Dakota Alert SMA-4000 Smart
The motion kit to get if you want driveway alerts on your phone as well as a chime, with Dakota Alert’s one-mile radio.
Amazon $104.99$104.99
The Dakota Alert SMA-4000 Smart is the better driveway alarm overall, rated 3.7 to 3.5. The Dakota Alert SMA-4000 Smart leads on features. The Dakota Alert MTPR-4000 wins on value. The Dakota Alert MTPR-4000 costs $25 less ($79.99 vs $104.99).
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Dakota Alert MTPR-4000
A one-mile motion kit with a pocket receiver, for people who spend the day outside or in a workshop rather than by a wall chime.
Amazon $79.99$79.99
Which should you buy?
- Choose the Dakota Alert SMA-4000 Smart for features (phone alerts over Wi-Fi, relay or 12 V output, per-sensor alerts vs battery-powered receiver, per-sensor alerts).
- Choose the Dakota Alert MTPR-4000 for value ($79.99 per sensor ($79.99, 1 sensor) vs $104.99 per sensor ($104.99, 1 sensor)).
Scores side by side
Each factor is scored 0-100 against the same fixed reference points for every motion and beam sensors driveway alarm; a clear win is highlighted. How we rank explains each one.
| Factor weight | Dakota Alert SMA-4000 Smart | Dakota Alert MTPR-4000 |
|---|---|---|
| Overall rating | 3.7/5 | 3.5/5 |
| Wireless range 30% | 100 1 mile claimed wireless range | 100 1 mile claimed wireless range |
| Value 25% | 42 $104.99 per sensor ($104.99, 1 sensor) | 53 $79.99 per sensor ($79.99, 1 sensor) |
| Features 25% | 50 phone alerts over Wi-Fi, relay or 12 V output, per-sensor alerts | 25 battery-powered receiver, per-sensor alerts |
| Expandability 10% | 75 up to 16 sensors per receiver | 75 up to 16 sensors per receiver |
| Warranty 10% | 33 1-year warranty | 0 warranty not published, scored as none |
Specifications
| Dakota Alert SMA-4000 Smart | Dakota Alert MTPR-4000 | |
|---|---|---|
| Detection | ||
| Sensor type | PIR motion | PIR motion |
| Detection distance | 100 ft | 100 ft |
| System | ||
| Wireless range | 1 mile (claimed) | 1 mile (claimed) |
| Sensors in box | 1 | 1 |
| Receivers in box | 1 | 1 |
| Sensors per receiver | Up to 16 | Up to 16 |
| Price per sensor | $104.99 | $79.99 |
| Alerts | ||
| Phone alerts (Wi-Fi) | Yes | No |
| Receiver power | Plug-in | Portable, rechargeable |
| Relay or 12 V output | Yes | No |
| Per-sensor alerts | Yes | Yes |
| Power and build | ||
| Sensor power | 9 V battery | 9 V battery |
| Sensor battery life | A year or more on one 9 V battery | A year or more on one 9 V battery |
| Operating temperature | -30 to 120°F | -30 to 120°F |
| Warranty | 1 year | - |