what about cats? Do they set off the motion sensors?
464723
I have two cats that have chased each other on occasion in constructive exercise daily past the motion sensor and the sensor has not recognized their activity. I have not checked the sensor for active participation in the system yet so I must do that to ensure it is working properly.
464724
I do not have 1st hand knowledge, but I believe that they stated animals under 50lbs should have no effect.
464725
You've received a variety of answers here, but the truth is that you'll just have to try it and see. Much depends on the size of the cats, whether they jump, where you place the sensors, whether they are upside down or not, etc. If you order direct from the SimpliSafe site, you'll get a 60 day money back guarantee. Not sure what the Amazon warranty is.
464726
Not at all, if you have small animals, you place the motion sensors upside down. There are very simple, clear instructions on how to place the motion sensors when you have pets in the installation booklet
464727
The motion sensors are designed to ignore animals weighing less than 40 pounds. I have an English Springer Spaniel who weighs about 43 pounds and since my sensors are mounted near the ceilings, she does not set them off, however, she does not get up on any furniture. If you need any more info, I suggest you call SimpliSafe. They are very responsive to all inquiries.
464728
My motion sensor is set about 6 feet from the floor and I have two cats. One is a Norwegian Forest Cat weighing 20 lbs and comes up to my knees. My other cat is a Ragdoll and neither have set off the motion sensor yet.
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.
464730
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.
464731
My cat does not set off the motion detectors. I have 4 detectors installed and there is no problem at all
630051
Just installed the alarm, and so far my medium sized cat has set if off three times. We've tried adjusting the sensitivity and location of the motion sensor, but no luck so far.
617025
A cat could set it on, it will stop sounding as soon as the cat jumps away. The cat can't turn the switch off because if his lack off opposable thumbs
829180
I have not tried the device on stairs myself. However, I have found that my footsteps in a room will set off the Tattle Tale Alarm when it is on my kitchen table or counter. Unfortunately, sometimes my cat will jump onto the kitchen counter and will not always set off the alarm. Anything that creates a vibration or a flexing of the surface that the device is on will set it off. My cats, being relatively light and agile do not always set off the alarm no matter where I put it.
2276287
I wouldn't think so, my cat runs around the house at night with the motion sensors on and never sets it off. But other alarm systems may be different. I wouldn't think that random lights flickering would set it off. With Amazon's outstanding return policy, if it sets it off, just return it within 30 days!
514108
No. There are three light levels to cycle through and then it returns to off. I find ours to be relative touchy. Our cats have even turned it on when pawing at the side of the headboard.
1833583
I'm not really sure but i'm guessing they all are because they're not loud and scary. My cats run and hide around a vacuum, but with the roomba, they simply get out of its way. They don't hide from it.
1713454
It is adjustable for motion sensitivity and where the motion sensor is facing. It will pick up animals. Our neighbors cat trips ours sometimes.
186233
You set up a time interval to turn off the lights after it last detected motion. I had mine set up so that when I entered the room between 6:00 pm and 10:00 pm, it would turn on the lights. After X number of minutes you define, the lights will go off. If you want them on again and are in the room, you just move so that the sensor picks you up.That being said, I strongly recommend against buying this product. It's great when it works, but for me, I was spending so much time configuring, resetting, and reconfiguring that the time/energy saved was pointless.
1857086
There are some z-wave motion sensors out there that have a setting for pets. monoprice has one, cheap too 30 bucks. Below is from there web site. The sensitivity IS adjustable. The sensor comes with a little black jumper, when you open the sensor you can leave it off or set it to Test, Pet2, and Pet1. You can decrease the sensitivity of the motion sensor so that small pets(PET1) and large pets(PET2) do not trigger the sensor.
1840058
As said below. Read 7.14 of the booklet at the bottom of page 10 and the top of page 11, you just have to set the motion sensor to "off"
2141095
yes it has an on off switch. it seems to react to movement but i cant see any sensor.
1138358
Sorry I read your question wrong, it has a off / onn button but not motion sensor. Sorry again
337164
I did multiple tests with my cats. The answer is no. The recommended height of the motion detectors are between 5'5" to 6'8". I put mine at 6ft, aimed it towards the ground. I made them walk through it (it was difficult, since cats don't really listen to you) , and they did not trigger the motion detector. Note that they are all under 20lbs.
1857085
The motion sensor is pretty sensitive. I have two dogs so I put it up on the counter to avoid them setting it off too much.
455162
No cats in my installation but based on how sensitive it seems to be I would think it would pick them up if it was very close or directly over the liter box and their approach path does not have any obstructions that would block the sensor. Hope this helps.
323040
I don't know for sure, but vibrations and movement can set it off. All it took was is a couple of times getting sprayed and hearing the alarm to train my cats.