Can you set it in Chime mode & make the keypad required to turn it off? I would like to use it as a night time alarm when my 6yr old sneaks out of his room? The alarm setting would be too frightening in the middle of the night. Also, how do you install it in the door frame? Can you set it in Chime mode & make the keypad required to turn it off? I would like to use it as a night time alarm when my 6yr old sneaks out of his room? The alarm setting would be too... » Read More Can you set it in Chime mode & make the keypad required to turn it off? I would like to use it as a night time alarm when my 6yr old sneaks out of his room? The alarm setting would be too frightening in the middle of the night. Also, how do you install it in the door frame? « Show Less
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Only the alarm works with the keypad. But couldn't you just install it to the top of the door - out of her reach?
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No.It's not possible to set it to give out a chime sound in Alarm mode.The smaller piece goes on the door frame with adhesive.Unless you have a wooden door frame.
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to my knowledge it is either in alarm mode or chime mode set by switch. It mounts on the door and frame surface the box and the magnetic bar has to be facing each other in close proximity. hope info may help your decision. elaine
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It will act as a doorbell when a door opens up (ding dong) :) really it does this.
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I got a hold of Skylink, they said if the alarm is activated by an intruder the alarm will automatically shut off after 3 minutes. However the alarm will remain activated unless disarmed and will again go off for another three minutes if a door is opened or until you manually disarm the alarm on the keypad
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30 seconds to siren the alarm, that is too lonnnggggg. Specially you can hear the beep-beep sound from the MAIN control panel. that is not a good Idea, giving the burlar emough time to break the system before it siren.My solution is to buy another siren and disconnect the speaker from the main control panel. still 30 seconds, but burglar will not hear anything. the bad part is you don't hear anything either when you setting your alarm system.But I just both an on and off switch for the speaker. so I can hear when I do something with the system.I'm not sure if there is any other way to do easier than what I have. 30 seconds to siren the alarm, that is too lonnnggggg. Specially you can hear the beep-beep sound from the MAIN control panel. that is not a good Idea, giving the burlar emough time to break the system before it siren.My solution is to buy another siren and disconnect the speaker from the main control panel. still 30 seconds, but burglar will not hear anything. the bad part is you don't hear anything either when you setting your alarm system.But I just both an on and off switch for the speaker. so I can hear when I do something with the system.I'm not... » Read More 30 seconds to siren the alarm, that is too lonnnggggg. Specially you can hear the beep-beep sound from the MAIN control panel. that is not a good Idea, giving the burlar emough time to break the system before it siren.My solution is to buy another siren and disconnect the speaker from the main control panel. still 30 seconds, but burglar will not hear anything. the bad part is you don't hear anything either when you setting your alarm system.But I just both an on and off switch for the speaker. so I can hear when I do something with the system.I'm not sure if there is any other way to do easier than what I have. « Show Less
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Chime (chimes itself), Off and Remote (sends to remote) switch on the sender unit. My swutch is a bit difficult to operate but I have not bothered to replace unit. Low, Off, High switch on receiver unit. Chime on receiver malfunctioned and now just "blips". Again I have not bothered to replace it. Cheap unit but incredibly useful for a wanderer. Works from front to rear of house so range is adequate. Could be used as an intruder alarm I would think. Good luck.
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Mine was the same way. I found a different solution by using a wireless chime. It was a lot of work. I rigged the button to connect to the wired chime. It only worked for one door. Not 2 doors like the extend a chime. But at least it could be heard. Sometimes this stuff doesn't work. What are you going to do?
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I only use when I'm awake in a lit room. I think they caution about sleeping with it, so that may be why there is no light. But obviously you're awake if you want to change the control, so turn on the light or use a flashlight? Also one reviewer said it doesn't beep when it turns off. My pad does - it is very faint, though.
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There is a switch on the side of the alarm to turn it off. It will go off when you open the door. It is very sensitive and even a heavy truck going by our house on the road will set it off. I have another alarm that might suit your purpose better that I use. It is a GE 45117 and it has a key pad on the unit. You set your own code. If the door is opened it will go off and it has an ear-splitting screech on that baby. You can put this on the outside of your door, it comes with removable adhesive. You could use the Techko on the inside while you are sleeping. This one just hangs on the door knob. Just a thought. There is a switch on the side of the alarm to turn it off. It will go off when you open the door. It is very sensitive and even a heavy truck going by our house on the road will set it off. I have another alarm that might suit your purpose better that I use. It is a GE 45117 and it has a key pad on the unit. You set your own code. If the door is opened it will go off and it has an ear-splitting screech on that baby. You can put this on the outside of your door, it comes with removable adhesive. You could use the Techko on the inside while you are sleeping. This one just hangs on the door... » Read More There is a switch on the side of the alarm to turn it off. It will go off when you open the door. It is very sensitive and even a heavy truck going by our house on the road will set it off. I have another alarm that might suit your purpose better that I use. It is a GE 45117 and it has a key pad on the unit. You set your own code. If the door is opened it will go off and it has an ear-splitting screech on that baby. You can put this on the outside of your door, it comes with removable adhesive. You could use the Techko on the inside while you are sleeping. This one just hangs on the door knob. Just a thought. « Show Less
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It has to be turned off. These are good for little ones who might want to explore or for far away doors/windows. Also good just in case someone does enter, gives you a heads up to prepare(if you will) but may scare off. Good to have primary alarm but good backup. Hope this helps....
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The instruction manual says: "To disable the motion sensor and keep the light continuously on for the night, flip the wall switch off for 3 seconds and then back on. To reset to Security mode, flip switch again off for 3 seconds and back on. If you leave the light on all night it will automatically turn off at dawn and reset to security mode." I didn't install the light with a wall switch and don't use this feature but have no doubt that it works. I have two of these lights and find them very bright. Don't stare at them or you'll see spots! Cheers, Paul.
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not sure how to describe the chime you cannot change the chime but you can turn the volume to low or high. my son has it on low when the children are sleeping and has no problem hearing it.
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Its actually the top or first button you use on the remote to set the alarm. Press it until you hear the beep sound. If you want it to be less sensitive press it again until you hear another beep sound. It will sound a little different than the first. I believe you can also press it a third time for even less sensitivety however I've never needed to do a third. Good luck!
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I believe the system has a chime function that can be enabled even when not "armed". I have it off as I have this system in my shop. The Einstein system for my house has the chime set on and works perfect as well.
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On the one page instruction manual it says - "Immediately after inserting the batteries, the desired 4 digit security code must be set, simply press the desired 4 digits on the keypad." Now here is the "Note" following that sentence. "Note: After removing the batteries, press number 4 before installing new ones. The alarm must be re-programmed with your security code each time the batters are removed or replaced." I would say, remove your batteries, press number 4, insert batteries and immediately put in your desired 4 digit security code (the new code). I would think that removing the batteries and re-installing them is like programming it for the first time. If that is true then this is what it says under "Battery Installation" - "after you insert the last of the 4 AA batteries, the alarm will beep very loudly to indicate that the batteries are installed properly. Then immediately press your desired 4-digit code on the pad." If the first instructions doesn't work I'd try what it says under "Battery Installation". FYI - I mounted my units on the wall with the 3M velcro tape that can removed and moved without damaging walls. I wrote the security code on the back with a super fine Sharpie marker. I figure someone trying to break in will not think to remove the unit and look for the code when the alarm is sounding...they'll hopefully be running away :) I hope this helps. If you have anymore questions, feel free to ask. ... Good luck!
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you can use it as a entry alarm but you donot have disarm or arm its alarm or alert if its on alarm it can only work with you being in house now if you put it on alert it will let you come and go with just a beeping noise but once you close the door all the way it will shut off
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There wouldn't be any way for her to turn it off, but teenagers can be clever and she could probably find a way to keep the alarm from going off by removing the device from the door. If you could put it on the outside of the door, I don't know of any way to disable it.
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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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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.