Can this be used to monitor if a door is opened? I am thinking about using it for my stepmother's mobile home, with the next door neighbor having the
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I have it on a wall and angled facing a door, i dont know if its the door or the person moving that sets the alarm off but it works
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In answer to your follow up comment, I suppose it would work if you attached it to the door . . . not sure.
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It will work as a door monitor. There is a beam of red light emitted from the unit. (Just like an overhead garage door). If anything interrupts the beam, it will sound an alert on the receiver unit. We clipped the receiver unit to our belt so that we could be in other parts of the house. If our patient (elderly, and a fall risk), got out of bed, the alarm would sound. The unit itself (the part with the beam), does not sound an alarm, just the receiver unit.
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Not sure what is being asked here, but the alarm unit will make it's sound if anything or anyone moves in front of the monitor/motion detector unit within a range of about 9 feet, in my experience with it.
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I would say Yes. This is a network camera, to use it to just record to view later would be a waste of money. The greatest advantage is to download the Dlink APP, then I can view with a phone, or tablet that supports that APP. We use our existing Cable Companies internet modem / Wireless router. Our camera is on our home WiFi. Newer Smart TV's probably could be used to set up door views, although we only use to watch our dog when we are not home. I can see it also to be used as a baby monitor situation, or to watch baby sitters although I think you have to tell them you video monitor ( without showing the cameras location). Not sure if that helps.
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YES!!! This would make a very good baby monitor. On occasion this lock button will be left on here at my house and I can hear my wife talking on the phone in her study. Hope this answers your question. Jim S.
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I use mine as a security warning at my gate and it is plenty loud for anyone walking by. Record time is 2 minutes I believe (could be wrong). My message is only 20 seconds long or so. It will continue to loop as long as motion is detected. You can add a long silence in you audio file if you want it to pause for a while. When triggered again it replays. Multiple units will work, they will detect motion in the area they are pointed at. You will need a micro SD card to put your audio file on then upload it to the device. Mine has worked very well, the only clumsy part is getting the sound file loaded with your micro SD card. It is rather startling to hear a sudden voice out of nowhere. You might consider using gentle words for your mother :o)
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No - while this systems does offer two mobile type monitors - they must stay relatively close to the main door unit so while you can take them anywhere within your home, if you leave your residence, they will loose reception. There is no app for your mobile device, you must use their monitors to view
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It works great for detecting motion in a narrow beam out from the unit, so if you place it such that the perp has to cross the "beam" to get to your door, then it will work for you. I don't know how it holds up outdoors but I've been using in indoors for over a year to catch a sleepwalker and it works great.
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i am sorry but I do not know the answer to that. I would think if it still works on a door you could scan/open the door. Use your computer to then check which fob was used at that time and the # for that fob will be listed as well as the assigned user. Hope that helps.
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This is magnetic reed contact switch, which means both pieces must be aligned for the electrical circuit to be closed. To answer your question, it's not a sensing device. It will only tell you if your window/door is open or closed.
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From what I understand, this is for detecting motion and not range. You could (with some MacGyvering) make it work so it stays on while people are in an area and moving around watching it. I can see why you would want to but you'd have to reprogram your tv. I use my SensorPlug in my laundry room, so when I come around the corner with my arms full of laundry, the light kicks on. It then waits through two minutes of non-activity and then opens the circuit.
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I don't use it for motion, I actively use it to deter, but not as effective as sonic bark detector. As for setting it and if an animal comes into range it'll turn on, I think its a good theory, buy I don't think the technology it there yet. Also, you can hear the device, it's not quiet.
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I think it depends on how secure your door frame is, and how mild you're knocking... the sensor requires a decent vibration. For example, I have one in my mailbox, and thunder will sometimes set it off. Other times, a garbage truck would. If your sensor is on the door (vs the frame), and(/or?) your door wiggles in the frame, then maybe...
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I would guess that it would if you hold it close enough to the ground, but do you really want to crawl around swiping every inch of your property? Might be better off with one of those stand up metal detectors like people use for beach combing. Just a thought.
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It has a doorbell setting and an alarm setting. I don't think neighbors would hear it. If you have two sensors, one will be single beeps and the other will be double beeps. You will know if it's front or back door.
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I am not sure that would work. I think this device uses temperature changes to detect movement. For example, I have this right next to my front door. If I open the door (and it opens into the sensor) nothing happens, as soon as my body is clear from the door then the device detects something. Perhaps something using the contact closure module will be more effective.
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I had the same problem, what I noticed about this unite unlike a watch dog unit I have the motion detecting part is opposite the speaker, so when I turn it around it worked perfect, also for best use it needs to be about 2 or 3 feet from door or wall or whatever . I hope this helps because that,s all I have. good luck Rita O.
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Yes, the door sensor should work on all doors, as long as contact is made the alarm will arm.The motion sensor might be a problem with large clear balcony /clear doors, quick moving shadows or car headlight at dusk might set off the motion sensor. Keep the motion sensor away for large doors and windows and you should be fine.We have the unit for 3-4 years and it worked perfectly, because we have walked into the house few times without turning off it first and it scared us each time ;)
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It records as soon as someone ring the doorbell. I forgot to check if it does have a motion detector. You can't access the recorded feed remotely. It is meant to show you who's outside the door when your home without peeking at the peephole plus taping it so you know who tried to visit you while you're gone. It is really a fun useful gadget. I have it in my condo in Asia. If you want to access the feed remotely and record it in an sweetdreams card, I have the security camera at the house here for that. And yes, it has a motion detector, light sensor so it can record in the dark etc. pretty much what you wanted. I can't use this in the condo since the association is pretty strict about the common space which I'm perfectly fine with. Have a great weekend.