how loud is the alarm? We had one from Lowe's that we couldn't hear from the other side of our 70's ranch style house, not exactly a mansion!
1571670
Super loud. Across the house....they are great. Inspector has to hear them from all over house before we could be signed off for safety on our pool.
875367
I had 2 of these. 1 was louder than the other on high setting, so I moved the quieter 1 to the bedroom. Overall not loud enough to bother me.
1510192
This alarm will NOT alert you that it has been set off... it's only $16... it's just an alarm. If you want something that will alert you in any way, it's going to cost quite a bit more money I'd imagine.
1494532
Yes, it can be heard especially if you choose certain alarms. We mounted it I our kitchen and we could hear it in our bedroom.
962744
Probably... I guess it depend on how soundly you sleep & where the receiver is. Ours is in the kitchen and we can hear it in the bedroom upstairs about 40 feet away...and it will wake us. If you're worried about missing the alarm, why not purchase a second receiver for the bedroom... I have one in my unattached garage workshop so I know if someone is entering the property..
1329969
Those are my sentiments exactly. I installed the alarm a little over a year ago and have looked around for something with a louder audible but have been unsuccessful in finding anything that will resolve the weak electronic chime that comes with the system. Maybe if the manufacturer gets enough requests for a louder more distinctive sound they will provide a replacement or at least market a chime that's louder
905112
There is a loud and not as loud. I have duct tape over the speaker and put it in a drawer and can still hear it just fine. Really good investment. We use ours every night monitoring kids getting up and out of bedrooms.
754658
It is not real loud but is not quite. Our bedroom is right off the kitchen and we do not hear it. I will tell you it works great.
1292925
i think it is a standard decible level for alarms - not particularly quiet. Sounds just like the travel alarm I've got.
375837
It seems fairly loud, but it was not loud enough to wake our daughter from sleep most nights. We have had much better luck with the "Malem Ultimate Selectable Bedwetting Alarm with Vibration - Royal Blue".
2015913
I was too loud for me on the highest setting. My house is not big, 1300 sq. ft., but I would say the ringer is plenty loud. I have one phone in my house and the other in my garage and always hear it.
782974
It is much louder than average. I have a 15 yr old son that sleeps through must alarms but not this because it can be turned up really high. Hope this help with your choice!
1278742
There is a "home" function, that will sound, without activating the external, optional, siren. The built in tone is not very loud, if you were sleeping a few rooms over, it would not wake you. This is why the external siren is a must have, it is quite a bit louder, but honestly, for forty bucks, it is not very impressive, decible wise. This unit is only effective to alert people in the house, as far as hearing anything outside the home, it is not loud enough to scare off an intruder.If I was to buy again, I would look elsewhere.
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Hi Amy, The alarm was loud enough to wake my husband and I up from across the hall, but my son slept right through it every time. We'd have to go wake him up. Quite honestly the alarm is so loud and so close to his ear I was concerned about hearing damage. You really don't want an alarm louder than this one. The volume is adjustable.
962741
Of the 3 types of alarms I have had, this is by far the loudest. We currently have it located in a 20'x30' open area, more or less, and there's no way you could not hear it. It echoes since the room isn't furnished yet. We are in the process of building and haven't spent a night there yet to answer about the middle of the night, but I'm very confident that it would, if it were within 15' of your bedroom.
502620
What?... huh??? Can't hear anything but this alarm!Quite loud! Let's put it this way, for a little unit... you will want to hold your ears if it goes off!I think it's about 120 db and Pain begins at 125 db... close enough...
1822556
It's loud and it's always a good idea to wear hearing protection, but you won't wake the kids 2 floors up. I have one in my garage shop and my daughter sleeps really well when it's on. I have a home built in 2004, so drywall, insulation and 2X4 studs.R/Dave