does it have to face a window to work? i'm surrounded by buildings in a residential area; second floor of a 3-flr building; thick cement walls.
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I don't think so. Mine is on top my big entertainment center 20 feet from a window.
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The answer is no. I have mine hanging on a wall and the exterior is brick. You may have to play with it to see where it works best.
1752400
All I can say is that I have mine installed in a closet under a stairway next to the chimney. I have the antenna vertical rather than horizontal, facing the direction of the primary source of TV signals. If you can receive some signals with a regular antenna, this will improve your reception. If not, find a place where a regular antenna works and install it there.
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I have mine installed in the middle of a room with Block walls on 3 sides( I doo have a window in this room). I would imagine the closer you are to a window the better, but doubt that it is necessary. I think the proximity of the stations has more to do with the quality of reception. Check out this website for station signal strenghts in your zip code http://transition.fcc.gov/mb/engineering/dtvmaps/. I was able to pick up most all of the stations in the strong and moderate categories. The stong channels appeared with good quality, those in the moderate category range from very good to barely acceptable. Hope this helps. I have mine installed in the middle of a room with Block walls on 3 sides( I doo have a window in this room). I would imagine the closer you are to a window the better, but doubt that it is necessary. I think the proximity of the stations has more to do with the quality of reception. Check out this website for station signal strenghts in your zip code http://transition.fcc.gov/mb/engineering/dtvmaps/. I was able to pick up most all of the stations in the strong and moderate categories. The stong channels appeared with good quality, those in the moderate category range from very good to... » Read More I have mine installed in the middle of a room with Block walls on 3 sides( I doo have a window in this room). I would imagine the closer you are to a window the better, but doubt that it is necessary. I think the proximity of the stations has more to do with the quality of reception. Check out this website for station signal strenghts in your zip code http://transition.fcc.gov/mb/engineering/dtvmaps/. I was able to pick up most all of the stations in the strong and moderate categories. The stong channels appeared with good quality, those in the moderate category range from very good to barely acceptable. Hope this helps. « Show Less
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Holes are not needed. You will need one device for each possible entry. Depending upon your local building code, the answer provided above could be incorrect. There are a lot of locations/states that require all possible entries (windows included)to be covered by an alarm. In my location, to meet code, I only need to protect the door, and not the windows. However, if your code enforcement officer stated you need to protect the windows, then you will need one of these for each door and each window.
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I live in a trailer with metal siding, and while I have to put my indoor antenna in front of a window to get reception, I've found that I can also get reception in the window opposite the direction of the broadcast antenna. That is, if the broadcast antenna is to my north, I find that I can get reception putting the antenna in front of a south window.
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Work OK but have to be close to the window facing out, probably to catch the reception ?
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I applied this is an office building that had all of the windows facing south. It absolutely decreases the amount of light and heat that enter the room. I found that in the later part of the day, when the sun was shining directly in the windows, blinds were still needed. That said, it worked well enough to say that I would do it again if the opportunity ever presented itself. I recommend getting plenty of the installation solution and stiff squeegees. One last suggestion, make sure you have plenty of fresh razor blades. Change than out if you start having any trouble cutting. Trying to work through a dull blade is going to end in frustration. Good Luck! I applied this is an office building that had all of the windows facing south. It absolutely decreases the amount of light and heat that enter the room. I found that in the later part of the day, when the sun was shining directly in the windows, blinds were still needed. That said, it worked well enough to say that I would do it again if the opportunity ever presented itself. I recommend getting plenty of the installation solution and stiff squeegees. One last suggestion, make sure you have plenty of fresh razor blades. Change than out if you start having any trouble cutting. Trying... » Read More I applied this is an office building that had all of the windows facing south. It absolutely decreases the amount of light and heat that enter the room. I found that in the later part of the day, when the sun was shining directly in the windows, blinds were still needed. That said, it worked well enough to say that I would do it again if the opportunity ever presented itself. I recommend getting plenty of the installation solution and stiff squeegees. One last suggestion, make sure you have plenty of fresh razor blades. Change than out if you start having any trouble cutting. Trying to work through a dull blade is going to end in frustration. Good Luck! « Show Less
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I just figured out I did not answer your question. I have not tried it from inside a building while my camera is outside? I figure it would work through a window? Sorry for the useless response.
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Depends on the construction of your windows. Totally immobilized some of mine but could be overridden on others.
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It is built in and works well as long as it is in the open or close to a window.
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My window has an outdoor ledge and I have bricks on the ledge to support it. I'm not sure if if really needs it - I do it so there's not as much pressure on the windowsills.
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We have ours indoors on the ground floor and close to a window. It works well but we are also not too far from transmission sources.
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Being by an outside wall, particularly towards the broadcast tower, would probably be the best, but the optimum location certainly varies from home to home, depending on their structure and their environment. I am not certain if windows are even pertinent, especially if they are covered with metallic screens, frames, or blinds.
880313
It would need to be close to a window for ventilation. Its suggested to be no more then 4 feet away from the vent source.
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Yea works fine. All of mine are outside. I have had no problems yet just keep it under the porch or something. Also you can not point it out a window because the IR will reflect back at you on the glass and it wont work.
1070013
On the panel that you're talking about, make sure that it's not upside down. It's actually a window and it has two latches to keep it closed by sliding along the bars.
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I don't believe so but you could check with the company to ensure my answer is correct. Each side has spring action that holds it secure in the window space. Perhaps the company can build one to fit your needs. They are great to work with.
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I do not have first hand experience with actual glass breaking but the Fortress customer service is amazing, so I would call them! They even answered my call on New Year's Day! If I had to guess, I would say "no" because when testing/programming ours, I had to have direct line of sight to the glass. Unless, of course, you have the ability to position it so it would be facing the glass of all three bedrooms, keeping in mind it needs an outlet. They do have a radius but I don't believe around a corner would work.
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It is better if the window is cracked but it will work with the windows closed. It will add humidity to the room though.