Yes it is. When I select "siren" in the device page, it only flashes with no sound. I did confirm the volume is up.
Hmmm I have one of those but it is not paired at the moment.
Did you pair it with S2 security?
Okay so for giggles I just paired mine - with default S2 security. I hit "beep" and it is working. Also forgot to set the volume lower and got blasted out.
yes I did
Sorry for rapid posting.. did you check your preferences to make sure the siren tone was set? Along with the siren volume? NOTE: this is different than the regular volume I think.
Yeah, I'm even watching logs. It's as if there is no speaker connected at all! Really frustrating since I just had this warranty replaced about a month ago.
I have had a Aeotec siren 6 just die on me a few weeks ago. Just a low hissing from the unit, with the light still working. Might be the case here.
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So maybe that siren is already in your system as a "ghost". The thing to do would be to exclude it from your system now if you can.. go to the device page, start "remove" then on the siren rapidly press action button 6 times - hopefully it will then be removed. Unplug the power on the siren so it is off then do the hub shutdown/power off restart thing again. Wait until hub has come back up. Plug in the siren and press and hold for 20-30 seconds to reset. Try and pair it again - S2 security okay - leave the defaults.
Also maybe try a different outlet just in case the power is wonky..
That's exactly what happened to my original that I warranty replaced about a month ago. Damn this is frustrating.
Odd there are not many sirens available. I've taken to using a zugbee plug with a 12 volt buzzer and wall adapter. While hoping for something that works well.
And Aeotec is making the SmartThings products now. Lovely ...
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I had seen that. It's frustrating because I use this for our door bell, kids school bell, and general security siren. Any of the other options I have seen on the market can't do what I need.
There is this..
https://www.getzooz.com/zooz-zse19-s2-multisiren.html
Also maybe a cheap speaker and this..
Not for TTS but maybe MP3s..
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Hmmmm super interesting. I'm banking on 3rd times the charm for the moment but I'll look into those options in the mean time.
Do you know if HE supports the "advanced functions of the zooz?
I do not but @agnes.zooz usually lurks around here and can maybe "chime" in...
fwiw I am still using an old Aeotec Doorbell w/Siren Gen 5 with no doorbell. You can have customized sounds which is nice. It's a little flaky (repeats sometimes) but works fine for my purpose (door alerts/door bell chime when Ring doorbell pressed).. I got the Aeotec Siren 6 as a replacement but things have been working okay so never made the swap.
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Yes, you'll be able to play custom sounds as actions based on triggers in HE.
Good one @erktrek 
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I see that it is battery powered. Rough idea of how long they last with daily use? Is that battery level a reported attribute?
The batteries should last around 8-12 months, depending on how frequently the siren is triggered and how often it reports temp and humidity to the hub. The battery level is reported to the hub but I'm not sure if HE treats this type of report as an attribute that can be used in automations.
It is .. It's an event like all other attributes and can be acted on when reported..
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