Kinisium Kini Wireless Motion Sensor

Product will be shipped within 2 business days.

30-day return policy. To be eligible for a return, your item must be in the same condition that you received it, unused, and in its original packaging. You’ll also need the receipt or proof of purchase. Contact us at [email protected] to initiate.

Why don't you use a smartphone App for set up and/or notifications?

We will add that option soon. At this point, we found it more important to address the broader market of "everyone with a phone" rather than "everyone who has a smartphone". We will add apps that will allow for easy setup and also apps that can accept Push Notifications, instead of or in addition to SMS.

How does Kini send SMS Alerts?

Kinis require a Wi-Fi network, with Internet access, in order to communicate with our servers in the cloud, and our servers will then communicate with systems that route SMS message via cellular carriers.

How do I ensure that I will receive these SMS messages from Kini?

When you set up your smartphone to receive these important texts, be sure to enter the Kini phone number into your contacts so that it will not be considered “junk” or “spam”. We find it helpful to create a special ringtone for when this message is received that is different from anything else so you know to read it right away.

What happens if the Wi-Fi connection is lost?

Kini periodically makes a check-in call to our servers. If there is an interruption in those calls, whether because the Wi-Fi connection is lost or because the Kini has somehow been disabled, you will get an SMS message to notify you that the Kini is not communicating with the server. The default check-in interval is once every 2 hours. Users can increase the check-in rate to as frequently as once per 15 minutes, with the tradeoff that the Kini may need to be charged more often.

Will SMS messages cost money?

We are initially only providing service for US/Canada phone numbers. To our knowledge, no US/Canada cellular carriers charge end-users for SMS messages received, and only we pay the cost to send those messages through the carriers.

Won't sending many SMS messages be very costly?

Yes. Kinis that are triggered frequently will put an undue burden on us, and we are going to have the following reasonable limits on each Kini: 10/45/450 limits: No more than 10 triggers per day, 45 triggers per month, and 450 triggers per year. Users who are getting close to those limits will be reminded of the limits in the last few SMS alerts of the period, so they can correct the situation. Users who wish to receive SMS more frequently can contact us for a service plan upgrade.

How sensitive is Kini?

Kinis are shipped set to one of the most sensitive settings. This setting may be too sensitive for some locations, such as older homes, places where heavy road traffic can induce vibrations, or high-rises with ordinary sways. For those users, we do have a way to customize the sensitivity of Kinis.

Can a Kini be powered off without generating an alert?

No. Kinis can be powered off using the recessed power button hidden behind the pinhole. However, before powering off, the Kini will generate a message to the owner to alert them to the fact that it is being powered off. (In addition, the Kini will quite possibly also detect the vibration that is incurred as the power button is pressed)

Can Kini be turned off when I don't need it to be monitoring anything?

Yes. By pressing the hidden power button and holding that button down, the Kini will shut down completely after sending a warning message to the owner. It will then be utilizing virtually no battery power, so it can be in that powered-off state for many months without needing a recharge.