mrjones 0 Posted August 14 Share Posted August 14 (edited) Hi All Was hoping someone can advise, the real ADT boxes that are out there, do the LED's flash all the time? I wasnt sure if its just the dummy ones that flash. Reason for asking is i've just installed a Ring alarm system along with Ring doorbell but it has no external siren so wanted a visual deterrant, the ADT ones i've seen have flashing LED's however wasnt sure if the live ones also have this, I dont want any giveaways that its a dummy box Alternatively are there any other dummy boxes which might work better? I know ADT are known for monitored alarms so thought it would be a good choice. Thanks Edited August 14 by mrjones Quote Link to post Share on other sites
sixwheeledbeast 486 Posted August 14 Share Posted August 14 Depends some do some don't. Your not going to be able to power it from some DIY Ring alarm thing so you'd have to cobble some flasher circuit together either way. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
mrjones 0 Posted August 14 Author Share Posted August 14 The external siren is just solar, the ring will be seperate. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
al-yeti 532 Posted August 14 Share Posted August 14 2 hours ago, mrjones said: Hi All Was hoping someone can advise, the real ADT boxes that are out there, do the LED's flash all the time? I wasnt sure if its just the dummy ones that flash. Reason for asking is i've just installed a Ring alarm system along with Ring doorbell but it has no external siren so wanted a visual deterrant, the ADT ones i've seen have flashing LED's however wasnt sure if the live ones also have this, I dont want any giveaways that its a dummy box Alternatively are there any other dummy boxes which might work better? I know ADT are known for monitored alarms so thought it would be a good choice. Thanks But ring do stickers etc Don't you trust there security? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
PeterJames 689 Posted August 14 Share Posted August 14 Most live boxes have flashing leds some dummies have flashing led, most ADT boxes are dummies. 1 hour ago, al-yeti said: But ring do stickers etc Don't you trust there security? Would you trust Ring? I wouldnt 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
al-yeti 532 Posted August 14 Share Posted August 14 2 hours ago, PeterJames said: Most live boxes have flashing leds some dummies have flashing led, most ADT boxes are dummies. Would you trust Ring? I wouldnt You supposed to let him answer lol Quote Link to post Share on other sites
MrHappy 1,739 Posted August 14 Share Posted August 14 https://en-uk.ring.com/products/alarm-security-5-piece-kit looks utter tat.... Quote Mr Veritas God Link to post Share on other sites
PeterJames 689 Posted August 15 Share Posted August 15 10 hours ago, MrHappy said: https://en-uk.ring.com/products/alarm-security-5-piece-kit looks utter tat.... Ive tested most of these doorbells now Ring Hik Dahua Chinese cheapos, and they do work 8 or 9 times out of 10, and so the alarm should be fine ......most of the time. Seriously though, the doorbells are nothing like the adverts would have you believe, my ring doorbell missed so many parcel deliveries and I know that the postie press the button because I have hard wired reliable CCTV. And it alerted falsely so many times even on the lowest setting that I couldn't use the motion detect at all. I do not understand why anyone would have a doorbell, understand that it doesn t always work, and then think I know, Ill use their alarm to protect my home. Its sods law that it will let you know just as the burglar is leaving, thats what the doorbell does. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
MrHappy 1,739 Posted August 15 Share Posted August 15 (edited) they do lawn signs- bit of double sided tape & bob's your uncle... Edited August 15 by MrHappy Quote Mr Veritas God Link to post Share on other sites
al-yeti 532 Posted August 15 Share Posted August 15 37 minutes ago, MrHappy said: they do lawn signs- bit of double sided tape & bob's your uncle... Lol Many people say I don't need CCTV or an alarm "I have ring" 38 minutes ago, MrHappy said: Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Jinxy13 0 Posted August 29 Share Posted August 29 One of the biggest deterrents is the bell box, the burglars will not know its alarms until they damaged there way in. The system looks fancy but as much use as a ashtray on a motorbike Quote Link to post Share on other sites
PeterJames 689 Posted August 29 Share Posted August 29 20 minutes ago, Jinxy13 said: as much use as a ashtray on a motorbike When I had a motorbike I used to use the petrol cap upside down as an ashtray , I couldn't afford an proper ashtray Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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