm gets set off constantly because of bushes and scrub blowing in the ever present wind. Looking for something that determines when the path is crossed, not just a bit of back and forth motion.

[@handydadtv]

I couldn’t say.

[@AwesomeFullHDvideos]

does it have to make a noise when it detects or can it flash an led light instead eg if you dont want the noise to be heard ?

[@handydadtv]

I think it has the ability to actuate external devices but I haven’t tried it.

[@AwesomeFullHDvideos]

@@handydadtv ok thanks a lot, but the sound can be turned down a lot i assume ? does it vibrate at all when it goes off so you could have it in your pocket for example and know somethings been detected ?

[@handydadtv]

You can turn down the volume but no smartphone notifications.

[@marcushennings9513]

Does it have an optional camera system in case Bambi trips the alarm? Are the sensors those red beams that can be easily seen in the dark?

[@handydadtv]

They use infrared sensors; nothing is visible in the dark, until it detects motion. It is possible to hack a solution that triggers recording on a camera, but they don’t offer it and I’ve never done it.

[@marcushennings9513]

@@handydadtv thank you

[@handydadtv]

@pizz off - yes, that’s what I meant by hacking a solution.

[@HangNguyen-ty7zv]

Hello sir!! How high did you hang up the sensor motion? Where did you buy this unit.can you program for each sensor motion, about 15 ago I bought 2 cross point ( brand name) this one worked very good now I try to buy brand again but I can’t find it Would you please tell me where did you buy it, I think sensor motion works better than camera Thang you

[@handydadtv]

Link in the description. The sensors have independent sensitivity settings.

[@bdfresh973]

Hahaha... Star Wars; I know the comment was already made; but that was classic! The face of certainty-- :D

[@handydadtv]

Lol yes

[@handydadtv]

I pictured Harrison Ford in my head, and the wrong movie came out.

[@1TUFZUK]

Is there anything like this but also has an app so if you're away from your house, you can be alerted? And is must be solar since I am gone for long periods sometimes and couldn't be there to replace batteries. Thx

[@handydadtv]

Solar powered cameras, like Ring or Blink, will provide app notifications.

[@Rancanfish]

Well, two of my sensors have failed completely since I posted. Did everything Guardline told me but they chime constantly until replaced completely. When my remaining sensors die I will be looking elsewhere.

[@handydadtv]

I just released this video kzbin.info/www/bejne/gWKnepmPepKaqaM about YoLink leak detection. I noticed they also have a driveway motion sensor. If it’s anything like the leak sensors, it’s gotta be good.

[@ms.1207]

It sounded soft in the video. Can it be heard from 500ft away?

[@sharedpollard4407]

My 1/4 mile system is entirely set up, but I was disappointed there is no way to route the audio to my whole home audio receiver. If only they had put a wiring block in there I could have easily wired a 3.5mm stereo headphone plug there and routed audio to my amplifier. Otherwise, this system works very well. I wired the contact closure to an external Niles DB2 device to at least get the driveway alarm dinging over my whole home audio, but the other 3 sensors had to have their sound come from the base. With an external audio plug, all the sounds could router over the audio amplifier.

[@handydadtv]

Interesting idea but I’m not sure how many people would find it useful.

[@atlasgunther8947]

Are you saying your receiver hasn't speakers included?

[@grizzly8859]

How long do 4 AA batteries last?

[@olddogprepper2959]

till they are dead - likely depends on how often it's triggered

[@ropeysubstance1719]

do you know if sprinkers cause it to think there's motion from the water spray pattern?

[@handydadtv]

I didn’t test that.

[@lowzyyy]

Does sensors play the same sound as base or not? I would like that sensor does not play sound, just the base

[@handydadtv]

Sensors do not make any sound.

[@blackphenomenon]

How can I tie this to a series of lights and/or an outdoor strobing light and siren?

[@handydadtv]

There is a low voltage relay that enables you to trigger other things.

[@brainwashed7244]

Will it create false alarms if the Sun hits it at certain parts of the day or if plants are around it ? I hope someone knows because false alarms drive me crazy!! If this thing doesn't create false alarms I will buy it today!!

[@MrMattMohler]

"STAR WARS!?" 😡 You have triggered my inner nerd!

[@handydadtv]

Forgive me

[@MrMattMohler]

@@handydadtv It's done.

[@Glens1965]

Does anybody know if the receiver will work in a metal closed building?

[@handydadtv]

It should. Return it if it doesn’t.

[@stevenryle5709]

not what I'm looking for, but good video

[@handydadtv]

Thanks

[@americansurgicalpharmacy3883]

Can this send alerts to your cell phone? I need something to alert me even when I’m not gone with the receiver.

[@handydadtv]

This doesn’t connect to your phone

[@anthonyrstrawbridge]

I followed the link to purchase and the link was perfect. However, the nonstop pop ups forced me to close the link. Thanks anyway.

[@handydadtv]

Sorry, that’s not my website. (I hate those chat pop ups too.)

[@twistedblissyardcards1562]

does this have a phone alert app with it

[@handydadtv]

No

[@siberwolf33]

Can the sensors be toggled to not make an audible alarm? I would only want notification on the monitor.

[@handydadtv]

The sensors make no sound.

[@deborahharper3427]

I'm looking for one that will driveway if some comes in the driveway or it say front door if someone is at the front door does this one say these things

[@handydadtv]

Good idea for a future version, but it doesn’t do that now.

[@user-wq3jp3qg1o]

What if my neighbor has one. Will mine chime if he pulls into his driveway. Are these all on the same frequency?

[@handydadtv]

You can set the frequency if there are any conflicts.

[@dgott7726]

Can you turn the sound all the way off??? I would prefer to use just an external light. No sound.

[@handydadtv]

You can keep the volume at 0. But a motion sensor light would certainly be cheaper.

[@lynnbradley7387]

If it’s not going direct line side from the sensor at the gate to the house, does it still work with lots of trees in between?

[@handydadtv]

Probably, but you’d have to try it. Return it if it doesn’t work for you.

[@lynnbradley7387]

@@handydadtv so no wires at attached?

[@handydadtv]

The transmitter is wireless.

[@outsideinoregon]

This is my second one, they do not hold up outside. Rain leaks in and ruins the system

[@keithrose6931]

Why buy a second one ?

[@hcox1111]

Smear silicone into the seams, simple way to waterproof.

[@patrickmckowen2999]

👍 What I learned, you need a new fence🤣

[@handydadtv]

Lol. Keeps the deer out.

[@paulwicks254]

Is there one that doesn't require batteries for power? Also how long is battery life in all climates

[@handydadtv]

Good question

[@victoryfirst2878]

Does this have vibrate mode on the alarm so that I can keep it on me ???

[@handydadtv]

No.

[@kingscairn]

Handy Dad - ok - I'd like to know if - after 3 yrs - is it still up to snuff - still in use

[@handydadtv]

I only used it for this video to demonstrate its capabilities. My property was too small.