Is there a sensor that allows the sound on the parents end to go OFF until noise is detected? the one we have now has soft static and we cant sleep!
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I have one from 2011, as long as they haven't changed it, you hear static the whole time. The only way to not have it is cut sound off completely, but then you don't hear baby. It hasn't bothered us because we like white noise to sleep.
1084243
There is no off/on switch on the sensors but if she got creative she could trick the sensor with a magnet but you could use a motion sensor in the area of the exit and let her know that area is out of bounds or the alarm with go off.There are ways to make the system redundant.
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My baby doesn't notice it either. It has a motion sensor and must be worn. For example, say you remove it to change a diaper, if you left it on and to the side, the alert would go off momentarily.
123126
The Ion feature on my KC-860U is on continually, I never have it off, and there isn't any static noise at all; it sits in the corner of our bedroom at least six feet from any electronics, although that shouldn't affect it. Maybe if you call Sharp they might have an answer.
1485041
I always have the sound machine on when baby is asleep. Because I can hear the sound machine via the monitor, I know the monitor is working. I can still hear the slightest noise baby makes.
1794578
if you touch the alarm when it's on it will go off and will scare the crap out of the theif before he can turn it off it is very loud. i have placed it to where it can't be seen so there is no chance of anyone turning it off with out alerting me.
71449
That's strange, try to make some noise, it has a sensor. Mine is working as plug n play.
1542145
It is supposed to stop. For any reason the item is in slight motion, of course the alarm will continue to sound. Also, the battery can be going dead and will continue to go-off until completely dead. Check battery for voltage capacity. Otherwise item could be defective.
1583861
From my experience, this will not be possible. If your child walks into the room with the TV connected to the SensorPlug it would turn it on. Only after a few minutes of inactivity would the TV go off. I would suggest a strip of paper that you child would learn not to cross. Just a suggestion.
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I read that the audio comes off and on to make it less noisy. It is supposed to cut out background noise. It should come on when baby is making noise.
1441854
This chimes when the sensor is broken. You can change the chime but it doesn't keep going off.
1471593
We had one sensor pad. Had false alarms now and then, but they decreased when we turned the sensitivity up. Also, make sure you have a piece of plywood that covers the entire area beneath the mattress so if the baby is in the crib corner, the breathing can be detected.
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I'm not sure. I thought it was quite loud, but it is a high-pitch as I recall. That is the sound that people lose first usually. Does he live alone? If not, it would definitely wake anyone else. I have a baby monitor in Mom's room. It nearly scared me right out of bed, and my room is some distance from hers. Unfortunately, we had lots of false alarms because of the way she turns over in bed (raising up on elbow rather than just rolling.).
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I can see your point about turning it off. I have a cheaper unit that I keep in my shop. Thinking about upgrading. I just turn the sensor toward the wall when I'm working out there so the alarm will not be sounding constantly all day when I'm out cleaning or working. Kind of like telling the guard "don't shoot! It's me! Just take the afternoon off"! I just have to turn it back around when I lock up. Form a habit like pulling your keys out of the door after you lock the lock. It's just habit.
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I got the same issue (connected with USB) plus, has static. The on/off control is in the weird location and many times I get the Static with a noise in the speaker. They even get sound when I turn on and off the light in the room. It never happened with the previous speakers.
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Great IDEA for a feature, but as far as I'm aware, the "baby unit" is always in the communication loop. However, as I think about this, it might be possible to lower the volume on the baby unit to the point it can't be heard in the nursery so the parents COULD talk on the other 2 units. It's late tonight, but I'll check this theory out for you sometime tomorrow & re-edit this answer so we'll know for sure. ***stay tuned*** ----------- Update 7/23/13: Checked for you this morning & unfortunately, the "baby" unit's LOWEST volume level is still audible. So, no, you can't communicate between the two "parent" units without the "baby" unit broadcasting the sound. Even though you can talk to one another, "baby" can always hear. Hope that helped you!
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.