do you get a lot of false alarms with this? as in, will it go off from someone just bumping into it, and does it turn back off?
603877
If it is moved or gets jarred it will make a loud "chirp" as a warning. I haven't had any false alarms with it. I believe if the alarm is triggered that it goes off in like 15 seconds unless the code is entered before that.
603878
Matt- I have mine set on medium sensitivity and have yet to have it go off by accident. Bumping into it will set it off, which is the whole point. Breezes will not set it off. The first time someone bumps into it or tampers with the bike it will go off for about 5 seconds. Same thing if they repeat it. The third time it will sound continuously for about 30 seconds. It does turn itself back off, or if you accidentally set it off, you can immediately put your code in and the sound will stop.
603879
There are three sensitivity settings. I have never got a false alarm. On the highest setting, a firm bump usually sets it off. On the lowest setting, you have to move the bike around a bit. It does not turn off by itself.
603880
sorry, i didn't have a chance to use it a lot. a few time it was on, probably nothing happened that could activate alarm
603881
If someone bumps it, it should set off the warning. The warning will set off three quick pulses of the alarm then shut off again. If the bike is bumped shortly after the warning was set off it can set the alarm off, and it will shut off after 90 seconds or so. I don't get any false alarms, if someone bumps it will just set off the warning and that doesn't bother me.
826553
i don't think it goes off with every breath at all.....you have to position the pad according to your specific needs. as long a the person is laying on it there is no alarm....if you position it under the shoulders the alarm will sound when they sit up on the bed and the pad is no longer touching the person....if you want to be alerted when they stand up then you put the pad under their butt.....read the directions and follow them....the thing works great.........
1835720
Thank you to everyone who answered, it seems if somebody activates the alarm, it will not shut off until someone kicks the door down and rips it off the wall
1073765
Yes. It automatically sounds an alarm once the two parts get separated by a certain distance(I put the fob on my bag, and have my phone as the second part of the system) If I walk away from my bag, my phone sounds an alarm and then locks itself. That way if someone walks away from me and my bag, with my cell phone. The alarm on the bag and the phone both go off. The phone locks so if someone walks away with it, they cannot access and info in it, without knowing the code. It's likely that the alarm sounds can be customized-I'm not sure. I like the preset alarm sound. Everyone around perks up when they here it go off. You don't have to have your phone lock when the alarm sounds-its an opinion. Hope that helps.
1750606
These alarms go off at the first vibration and do not stop until you turn it off. They are loud and you have a choice between two alarm sounds. If someone just jiggles your door knob, these will go off.
210747
Sorry to say the sounds can not be turned off. Also if the alarm is not on level ground it will tip over. Other than that it works great.
1967614
Yes. Sometimes the vibrations from closing another door or dropping something set off the alarm
797160
Yes, the bed alarm goes off quickly. It would go off in my room, I would get up & go to my mother's room and be there just as she was sitting up. That way I could help her out of bed to use her bedside commode. I didn't have to worry about her falling in the middle of the night, and she never could understand how I knew she needed help!
1794575
Yes, that's true, I just tried it. The thief will activate it at least momentarily before turning off the unit. I don't think think this unit was intended only as a bike alarm but rather a general motion sensor alarm because there is a single keyhole on the back of the unit for wall mounting. Hope this helps.
2082095
It's based on breathing movement not noise so No, extra noise won't cause it to go off but I suppose it could make it harder to hear alert but it's pretty loud when it goes off.
1692579
No, the alarm is basically a deterrent to a thief. When the security is breached, the alarm does sound, but not loud enough for even a close neighbor to hear. I guess it amounts to a scare tactic to a thief looking for an easy break- in. Hope this helps
2229574
Happened to me at 1 am a few times! It is alarm. I don't have it handy or I could give more details. The instruction sheet should help you out though. Good luck :)
1896369
I have never experienced a false alarm. The unit has a low battery light to tell you when it is time to change the battery. I have used my unit since 10/27/11 and have not needed to install a battery yet. I personally think it is a tremendous value for the money!
252274
I haven't had ANY false alarm. I LOVE this! It was actually used in a research study!! Well worth the money. I LOVE that you can roll over and see it blinking to have peace of mind. As a NICU mom that came home with babies on medical monitors.. I feel this is just as good. Be careful of the sensitivity though. It can pick up fans and if the bassinet is close to your bed it can pick up your movements. So be sure to test it without the baby in while the fan is going and other regular movements around it. :-).
261664
I believe that there is a "cut off" that will put the unit to sleep for a period of time (determined by YOU) after 3 or 4 wrong codes entered. There is a Z-Wave capability that may be able to send a text to the homeowner if the wrong code is entered too many times, but I don't believe it would actually cause a burglar alarm to sound. I hope this helps.
1967613
No, I have had no problem with false alarms. I am very satisfied with this economical product.
1900501
Yes, it continues to beep for 60 seconds after it goes off. As I said in my review I would not buy this again because it has such a short alarm time. If you step outside or go to the garage for something you may not realize it has gone off for several minutes. The other one I have rings for five minutes and also has a countdown screen which continues to count down so you'll know how long ago it went off. Just my thoughts.