Our office entryway is a metal door and metal frame. Will this product still work, or will the metal interfere with the signal?
2060976
it should still work just don't put the receiver to far away from the door .the signal doesn't go as far as they claim
2060977
It works in our office with metal doors and frame. The range, however, is so short the alarm is practically useless.
2060978
it might interfere. I have a dog grooming shop that I installed this on and a wall in between the sender and receiver prevented it from chiming.
2060979
I believe that it would interfere with the signal, it didn't work in our office.
2060980
I don't know if it would travel THROUGH a solid metal door, but it doesn't need to! The unit attaches to the inside door frame, and the ringer is inside our office space as well. Our door is metal frame with glass inserts, but the unit sits on the metal edge. No problem, it just sticks onto the door with sticky backing. It's discreet and people don't even notice it at the top of the door. It's been up for a year with clear signal from the sending unit stuck to the doorframe; the signal traveling to the ringer in the break room, three right turns through a waiting room, two hallways and then the break room. No interference from the metal, walls, etc. My only problem with this has been adjusting the ring tone, otherwise we are very happy with it.
2060981
Don't know for sure, but I believe the trigger is magnetic, so the pieces being close enough (with no interference) in the "closed door" state is what makes this work.
2060982
It will still work fine. In fact, you will only need to attach the sensor side since the magnet will cause it to stick to the door. Since the alarm only goes off when the door if open there will be minimal interference so long as you do not place the receiver directly behind where now open door is between the transmitter and receiver since the signal will now have to bounce around before being received.
1466826
Brick, concrete, plaster, these are all materials that are tough to go through. If there is only one wall between the AirWire units, I would say it will work. More than that, it's a trial/error. In general, the AirWires have a very good and stable connection. I have dozens of these units installed in retail boutiques where one is at the cash and the other in the back store. They all work flawlessly, some have a full signal, some have a weaker/slower connection. I also tested a pair in our office through gypse walls at over 50' one floor apart. Again, they worked very well. Bottom line: I would say it will work at your house if the units are well oriented and the signal does not have to go through several walls. Hope it helps.
1126891
check the location of your sending unit - see if it is touching metal, or if it is obstructed
1851400
The sensor reacts to metal so anything metal close by will trigger it. If you can put the sensor about 50 feet or so away from the gate you should be ok. I tested mine a few times so it wouldn't picked up street traffic before I installed it. Still loving it.
1270231
I installed one of these in my lock which was not purchased as a z-wave enabled lock. It has the matching(metal) cover - i have had no range problems. My z-wave controller and door are within 20 ft of each other - which may play a part.
361317
I don't think it should affect the Z-Wave...Make sure the path to the Z-Wave is unobstructed...I wanted one installed in my upstairs as well as downstairs..Upstairs wouldn't work...Downstairs worked like a charm..Signal couldn't get through walls, floor, etc...:-(
920882
I just received mine yesterday. I have a metal door downstairs. Another metal door upstairs in a concrete block apt. and it works great. The only problem was the cheap two way tape for the push button didn't hold and fell off the wall. I bought heavy duty 3M Command so just testing that out.
1009283
I see no reason why it shouldn't. I placed mine inside of my front door to my business and it works perfectly as an alert when someone enters.
517909
It should work, but really depends on the distance; your interior walls generally won't have insulation (will be hollow), so where it would interfere with a signal, it wouldn't degrade it completely. If we're talking just a room or so away, I'd say no problem; though if we're talking a floor/ceiling, I'd say you might have issues.
1797442
I have ADT and I put this on and then arm the system. It has not interfered because it is flush against the door frame. The door closes completely. Hope this helps.
1524757
I have no problem with mine will open door about 10ft away. Have an external antenna because I have a steel building.
1287210
Thank you for your question, Christina! Metal can cause interference with the signal that the transmitter sends which could create a smaller or inconsistent boundary.
1452625
I think the closer that you get it to the window is the best. Mine is near the front of the house, street side, and I placed it above my window. The signal will travel through the sheet rock. It works great. I don't think the metal roof will matter much, infact it might enhance the signal. When I placed the signal on top if the entertainment center the signal was not as strong as it was by the window!
1742767
Our front yard is 2/3 acre, our house is brick with double paned windows, our mailbox is across the street, and have no problems with signal reception... We've had it less than a year and don't know how it will work during Winter months, but I don't think any issues will arise.
920884
I don't have a second floor but I do have several doors that the signal has to pass through with one being a really heavy metal front door and it has never failed me. I also carry the receiver outside to the patio and that's about 30 yds. from the front door through the house and it's brick. hope that helps give you an idea!
1616297
Not sure that it will work in-doors. Antenna has to "see" the cell signal. The manufacturer has a great help line. Suggest you call them.
281562
No, the metal roof blocks all signal. to be effective this antenna needs to be out in the open and above all interference.