Q: Does the alarm remain audible after being triggered until someone turns it off?
A: The YoLink Alarm Controller and Siren will automatically silence the alarm based on the Alarm Duration setting in the YoLink app, with the default setting being 30 seconds.

There are other ways to silence the Alarm as well:

1.Press the SET button on the Alarm Controller.
2.Tap the Stop Alarm button in the YoLink app.
3.Temporarily mute the controller in the YoLink app (requires contacting YoLink customer support to update the firmware, and setting the mute durations in the details screen).
4.Press the associated OFF button on the optional YoLink Remote (sold separately).
5.Press the associated Stop Alarm or Mute button on the optional YoLink SirenFob (sold separately).

Q: How do I link the Alarm Controller with sensors?
A: There are three ways to link YoLink sensors with the YoLink Siren:

1.YoLink App - Smart Automation: You can create a smart automation rule, such as IF "YoLink Water Leak Sensor - Water Leak Alert," THEN "YoLink Sirens - Start Alarm." This function requires the Hub and an internet connection. For multiple sensors, you need to create multiple automation rules.

2.YoLink App - Alarm Strategy: You can set an "Alarm Strategy" for your sensors to trigger the siren alarms. If you have multiple sensors, you can create different alarm strategies for each sensor type, such as water leak sensors, door sensors, and motion sensors. After creating the alarm strategies, you can add smart scenes "Home" or "Away" to enable or disable the alarm strategy based on your location. When you are out of home, click the "Away" scene to arm; and when you are at home, click the "Home" scene to disarm the alarm strategy for motion sensors or door sensors. You can also add the scenes to "Favorite" for quick access.

3.YoLink Control: This method works even without the Hub and internet connection. With YoLink Control, the sensor will trigger the siren all the time, and you need to pair them one by one. If you want to mute the siren temporarily, you may need a SirenFob to pair YoLink Control between the SirenFob and Siren to mute it. Please note, YoLink YS7104 Alarm Controller does not support setting YoLink Control with door sensors.

Q: Why does the YoLink Alarm Controller keep disconnect frequently (can not connect issue)?
A: There are two possible reasons:

Incomplete device status loading due to poor mobile phone network connectivity. Ensure that your mobile phone has a strong and stable network connection for optimal performance.

Insufficient interval time between device operations. If the device is operated too quickly or repeatedly, it may not fully respond, leading to connectivity issues. Ensure that the interval time between operations is more than 6 seconds to avoid this problem.

Q: Can I set up multiple alarm durations for the YoLink Alarm Controller?
A: Yes, you can set up different alarm durations by creating customized scenes in the YoLink app. First, set the alarm duration to the longest desired duration (e.g., 5 minutes) in the siren details screen. Then, create new scenes for shorter durations:

1.For a 1-second alarm scene: Add a device action - Siren - Start Alarm, set a delay of 1 second, and then add another device action - Siren - Stop Alarm.
2.For a 1-minute alarm scene: Add a device action - Siren - Start Alarm, set a delay of 1 minute, and then add another device action - Siren - Stop Alarm.
These customized scenes allow you to use different alarm durations depending on your preferences and needs.

Q: How can I set up or enable my YoLink Alarm Controller to work with my door sensors?
A: To set up your YoLink Alarm Controller with door sensors, follow these steps in the YoLink app:

1. Open the YoLink app and go to Menu > Settings.
2. Select "Alarm Strategies."
3. Find an existing strategy or create a new one.
4. In the "Related Device" section, select your door sensors.
5. In the "Trigger Action" section, select the YoLink Siren.
By following these steps, you'll successfully link your siren with the door sensors.

Q: I tested my siren, which is connected to Hub A. When Hub A went offline, the siren didn't automatically connect to Hub B. Why?
A: The YoLink Alarm Controller is a Class D device with a heartbeat signal time of 4 hours. This means it sends a signal to the hub every 4 hours to maintain communication. On the other hand, water leak sensors are Class A devices with a heartbeat signal time of 4 hours.

When Hub A is offline, the device will automatically connect to Hub B upon detecting a status change (e.g., from normal to water detected), when the SET button is pushed, or when the heartbeat signal is sent. For water leak sensors, if the sensor detects water, it will connect to Hub B and send alerts. However, for the YS7104 alarm controller, if you don't push the SET button, it will take up to 4 hours for the device to connect to Hub B.

Q: What are the differences between YS7103, YS7104, YS7105, and YS7107 Alarms?
A: The differences between the four alarms are as follows:

1.YS7103: This alarm is AC/DC powered, with batteries serving as backup. The standby backup battery life is approximately 80 hours.
2.YS7104: This alarm is battery-powered, offering a standby battery life of about 1.5 years. It has an output of about 4-5 watts.
3.YS7105: This alarm is battery-powered and provides an extended standby battery life of about 10 years.
4.YS7107: This alarm can be powered by either batteries or an AC power adapter. When powered by batteries, it has a standby battery life of about 5 years. It has an output of about 12 watts, allowing it to connect to a strobe light.

Q: I have installed a gate switch (exterior) and several door sensors, and the speaker siren (so far). I want to set up different behaviors for when I am HOME vs AWAY using the same set of sensors. For example, when I am away, if the gate sensor or a door open sensor is triggered, I want the email, SMS, and siren to go off for several minutes. However, if I am HOME (or ARM-STAY for sleeping) I just want the siren for a minute or two (enough to wake me so I can inspect), and if I am HOME (disarmed), I want the siren to just blip for 1-second so I can inspect for my kid/family member accidentally opening (so the pet doesn't get out). Can you offer any tips on how I can achieve the behaviors I want?
A: To achieve the desired behaviors for your HOME and AWAY settings, follow these steps:

1. Go to the siren details screen in the YoLink app and set the alarm duration to 5 minutes.

2. Create two scenes:
a. 1-second siren scene: add behavior - add siren - start alarm; add behavior - delay 1 second; add behavior - add siren - stop alarm.
b. 1-minute siren scene: add behavior - add siren - start alarm; add behavior - delay 1 minute; add behavior - add siren - stop alarm.

3. Set up three scenes:
a. Away scene: add behavior - add alarm strategy - choose a strategy related to your sensors - choose advanced settings - trigger siren - save.
b. Arm-Stay scene: add behavior - add alarm strategy - choose a strategy related to your sensors - choose advanced settings - trigger "1-minute siren scene" - save.
c. Disarmed scene: add behavior - add alarm strategy - choose a strategy related to your sensors - choose advanced settings - trigger "1-second siren scene" - save.

By setting up these scenes, you can customize your siren alarm behaviors for different situations, such as being at home or away.