if the pill taker is not near the device and can't hear the tone,so doesn't take the pills-how long does the red light flash and the alarm sound?
1947155
Sorry, don't know the answer to that scenario. My dad uses it. He always has the TV on Pretty loud. Just abouttoo loud to talk over. He did complain that the beeper wasn't Los enough. It didn't dawn on him to lower the tv volumn. He has since become used to it. And we can tell that he is doing better now that he is taking his medicine when he is supposed to. Instead of hit and miss. Overall a great product. Keep on mind that you can set this device next to where the person sis the most.
1947156
I bought two of these, one each for my dad (93) and my mother-in-law (85). The light and sound alarms go for about 30 minutes. They DO NOT go on indefinitely or until you dump the pills out, so if the user sleeps through the entire 30-minute alarm, he missed it. I feel the alarm should continue indefinitely until the pills are dumped. The manufacturer was probably concerned about battery life. Just make sure the unit is in an area frequented by the user (near the bed in the morning and the easy chair during the day). Good luck.
1947157
I have had that same problem myself. I found out that it goes off for about an hour.
1947158
I actually turned these features off, because my grandmother is partially deaf. The light is not useful unless it is in a dark room as it is recessed in the device. however, it works for us because it advances her medication needed for the breakfast meal and it stays available until it advances again for the supper meal.The beeping lasted about minute intermittently.
1947159
I don't use the alarm. I set it for 7 am and 5 pm. That gives the user (my mom) 10 plus hours to retrieve the pills. Figured taking them late was better than taking multiple doses. (the pills are accessible until the next time spins around)
1947160
Can't say for sure, but mom's has gone off for 10 minutes before she heard it. Does kick off after awhile because we left it in the car and went in for breakfast. When we went back to the car the alarm was off and the light was not flashing. The space was still open for the meds to be released. It will not close off again until the alarm goes off for the next pill time. Locking the pills missed so there is not the worry of taking too many or doubling up. They will just be missed. Better than too many(at least for us).
1947161
Find the answer here: http://www.medelert.net/ . They say it is about 30 minutes. It would be better if the light were not recessed, but protruded with a very bright LED and a lens that allowed it to shine in all directions.
799187
Seem as they are all broken I don't remember. There is a on off switch for sound so I just wanted a visual. I never used the audible alarm. But like I said, none of them work as all failed.
380551
The alarm will play through the speaker, but only if it hasn't timed out yet. So as long as you're only going to sleep for about fifteen minutes, you'll be good. It's a bit unfortunate.
2101236
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?
1162101
By silencing the alarm you are in effect turning them off. The instructions walk you thru the process (holding certain buttons til dashes appear). You should get no movement or sound for those alarms(3 and 4). Hope this helped. It's been a life saver for me. Mom is fixated on her pills, and is always trying to get at them. As a matter of fact, I just ordered a second dispenser.
1997417
the alarms and clock has am/pm, so basically a 24hr time clock. So, it doesn't matter what time zone, just set the med alarm for the time she should take her pills: 7am, 12n, 9p, etc. Just give her a supply of AA batteries.
1648118
The pill box will beep, then stop for a minute and beep again---three times unless you push the button. It stops after the third set of beeps and an X shows over the dose number to indicate you missed the dose.
261664
I believe that there is a "cut off" that will put the unit to sleep for a period of time (determined by YOU) after 3 or 4 wrong codes entered. There is a Z-Wave capability that may be able to send a text to the homeowner if the wrong code is entered too many times, but I don't believe it would actually cause a burglar alarm to sound. I hope this helps.
2282242
The alarm will stop under 5 minutes of ringing. I don't know how long exactly, but under that.
2258308
It took us a few months to realize that it will turn off sooner. Here's how to make the alarm go off. Make sure that the white plastic thing inside is pushed up as it says. Then you put the top back on. Slide the white door down to the pill compartment. When the alarm sounds it should go off when you open the door to take out the pills. Make sure that you close the door again after you take your pills out. I hope I explained it right. Good luck.
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.
155747
The manual says "When the batteries are nearly empty, the battery indicator blinks", it does not mention anywhere a sound. http://download.p4c.philips.com/files/d/dvt5500_00/dvt5500_00_dfu_aen.pdf
815163
Hey Alan.. I dont think so.. the red light on means that the power is being supplied to the headphone.. and about the battery check, i usually charge the headphone overnight to use it for like 6 hours.. Hope this helps!
1290716
Yes, there are 3 options, one is silent with just a blinking light, the other 2 are beeps and the light. It is the most wonderful device I have ever purchased. My mother has alzhiemers and it reminds her to take her pills with mostly success.
485923
Only about 15 seconds, then stays silent. If you miss the alarm you're out of luck!
641980
there is a brief reset period before the alarm will sound again - it seems like it's around 15 seconds or so.
656221
I haven't had any problem. My husband thought it wasn't working after the electricity went out but we notice when the time flashes on the screen the system isn't turned on, it should be a steady light even if the time is wrong. Is the light on the on/off knob red? If its red its on stand by. Great sound from this sytstem, we like it.