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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
With the basic DIY kit can you fix the door sensor to an up and over garage door?
gin saunders, bath
The sensor could be fitted to a garage door. You will need to ensure that the sensor and contact are connected when the door is closed, so that the alarm triggers if the connection is broken.
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.