Can you describe the alarm sound? How loud? One reviewer says it sounds like a smoke alarm &amp; we wouldn't want to start a stampede in a museum. tnx
185133
It is approximately that loud. I think it would make people turn and look, not run, which is more helpful to you. At Disneyland, it rings loud enough for the distance. In an art museum, it would be crazy loud. my issue is that my kid wants to Play with it all the time. Hard to keep on her.
707666
The alarm is not quiet. You can hear it quite well. The clock itself is quiet. You can't hear the ticking like you can in some other noisy ones. And I am very happy about that!
928563
it works well...but it is noisy as hell. If ur gonna run it 24 7 ...the sound willl make you nuts. I'm not even usin mine because it's too loud. I'll sell ya mine :)
700701
It depends on your surrounding ambient noise. We did hear ours going off in the basement from the upstairs and the other side of the house, but we didn't have much other noise on at the time. If we'd had the TV on, we probably wouldn't have heard it right away. If you change out the batteries For these when you do your smoke detectors, then it should sound the alarm for at least a day before losing power. Should be enough time for you to hear it when the house is quiet, like bedtime.
49450
Not quite sure how you are using this. It only sounds when you "open" the door. You have to break the magnetic connection by seperating the two parts for the alarm to sound. There is no volume control. It is pretty loud.
1432915
I haven't tried to use an alarm but when I read through the directions I did not see that there is an alarm. But it is well worth the money for the sounds.
928821
It is literally like the loudest alarm, it scares you awake! It is meant more for heavy sleepers, are you meaning to use it as a timer?
2278363
Sorry but I've thrown out the packaging and there is no information on the alarm itself about decibels. However, the alarm does emit a loud piercing sound of alert for you. Not being a camper, it is reasonable to assume that using this particular alarm in an outdoor environment may make you a bit edgy depending on where it is located because it is sensitive. The alarm may not only detect 2-legged and 4-legged intruders you are envisioning, it may also detect other 2-legged "friendly" intruders such as birds who may break the alarm barrier. Not sure about protection from non-legged intruders (snakes). Overall, this alarm is just that--alert to you an intruder. I would recommend it for camping but beware of potential false alarms for "friendly" intruders based on its location and how many are used. I would suggest purchasing one and test in your backyard or in a park where critters live to see if this alarm meets your camping needs. If you have a pet (dog or cat), place in a location and release your pet to test the alarm. If you don't have a pet, borrow one--that's what friends are for! Again, not being a camper, I would recommend its use but would have more than one for peace of mind.
1401177
It is very loud actually! I could hear the alarm from my room in the attic when my grandfather was in his room on the first floor.
962741
Of the 3 types of alarms I have had, this is by far the loudest. We currently have it located in a 20'x30' open area, more or less, and there's no way you could not hear it. It echoes since the room isn't furnished yet. We are in the process of building and haven't spent a night there yet to answer about the middle of the night, but I'm very confident that it would, if it were within 15' of your bedroom.
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by no means is this a quite fan. they are great but you can hear from one end of 3 bedroom house to the other. not outside,about like having your stove fan on high(like in someone else's answer)is the perfect description. if you dont want it to be heard by visitors ,that will be within one wall seperating ,it may be too loud. but like i said it is worth the price i ha mine 2 years
295135
Its not really that loud, I don't need earplugs or anything (and I always use earplugs when using a grinder or my air compressor). Its maybe double the loudness of a large gas grill, not really something that would likely wake up the neighbors. Honestly its lots of fun but if you're unsure harbor freight has a super cheap one (fifteen bucks) that is much smaller so you can try it out. I have both and they're about the same loudness.
2258879
The alarm can be turned on and off from inside. The bell/ chime is probably loud enough to wake you up, but shouldn't be "scary." It reminds me of the sound when you would drive into a full service gas station.
885609
K. I got this for a second house. I haven't been there since installed, but my nephew is saying that it is loud. Reach out 2/1, and I will give you an update.
1554212
This alarm responds to smoke and can be triggered by a relatively small amount. That having been said, you should be no more prone to false alarms than , say, your kitchen. The only issue would be IF a router or other wood working tool created sufficient friction to "char" the wood and create smoke. Even then with good ventilation you should be fine.
162018
Many things can set off an alarm like that. The wind blowing or even an animal can set them off. We have a different brand and it needs to be re-positioned a little because it even picks up our neighbors when they are outside or leaving. We bought this one as a Christmas present which, of course, we haven't given yet. Ours sounds at night when some deer pass by. You might try to change the position a little and see if that helps.
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The alarm sound can't be adjusted...and it is quite loud (like a smoke detector). There is no "history" to know what may have happened.