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Do the PIR's have a flashing sensor? Just trying to assess the battery life of them.
Deepa Bhatt, Ilford
The PIR's don't have a constant flashing light. The only time the sensor will light up is when it picks up any motion in the room.
John W
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Is the bellbox battery or mains powered? Or can it be both?
Ideally I want one that is mains powered with a backup battery.
Michael, Dudley
The siren box on the full range of Yale Easy Fit Alarms is wireless and uses battery power only.
Anthony N
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Does this package include pet friendly sensors?
Amy
This package does not include the Easy Fit Pet PIR sensors as standard but you can order these as an optional extra in the accessories menu.
Phil R
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Due to the alarms being wireless, something like a jammer, what would happen then? Would the alarm go off due to tampering or would the system not react?
Michael, Belfast
The alarm has a secure rolling code transmission signal and enhanced anti-jamming detection which would trigger the alarm if tampering in this way was attempted. This unique code is used by the system to determine that the correct remote control is attempting to contact the alarm.
Phil R
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Are these alarms compliant with Grade 2 EN50131 when fitted as a DIY project? Thanks
Anonymous
To be EN50131 compliant the alarm must be professionally installed and include an annual maintenance check.
Jonathan P
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In the instructions it says the PIRs should be fitted 2 metres from the floor. Will it effect performance if they are fitted higher as would prefer fitting closer to the ceiling at say 3 metres?
Bryan, Westhoughton
The PIR's could be fitted higher but you would need to adjust the angle to ensure that motion is detected and enable the best coverage of the room in which it is fitted.
Phil R
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Would you fit both a PIR and door sensor in the same room, or is that unnecessary?
Augustin McLean, Gillingham
It is recommended that you do not point the PIR directly at a door which includes a door contact sensor. It is not necessary to have both as just one of the sensors will trigger the alarm when somebody enters the room. There is also a chance of technical issues as the signal can get delayed.
Phil R
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Does the Yale siren have adjustment for the period of sounding when activated?
John Burton, Kimbolton Cambs
Yes the adjustment period of the siren can be changed to either 10 minutes or 3 minutes.
Tom W
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Could a burglar disarm the system with his own key fob. If I have 2 key fobs can I disarm the system with either one?
Steve Gough, Alton
Only you can link multiple keyfobs to the alarm and only these inked fobs will arm or disarm the alarm system.
Phil R
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Can the door sensors be configured to activate an alarm if the door is left open (after a configurable delay) even if the alarm is disarmed?
Gary, St Albans
The door sensors cannot be configured in anyway if the alarm is disarmed, the door sensor will only work when you set the alarm and notify you when its triggered.
Javaid H
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Can I combine an Easyfit Kit 1 and Kit 2 to provide me a single system with coverage for a larger house, with a functional siren at the front and back, using the keypad from the Kit 2 as an extra entry device?
Anonymous
Yes, you can connect the Yale Easy Fit Standard Alarm and the Yale Easy Fit Telecommunicating Alarm to create a single system.
Jonathan P
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Does the standard PIR, which is included, allow for a cats movement around the house Or would I need to purchase the special pet PIR?
Sara Haveron, ERITH
No, the standard PIR will trigger the alarm if there was any type of movement in the house. You would require the Yale Easy Fit Pet PIR Motion Detector which is ideal for small household pets.
Javaid H
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How long does the external alarm sound before automatically shutting off?
Nicholas, Lytham
Once the alarm is triggered the siren will sound for 10 minutes.
John W
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If we are only using the door and window contacts not the movement sensors can we use this alarm to set at night while we are inside?
Phil, Lyle
The alarm system could be set and active in this manner and would only trigger should a door or window be opened and the magnetic contact broken.
Phil R
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Can you link key fobs to this system?
Ben , Sutton Coldfield
Key fobs can be linked to this system and they are available to add to your basket when ordering the Alarm.
Anne K
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What size pets do the pet friendly sensors allow for? I have a large dog approximately 42kg.
Lisa, Brentwood
The limit on our pet friendly sensors is 25kg so unfortunately this would not be suitable for yourself. However you might want to alarm the room by fitting a Yale Easy Fit Door Contact to the door or window. You would then be alarmed if you encountered any intruders trying to enter.
John W
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Can I purchase a second outdoor alarm wall unit as a dummy for the back of the house?
martin mckenna, saffron walden
Unfortunately this alarm only comes with one siren box. It is not possible to purchase additional sirens or a dummy siren for this model. You may prefer to look at the Yale Easy Fit Telecommunicating Alarm which comes supplied with one siren and one dummy siren.
Tom W
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Are there any window alarm attachments?
keith blackwill, nuneaton
This alarm includes two Yale Easy Fit Door Contacts. These are suitable to attach to most windows and doors.
John W
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Are the sensors on this alarm "pet friendly"?
James, London
The PIR's supplied with the system as standard are not Pet Friendly. You can add Yale Easy Fit Pet PIR Motion Detector's as an optional extra from the listed accessories.
Phil R
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What broadband speed is required? I have really slow broadband at the moment (less than 4mbps).
Amit, Leamington Spa
There is no specific requirement for the broadband speed. You will receive alarms notifications regardless of the internet speed.
Tom W
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How loud would battery powered Yale alarms be compared with an electric one?
clive woolley, kidsgrove,
The Yale Easy Fit Alarms Series includes a 100 decibel siren box which is comparable with wired home alarms.
Jonathan P
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In normal use, what is the average life of the batteries on this product? i.e. How often will I need to get up a ladder and replace the batteries?
Lee
Battery power will be used only when the alarm is triggered, which should be very rare. Therefore, a good brand of batteries should last approximately 5 years as this is the average shelf life of a battery.
Jonathan P
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Can the door sensors be used to alarm an external rear gate.
Barry Cheal, Cheltenham
Unfortunately all the components excluding the Siren are only suitable for internal use.
Tom W
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Do Yale do a combined door/shock sensor. A sensor that would detect a door or window being broken rather than simply opened.
james, nuneaton
Unfortunately Yale do not make this accessory. However I can recommend the ERA Vibration Sensor. This would be suitable for any ERA alarm system.
Tom W
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I am interested in fitting the door sensor and a PIR
If I have them both in the same room when I open the door that the sensor is connected to and that the PIR covers
Will this enter the entry mode and give me the time to unset the system or will the PIR set the alarm off?
Ayden, Hutton
Once one of the sensors has been triggered you will have the set entry/exit time period to de-activate the alarm. Once this time has expired if a senor detects further activity the siren will trigger.
Phil R
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Can the alarm be linked, activated and deactivated from more than one mobile phone?
Ayo , Orpington
This system is not compatible with mobile phones and will alert via landline numbers only. We do offer Yale Smart Home Alarms that can be used with your smartphone and have multiple mobiles linked to the system.
Phil R
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Can an internal alarm be fitted as well as the outside siren with the Easy fit alarm system.
B. Mackenzie, Thornton Cleveleys
The internal siren function cannot be added to this alarm. I would recommend the Yale Smart Home Alarm Kit - SR-320 which includes both as standard.
Tom W
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Would the wire less system interfere with other wire less systems? ie wireless central heating boiler programmer?
Phil Nunnery, Liverpool
The wireless components run on a unique frequency and employ rolling code technology to stop interference from or with other systems.
Phil R
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Will this alarm work with the optional PIR camera?
John McQuilliam, Towcester
No, this alarm system is not compatible with the PIR camera. I would recommend having a look at our Yale Smart Home Alarm Kit - SR-320 as an alternative option.
Javaid H
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What is the range for this alarm ie how far can the sensors be from from the box.
Elaine G, Newcastle
The alarm components have a 30 meter wide wireless range.
Phil R
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Can the door contact be fitted to a up and over garage door?
Tony, Burnham
The Yale Door contact is designed to be used with most doors/windows. However the surface must be flat as possible so both the contact parts can connect. This is not always achievable with a garage door. It may be worth adding a Yale Easy Fit PIR Motion Detector to detect the door opening rather than a door contact.
Tom W
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Can one of the PIR sensors be fitted upside down, to enable landing to be "covered " from hallway stairs, on twist in stairs, like my old alarm, now obsolete, or fitted pointing downwards, from landing?
Bruce Kendall, Reading, Berks
The sensors have not been tested in this position so their performance accuracy is unknown and it is not recommended.
Phil R
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Do all keypad controls emit a warning beep when leaving or entering the property?
George Downs, Glasgow
Yes the keypad will beep when the alarm system is activated or de-activated.
Javaid H
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Would the PIR be triggered by my cat?
Bill Witcomb, Felpham
Any motion in the house will trigger the PIR. You would require the Yale Easy Fit Pet PIR Motion Detector as these are suitable for small pets.
Javaid H
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Does the alarm auto re-set after it has been triggered or is it a once only siren until re-set manually?
Shirley, Bingley
The alarm would not auto re-set. Once the alarm has been triggered, the siren will sound for up to 10 minutes. The alarm will remain in a triggered state and will sound immediately if one of the sensors is triggered before it is manually re-set.
Tom W
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Would any movement set off the Yale PIR sensors if not the pet ones e.g. towel falling off drying rack / balloon moving?
Cath, Wales
Yes, dependant of course where the PIR is positioned, any movement at all would trigger the alarm.
Tom W
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We have frequent power cuts. Assuming the battery is fully charged, will the alarm go off every time the power goes off when the system is activated. If so is it possible to deactivate this feature.
Colin, Ely
A loss of power would not trigger the alarm. In the event of a power cut the back up battery would automatically power the alarm.
Tom W
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What are the key differences between the Easy Fit alarm systems and the Smart Home Alarms? They seem to use the same components.
Frank, London
The components for both systems are the same. The Smart Home Alarm series is the most recent series released, all of which can be used in conjunction with your smartphone. This is not the case with the Easy Fit Alarms where only the Yale Easy Fit SmartPhone Alarm has this capability.
Phil R
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Could we set the alarm at night if all the sensors are downstairs? So we could be upstairs at night with downstairs alarmed? Or can the alarm only be set when you exit the house?
Anonymous
The alarm can be set from anywhere in the house by using the portable keypad. You may be interested to look at the Yale Easy Fit Telecommunicating Alarm, which has the facility to set zones.
John W
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I'd like to purchase the Yale Easy Fit Standard Alarm; it states that it is Wireless. As I'm no expert, does this mean battery operated or broadband operated?
Christina Williams, Liverpool
The alarm is battery operated and the components are pre-linked. They have a 30 metre wireless range using the 868MHz frequency, meaning no wiring or running cables are required to connect the components.
Phil R
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Should you hide the panel/keypad? Burglars might recognise the system from the bell box and I'm concerned that it might be torn from the wall before it can call out.
Matt, Bristol
Yes I would always advise on installing the alarm in a secure location. It may also be worth noting that all our easy fit alarm systems come installed with an anti-tamper device. Any disturbance to the touch screen panel will trigger the siren automatically.
Tom W
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Do the PIR sensors accommodate pets below 15 kg?
T Rohini, London
Any motion would trigger the PIR sensors including pets. I recommend a Yale Easy Fit Pet PIR Motion Detector. These are suitable for small pets under 20kg.
John W
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Is the siren connected to the mains or battery driven?
Gary J, Liverpool
The siren box is powered by AA batteries and they are included in the box.
Anthony N
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We quite often set our alarm with the windows on night vent. Will the Yale Easy Fit Window Sensors still work in this position if we set the alarm?
Ken, Great Sutton
Having your windows slightly open (night Vent) should not trigger the alarm as long as nothing comes in to contact with the sensor.
Tom W
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What kind of batteries do the sensors and exterrnal alarm take?
Tom, Manchester
The PIR Sensors require 3x AAA alkaline batteries and the external Siren requires 4x D alkaline batteries.
Phil R
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What is the motion detection range of the PIR?
Iain , Bristol
The motion detection range of this component is 12 meters.
Phil R
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Can the door/window contacts be applied to UPVC doors and windows. Is drilling required?
Julia Padgett, York
The Yale Easy Fit Door Contact is supplied with fixing screws for fixing to wood and double sided sticky foam pads for use on UPVC doors. Therefore, drilling is not always required.
Jonathan P
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Can the door sensor be fitted any way up as I only have a narrow edge to fit to?
Anonymous
The door sensor can be installed any way up, so long as the contacts are touching each other. The alarm is triggered once the contact is broke, when the door is opened.
Jonathan P
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If the alarm has been set by the keypad, can I disarm the alarm using the keyfob?
Jeff Smith, Coventry
The Yale Easy Fit Keyfob will allow you to activate or deactivate the alarm system even if it has been set by the Yale Easy Fit Keypad.
Javaid H
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Are the siren alarms easy to install onto the external walls? For example, Concrete walls with pebble dash?
Ken
The siren can be easily installed with a power drill and screwdriver with the fixings provided. A pebble dash wall would prevent a flush fit but wouldn't cause a problem with the installation.
Phil R
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What safeguards are there in using a Keyfob? If somebody steals or finds it (assuming they know where you live) can they not just disarm the alarm? I read somewhere that an entry detector needs to be activated before the keyfob can be used to disarm the alarm - therefore do you need to keep the Keyfob away from your house keys?
Adrian, Northampton
The Yale Easy Fit Keyfob can be used to arm or disarm the alarm, once activated, with a simple button press. If the keyfob is lost or stolen, you can delete the device from the system at any time.
Tom W
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Do the lights on the alarm box flash when armed or is it only when the alarm is triggered?
Thanks
Anonymous
The siren box on the Yale Easy Fit Alarms Series has a blue light which flashes when the alarm is triggered. There is also a comfort LED which will stay on all the time. This light can be turned off at any time on the control panel.

Jonathan P
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Would be nice if you could add smoke alarms to the system?
mark, livids
The Yale Easy Fit Smoke Detector is available and is compatible with any of the Yale Easy Fit Alarms Series. This smoke detector can be purchased as a singular item or as an accessory at a lower price, when purchased together with the alarm system.
Jonathan P
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If a burglar set off the alarm, the siren will sound for up to 10 minutes and then stop. Does the system re arm once this period has expired, so that if the burglar re enters the premises, it will sound again?
Tim, Sheffield
Yes once the alert period has expired the system re-arms so if one of the sensors is triggered the alarm will activate again.
Phil R
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Can more than one additional keypad be added for alternative entry routes? Assuming main panel is discreet.
Barbara Lambie, Wishaw
Yes, it is possible to include more than one Yale Easy Fit Keypad with your Yale alarm system.
Anne K
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Would the Easy Fit Kit1 be compatible with the Smart SR320 and 330 alarm kits. Would both sirens work together with the smart hub?
Nigel Appleton, Brackley
Yes they are compatible and both would work together.
John W
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I am renovating a property and have no internet. Can I still install your alarms.
Dean, Banstead
Any of the alarm systems will still operate as an alarm without an Internet connection, however for the Smart Alarm notifications, an internet connection will be required.
Phil R
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Can the entry/exit time be reduced?
Adam, Minehead
Unfortunately the entry/exit time is fixed at 20 seconds.
Tom W
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You say the siren is battery powered. As I live in a bungalow and can't fix it high up on the wall, could it not be disabled easily by someone taking the battery out?
James, manchester
The alarm is fitted with an anti-tamper device which sets off the siren when disturbed. However, you may prefer the Yale Easy Fit Apartment Alarm which includes an indoor siren box.
Jonathan P
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Can the system be programmed so that either of the door contacts start the 20 second timer, and also by adding an additional keypad I assume either one can be used to arm/disarm?
Mark, DARLINGTON
Both door sensors would activate the alarm if the contact on the door in question was broken. An additional keypad would allow you to arm or disarm the alarm at either location of the keypad.
Phil R
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Do you sell dummy external siren boxes? I want to put one on the rear of my house.
Ben, Norwich
Dummy siren boxes are not available to purchase as an accessory for this alarm. You may consider one of our ERA Burglar Alarms which has a dummy siren available to purchase.
Phil R
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Can you omit zones for setting during the night with this alarm?
Sue, Walsall
Unfortunately this alarm only has one zone. I would recommend the Yale Easy Fit Telecommunicating Alarm which allows you to create 2 zones which you can set via the control panel.
Javaid H
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