I have wooden molding around the entire outside of my door. Is it still possible to use the door alarm properly with this?
1043394
Yes, no problem. I have the main box firmly attached to my wooden door frame......using the original double sided tape included with the kit. Still in place after over a year!
1043395
That shouldn't make a difference as long as the magnet connection can still align enough to make contact. We have trim around the door also and it still can make the connection needed to function.
1043396
The punch code unit (not sure about window alarms) has some flexibility. Meaning the sensors do not need to be perfectly line up next to each other. I have my sensor a little over 1/4 inch off. I mouned the punch code on my door using 3m command strips, so as to not drill into the door, then used double sided sticky tape for the magnetic sensor onto my door frame.
1043397
Yes I use them on steel paint wood and plastic they don't stick to the plastic.
1853242
This is not an issue I've had. So I can only offer suggestions. It is possible to adjust the distance at which the alarm will be triggered. The configuration and size of the area/entryway where you plan to place "Rex" will determine if passerbys will set off the alarm. It is possible to "shield" the sides of the unit with metal but only to a limited degree.
301541
There is a risk leaving it next to the entry door. A burglar could smash the unit before the delay runs out. What I did was to buy a remote keypad for the entry door. I have the main unit placed upstairs where I can set it at night. To prevent a burglar running up the stairs following the sound and then smashing the unit I put a motion detector at the foot of the stairs with the zone set to zero delay. That way anyone trying to get to the main unit will set the alarm off before they get there.
423904
You can not alarm the system if there is an open window/door unless you by pass that station. I't will give you a trouble light (yellow). You'll need to talk to your alarm company to do that.
1221610
Yes. Be sure the sensor contacts separate when the door opens. The alarm will work any time the sensors looses contact.
2072850
Hi, If you place the sensor outside, I imagine someone could steal it. We use our's inside as a door chime, the chime goes off when someone enters a door.
186316
Probably. Its just essentially thick rubber that you can easily shape and stick on. I would imagine that the gaps around the door would probably let most of the noise out so you'd have to figure out a solution to that. Assume you're going to apply the stuff to the inside of the door. Should help some.
1873990
As easy as peeling off the backing on the round Velcro piece on the back of the Fake Alarm and sticking it where you want it. I hope this helps, if not ask again.
1109845
Yes, just do not input your secret code, if the code has not been entered it will not respond to the door (window) being opened. It has to be "armed" with your code to either chime or alarm. Hope this answers your question. It will only "go off" you have entered your code.... This unit is very easy to use.
2127351
Thanks for the question!The EXTERNAL in the description actually applies to the fact that this alarm is not a part of the original alarm but hooks up by wire to it. However, we have heard from many customers who do use it outside with no issue. WE suggest only using it outside if it is protected from the elements, such as under an eave.
1130164
If once you lock the trailer there won't be any chance of it accidentally going off, I'd say this is a good application. The only thing that I think about is what I would do at home. I wouldn't leave it directly in front of my front door, as the mailman puts mail through the slot. I wouldn't want that to accidentally set off the alarm (it IS loud!). But if you have a good spot for it in your trailer, this should work.
1864594
Yes...the design is when the door is being opened the alarm goes off regardless of which side of the door somebody is. If you want to open the door from the inside just remove the door stop and open the door.
2034410
Since mine was apparent used and came with know directions. I put at front door and it will alarm
1967614
Yes. Sometimes the vibrations from closing another door or dropping something set off the alarm
301540
My is at the entry of my house - also not such a great idea although it will alert you if the power is disconnected from it and there's a battery back up -- a burglar could still have enough time to take off, unplug it, and remove the chip before the system has time to react or sound. I think the best thing to do (and I need to do it myself) is maybe install some screws around it so it cannot be removed from the wall too easily or too quickly. I'm worried if move it far from the entrance or "hide" it -- it will be found anyway as soon as the alarm sounds or I won't have enough time to get to it and turn it off before it sounds. The only issue I see with this alarm is that a burglar w/ half a brain could destroy it before it was time to do anything more than send you text message that the power has been disconnected from it -- but it will also send you that message when there's a power outage.
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Chris, I have very soft, almost loose, molding. I was very afraid it would fall or break. There is a little fixture that holds it in place in the molding, but it is the way the weight goes on the front of the door jam that makes it work. It is very secure. I don't think you will have a problem.
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I don't think it matters whether the door is metal or wood. If you look at the end that goes under the door, there needs to be enough clearance for the alarm to fit under the door. It's not absolutely flat. Seems to me that's the only issue.