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product_id: 625234687
title: "Dakota Alert Driveway Alarm Sensor - DCPA-4k Plus Driveway Alarms Wireless Outside Weatherproof Alert System, 1-Mile-Long Range Sensors, Receiver & Vehicle Detecting Probe Transmitter & 50' Wire"
brand: "dakota alert"
price: "R21189"
currency: ZAR
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reviews_count: 5
url: https://www.desertcart.co.za/products/625234687-dakota-alert-driveway-alarm-sensor-dcpa-4k-plus-driveway-alarms
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region: South Africa
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# 1-mile wireless range 16 alert tunes Easy installation Dakota Alert Driveway Alarm Sensor - DCPA-4k Plus Driveway Alarms Wireless Outside Weatherproof Alert System, 1-Mile-Long Range Sensors, Receiver & Vehicle Detecting Probe Transmitter & 50' Wire

**Brand:** dakota alert
**Price:** R21189
**Availability:** ✅ In Stock

## Summary

> 🚗 Stay Alert, Stay Ahead! Your driveway's new best friend.

## Quick Answers

- **What is this?** Dakota Alert Driveway Alarm Sensor - DCPA-4k Plus Driveway Alarms Wireless Outside Weatherproof Alert System, 1-Mile-Long Range Sensors, Receiver & Vehicle Detecting Probe Transmitter & 50' Wire by dakota alert
- **How much does it cost?** R21189 with free shipping
- **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship
- **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.co.za](https://www.desertcart.co.za/products/625234687-dakota-alert-driveway-alarm-sensor-dcpa-4k-plus-driveway-alarms)

## Best For

- dakota alert enthusiasts

## Why This Product

- Trusted dakota alert brand quality
- Free international shipping included
- Worldwide delivery with tracking
- 15-day hassle-free returns

## Key Features

- • **Diverse Alerts:** Choose from 16 unique tunes to personalize your driveway alerts.
- • **Unmatched Range:** Experience the longest wireless range in its class—1 mile!
- • **Customizable Setup:** Pair up to 16 sensors with one receiver for tailored coverage.
- • **Weatherproof Design:** Built to withstand the elements, ensuring year-round functionality.
- • **Reliable Performance:** Battery-operated for year-long reliability, no solar worries.

## Overview

The Dakota Alert DCPA-4k Plus is a state-of-the-art driveway alarm system featuring a one-mile wireless range, easy installation, and customizable sensor options. With 16 distinct alert tunes and ultra-reliable battery operation, this weatherproof system ensures you never miss a vehicle approaching your property.

## Description

Dakota Alert Driveway Alarm Sensor - DCPA-4k Plus Driveway Alarms Wireless Outside Weatherproof Alert System, 1-Mile-Long Range Sensors, Receiver & Vehicle Detecting Probe Transmitter & 50' Wire

## Features

- 📡 DRIVEWAY ALARM WITH ONE-MILE WIRELESS RANGE: The Dakota Alert DCPA-4k Plus driveway alarm is designed with a one-mile wireless range between the sensor and receiver, providing maximum coverage and eliminating false signals from non-vehicle sources such as deer and other large animals.
- 🔧EASY INSTALLATION OF YOUR DRIVEWAY ALARM: Installing the Dakota Alert RE-4k Plus driveway alarm sensor is easy, and up to 16 sensors can be paired with one receiver or an unlimited number of receivers can be paired to one sensor. This makes the driveway alarm highly customizable to your needs and can be set up in minutes with its simple code-learning technology.
- 🔊LONGEST WIRELESS RANGE IN ITS CLASS: The one-mile wireless range of the Dakota Alert DCPA-4k Plus driveway alarm is the longest in its class, providing a signal that is much more likely to get through to the receiver compared to other products that only offer ¼ mile or ½ mile.
- 🔔 16 DIFFERENT TUNES FOR YOUR DRIVEWAY ALERT: The RE-4k Plus receiver will play one of 16 different tunes when a signal is received from the DCPT-4000 vehicle sensor, providing an audible alert of a detected vehicle. Additionally, the receiver also has two form C relay outputs and one 12 VDC output, which can be used with other accessories.
- 🔋ULTRA-RELIABLE OPERATION FOR YOUR DRIVEWAY ALERT: The Dakota Alert DCPA-4k Plus driveway alarm sensor operates on three CR-123 batteries (included), which typically last a year or more before needing to be changed. With battery operation day and night, there is no need to worry about a solar panel not charging, ensuring reliable operation at all times.

## Technical Specifications

| Specification | Value |
|---------------|-------|
| Brand | Dakota Alert |
| Colour | White |
| Power Source | 3 CR-123A for transmitter, A/C adaptor for receiver |
| Compatible Devices | Smartphone |
| Item dimensions L x W x H | 23.1 x 23.1 x 23.1 Centimeters |
| Video Capture Resolution | 2160p |
| Connectivity Technology | Wireless |
| Alert Type | Motion Only |
| Voltage | 12 Volts |
| Maximum Range | 1 Miles |
| Included Components | Siren, Battery, Sensors |
| Manufacturer | Dakota Alert |
| Item model number | DCPA-4k Plus |
| Product Dimensions | 23.11 x 23.11 x 23.11 cm; 2 kg |
| ASIN | B07Y41NVZC |

## Product Details

- **Battery Description:** Lithium
- **Brand:** Dakota Alert
- **Color:** White
- **Compatible Devices:** Dakota Alert 4000 series receivers
- **Power Source:** 3 CR-123A for transmitter, A/C adaptor for receiver

## Images

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## Available Options

This product comes in different **Model** options.

## Questions & Answers

**Q: I am going to have a gravel driveway paved.  Would there be any advantage or disadvantage of installing the sensor wire under the pavement beforehand?**
A: Before paving, I buried a thick walled pvc pipe across the driveway so that the ends of the pipe went beyond the edge of the driveway and were accessible. After,  they paved the driveway,  I fed the sensor into the pipe using a pole marked so I knew when to stop pushing leaving the sensor midway in the driveway.  I adjusted the sensitivity and it works great and if I ever have to replace or repair it,  I can simply slide it out of the pipe.

**Q: Can you hook up an additonal audio alert in a differnt location from the receiver?**
A: Yes, you can have multiple senders and receivers ( w multiple alert sounds too)

**Q: Can the probe be located in a way tht only incoming vehicles are detected?**
A: The probe detects vehicles up to about 10 feet (3m) away. You can learn more on how to position the transmitter at [http://dakotaalert.com/kcmsLite/assets/docs/DCPT_4000.pdf].

**Q: Is the receiver compatible with google home?**
A: No, the DCR-4000 Receiver is only compatible with Dakota Alert BBT-4000, DCHT-4000, DCMT-4000, DCPT-4000, and UT-4000 Transmitters.

## Customer Reviews

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 







  
  
    Great at what it does!
  

*by M***S on Reviewed in the United States on 5 November 2022*

I've used a Dakota 2500 alert for years with a motion sensor.  The motion sensor becomes less effective in the winter with cold, so I decided to upgrade to the DCPA-4K plus and use the in-ground electromagnetic sensor.  It works great, simple to install with a little labor.  As we have a gravel driveway, I chose to bury it in the middle.  (A little drive testing beforehand showed I could avoid detection if I drove on the very edge of the driveway and the probe was at the edge of the driveway as the instructions suggest.)I like the product and would recommend it but here are a few downsides.-- It isn't a 'smart' device.  All it does is chime, so you have to be in the same space as the receiver.  No alerts to your phone or smart home device.  NOTE! I solved this by attaching a Yolink Outdoor Contact Sensor to the built-in relay of the 4K Plus.  (You need the PLUS version to get the relays)  Now, not only does it chime, it can make an announcement on our Alexa devices and send me a text too.-- The box that houses the transmitter is WAY to big.  It could be at least 1/2 the size that it is and be more discreet.  Not sure why they chose such a large box.-- It is a little pricey but I'm happy to support a USA made product and one that I hope lasts for years.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 







  
  
    Nice alarm
  

*by G***M on Reviewed in the United States on 24 December 2023*

The alarm was easy to install and it works well.  The transmitter and receiver connected without issues.  The detector and the transmitter have plenty of cable between them, so you can hide the transmitter farther away if needed.  I have mine sitting close together and tucked the extra wire in a small irrigation box I bought just for this purpose.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 







  
  
    Easy setup and excellent vehicle detection
  

*by J***S on Reviewed in the United States on 5 August 2023*

This driveway alarm set was easy to setup. You pair the sensor to the receiver unit before you install/bury the sensor unit. During the setup you select the channel (up to 16) and the sound the receiver makes when the sensor detects a vehicle. My unit is a vehicle detecting unit, not a motion sensing one. The sensor does an excellent job of detecting vehicles and NOT detecting non-metallic things (like deer). We have a long driveway, so this is a great way for us to get a heads up that a vehicle is coming down the driveway (or leaving)! We are planning to get another sensor so we can get an earlier notice, and also determine direction (coming in or leaving).

## Frequently Bought Together

- Dakota Alert Driveway Alarm Sensor - DCPA-4k Plus Driveway Alarms Wireless Outside Weatherproof Alert System, 1-Mile-Long Range Sensors, Receiver & Vehicle Detecting Probe Transmitter & 50' Wire
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*Product available on Desertcart South Africa*
*Store origin: ZA*
*Last updated: 2026-03-17*