Hi,does this product (rca901n1006/a) if the window magnets require any other devices or does the signal go straight to the main door chime?
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I sent this back because the instructions were in Greek and Martian. It doesn't work.Sorry.
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The window magnets require the RPW3045A... Unit. They are wired to that, which communicates wirelessly to the door chime unit. The window magnets themselves have no signal generator or send capability until connected to this other piece
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If the unit currently isn't near a window, the external device will help. I have used the external antenna in two locations -- one with the antenna right at the window, and the second with the antenna outside mounted on the side of the building. Both situations were resolved with the external antenna.
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Also try x10.com for devises that will emit a chime when someone approaches your door.
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What i did was i attached this remote to the second floor chime that already is Pre wired from the front door. And i Installed the second chime that is compatible with the remote on the first floor. This way both the chimes work when someone presses the switch on front door. This remote comes with complete instructions on how to do that.
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Is there a special way to configure the unit to do this or is it easy to do? All I want is local control of devices and my doors to chime when they are opened.Thanks again for all the help.Joe
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Not really.... The chime is activated by a hammer (steel rod) that strikes a steel plate (the chime). The hammer is pulled to the chime by magnetic force when the doorbell is pushed. A good transformer will make a nice fairly loud chime, as the transformer is what powers the magnet to pull the hammer...... See my review on Feb 23. 2013 under the name of Phillip.
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This connects to your existing door chime. I wouldn't put it inside a wall, as that would probably block the signal. It is very small, so even if you mount it on the wall near the chime, it won't be too obtrusive. I didn't have any problem fitting it inside the cover for the existing chime. That leaves it hidden and doesn't block the radio signal.Joe
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The magnet should be mounted as close to the magnet as possible. The further the magnet is away the more potential will be for false alarms. I mounted the magnets approximately a quarter to 5/16 of an inch away from the transmitter.... and I have had no false alarms on them.
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No notable whistle. I do live in Wisconsin though so windows aren't open alot right now. Depending on where you live you will lose some reception but for me the trade off between removing the old antenna and putting back in is worth it.
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Both buttons work on our unit. The outside back door button signal has to go through 3 walls and is 20' away, the outside front door button signal goes through 2 walls and is also 20' away.
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When the magnetic connection between the two parts of this sensor is broken, your alarm system will register an open condition. I guess if the window or door is struck in such a way that would cause the sensor parts to move enough to break the magnetic contact it might trigger the alarm. However, I think they were only meant to register open or closed.
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My system has four buttons in various locations around my home. They all ring to the one chime . You could add a wireless receiver with a speaker in various locations. That would pickup the chime and send to sound to that additional speaker.
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Yes, this is how I have mine setup. One chime in the basement and one upstairs. Then I have a front door and rear door button and each is setup to do a different chime sound.
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Sounds like you've talked to someone that doesn't understand radio waves. No, windows will not break the signal. If you live in an apartment or close to others using similar devices, you may get interference from their devices. The only way I could see windows "breaking" the signal, would be because of the lack of solid walls with wires and foil insulation, you could get crossover or interference. But that is not a common problem at all. Get them and enjoy the music.
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I get the same from time to time. Remember it is wirelessly sending the information to your device. If moved to far it hasn't a signal thus the dashes.
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I do not have this exact product but I do have a Wilson product that helps me get signal at work since my building has awful signal. I did not have to install anything and I get good signal while my phone is on/near the device. I would recommend the device I have to any user with no signal.
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it could...it does the same thing. These are used mostly in doors, with the window sensors having a larger surface size, but these are actually less noticeable, in my opinion. They will contact within about a 1/2 inch from the magnetic side, so pretty sensitive