Cell phones are now an integral part of our daily lives. However, managing their usage is a problem nowadays. Since cell phones have penetrated to the most micro levels, their usage has become almost like a menace. Therefore, the market is filled with cell phone detection devices. They help in regulating and monitoring cell phone usage in unwarranted places.
Cell phones are definitely important and they also come in many different forms and sizes. They have transformed the way human beings communicate. But, there are places like prisons houses, offices, secure locations, religious places, hospitals, factories etc., where cell phones can be a hazardous or a concern for security. Therefore, they require constant monitoring of cell phone usage.
There are many devices that detect cell phone usage, but it becomes difficult to understand one’s requirements and the particulars of the device. A compatible cell phone detection device is a form of active monitoring technology. Let us look at few points to be considered before buying such a device.
- The technology: It is important to procure devices that are able to operate across all platforms, all network carriers, and also any listed protocol. Then one can have a true universally operable device. The market has devices that work on the basis of spectrum analysis. Importantly, most of them are unable to scan through a ‘user-definable frequency range’. It is necessary that they have a mechanism to alert or notify in cases of usage. An ability to control a third party device along with a function to log as soon as a relevant transmission activity is detected is also necessary.
- Accuracy: Almost all the devices around in our environment operate on one or the other computing processor. Therefore accuracy in detection and alerting the user becomes a challenge. The detection devices should have a mechanism to cater to this need.
- Versatility: The device environment keeps on varying. Depending on this demand, the device should be capable of portability for the necessity of ease. And due to the dynamic nature of such demands, it should also be able to operate centrally for better monitoring and management.
- Hack-proof: In our ever-changing world, a hack is available for every device in the market. This issue is hard to avoid, as some or the other individual always tries to mess with the various security mechanisms. Thus, cell phone detection devices should come with an updatable firmware. And this system should also be in sync with the changing trends. The constant evolution of technology is crucially important.
- Range: Before purchasing a detection device, it is important to look at the devices range. It should at the very least, be able to cover the required floor range of the location. Also, spaces tend to expand as per future needs. Therefore, inquiries should be made concerning range extenders.
- Ease of use: The devices should also be user-friendly. There is no point in owning a cell phone detection device that requires complex methods to set up and operate.
Cell phone detection devices operate on WiFi or cellular networks. Therefore, additional costings related to power and network should also be put into consideration. And the device’s authenticity through certifications should also be kept in check.
