I was wondering if anyone had the same issue. The door's chime mode works, but the alarm doesn't. Did I set it up wrong or did I get a defective unit?
1882111
Suspect you have a defective device. You should just be able to set the device to alarm by the way the tab is selected by pushing the tab button back and forth from chime or alarm and it should respond appropriately as to what you choose.
1882112
I use mine mainly in chime mode, but have used it in alarm mode with no problems. Just want to make sure you arm it correctly.
1882113
My unit works both on Chime and Alarm. It is important to align the magnet side properly vertically next to the alarm unit and about a half inch apart. When I arm my unit it beeps once. When I disarm it it beeps twice. I did forget to disarm it one morning and the alarm screemed loudly to let me know and I had to put in the code to stop it. I think the chime is more for the use of a business so you know when someone has entered the shop. You may need to start over and reprogram the unit. If that doesn't work I would return it. Good luck.
1882114
Maybe is defective cuz all you have to do is set the button on alarm, if the chime work, that means is installed in the rigth way. Make sure the alarm isnt on away mode
280891
The chime is pretty loud. You can definitely hear it from another room. It chimes only once every time you open the door just to alert you. The alarm though is continuous.
1308291
When it plays music on the alarm function, is it music only, or the alarm sound as well? (I have one that simultaneously also beeps while it's on wake with music, I do not want one like that ever again.)
1757259
The only thing this alarm does is chime or alarm every single time the door is opened. It has no on/off switch. I can't see how it would help your cause. I would recommend an intercom with an alarm button.
190776
email the company and tell them what is happening.I had to do it with ours. we also were having problems with intermittent alarm going off when there is no movement with cameras. the company has been great in helping us and repaired and or replaced them. that is the only thing I could tell you to do. but overall I did not think that there would be so much wrong. return the whole thing if you can.
2130011
I had the same issue with mine. Had a friend use Chirp to get it to program, but after a while it would no longer connect to that and the radio completely bricked itself. I returned mine.
1380668
It sounds like a defective unit. Mine works perfectly.... knock on wood... no issues so far and I've had it for over a yr.
1912732
I seem to remember that my door chime did not work when it was connected the same way as the original door chime was connected. I seem to remember that both the + and - leads from the transformer had to be connected to the new door chime, in addition to connecting the 2 leads coming from the door button. I do not use a back door button.
627474
This was the beginning of the end of several service visits. Contact GE as this is an alarm that is a flaw. We had the same issue many times. Right after the filter was cleaned and dried properly the alarm continually went off. After contacting my service center, I was informed that a service call was needed. Sorry that I couldn't have a real solution oriented response.
1585150
I bought two. My doors were too high and went over them. My husband added hight to them and moved the rubbery bottom to the new bottom. Now when the doors open, the alarms just slide with the door and don't go off... I'm thinking it won't work for you either... Sorry.
1701271
Sorry I can't help you with your problem, but I bought the same one and most of the time I can't get it to ring at all! I've tried replacing the battery, several times and it doesn't help. I am very disappointed with this item. Maybe someone out there has a few answers for my problem?? I would not recommend this item to anyone. I was really looking forward to having the "Christmas chime" during the holidays too - what a disappointment! I've since taken it down. Plus the blue light is so dim you can hardly see it, and I live in an area that is pitch black at night which makes it even that much harder to see! Beware, do not purchase this item, try a different one!
1191555
Sounds like the radio has a problem. If the station you have set for alarm isn't accessible, the backup alarm 'chime' should have sounded. The fact that the clock is slow also makes me believe the radio is defective. Your question regarding having the time display quickly is a good one - I don't believe you can. It's another little annoyance in the UI that should be fixed.
1304006
Good morning. I regretted having bought this alarm. It was a waste of money and would have returned it if only I could at that time. I hope this answers a question in your mind about the reliability of this sensor.
1453535
I have had similar issues. My alarm has went off at incorrect times and twice now the alarm did not go off at all. I have since switched to a radio station for the alarm instead of my iTunes. I have not had a problem since.
445984
Got mine yesterday. It was working initially. Garage door opened, it beeped; closed, it stopped beeping. Hours later, it started beeping again even when the door was still shut. Not sure what to do with it.
475650
mine works great. it sounds like someone is in the room with me. you got a reject, send it back for a replacement.
223667
Yes, it's called test mode but works just fine. It's meant to test a sensor but I leave it on all the time to be notified when my kids open a door. It's actually a dual chime like ding...dong. Not ding. I don't have a motion sensor installed though. If you are familiar with programming alarm panels you can configure the motion not to chime when in test mode.