What's the maximum range of the sensor? Has anyone tried using this behind a glass enclosure?
591943
It has worked for me for two plus years at about 15 feet. Glass should not be a problem.
591944
I just walked towards the one we have and it came on at 15', The glass door was opened. With the glass door closed it did not come on at all. The glass door is 12' from the sensor. I hope this helps
577244
Thanks for your interests. The window/door sensor can work as the glass break detectors. Because when the glass is broken, the parts of window/door sensor will be seperated, then they will send alarm to main device.
1679960
It might be a little more than 40 ft. Both of my sensors are in the 50-60 ft range from one of the chimes and in the 40 ft range from the other. It probably depends on what is between the sensor and the chime as well.
1643021
Interesting. I never tried one inside glass. Cannot see any reason it would not work since it views optical. I have some outside but under a roof. I have a wireless one taped to a tree in front of the house. It tells me when the mail goes.
1056888
Seriously, this sensor works only part of the time 5 feet or 100 feet away. I strongly suggest you use a reliable solution for anything that is important. It will false alarm, or lose track of the sensor or not alarm when it should. Then sometimes it works fine. I have 2 base units and 4 different sensors. None work reliably.
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I have tried to pair this glass break detector (as well as non-Iris motion detectors) with Iris and was not successful. I'm not aware of a solution, but am interested in a glass break detector for Iris as well.
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Not sure...but as a suggestion your wasting your money if using it as a door sensor...
1253139
Yes, but not very well; it operates by detecting infrared radiation from a warm body (for example), and glass will block much of that unless the radiation comes towards the glass at a pretty direct angle. This thing is weatherproof, so if you can mount it on the other side of the glass you will get better results. I had other issues with the device, though, so I sent it back.
714178
The maximum distance for motion sensor seems to be about 30-35 feet. That is directly in front of the light. These lights are terrific so far.
197215
This sensor could be mounted at 8', but do not expect the same performance as if mounted at 20 or 30'. The detection range will be smaller than the specified mounting heights. Use the lens that is designed for the lowest mounting height. Depending on your application needs, you may want to use a standard sensor for better detection.
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I have the sensor nailed to a tree about three feet off the ground. It is very sensitive. I think installed at an angle above the garage would work. The receiver in the house works very well and beeps three times everytime something passes the sensor, could be a car, animal, or garbage man. Do not put the receiver near metal like a microwave it seems to block the radio waves. Also when the transmitter is rained on sometimes you get false readings. I put a plastic shroud over the top made from a yogurt container. Overall I am very pleased with the product and for the price it is a very good value. I highly recommend this product. I have the sensor nailed to a tree about three feet off the ground. It is very sensitive. I think installed at an angle above the garage would work. The receiver in the house works very well and beeps three times everytime something passes the sensor, could be a car, animal, or garbage man. Do not put the receiver near metal like a microwave it seems to block the radio waves. Also when the transmitter is rained on sometimes you get false readings. I put a plastic shroud over the top made from a yogurt container. Overall I am very pleased with the product and for the price it is a very good... » Read More I have the sensor nailed to a tree about three feet off the ground. It is very sensitive. I think installed at an angle above the garage would work. The receiver in the house works very well and beeps three times everytime something passes the sensor, could be a car, animal, or garbage man. Do not put the receiver near metal like a microwave it seems to block the radio waves. Also when the transmitter is rained on sometimes you get false readings. I put a plastic shroud over the top made from a yogurt container. Overall I am very pleased with the product and for the price it is a very good value. I highly recommend this product. « Show Less
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I have the sensor nailed to a tree about three feet off the ground. It is very sensitive. I think installed at an angle above the garage would work. The receiver in the house works very well and beeps three times everytime something passes the sensor, could be a car, animal, or garbage man. Do not put the receiver near metal like a microwave it seems to block the radio waves. Also when the transmitter is rained on sometimes you get false readings. I put a plastic shroud over the top made from a yogurt container. Overall I am very pleased with the product and for the price it is a very good value. I highly recommend this product.
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The range depends on what is between the transmitter and receiver. For example, a reinforced concrete wall or one with a foil vapor barrier will reduce it considerably. In my case they are separated by about 50 feet with only interior walls between them. The only way to check is to install the device and see if it works.
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Hey Ben, i put this unit in my hallway and i gotto say its pretty sensitive. I actually had to put a matte scotch tape over it because the light would turn on every time i would get up off my couch. I can't really say that it would work behind glass but i dont see why it wouldnt. Cheers
678727
Thats a very good question... The glass is not clear so I'm not sure if the sensor would be able to detect motion at all times.
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The quoted range is up to 1,000 feet. I have one sensor that is 800 feet from my house and a second the is 950 feet from my house. Both are operating and give indications as promised.
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The manual implies up to 50 feet. I deliberately aimed my unit to try and cover a limited area, but it seems to detect people at about 25', cats at about 12' and moving cars at about 40'. I'm sure the range would be greater if I aimed the sensor up a bit more.