If I mounted this device about 3 feet off the floor, would my cats set it off?
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I just put mine in a similar position and successfully crawled under it without setting off the alarm so theoretically it should work. The question is whether it would react to the cats approaching from a longer angle. It seems worth the risk to me. As Roderick suggests you could tilt it up at a slight angle if needed. How much you tilt it depends upon the height of what you want to trigger it (walking adult).
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The unit is quite responsive to movement near it. You may need to do an experiment with your cats to find out for sure, by using the chime function on the unit.
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I am not sure. I guess it would depend on if your cat climbs or would be able to jump over it.
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Anything that moves within the sensor range will set off the alarm that is the whole point of a motion sensor. Yes it is sensitive to small animals, som cats are pretty big when they stretch out. So, my answer is yes, yes yes. good luck. You do have the option of pointing the sensor where the cants won't be if you have location in your home or garage like that. Hope this helps. PS I love the motion detectors over the window alarms as you can cover so much more space with one unit and easier to install.
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Yes. Both of my cats have jumped on and off of it repeatedly and it's never budged even the slightest bit.
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I think it would work for that. The cats are nimble and light on their feet, so they don't set it off. A dog should cause a lot more vibration moving around. Just be sure to remember to turn it off before you sit down to the table yourself. It can get annoying.
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Hi. You would just need to drape it over the areas that you do not want the cat on. Just make sure that you understand that the unit will shock you as well if you come in contact with it.Thank you!
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Of course you would not place it in an area that can be reached by either . My cats don't bother it at all
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Yes, they are very sensitive to any movement. They aren't very "wide angled" but I'm sure cats would at that distance.
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Not sure that would work because it appears to be the pet's weight that triggers it, since as soon as they step on it the alarm sounds. Just scratching probably wouldn't be enough to trigger. As I think about it, however, you could place it on the floor beneath the end of the sofa so that the cat had to step on it to get to the scratching point. Just avoid stepping on it yourself because it will startle you. Good luck
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It's a very good possibility your cat will set it off. My dog set mine off and it was a little bit higher than that. It detects heat not movement.
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We used to keep one on low in the garage for one of our cats. We didn't have any problems with it, but I would definately check for hot spots and any fire hazards.
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I have not tried the device on stairs myself. However, I have found that my footsteps in a room will set off the Tattle Tale Alarm when it is on my kitchen table or counter. Unfortunately, sometimes my cat will jump onto the kitchen counter and will not always set off the alarm. Anything that creates a vibration or a flexing of the surface that the device is on will set it off. My cats, being relatively light and agile do not always set off the alarm no matter where I put it.
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It can be prevented. It is designed to sense movement below its line of sight, so I installed it upside down at head level. That way, my two cats can't trigger it even if they climb almost to shoulder height. (To clarify, I installed it in a place where it doesn't get direct sunlight from above.)
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It depends on where you set it and point it. It took me a couple times moving it around but I have it sitting at the back door pointing outside. It will go off if I walk in 1 small part of my kitchen or if I use the dishwasher. So the answer to your question is basically no unless you are right up on it. But beware, a cat, a ball, strong wind may also set it off if you position it for movement outside the door.
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Yes. I think so. The only problem I see is if the animal is so light and/or light on foot that it does not make a vibration to set off the alarm. I have cats and it is somewhat the problem.
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Laura is correct. The unit works because the cats are frightened by the loud and unexpected sound. If left in the same location for a long period, some cats lose their fear and will ignore the unit.To make the unit effective again, put it away for a while or relocate it. Also, try combining it with an unfamiliar sensation like tin foil or saran wrap.
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Your best bet is to mount the transmitter high enough off the ground say 3 to 4 feet or more so that it will not detect the cats walking under it. This unit is one of the best out there for it's price and reliance. Well worth the money!