I got 2 small dogs at home, how sensitive are the motion sensors? would my dogs trigger the alarm or can I adjust the sensitivity on them?
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Motion sensors are not too sensitive, specially in the case of small pets. Try factory setting first, it should work fine.
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Yes, there is a sensitivity adjustment on the unit, but not in the sense you are talking about. The unit will come on regular sensitivity and this is a low and high setting. If you don't want to pick up smaller animals, make sure to mount the unit high enough so that the small animals will not pass through the detection area. You can also stop the detection "beam" by aiming the transmitter at a solid object across from it. The transmitter puts out a "beam" 50' and at it's widest, the detection area is 2'x2'.
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I am no expert on this, but I bought two different First Alert dog barking control systems, neither of which were worth the money, nor did they work. My Beagles ignored both of them and since these devices are said to be above the hearing range of humans, who knows what effects a dog's audio senses? I think that animals have always known when a storm or danger is coming, so forget buying these First Alert barking control devices, they do not convince me that they really work, so I got my money back on them. I have also bought the air cannister bark control devices, none of them worked either. Save your money and avoid these products altogether. Dave I am no expert on this, but I bought two different First Alert dog barking control systems, neither of which were worth the money, nor did they work. My Beagles ignored both of them and since these devices are said to be above the hearing range of humans, who knows what effects a dog's audio senses? I think that animals have always known when a storm or danger is coming, so forget buying these First Alert barking control devices, they do not convince me that they really work, so I got my money back on them. I have also bought the air cannister bark control devices, none of them worked... » Read More I am no expert on this, but I bought two different First Alert dog barking control systems, neither of which were worth the money, nor did they work. My Beagles ignored both of them and since these devices are said to be above the hearing range of humans, who knows what effects a dog's audio senses? I think that animals have always known when a storm or danger is coming, so forget buying these First Alert barking control devices, they do not convince me that they really work, so I got my money back on them. I have also bought the air cannister bark control devices, none of them worked either. Save your money and avoid these products altogether. Dave « Show Less
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According to GE yes the motion sensor is pet friends up to a certain size pet (it might trigger if large or larger size dog walks into room).
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I bought a second unit for my son as a gift. He also is very pleased with the performance compared to the infrared type motion detectors. The alarm has a type of distinctive chime that last about 2 seconds and can be heard throughout the house. In fact our dog adds to the alarm by barking and going to the door in anticipation of a visitor. In case you missed the audio alarm a red light on the receiver turns on until reset indicating that a vehicle has been detected in your absence. The red light does not need to be reset in order to receive another audible alarm.o. Laug
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I have cats and a dog. It is difficult to set the alarm high enough to not trigger it. U have to be creative and try different angles. The alarm works well at four feet high. I take these alarms camping and duct tape them at about four feet or higher to the large camp tent that covers the kitchen area.
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I have installed two of these systems in the past two years, one at my brother's house and one at his place of business. The business is a large shop and the office on the second floor is a distance away from the entry door. We have infared sensors and door sensors. I installed another at his house and we have 3 infared sensors and two door sensors and a remote external alarm and are all quite far away from the control. Everything seems to be running okay for now. Good luck!
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Hi. Unfortunately they cannot be programmed I have one in my backyard for my dog. It will usually stay on for 30-35 seconds. The sensor is pretty good with movement I also like the brightness of it Takes 4 D batteries. Durcells work well
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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.
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This system specifically, I am not sure. I used to install systems for an ADT dealer. We used masking techniques to stop false alarms. Basically white electrical tape placed inside the lens of the motion detectors in areas that a cat or dog would be blocks false alarms. You have to take time taping and checking repeatedly so you know what areas actually trigger alarms. Block off stairs and the lower region to about knee height so animals on the ground won't trigger alarms. The location of the motion detectors matters as well. These motion detectors in this kit do not have processors for animals. That type of sensor is much larger having two actual sensors. The system will arm without the motion detectors.
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It is a motion detection alarm. Motion does set it off. I have found if you set it away from the edge of a shelf, that it will not have a line of sight to the floor and does not set it off. Depending on where you display it, if your dog is large, or gets on furniture, will determine if the dog will set it off. If its not a motion sensored alarm you are looking for then this is not what you want. It is a fairly sensitive motion alarm.
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Yes, there are two types of alerts that you can receive when the motion sensor is triggered. First one is a push notification directly to your iOS or Android device. Second, is email alerts. You can enable the alerts via mobile or web app.
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The motion sensor will not set the alarm off it the pets are under 30 lbs. That is in the setup instructions. I have 2 schnauzers that are 25 lbs each and they have not set off the alarm as of yet.
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Hi Patsy, About 4years ago I had purchased one and it worked fine. Animals would squeal when they came within the sensor. I have just purchased 2 new ones and they do not work like the first one. The light comes on as you say, but the animals don't even notice. I recommend you return them. They don't work. I have tried having them closer together. I have monitored at night time when the racoons and skunks come. I don`t know what the problem is. I have tried varies things to see if it would make a difference, but no change. Send them back, the company should know that they do not work. There is no volume control to adjust the volume to see if that would make a difference. Mine are going back too. I am sorry if I misled you. I am disappointed with them. I hope you can find something that works. I`m trying to find something as well. Joan
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I think the sensor is pointing up and out- it's a little hard to tell because mine doesn't always activate the first pass I make. I would think a dog could definitely activate it especially if the dog was interested in the smells.
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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.
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The motion sensors chime when activated. You can also set the door sensors/window sensors to do the same. I personally didn't because it would be too much chiming, lol. I have had my system for 2 years now and love it. I would highly recommend getting another chime/alarm ringer linked to it for your upstairs if you have a 2 story/3 story home.