False Alarms

Glass Break Detector False Alarms
It is important to regularly test and maintain all system sensors. A low battery or abnormal damage to the sensor can cause irregular activity. Troubleshooting False Alarms Make sure the sensor is…
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- Glass Break Detector
Door/Window Sensor Tampering
Most alarm equipment has a built-in tamper switch to deter unauthorized interference. When the panel reports a tamper trouble condition it usually means the mounting plate and the sensor case are…
- updated 3 wk ago
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- Last replyJasmine Petit2 yrs ago
- Door/Window Sensors
Flood + Freeze Sensor Not Triggering
Troubleshooting Steps If you feel a sensor is not properly triggering we recommend testing the sensor. Note that if the sensor is not learned into the system,…
- updated 3 wk ago
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- Flood Sensor
Motion Detector Not Triggering
Troubleshooting Steps If you feel your sensor is not properly triggering we recommend testing the sensor. Your motion detector will only trigger every 3 minutes unless you are using the tamper button…
- updated 3 wk ago
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- Last replyAdmin2Cove Employee3 yrs ago
- Motion Detector
Glass Break Detector Not Triggering
Troubleshooting Steps If you feel a sensor is not properly triggering we recommend testing the sensor. Note that if the sensor is not learned into the system,…
- updated 3 wk ago
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- Last replyAdmin2Cove Employee3 yrs ago
- Glass Break Detector
Smoke/Heat/Freeze Detector Not Triggering
Troubleshooting Steps If you feel a sensor is not properly triggering we recommend testing the sensor. Note that if the sensor is not learned into the system,…
- updated 3 wk ago
- 853
- Legacy Sensors
Door/Window Sensor Not Triggering
Troubleshooting Steps If you feel a sensor is not properly triggering we recommend testing the sensor. Note that if the sensor is not learned into the panel it will not register on the panel when you…
- updated 2 mths ago
- 2,992
- Door/Window Sensors
Medical Button Not Triggering
Troubleshooting Steps If you feel a sensor is not properly triggering we recommend testing the sensor. Note that if the sensor is not learned into the panel it will not register on the panel when you…
- updated 3 wk ago
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- Medical Button
How Can I Prevent False Alarms?
What is a false alarm? A false alarm, also called a nuisance alarm, is an erroneous report of an emergency, bringing emergency services to a place where they are not needed.…
- updated 1 yr ago
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- False Alarms
Carbon Monoxide Detector Not Triggering
Troubleshooting Steps If you feel a sensor is not properly triggering we recommend testing the sensor. Note that if the sensor is not learned into the system,…
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- Carbon Monoxide Detector
Door/Window Sensor not Responding
This article will help assist you to troubleshoot your door or window sensor when it is not responding. Verify the magnet alignment/gap size is less than 1 inch If the spacing is good,…
- updated 2 mths ago
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- Door/Window Sensors
Motion Detector Sensitivity
By default and under proper circumstances, Motion detectors will not detect a body under 30 lbs. Adjusting Settings for Pets To change the setting: Open the back of the Motion detector Remove the PET…
- updated 3 mths ago
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- Motion Detector
Motion Detector Tampering
The Motion Detector has a built-in tamper switch to deter unauthorized interference. When the panel reports a tamper trouble condition it usually means the mounting plate and the sensor are loose or…
- updated 1 mth ago
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- Motion Detector
Door/Window Sensor False Alarms
It is important to regularly test and maintain all system sensors. A low battery or abnormal damage to the sensor can cause irregular activity. Troubleshooting False Alarms Verify that the sensor…
- updated 2 yrs ago
- 1,483
- Door/Window Sensors
Glass Break Detector Tampering
Most alarm equipment has a built-in tamper switch to deter unauthorized interference. When the panel reports a tamper trouble condition it usually means the mounting plate and the sensor are loose or…
- updated 3 wk ago
- 743
- Glass Break Detector
Flood + Freeze Sensor Tampering
The Flood/Freeze sensor has a tamper button on the bottom side of the sensor that will send a tamper signal when pressed. Most alarm equipment has a built-in tamper switch to deter unauthorized…
- updated 3 wk ago
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- Flood Sensor
Flood + Freeze Sensor False Alarms
It is important to regularly test and maintain all system sensors. A low battery or abnormal damage to the sensor can cause irregular activity. Troubleshooting False Alarms Make sure the sensor was…
- updated 3 wk ago
- 681
- Flood Sensor
Motion Detector False Alarms
It is important to regularly test and maintain all system sensors. A low battery or abnormal damage to the sensor can cause irregular activity. Troubleshooting False Alarms Check the sensitivity…
- updated 2 yrs ago
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- Motion Detector
Smoke/Heat/Freeze Detector Tampering
Most alarm equipment has a built-in Tamper switch to deter unauthorized interference. When the panel reports a tamper trouble condition it usually means the mounting plate and the sensor are loose or…
- updated 3 wk ago
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- Last replyJennifer DoriusCove Employee3 yrs ago
- Legacy Sensors
Smoke/Heat/Freeze False Alarms
It is important to test and maintain all system sensors regularly. A low battery or abnormal damage to the sensor can cause irregular activity. Troubleshooting False Alarms Make sure the detector is…
- updated 3 wk ago
- 1,931
- Legacy Sensors
Carbon Monoxide Detector Tampering
Most alarm equipment has a built-in Tamper switch to deter unauthorized interference. When the panel reports a tamper trouble condition it usually means the mounting plate and the sensor are loose or…
- updated 3 wk ago
- 1reply
- 943
- Last replybriyan2 yrs ago
- Carbon Monoxide Detector
Carbon Monoxide Detector False Alarms
It is important to regularly test and maintain all system sensors. A low battery or abnormal damage to the sensor can cause irregular activity. Troubleshooting False Alarms Make sure the detector is…
- updated 2 yrs ago
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- 1
- Carbon Monoxide Detector
Medical Button False Alarms
It is important to regularly test and maintain all system sensors and medical buttons. A low battery or abnormal damage to the button can cause irregular activity.…
- updated 2 yrs ago
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- Medical Button
Alarm Event - System Tampered
This possible False Alarm Event occurs when a sensor is not securely mounted in position or has fallen from its install location. For example, you have to arm your system before leaving for the day.…
- updated 2 mths ago
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- Last replyAdmin2Cove Employee3 yrs ago
- Alarm Events
Alarm Event - Tamper System Unarmed
This possible False Alarm Event occurs when a sensor is not securely mounted in its position or has fallen from its install location. You are home, your system is Unarmed,…
- updated 2 mths ago
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- Last replyAdmin2Cove Employee2 yrs ago
- Alarm Events

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False Alarms

Glass Break Detector False Alarms

Door/Window Sensor Tampering

Flood + Freeze Sensor Not Triggering

Motion Detector Not Triggering

Glass Break Detector Not Triggering

Smoke/Heat/Freeze Detector Not Triggering

Door/Window Sensor Not Triggering

Medical Button Not Triggering

How Can I Prevent False Alarms?

Carbon Monoxide Detector Not Triggering

Door/Window Sensor not Responding

Motion Detector Sensitivity

Motion Detector Tampering

Door/Window Sensor False Alarms

Glass Break Detector Tampering

Flood + Freeze Sensor Tampering

Flood + Freeze Sensor False Alarms

Motion Detector False Alarms

Smoke/Heat/Freeze Detector Tampering

Smoke/Heat/Freeze False Alarms

Carbon Monoxide Detector Tampering

Carbon Monoxide Detector False Alarms

Medical Button False Alarms

Alarm Event - System Tampered

Alarm Event - Tamper System Unarmed

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