Is it necessary to run a phone cord directly to the motion sensor unit or is there a cordless-phone-type feature?
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The unit I have requires a hard wired phone line plugged in. I set it up to blend into a book case as if it were another book because the first phone calls go out before the alarm is triggered so you do not want a burgler recognizing it and disconnecting it from the phone wire. The unit is powered by several batteries - the compartment is not easy to open so it would take a thief some period of time to find the battery door, open it, and remove the batteries. At first I was flustered at how hard it was to open the case but then I realized that was a positive feature since a thief would stumble around with the unit for a while. The unit I have requires a hard wired phone line plugged in. I set it up to blend into a book case as if it were another book because the first phone calls go out before the alarm is triggered so you do not want a burgler recognizing it and disconnecting it from the phone wire. The unit is powered by several batteries - the compartment is not easy to open so it would take a thief some period of time to find the battery door, open it, and remove the batteries. At first I was flustered at how hard it was to open the case but then I realized that was a positive feature since a thief would... » Read More The unit I have requires a hard wired phone line plugged in. I set it up to blend into a book case as if it were another book because the first phone calls go out before the alarm is triggered so you do not want a burgler recognizing it and disconnecting it from the phone wire. The unit is powered by several batteries - the compartment is not easy to open so it would take a thief some period of time to find the battery door, open it, and remove the batteries. At first I was flustered at how hard it was to open the case but then I realized that was a positive feature since a thief would stumble around with the unit for a while. « Show Less
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Yes you must plug in a wired phone line either a regular land line from a phone company or a VOIP phone line from a VOIP company to make this alarm call phone numbers. There is no cordless-phone-type feature with this unit.
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Yes, it is necessary to run a phone cord directly to the motion sensor. You plug it into a land line and have it call your cell phone when set off, It's a wonderful device which works great!
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I didn't hook mine to a motion sensor because it only last about 10hrs of run time. But using an motion sensor with a controlled outlet should work. This light came with a plug already installed.
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I don't own this system - I would bet it has to turn off the motion sensors and only rely on the contact sensors. With only 5 contact sensors, you are rather limited on when perimeter defense you can set. I do like the RFID tag being capable of shutting it off.
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This fixture comes with the motion sensor attached. It is the white device hanging down from the middle. I undid the wiring and screwed out the motion sensor. Then I screwed in a half-inch plug to plug the hole. No need to have the motion sensor hanging down there if you are not using it. From there it is fairly straightforward to wire the fixture without the motion sensor.
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The base unit on which the handset sits has to be plugged in but the handset itself is cordless.
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Yes. It comes with a remote, which I never use. I never use the Motion sensor either. I have mine set to come on @ 6 am and turn off @ 10 pm.
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Yes, since the base unit is located at a phone and power outlet, I threaded the sensor line down into the basement through the phone line path, and attached it near the floor in the basement
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The contact itself does not need to be programmed. If you are replacing a faulty sensor, you need to program your base unit accordingly. Every contact has its own unique ID, so you would need to find the faulty one and replace it with the ID if your new contact.
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I tested it and you don't need to have a home phone line in order to use this cordless phone.. But of course you need a cell phone line...
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Yes. You can use the system with just motion Sensor. There is no need to reprogram.
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Cord to the hand set, or cord from the wall to the device? I would say yes to both, but keep in mind, the ringer is very faint. If the phone is located in a noisy location, the ring can be covered up by other noises if not close by.(5'-8')
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I did not buy a motion detector but I love the door bell. You may hae a good idea about the motion dectector. If you decide please let me know.
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Hi, this system works on motion sensor without any wiring required.For example if you have installed in room at hidden place or vosible place without any wiring. It will detect motion in the roomand alarm goes off. This unit works on 2pc AA battery.
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If you search for "insteon module" there are indoor and outdoor versions you can plug into an outlet and control with the motion sensor. I use the outdoor one to control path lighting.
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Other than covering the motion sensor w a piece of (tape) I heard theirs a on/off switch on it but I never delved into finding it
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No. If you're installing it because you have to comply with California Title 24, you only need motion sensors if you are installing medium base fixtures that could potentially use an incandescent bulb. If you install a fixture designed exclusively for LED lamps or compliant CFLs like G24 or those 4-pin ones, then you don't need motion sensors.
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One or the other, not both. To use the motion sensor the switch must be "on"; then when it is light outside the lamp is "off", but when motion is detected in the dark, it comes "on".