every time i try to arm both my door/window and motion sensors it only arms the door/window sensors. If I arm either of them seperately, no problem. However, the instructions say in order to arm both, push both buttons. I've tried pushing them simultaneoulsy, one at a time, in reverse order etc. with the same results.
-   Ditto for me. Although once in a while both will arm. I can't find a particular pattern to make it work though. Using the key fob to arm it seems to work good.
-   mototoad
I have yet to test it but I think I've figured it out... I spoke to the place I bought the alarm from and he stated that for both the door/windows & motion to arm, you have to leave the house (or activate an exit door) or the alarm thinks you are still in the house. Since the motion is instant on, this prevents you from accidentally setting off the alarm if you armed it and never left.
So what if you want to arm both and stay inside? There is an option called Unvacted premises (in the Timers menu). It's on by default and makes the alarm behave as described above. Set this option to off and you should be able to set both and not leave the house.
James
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