Is the device easy to break? Like if it falls off the wall or a thief attempts to forcefully break it will the alarm still go off?
1605526
The optional external siren, if purchased and used, will sound if the alarm is broken up or the wires to the external alarm are cut.
1605527
It's definitely easy to break... It's kind of a cheap plastic and it is held up there by a couple of screws that could easily be pulled out. It will sound until the "thief" crushes it or throws it in the toilet. The key is to put it up high so that can't get to it very easily. It's EXTREMELY loud and most likely the thief will not want to hang around to try to get it off the wall if it's up high.
1605528
It's not easy to break because the battery box has screws. Also the alarm starts beeping in 10 seconds.
1605529
this device is normally place within easy reach to access the key pad. With this in mind, burglars are able to smash them , hence deactivating it by force even after triggering the alarm. If someone is around the premises, he or she will be alerted by the alarm . Also the alarm may cause panic for the burglar. It is unlikely to fall from the wall if secured properly.
1605530
I've not attempted to break it, so I'm not certain. It doesn't appear to be easy to break. A thief could pull it off the wall, I suppose with force.
880529
Hi! No, unless that door was never opened. The alarm would go off anytime you closed the door, so unless you're just protecting that door and not using it--I wouldn't buy it for that purpose.
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.
1847098
The sensor can't be turned off. Once set and the alarm is turned on, if the two pieces are moved away from each other the alarm will sound.If an attempt is made to open the sensor it would be moved away from its counterpart which would fire the alarm.As a side note, we use ours for a sleep walking child who has left the house and it works perfectly.
336975
I lined it up, opened the door. When the alarm went off, I took the backing off and stuck it permanently. It works perfectly. Someone opened my door one night and I heard the alarm from upstairs. The intruder left promptly. Also, it alerts when children leave or enter the house, or leave the door open.
1317998
This is a really good question. What is stopping someone from stealing this device? Seriously I would never buy something like this if there isn't some sort of security lock.
1391861
Pretty much yes, con sometimes it go off by it self maybe because I had another alarm that was ready install or the person didn't know what he was doing. It's really good product yes I would recommend it
909485
I have an alarm system; someone broke into my house after midnight when I was out of town. My neighbors didn't even hear the alarm from the security system. Can this unit be attached to my existing system and it so, will it have to be manually turned off?
1408867
The alarm turns off on the front, easily with that. Tutor. However, the switch on the back to toggle between visual notification, vibration, and alarm is small and might be difficult.
1794579
Pretty much, but if you mount this somewhere difficult to get to (underneath body molding for example) you have a thief trying to get to it while the ear piercing alarm is going off. More likely he will be running. The alarm is *really* loud.
1927068
Be careful then--we've had issues with this quite a few times because if it's not pushed in the very middle, it might not set off alarm!!! I finally colored in the middle of the alarm to show where the alarm needed to be3 pressed which helps somewhat--it's almost a matter of feel to a certain extent! I'm sorry, because it's a good basic system but without hand strength, I'm not sure you can count on it.
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
1447097
No not really,you just have to be careful in listening for it. The alarm is not "soft" but it isn't necessarily load either.
371514
No every time you tap the power button it changes modes and if you drop it I don't know what happens it seems to be pretty tuff so I don't think it will break but it depends on how far it walls. Right
1668208
Does anyone use the chain lock attachment with this? Is it sensitive enough for the alarm to go off if a thief is trying to bolt crop your chain
1990327
This alarm was highly recommeded by consumers reports. I have purchased and Installed two of these alarms. The instrauctions are easy to follow and easy to installl. Any handy man should have no problems with installation. I have had them for a few months now with no issues. The only thing I do not care for is that you have to remove the unit from the wall to change the battery. Our course you don"t how good they are until you need them. Hopefully, I will not find out.
1426737
It sounds like there may be an issue with the device. My unit simply shuts off with no alarm whatsoever. You may want to contact the seller for more information and/or an exchange.