Anyone have problems with chimes as in can't hear the bell/song some days? Know how to fix it? (not volume problem)
1629922
Something must be wrong with your unit. Mine chimes as it is supposed to. If it works only sometimes, then the unit must be malfunctioning. My guess would be a loose wire or moisture in the unit. I'm just guessing though.
1629923
I definitely had to set the volume level initially but once I set the level, I did not notice a fluctuation or change from day to day.
2209084
You might have to adjust the volume. Otherwise I have had no problems with it.
244854
A number of years ago I had a similar doorbell and had a problem with that playing when it shouldn't. I was using Duracell batteries and changed to Energizer and it took care of the problem. I had also had a battery-operated clock that quit so I replaced the clock and had the same problem. I had used Duracell batteries so after I changed to Energizer I never had another problem. Needless to say, I never buy Duracell batteries since then. This may not help your problem but that is the experience I had.
613468
I keep mine on vibrate also which I think helps. We have a 2 story home & haven't had problems hearing as of yet.
1925337
I don't have that problem! Maybe the sound software needs updating? or headphones defective?
202540
Did you ever get an answer? Mine appears to be buzzing all the time too - I agree. Extremely annoying.
1757824
We have made multiple attempts to contact the company directly (with no avail) regarding both questions. The volume on the machine just does randomly seem to almost turn itself off (so low, it might as well be). We experienced the exact same defect on several different units via exchanges to the company, although a select few customers seem to report no problem at all. As to improvements, we have noticed the product appearing and disappearing from various retailer sites...hopefully, it has been an effort to pull the item and find a solution. However, based on other reviews we've seen: No improvements have been made. Currently we are using the one-level-down model from this company and we do like it. It has far less features (fewer sounds/ tones, no clock) than the Version II, but as it actually works and we don't get startled awake all through the night with sound cutting out, it is the only one we would recommend at this time. Homedics could also stand to work on their customer service while they are at fixing the second model.
229667
I haven't tried it yet as I just got it today, but when i was setting the alarm there was a bell symbol and it was either normal or with a slash through it. my assumption is that when you select the slash though, the sounds will be muted.
1962069
I can only speak for the chime setting because we do not use the alarm. If the batteries are running low the chime won't work all the time, its sporadic. With fresh batteries I have had no issues. When the batteries are running low you get a warning, the chime only plays the first portion of the song, then it makes a low battery beep. This will go on for days or weeks until you replace them. The longer you wait the less reliable the chime is with the old batteries being used.
2278722
Mine wouldn't chime at all - even with new batteries. I had to send it back. Return was no problem. Money promptly refunded.
2249057
I have the sound on low chime. I can hear it in every room of my house. I love knowing when someone is in my driveway. I never had trouble with it not being in the sight. I have it in my driveway and the chimer in my living room. I move it from time to time and have not at all had a problem with it not being in the sight.
354603
Change the sound format until you find compatible sound your looking for there's a button that does this. At least yours is still working if I plug in four things to charge it spazzes out and quits or everything plugged in starts shooting me messages or turning themselves on and off and the second alarm stopped all together I'd wish I'd known plus the sound quality even with the format changed still creates mad reverb when pushed too loud. Hope this helps. If you just got it ID return it ASAP... good luck
1714701
I was able to get my unit to ring,but only last a day then you have to reset it again, It sounds like you have defective unit. I would return it for your money back or a better unit. My unit starts ringing if I use my cordless phone!
97928
I haven't had any issues with echos but you may want to try and adjust the volume on the back of the charger. I have mine set at #4. Hopefully, that will resolve your issue. :-)
1882114
Maybe is defective cuz all you have to do is set the button on alarm, if the chime work, that means is installed in the rigth way. Make sure the alarm isnt on away mode
1987122
I have the same issue with my iPhone 6. Can't get the volume low enough. Reasonably loud for a small room or nothing.
1274652
Sounds like you might have a bad one. I have 6 of these....no chirping since I installed them 6 months ago.