| | |  | Security Sensors & Alarms | Home » » » » » Chamberlain CWA2000 Wireless Motion Alert | | | | | | | Description: | | State-of-the-art Chamberlain Wireless Motion Alert System alerts you the moment someone enters your property. You'll always have advance notice that you have visitors. System features compact, discreet adjustable infrared motion sensor that installs on garage, mailbox, fence post...nearly anywhere! When activated by the movement of people or vehicles, it transmit signals up to a half mile to the receiver, and detect motion up to 30 feet away! Perfect for private roads, long driveways or an extra sense of security around garages, decks, patios, businesses, storefronts, entryways and outbuildings. U.S.A. Application: Driveway alert, Range (ft.): 1/2 mile, Detections Motion (ft.): 15-30, Kit Includes: Base unit, sensor, Battery Type: AA, Battery Included: No, Battery Life: 1 year, Material: Plastic, Power Supply: Batteries | | | Features: | |
• Alerts with light & sound when vehicles or pedestrians are approaching
• 1/2 mile range from sensor to base unit
• Easy installation / easy operation
• Weatherproof outdoor sensor with adjustable sensitivity control
• Expandable up to 8 sensors
| | | Product Details: | | | Product Length:
| 3.8 inches | | Product Width:
| 7.8 inches | | Product Height:
| 7.0 inches | | Product Weight:
| 1.25 pounds | | Package Length:
| 8.4 inches | | Package Width:
| 5.8 inches | | Package Height:
| 3.2 inches | | Package Weight:
| 1.5 pounds | | Average Customer Rating:
|  based on 122 reviews |
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66 of 66 found the following review helpful:
 works fine !!Nov 04, 2010
By Brunswick Rich
I have read several negative reviews about the Chamberlain CWA2000 Wireless Motion Alert system... many of which compared it to its predecessor. I have used the former version with success for 3 years and I was disappointed that it had been discontinued and replaced with this model and that it was not compatible with my old sensors.
Despite the negative reviews -mostly about the low volume of the base station - I decided to purchase one anyhow because the price is so attractive. I figured I would send it back if I wasn't satisfied. It works fine! The old model allowed the base station to be put on mute for one hour. That feature no longer exists - but the sound can be raised or lowered which helps compensate if someone will be working in one of my remote buildings - tripping the sensor repeatedly - which is when we would use the mute feature. Another new feature that I haven't tested yet is that this new version can handle 8 sensors, each with a unique signal [1 beep - 8 beeps]. Its predecessor could only be trained for 4.
I live in a heavily wooded & hilly location with a very long driveway and several outbuildings that need to be protected. This unit will work for 300-400+ yards dependably. The volume is adjustable and is certainly audible all over my house. The earlier units may have been "fixed" because the base station makes plenty of noise now. I suggest buying several base stations and training them all to the same codes [1 beep for driveway, 2 beeps for shed, 3 beeps for outside the garage, 4 beeps for inside the garage, etc.]. I also strongly recommend that you use lithium batteries for the sensors if they are to be used in a location where the temperature goes below 20degrees F. Alkaline batteries freeze around 15 degrees F; lithium's are good to 20 below zero F. Another trick I use is to put two sensors on my driveway just in case the first one misses. It's my "fail safe". Try these and have some patience in deciding where you will place the sensors. Don't point them towards the sun or prevailing snow storms winds. Use lithium's and expect 10+ months out of each set of AA batteries.
60 of 63 found the following review helpful:
 Works PerfectlyDec 06, 2009
By B. Mosley
I was a bit skeptical about this product... mainly because of some negative reviews of other Chamberlain driveway alarms. I purchased the cwa2000 because of its increased range. I have to say that I am delighted with its operation so far. I have not had a single false alarm, nor has it ever failed to alert me when someone pulls into the drive. The sensor is approx. 350 - 400 ft. from the base station, and sends the signal perfectly through light trees. I like it so much, in fact, that I bought another unit for my parents as a Christmas gift.
66 of 78 found the following review helpful:
 Alert Volume too low to be usefulMar 24, 2010
By Robert
It is interesting that the unit operates perfectly in terms of detection, however, the volume of the alert signal is so low, on the highest possible volume, that it renders the unit useless. The objective of an alert system is to alert, if one can't hear the alarm, the unit becomes no more than a paper weight. I have communicated with the company and have received its generic messages in return. Even after three such messages no one has taken the time to answer my original question which was "What can I do to increase the volume?" They told me that they are working on a new item but cannot give me a date for its release. The problem with that is that I couldn't care less about a new item because I purchased, in good faith, the "old" item and it is the one I want to get to operate as it should. As it stands, I wouldn't purchase the "new" item on a bet. The support from this company is totally lacking. Anyone who is dissatisfied, as I am, should write to the new CEO, he takes the helm on April 5 2010. The name and address is:
James Roberts CEO
The Chamberlain Group Inc.
845 Larch Avenue
Elmhurst, Illinois 60126 USA
22 of 24 found the following review helpful:
Bad Design on this version - Receiver volume too softFeb 14, 2010
By Dean Nelson
I also have the previous version of this chamberlain motion sensor. It is a lot better and louder. I contacted chamberlain and they admitted there is a volume issue with the product and are building a new version. I told them the buzzer can only be heard in one room and not when I'm in the other part of the house. They told me to keep the door open as the fix.
13 of 13 found the following review helpful:
Best investmentAug 02, 2011
By Suzanne Trautman
I don't normally write reviews, but have to stick up for this product. I bought it along with 2 additional sensors 1 1/2 years ago. It's the best investment I've made in a long time. I've been monitoring my driveway, deck, and basement door. I installed the unit in my master bedroom so it wakes us up if triggered. However, we can easily hear it downstairs as long as we don't have really loud music on. There is one beep for sensor 1, two beeps for sensor 2 and so on. Some people might miss the "one beep" from a very far away or excessive external noise, but I installed my most active sensor (driveway) to be sensor 3 (3 beeps) and never miss hearing it. The 4 AA batteries I originally installed are still working! Yes, it will take 4-5 minutes to open up the units and change them, but you'll only need to do it ever 1-2 years and there protected from weather inside the sensor. I highly recommended if you value knowing when something is on certain parts of your property and don't mind being woken up occasionally if you have deer, cats, or other animals that wander at night. I live in a suburban neighborhood and already caught one person walking up my driveway at 4AM trying to break into our cars. I've also enjoyed hearing the beeps knowing when someone is coming up the driveway during the day.
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