It was the lease of a lifetime: the annex of a Hollywood home, open to a single female only. In effect, I would be inhabiting a pricey piece of estate but for the main residence. The go-between, a good friend of mine, made me the offer without circulating it.

The seeming godsend unfolded eventually and some kind of living alone protection was required. The unoccupied home could fall prey to housebreakers since the location was brimming with famous people. Sad to say, I was intended to stave them off.

Within minutes, the Voice Alert System-6 that I found on a web site can be programmed to keep an eye on 6 different sectors in the premises. A distinct voice warning for every sector would let me know of the precise origin of the threat.

Composed of 6 motion-detecting wireless PIR (passive infrared) sensors is this gadget for living alone protection. A distinct announcing system, it includes transmitters and a remote receiver/speaker base unit, with having additional sensors being an option.

Voice warnings are made using my own voice. “Car incoming!” may be heard through the speaker once a sensor detects movement in the driveway. Should I locate a second PIR at the back foyer, “Backdoor invader!” I can make it cry out.

Given multiple tailor-fit user-recorded messages provided by the Voice Alert System-6, living alone protection is sure to have extensive coverage. In addition, a floodlight will be set off from 4 of the 6 sensors by motion.

Perfect for usage outside and in since they are any-weather, the wireless PIRs feature mounting and sensitivity that are changeable. Either until 300 feet through walls or up to 1,000 feet in open space, every one can send a signal.

I am armed with total living alone protection by the Voice Alert System-6. The odds are that the trespassers in Hollywood, more accustomed to rich families? convoluted alert systems, would never anticipate it.

Kathi D Horell is one of the leading authorities on non-lethal self defense products. There are multiple choices, including stun guns, pepper sprays and personal alarms. She supplies full support and guidance on how to use the products.