Tiiwee Home Alarm Starter Kit User Manual
- June 5, 2024
- Tiiwee
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Tiiwee Home Alarm Starter Kit
Tiiwee Home Alarm System Manual
IMPORTANT: Please also refer to www.tiiwee.com for further information
and technical assistance. Contact us at info@tiiwee.com.
Important: Extending your Tiiwee Home Alarm Kit: Only select devices from
the Tiiwee Home Alarm System. Other devices will not be compatible.
Introduction
Congratulations with your new Tiiwee Home Alarm Kit. The Tiiwee Home Alarm Kit is a versatile alarm system that helps to detect if people or animals are entering your home or shop. It allows you to use several sensors with one or more alarms in up to 4 different zones. These sensors (PIR Motion Sensors, Window/Door sensors) are wirelessly connected to an alarm unit (“A1”). This alarm unit produces a chime sound or a loud siren. The alarm unit can be placed on a fixed position or taken with you as you move around the house or if you go to sleep. A maximum of 10 sensors can be assigned to each of the 4 zones with a maximum of 40 sensors per alarm unit. Each sensor can be paired to several Alarm units if required. Also, up to 20 remote controls can be paired with each Alarm unit to enable you to equip each of your family members with remote control.
Intended use
The Tiiwee Home Alarm System is designed primarily to create a loud siren
alarm sound when a burglar is trying to enter you home. The basis of the
system is the A1 Siren. Place the siren in your home where burglars are most
likely to enter. If you have a larger home, please consider placing additional
sirens from the Tiiwee Home Alarm System on other vulnerable positions. We
advise positioning the siren at a place where it cannot be easily reached.
Your system is preconfigured, and the sensors and remote controls are
connected to the A1 Siren. The system, therefore, is ready for use. We advise
to read this user manual carefully and to familiarize yourself with its basic
operating principle and ways to fine-tune it to your exact security needs.
Box contents
There are 3 versions of Tiiwee Home Alarm Kits with the following content.
Tiiwee Home Alarm Starter Kit
- User manual
- 1 x A1 Siren including 2 AAA Batteries
- 2 x window sensors, each with 1 12V, 23A battery, adhesive tape, and screws
- 1 x remote control including one CR2032 battery
Tiiwee Home Alarm Kit XL
- User manual
- 1 x A1 Siren including 2 AAA Batteries
- 4 x window sensors, each with 1 12V, 23A battery, adhesive tape, and screws
- 2 x remote control including 1 CR2032 battery
Tiiwee Home Alarm Kit XLPIR
- User manual
- 1 x A1 Siren including 2 AAA Batteries
- 2 x window sensors, each with 1 12V, 23A battery, adhesive tape and screws
- 2 x remote control including 1 CR2032 battery each
- 1 x PIR Motion Detector including 3 AAA batteries
Pre-Configuration of Tiiwee Home Alarm Kits
Your system is ready for use. The window sensors in the kit are paired to zone
- If your kit contains a PIR Motion Detector, it is paired to zone 2.
Operating principle
The Tiiwee Home Alarm system is based on 433MHz technology. Sensors emit a
wireless signal at 433MHz when they are triggered. The A1 Siren unit is a
receiver for these 433MHz signals and will emit a sound when a signal is
received.
Siren: The A1 Siren produces either a chime or an alarm sound depending on its setting. Sensors can be paired to any of the 4 zones. This allows you to perfectly adapt the system to your home situation.
Sensors in general: Each sensor transmits a signal at 433MHz that is composed of a specific combination of digital 0- and 1 bits. This is the signal signature of that unique sensor. The siren recognizes sensors by their signal signature.
Door & window sensors: These sensors have 2 parts. A small magnet and a sensor. When the magnet is moved away from the sensor, a 433MHz signal is transmitted. The siren will now sound the alarm or chime sound.
PIR Movement Detectors: The movement detector detects infrared light that is emitted by people and animals. Infrared light cannot be seen by human beings. However, the PIR motion detector is equipped with an electronic infrared sensor that detects infared light. When the infrared light changes, the PIR motion detector will apply specific algorithmic calculations to help determine if the change in infrared light is indicative of a human being. If so, it will emit a 433 MHz signal that is received by the Siren.
Product Overview
Alarm unit
- Siren
- SET button
- Visual Indicator for 4 different zones
- On/Off Button [ ]
Door & window Sensors
- Sensor
- Magnet
PIR Motion Sensors
Remote Controls
- Disarm: deactivate the Alarm unit
- Arm button: activate the Alarm unit
- Switch Voice: Switch from Chime to Siren and vice versa
- Bell button: triggers a loud emergency alarm
First preparation of the Alarm unit
- Open the battery compartment of the A1 Siren and remove the protective slip. You will hear a beep and the indicator light on the Alarm unit will light up from top to bottom. Your Alarm unit is now active.
- Insert one 12V, 23A battery in each Door sensor.
Please note the correct orientation of the batteries (+ /-).
Pressing the buttons
IMPORTANT: There are 2 ways to press the buttons on your Alarm unit:
- Short press: press the button for 1 second or less.
- Long press: keep the button pressed for 5 seconds.
Usually, the long press of 5 seconds is used to enter a programming or pairing
mode. This procedure prevents that important settings are changed
accidentally.
Using the Alarm unit
The alarm unit can be operated both through the remote control as well as by
pressing the buttons on the side.
Switch On : Long press the On/Off Button [ ] to switch the unit on. The lights on the front will light up one by one from top to bottom when the unit is switched on and a beep will be heard.
Switch Off: Long press the On/Off Button [ ] to switch the unit off. The lights on the front will dim one by one from bottom to top when switching off. A beep will be heard.
Arm/Disarm: Make sure the Alarm unit is switched On. Now, short press the SET button [ ] once. A beep will be heard and the visual indicator will light up once when the unit is armed, and 2 beeps will be heard and the visual indicator will light up twice if the unit is disarmed.
IMPORTANT: Your Alarm unit is equipped with a memory function. This means that the Alarm unit will always resume with its last settings when switched On. If it was armed when it was switched off, it will be armed when it is switched On again. However, if it was disarmed when it was switched Off, it will be disarmed when switched On again. In this case, to arm the Alarm unit just short press the SET button . Change the sound: Make sure the Alarm unit is switched On. Change the sound by short pressing the On/Off Button . A short confirmation sound will be heard if the sound is changed. Pairing sensors to the Alarm Unit: Please refer to the respective chapter on pairing sensors. Using the remote control The supplied remote control will work with multiple Alarm units if required.
Pairing with additional sensors
IMPORTANT: In the procedure below, you will need to activate sensors to pair them with the Alarm unit. A door sensor can be activated by keeping the sensor and magnet against each other and then move them away from each other. A PIR sensor can be activated by waving your hand in front of it.
IMPORTANT: Do not pair sensors when all 4 LEDs are lit. When you want to
pair a sensor and you have entered pairing mode by long pressing the SET
button and all 4 LEDs are lit, you should short press the SET button again to
select one of the 4 zones. For instance, if you want to pair a sensor to zone
3, short press the SET button another three times after you entered pairing
mode.
The image below shows an example for zone 2.
Entering pairing mode
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Make sure the Alarm unit is On. If this is not the case, long press the On/Off Button [ ].
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Long press the SET button on the Alarm unit to enter pairing mode. The four lights on the front will light up.
Setup Zone 1 -
Now short press the SET button once to select Zone 1. The first upper light is now lit.
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Activate the respective unit (door sensor or PIR) which corresponds to Zone 1. Two beeps will be heard. The sensor for Zone 1 is now properly connected. Other sensors can be connected for this zone by activating it at this stage.
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Press the On/Off Button [ ] to exit the pairing mode OR pair another sensor for the
next zone:
Setup Zones 2-4
- Now short press the SET button again to select the next zone. The second upper light is now lit.
- Activate the respective units (door sensor or PIR) which correspond to Zone 2. Two beeps will be heard. The sensor for Zone 2 is now properly connected. Other sensors can be connected for this zone by activating it at this stage.
- Short press the SET button to select Zone 3 or Zone 4 and do as described to add further sensors
- Press the On/Off Button to exit the pairing mode.
Pairing with additional remote control
Your remote control is ready for use and already paired with your Alarm unit but you can add more remote controls if desired.
IMPORTANT: Connection mode for remote controls is activated by once long- pressing the SET button. All 4 LEDs will now be lit.
IMPORTANT: If just one LED is lit at this stage, you probably have
pressed the SET button again after Long pressing the SET button. This means
that the A1 is in the pairing mode for sensors and the remote control will be
paired incorrectly. If this is the case, exit the pairing-mode by pressing the
On/Off button shortly. Now, long press the SET button once to enter pairing-
mode for remote controls. The image below shows the correct stage when remote
controls can be paired:
- Enter the pairing mode by long-pressing the SET button. All 4 LEDs are now lit.
- Press the arm or disarm button on your remote once. Two beeps will be heard as a confirmation.
- Press the On/Off Button on the Alarm unit to exit the pairing mode Your remote control is now paired. Multiple remotes can be connected to any Alarm unit. Also, the remote control can be linked to multiple Alarm units using the method described.
How to add an additional A1 Alarm Unit
Sometimes a second or third siren might be needed in your home. In those
cases, an additional A1 Alarm siren can easily be added to your existing A1
Alarm system.
IMPORTANT: A1 Alarm Units cannot be directly paired to each other. A1 Alarm units are receivers and do not transmit any signals. They receive their signals from the sensors of the tiiwee Home Alarm system but not from other A1 Alarm units.
IMPORTANT: Adding an A1 Alarm Unit means that all your existing window & door sensors, PIR motion sensors and remote controls need to be directly paired to the new A1 Alarm unit. Luckily, this is a very simple procedure.
Please visit the sections “Pairing with additional sensors” and “Pairing with
additional remote controls” and proceed as described there. After all sensors
have been paired successfully to the new A1 Alarm Unit, both your A1 Alarm
Units will sound when a sensor triggers a signal.
Unpairing remote controls and sensors with the Alarm unit
Zones can be reset individually. Doing so allows you to disconnect the sensors
for just that zone. The Alarm unit can also be disconnected from all remote
controls (if you are using more than one).
IMPORTANT: If more than one remote control is used with the Alarm unit: Please be aware that there is no option to disconnect just one remote control. With this procedure, all remote controls are unpaired. Please make sure to again pair the remote controls you wish to continue to use after you unpaired them.
Deleting the remote control
- Enter pairing mode by long pressing the SET button when the Alarm unit is on. All four lights are now on.
- Now, again long press the SET button 5 Beeps will be heard, and the light will flash. All remote controls have now been disconnected from your Alarm unit.
Deleting the sensors for one zone
- Enter pairing mode by long-pressing the SET button when the Alarm unit is on. All four lights are now on.
- Now, again short press the SET button one- or multiple times to select the zone you’d like to reset. The respective light on the visual indicator will light up.
- Now, again long-press the SET button 5 Beeps will be heard, and the light will flash. The settings for this zone have now been cleared.
Changing the batteries
Please refer to the user manual or leaflet included with the siren or sensors
for specific information regarding the battery power indication. Adding Alarm
units, remote controls and sensors This Tiiwee alarm system is extremely
versatile and flexible. Your Tiiwee Home Alarm Kit can be extended with more
sensors, A1 alarm units and remote controls. You can add many more Tiiwee
sensors to adapt it to your exact requirements. You can extend your system
with more Tiiwee Door and Window or PIR Motion sensors. Up to 10 sensors per
zone – in total 40 sensors. Extending your Tiiwee Home Alarm System If you
want to add remote controls and sensors, please only select devices from the
Tiiwee Home Alarm System. Our range of supported products is updated
regularly. Please refer to the user manual or leaflet included with the siren
or sensors for specific information regarding the battery power indication.
Adding Alarm units, remote controls and sensors
This Tiiwee alarm system is extremely versatile and flexible. Your Tiiwee Home
Alarm Kit can be extended with more sensors, A1 alarm units and remote
controls. You can add many more Tiiwee sensors to adapt it to your exact
requirements. You can extend your system with more Tiiwee Door and Window or
PIR Motion sensors. Up to 10 sensors per zone – in total 40 sensors.
Extending your Tiiwee Home Alarm System
If you want to add remote controls and sensors, please only select devices
from the Tiiwee Home Alarm System. Our range of supported products is updated
regularly. Only use components from the Tiiwee Home Alarm System. For advice,
contact us at info@tiiwee.com. We normally respond within
24 hours.
Low battery indication
A1 Siren: The batteries of the A1 Siren need immediate replacement when 3
beeps sound every 20-30 seconds.
Window sensors: The LED of the window sensors show a red blinking or continuous light when the batteries run low. Replace the batteries immediately when this happens.
PIR Motion detectors: When the window light is lit continuously, the batteries need immediate replacement.
Replacing the batteries
Remote control: The battery can be changed by removing the screw on the back of the remote control. Remove the back panel and replace the battery. The battery type is CR2032 (3V, Lithium battery).
A1 Alarm unit: Slide off the back panel and replace the batteries with 2x AAA size 1.5V Alkaline batteries.
Door sensor: Remove the back panel by sliding it off and replace the battery with a new one. The battery type is an alkaline 23A, 12V. PIR Motion detectors: Slide off the backpanels and replace the batteries with 2 x AAA or 3 x AAA batteries depending on the model you use. Setting the A1 alarm unit back to factory settings Sometimes, it might be necessary to reset the A1 alarm unit to factory settings when:
- a remote control was accidentally paired when a zone was selected during the pairing process and now the A1 treats the remote control as a sensor (pressing of a button on the remote control triggers an alarm).
- other abnormal behaviour of the system (in this case often a number of buttons was pressed in a random fashion resulting in unpredictable behaviour).
This reset is fast and simple. The procedure includes deleting sensors and remote controls from the A1 Alarm.
IMPORTANT: Please note that the below process disconnects all sensors and remote controls. Pair them again by following the procedures described earlier in this document or in the user manual.
How to reset the A1 Alarm unit
Deleting the remote controls:
- Put the A1 alarm unit into pairing mode by long-pressing the Set button (all 4 LEDs are lit) – do NOT select a zone yet!
- Long press the Set button again for about 5 seconds – 5 beeps are heard
- Now, all remote controls have been removed from the unit
Deleting the sensors from all zones:
- Please put the A1 alarm unit into pairing mode by long-pressing the Set button (all 4 LEDs are lit)
- Now you MUST select zone 1 by short pressing the Set button again
- The first LED on the top is now lit
- Long press the Set button again for about 5 seconds – 5 beeps are heard
- Now all sensors have been removed from zone 1
- IMPORTANT: Please proceed in the same way for all remaining zones (zone 2 – 4)
- Now, all sensors have been removed from the system
You can now pair all sensors and remote controls again.