If I mounted this device about 3 feet off the floor, would my cats set it off?
1188113
Ours is mounted about 3 feet and large dogs have set it off. I don't know if cats would.
1188114
I do not believe it would be set off by cats. I believe that you can swivel the unit in the direction you wish once it is mounted. We really are thrilled with our Dakota Alert. It is mounted on a tree next to the very long, curved driveway and it warns us of anyone approaching. If a person walks by or any type of wildlife, the "chime" goes off but this is not a problem for us.
1188115
Yes, they are very sensitive to any movement. They aren't very "wide angled" but I'm sure cats would at that distance.
1188116
It's a very good possibility your cat will set it off. My dog set mine off and it was a little bit higher than that. It detects heat not movement.
1188117
i have two of them and they are about three feet high. squirrels or cats or coons or possums dont set them off but a hawk flying past will. they both have worked very well for us. i have used driveway type beepers for 20 years and these are the best i have tried. i like that you can set different tones for different zones so i know where the intrusion is coming from. my wife driving out with a cold car does not set them off but her returning with a warmed up car does.
1188118
I don't think so ... unless they jumped/or their tail got into the 'target' line. I recommend that you call customer service @ Dakota Alert. The rep I spoke with was very helpful and knowledgeable. The rep is the best person to talk to about this. He told me that it is not just movement (such as a tree limb falling) that triggers the alarm, the sensor needs heat (from a live animal, person) to trigger the alarm.
2175155
I'm going to say no for a couple reasons: 1) Its field of vision is very small and unpredictable. At best (maybe when the lighting is best?), ours only detects motion up to around 18" away; most of the time it's less reliable, and frequently doesn't detect motion 6" away from the sensor. I wouldn't rely on this sensor for anything important. 2) The exterior of the top does not appear to be weather-proofed. I could imagine water entry breaking it easily. We have a cat-jumping-over-gates problem and solved it with string. Our cat can jump up and land on top of a sturdy gate, even though it's narrow; but if we tie a mostly taut string across the space about 2" above the top of the gate, the cat is afraid to try the jump. The string (floss, actually) is too narrow for it to land and balance on comfortably, and too close to the gate for the cat to ignore, so it gives up.
742205
Yes, but keep aware of where you place the detector. It works fine except with furniture taller then your waist and somewhat close to the detector, that the cat can jump onto it. We placed our detector near a stairwell within 6 feet of a half wall and when the cat jumped up, it triggered it. We moved it a few more feet away from the half wall and it worked fine.
872342
I suppose if you have the device close to the house and your windows were open it would disturb the indoor cats. My unit is about 10 feet from the house and it does not disturb the indoor cats.
1393554
Yes, my small house cat sets this motion sensor off. The sensor is mounted 8 feet high and pointed down a 12 foot hallway. I relocated this sensor into the basement instead due to the false alarms.
526122
Laura is correct. The unit works because the cats are frightened by the loud and unexpected sound. If left in the same location for a long period, some cats lose their fear and will ignore the unit.To make the unit effective again, put it away for a while or relocate it. Also, try combining it with an unfamiliar sensation like tin foil or saran wrap.
295165
These thing is not works. Don't waste your money.to answer your question, you should put it where those pets do their activities and about 3-4' high
298561
From my experience and how mine is mounted it that it will work. Being that close to a step cats will be able to sneak under and dogs will be able to reach head under and cause problems.
1475095
Is your cat very heavy? I have baskets of CD's, a Bose sound system and lots of books on my shelves, and everything seems secure. I think that it's more stable because it leans against the wall. I doubt that it would be moved by a cat.
1939388
Anything that moves within the sensor range will set off the alarm that is the whole point of a motion sensor. Yes it is sensitive to small animals, som cats are pretty big when they stretch out. So, my answer is yes, yes yes. good luck. You do have the option of pointing the sensor where the cants won't be if you have location in your home or garage like that. Hope this helps. PS I love the motion detectors over the window alarms as you can cover so much more space with one unit and easier to install.
655292
I ordered it for my daughter. She actually screwed it to the ceiling because her cat is very large and was knocking it down when he jumped on it. I think it depends on the cat.
1411071
Not sure because u know how cats like to lay on stuff. Will keep out but if they try to lay on, it will fall
1212372
As long as your cat is with you within a 200-400 foot range (and you are holding the receiver) then yes. But if your cat goes beyond that distance than you will need to move to a new location and see if you can pick up a signal (which you will once you go in the right direction and are now within 200-400 feet of where your cat is. This is the only device small enough for a cat's neck. If GPS units were smaller, I'd suggest those because of their better range of tracking.Hope this helps.
424435
Probably... but that isn't a bad thing since if it were a real dog your cat would probably set him/her off too. Ours is situated in an area and when we pass it barks, but I don'[t mind since a real dog might too. If you put it where your animal doesn't go then it should not be an issue..there is a limit to the range. Also I saw where someone put a metal plate behind it so it would not pick up movement inside their house. That's an option.
1532796
Out of the box, I would say no. We had to use a small ratchet strap to keep it from shifting under our largest Siamese (14 lbs fatty). After strapping it, it works fine but as advertised no I would say not. It doesn't shift a huge amount but it's enough to make it unsettling for the cat.
829180
I have not tried the device on stairs myself. However, I have found that my footsteps in a room will set off the Tattle Tale Alarm when it is on my kitchen table or counter. Unfortunately, sometimes my cat will jump onto the kitchen counter and will not always set off the alarm. Anything that creates a vibration or a flexing of the surface that the device is on will set it off. My cats, being relatively light and agile do not always set off the alarm no matter where I put it.
617025
A cat could set it on, it will stop sounding as soon as the cat jumps away. The cat can't turn the switch off because if his lack off opposable thumbs