if a breakin occurs and the unit or any sensor is smashed, will the alarm sound or is the system disabled?
1492136
I donot think a failure sensor will disable the system. The alarm will sound if the sensor is triggered before its destroyed
1492137
First let's assume that you have installed the system her the manufacturers instructions. You are actually asking two questions one would be about the censer being smashed and another about the unit (or master control being smashed). If a sensor is adequately operated then smashing it would make no difference because by then it has already tripped the alarm. However if the criminal were then able to reach the alarm box itself then yes I would assume that destroying it would turn off the alarm. However hopefully by this time you are alert to the fact that a criminal is in the house and can take evasive maneuvers or call 911 as it is just an alarm it does not protect you. Of course this alarmed also has the capability if connected properly to make a phone call out and of course that phone call should have already going out. I decided to place the master control box in a back bedroom and although it takes a little longer to reach the control box that would also mean that a criminal would have to search through the house looking for the control box but I have enough time to disbarment especially with the key fob in my hand, I disarm it before I walk in the house.
1288884
I went with AlarmSim, but as @LeppardQueen said, it will take a while to pay off.. I figure either way is less expensive than getting a new system.. I'll report back once I receive it an set up.
1431803
There is an internal battery that allows the alarm to operate for some time. The siren in the base unit will sound, but not sirens plugged into wall sockets. I have mine plugged into a UPS, and know it will operate at least 24 hours. It worked fine for me during the last power outage.
1869292
If you disassemble it, you can see what the sensor is like. It's just a spring fixed at the bottom on the printed circuit board, and the top is free. Around the top is a metal frame, when lock is moved, top of spring starts swaying and touches the frame, thus triggering the alarm sound. So if the sensor is not sensitive enough, you can decrease the gap between top spring and the frame, or make spring a little softer.
492144
Can not answer that. Threw my unit away after only a few months service. One of the sensors failed and unit stayed in alarm.
1546414
If you did this it probably would set off the alarm and I am not sure you want to do this if you do not need to. It is a very loud sound.
1447097
No not really,you just have to be careful in listening for it. The alarm is not "soft" but it isn't necessarily load either.
1591080
This is just a siren, not an alarm system. When power is applied, it makes a loud noise. And when no power is applied, it is silent.
655988
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.
1967614
Yes. Sometimes the vibrations from closing another door or dropping something set off the alarm
1313127
If you push arm button 3 times, alarm will be forced and other sensor will be started to work. You can erase and redefine your faulty sensor in your console, if it doesn't have hardware faulty. Please check its battery. It may be died.
1692579
No, the alarm is basically a deterrent to a thief. When the security is breached, the alarm does sound, but not loud enough for even a close neighbor to hear. I guess it amounts to a scare tactic to a thief looking for an easy break- in. Hope this helps
2135711
No this will not sound alarm if bulb burns out. This is monitoring the incoming voltage & sounds alarm when power is lost.
909485
I have an alarm system; someone broke into my house after midnight when I was out of town. My neighbors didn't even hear the alarm from the security system. Can this unit be attached to my existing system and it so, will it have to be manually turned off?
100995
Yes. The only slight draw backs are that some times pressure on the pad can set it off as well. Once you set the unit...if you unplug it, apply too much pressure to the pad, it will sound the alarm. (False alarm) Just reset the Chummie (Top button) when this happens and you are ready to go.
880527
If the door has a glass window on it I would assume it would work the same way. If the window breaks or vibrates it should set off the alarm.
603880
sorry, i didn't have a chance to use it a lot. a few time it was on, probably nothing happened that could activate alarm