Is the tick noisy? Looking to buy this to replace parts for my son's clock that keeps him up at night it's so noisy.
1599556
It's not 100% silent but it's not irritatingly loud either. I have it in my family room over our big-screen t.v. so we hardly notice it. But if it's for a bedroom and your son is a very light sleeper, he may be able to hear it, but just barely. Hope this helps.
413797
It does tick loudly. Ours is in the basement so we don't hear it unless we are downstairs.
527802
I've owned two of them and they have always made at least some sound. I don't know if I'd describe it as "loud" though. One of my cats was scared of the noise so I bought a cheap timer which allows me to set times during the day where the power gets turned on (the same thing people use for Christmas lights). I only turn it "on" for 2 hours twice a day and it works fine. I'd suggest doing that. No need to run the motor 24 hours a day since you don't need to.
923131
It sounds like a low humming. My son uses it every night, all night since I purchased it and still works great, almost a year now since he's had it
1874695
Our toy is not in the same room as the bedroom so it hasn't been a noise issue-it does make some sound but is not really loud.Hope that helps-
2024988
If it was on low during the night it might not be that bad. I have mine on auto so it's usually running at a higher speed, it's not bad in the family room but in the bedroom it would be too noisy for me
1398587
It's not super noisy but it's not whisper quiet either. I have mine in the living room, I don't know that it'd be good for running overnight in a bedroom. Also, I live in NYC and probably have a higher noise tolerance than people who live in rural or suburban areas.
2060868
It has a slight ticking / gear noise. I couldn't hear it until I was right next to it. A meter I had registered around 45 dB when placed right next to it.There is also a click when it changes that can be heard when you are in the room.
1178670
Yes, that's actually what it's made for. I have to agree with some of the people that have reviewed it however, the sensitivity is a bit hard to nail down. I thought mine was working fine and when I took my son out of the crib, it didn't sound an alarm for quite a while because walking on the floor and the fan registered as movement somehow. That being said, I adjusted and lowered the sensitivity after that and now it sounds the alarm and monitors his breathing very well. I do recommend this product very much. Just make sure you get the unit that plugs into the wall otherwise you'll be going through a billion AAA batteries. Yes, that's actually what it's made for. I have to agree with some of the people that have reviewed it however, the sensitivity is a bit hard to nail down. I thought mine was working fine and when I took my son out of the crib, it didn't sound an alarm for quite a while because walking on the floor and the fan registered as movement somehow. That being said, I adjusted and lowered the sensitivity after that and now it sounds the alarm and monitors his breathing very well. I do recommend this product very much. Just make sure you get the unit that plugs into the wall otherwise... » Read More Yes, that's actually what it's made for. I have to agree with some of the people that have reviewed it however, the sensitivity is a bit hard to nail down. I thought mine was working fine and when I took my son out of the crib, it didn't sound an alarm for quite a while because walking on the floor and the fan registered as movement somehow. That being said, I adjusted and lowered the sensitivity after that and now it sounds the alarm and monitors his breathing very well. I do recommend this product very much. Just make sure you get the unit that plugs into the wall otherwise you'll be going through a billion AAA batteries. « Show Less
118915
Well ours is not that loud. We can hear the baby over it just fine. Also we have not had to change the batteries at all yet. I suppose that depends on how much it is played with my daughter has played with it a fair amount but not constantly.
2060867
I do not hear it when I'm in the room with it, even watching quiet movies, but if I put my head next to it there is a minor mechanical noise - not a tick, but as though gears are moving very slowly (which I imagine they are) but again, it is VERY quiet and I *only* hear it if I am less than a foot away
1827282
Ours makes a ton of noise too. It is very annoying and even wakes our baby up. Did you just call customer service to get a replacement?
1415823
no you cannot hear a ticking noise. It is so faint that you have too be right up on it. I bought one first at rite aid similar too this one which did have a tick sound and this overpowering blue face light that lit up the whole room. This clock has a nice dim backlight.
1673612
It's not loud to me. When it's asleep it's quite as a mouse. When it's printing it's no noisier than others. It's like a printer but not loud by my standards.
1067923
It is noisy. I have to turn it as low as I can to sleep but I still love it. It works well.
317710
When it first starts up there is a clicking noise but it gets quieter after it gets in its rhythm. My son has never been disturbed by the noise
1415822
I talked to my mother and she said the clock is quiet. Hope this answers your question.