What happens if the alarm is going off and the intruder unplugs the wired alarm from the main unit? Doesn't it just stop sounding??
1540513
I have found that the backup on the control panel is nothing close to 72 hours, but more likely 4-6 hours (without an external siren further draining it). I would recommend plugging both the control panel and wireless siren into a UPS with greater capacity. As stated by others, it is also better to hide the main panel and use an accessory keypad or the remotes to activate/deactivate the alarm (vs. keeping the main panel in plain view of the entryway).
1540514
Correct, if the wired alarm is unplugged then it stops sounding BUT the wireless siren continues sounding. The main panel is wireless and has a 72h backup battery, if main panel gets unplugged from electricity then it works on battery, if panel is also turned off then alarm stops working, I recommend you hide main panel, mine is on a second floor ceiling so it's hard to reach. Even if the alarm gets unplugged or destroyed you will get a call or a SMS as soon as it star sounding (if configured). Hope this works :)
1540515
First off, the intruder would have to know where your control panel is to unplug it. The siren is VERY loud and if it goes off, it is a huge deterrent. As soon as the system is set off, the text is sent to you that it has gone off. If they do find the panel and unplug it, it has a battery backup so it still should keep sounding. Hope that helps.
1619329
When you go to turn it off, it will detect you and it will go off - meaning, the alarm will sound. There is no delay or no remote. So, when you want to turn it off, simply turn it off. You can't stop it from detecting you.
1847100
Sensors are always on. The master unit/receiver (alarm) can be muted. You would have to remove the sensor from the window, or door, (thus triggering the alarm) to remove the battery. Best to keep master unit in your bedroom. I have a sensor on my back door AND my daughter's window. You can set different beep quantities for the different sensors.
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There will be a few reasons why your alarm may go off. Upon initial set up the system will test itself and check the battery, During this time you may hear the alarm. If everything checks out okay the alarm will stop and the battery will be on charging until needed. During regular operation you may hear the alarm because the system continues to do checks sporadically, about once a week. During a power outage the alarm will sound informing you that the system is on battery backup power. When the power returns the alarm will shut off. If the system finds any trouble such as the battery dying or the battery depleting itself during a power outage the alarm will go off more rapidly. If you receive a constant alarm that means that there is an issue with the battery, or you have overloaded the system with too many devices, which will not allow the unit to function on battery backup power. I hope you find this your question.
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I have not done that , but it makes sense to me, that when the wall mount is active, so is the siren.( it is connected directly by speaker wire), When I forget to disable, it goes off every time. I have to rush to disable, so the neighbors don't call the police ! Good luck, hope this helps. RWM
136734
The best person to ask this would be your mechanic. The wiring is made to connect with the alarm and disconnect manually. As I am using it now I have to press it manually. Perhaps your mechanic knows how to inter-connect the two. Sorry I was not more helpful.
37952
Kathy, the off is when you move the switch to the middle position - moving the switch to the right gives you the loud piercing alarm and to the left gives you the milder chime, but if you carefully get it positioned in between the two positions, that should shut it off. It is a very small space between the three positions. hope this helps
2258829
The plug for the alarm does not have a secondary plug, so you will be using one of the circuits (plugs) in a standard duplex outlet. The system worksgreat.
1426737
It sounds like there may be an issue with the device. My unit simply shuts off with no alarm whatsoever. You may want to contact the seller for more information and/or an exchange.
603877
If it is moved or gets jarred it will make a loud "chirp" as a warning. I haven't had any false alarms with it. I believe if the alarm is triggered that it goes off in like 15 seconds unless the code is entered before that.
100993
The alarm will sound when the plug is removed. You have to push the button to silence it. This is so the parent will know if child unplugged it or came unplugged while they slept.
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Hi, It sounds like you had a power failure or lighting strike to the system. This happened to me and the alarm continued to sound-off. The only way to stop the alarm from ringing is to disconnect it from the main power source. Rotate the entire alarm counter-clockwise until it is unsecured from the base. There is a socket plug connector to the power source. Unplug. If this the only unit in the house that is sounding, it is defective and needs to be replaced.
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if you are doing everything right there should be no alarm. i did find mine going off if the probes were not fully pudshed in at the meter end. hope this helps. the proper funtion for where vyou have the probes plugged in need to be the right selection .. like slelecting amps while pugged in to volts or visa versa ,will cause an alarm .
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It will not go off unless you pull the trip cord. It's like a Hand Grenade. If you had the string hanging on the outside of your bag around your wrist and someone grabbed your bag then yes, it would go off inside the bag. I think better to have the alarm cord on your arm and if someone messes with you pull it and toss the alarm. It will continue to sound for one hour so that if you were knocked down the perp couldn't just stop the noise if you threw it out of reach. Well worth the small price for this much attention. Also, it would be comforting to someone to place one by the bedside if you hear something you could pull the cord and get that screaming alarm.
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Is there a delay so that the alarm doesn't sound right away. Scenario: I'm leaving the house and want to turn on alarm; when I turn on the switch, does i make noise right away?
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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?
2020903
Yes it has a hush feature, but it does not work.I had this before upgrading to the wired ones after a remodel (state requirement). The hush feature does not work on either. On the wired ones it is worse though because once an alarm is sounded it is repeated by all the other devices regardless of whether the original device is connected or not. So once one alarm has gone off they will all continue to sound the alarm until each has been disconnected.Just dumped $500 on Nest protect replacements. Once those are in I am going to have great fun smashing this dangerous rubbish up with a sledgehammer. Allowing them to go on sale is shameful. Yes it has a hush feature, but it does not work.I had this before upgrading to the wired ones after a remodel (state requirement). The hush feature does not work on either. On the wired ones it is worse though because once an alarm is sounded it is repeated by all the other devices regardless of whether the original device is connected or not. So once one alarm has gone off they will all continue to sound the alarm until each has been disconnected.Just dumped $500 on Nest protect replacements. Once those are in I am going to have great fun smashing this dangerous... » Read More Yes it has a hush feature, but it does not work.I had this before upgrading to the wired ones after a remodel (state requirement). The hush feature does not work on either. On the wired ones it is worse though because once an alarm is sounded it is repeated by all the other devices regardless of whether the original device is connected or not. So once one alarm has gone off they will all continue to sound the alarm until each has been disconnected.Just dumped $500 on Nest protect replacements. Once those are in I am going to have great fun smashing this dangerous rubbish up with a sledgehammer. Allowing them to go on sale is shameful. « Show Less