Will the motion sensor be set off by a small (toy size - 10 lbs) dog?
1960572
While the sensor is sensitive enough to be triggered by a toy-sized dog, the dog would probably be below the range of the sensor. The average switch is mounted around 4 feet from the floor. This switch has a narrow vertical sensitivity, so a small dog would probably not be sensed.
1960573
My *2* 8 lb dogs did not trigger the switch and they were left in darkness. I think it's because of what the previous poster, Mark O'Russa said about where the sensor is located.
1960574
Mark is not correct. The switch is easily triggered by small animals. The vertical is vary wide. However, "white out" or any white paint can be used to 'cover' sections of the sensors 'eye' and blind it to specific regions. I painted the bottom 50% of the 'eye' (sensor's lens) and now my cat does not trigger the light. I also have one in a closet that would trigger once you entered the room and had to 'blind' the right half of the sensor so that it only tirggered once you entered the space. Super easy to control what area is picking up motion with alittle 'white out' or paper card.
1960575
I have mine installed in a small walk-in (6 ft x 5 ft) closet and my 10 lb cat triggers it all the time, kind of annoying when it happens at 1 am. I just close the door to preven this from happening.
861830
A cat or dog will definately set off the alarm. I have had to raise mine up over a foot. We have one dog loose in the neighborhood , about three feet tall and it visits us every night. This is a good security device that can be used for other purposes. It is very sensitive.
1730246
If you have a bigger size animal I think that it does set it off. I have a 4 lb chihuahua and she doesn't set it off and I have a 18 lb cat and she does set it off. I have mine in my daughter's bedroom so the few times my cat sets it off is low compared to how often my daughter leaves the lights on and leaves the room.
2180174
I have my set at our side fence entrance, where our dogs like to welcome "Dad" home after work. Yes, the dogs running up to the fence have set off the sensors. These are big shepherds, too.
979864
No, I don't think it can be turned off. There is a light which shows when the motion sensor is active.
1277756
it only stays on while the weight of an animal is one it. Once the animal exits the pad, it turns off.
20896
Yes, but it's buried in the 8 pages of instructions with very tiny print, and to get to the point where you disable the motion sensor, you have to go through a long sequence of setting other options. I did it once, but after a power outage reset the unit and the motion sensor defaulted back to ON, I disconnected the unit and put it in a drawer. I don't anticipate using it again.
739577
According to the pkg insert it is supposed to shut down if dog is not in.motion. It's motion activated and should go back in with movement.
853473
I have a Weimariner. Tall dog. He is next to it all the time. It won't activate unless there is a body part directly above the sensor. He would have to put his head over it. Mine is a food a holic and has never done this. I would say you will have no problems.
1939387
You can adjust the sensitivity of the motion sensors, but I wouldn't recommend giving the pets access to areas where you are placing your motion sensors.
1393551
Yes it can, depending on how it is set. When we first set ours up we tested to see if our beagle, who is old, fat and slow, would set it off. Yep. But to be honest, this thing is a piece of junk. It may or may not work and will quit without any reason. I now use Loftek IR cameras, with my own security system I pieced together. They work lots better, have the ability to select not only sensitivity, but also security areas. And, if you get an intruder, you have his video.
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.
1700940
I have 4 of them around my house and no bugs or small animals have ever set them off before. It does sense my dog if she walks in front of it though.
1076640
Remember it is a "motion detector" not a size detector. Might try aiming the sensor a bit higher than normal, but at some point you will defeat its purpose.
1127995
Hello Mark, Yes, the pet weight limit on these Pet Immune Motion sensors is 50lbs and less will not be detected. Thanks! www.FortressSecurityStore.com
464729
according too simplisafe cats and dogs under 30lbs won't set off the motion detector. if they are above that all you do is reverse the device upside down.
1530995
Yes, i have two smaller dogs and it easily detects them teen feet away. Mounted 8 ft vertically.. Not Sue what sensitivity i have it on as the default worked great.