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Starting in 2025, the 2G network will be phased out across Europe. This means that devices using this network, including some Birth Alarm models, will no longer be able to connect. It’s crucial that you take action in time to avoid any risks during your foal’s birth. Models that cannot
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Birth Alarm is a foaling alarm that alerts you as soon as your mare lies down in the typical foaling position. A small transmitter registers this and immediately sends a notification to a physical receiver in your home or to your phone. This ensures you’re always on time for the birth, even at night.
Birth Alarm is suitable for any type of mare, from Shetland ponies to warmbloods to large draft horses. The transmitter is attached to a special anti-roll girth or under the halter. Various girth sizes are available for a proper fit.
Installation is simple and requires no technical knowledge. The system is ready to use and active within a few steps. We recommend installing the system one to two weeks before the due date, or when your mare shows clear signs of approaching foaling. The manual is clear and easy to follow step by step. For more tips, you can also check the FAQ section for your specific model.
Yes. The transmitter is lightweight, has rounded edges, and doesn’t restrict the mare’s movement or rest. Birth Alarm works entirely based on natural body positions and doesn’t cause stress. The system has been used successfully by breeders across Europe for over 35 years.
Birth Alarm is developed based on scientific research into natural horse behavior and has been extensively tested. After 35 years, Birth Alarm is known for its reliability. Thousands of breeders trust it every foaling season, and it has supported more than a million births.
Sleep mode reduces false alarms when the mare lies deep on her side to sleep. An alarm is only triggered if she gets up within 3 minutes (typical behavior during labor contractions). This reduces false notifications while ensuring you don’t miss a birth.
Birth Alarm works in any situation. It functions both in the stable and in the pasture, as the transmitter is splash-proof. In areas without mobile coverage, you can use the Classic model, which works with its own transmitter and receiver. If you have mobile coverage in the stable, you can choose a model that works via phone or app.
There are five models, each with their own advantages:
Use our selection guide to discover which model best suits your situation.
Yes. Birth Alarm is available through a network of authorized dealers. You can see the system in person at many equestrian shops and specialized stores, and some also offer rentals. On our website, you can easily find a dealer near you through the ‘Points of Sale’ page.
Birth Alarm is designed for years of intensive use, both in the stable and in the pasture. We see that for many customers, the system lasts for decades and can be reused for each pregnancy. Birth Alarm also retains value in the second-hand market if you eventually stop breeding.
Yes. The Classic works entirely via a 433 MHz radio signal and does not require Wi-Fi, an app, or a SIM card. Therefore, it is extremely reliable in remote locations.
Yes. The Classic is attached to the mare in combination with an anti-roll girth. Without this anti-roll girth, the system cannot be correctly attached or used. The Classic is available with and without an anti-roll girth.
Under optimal conditions, the range is approximately 1000 meters between the transmitter and receiver. Preferably place the receiver high up and near a window for the best reception. Metal walls, concrete, and interfering equipment can reduce the range.
Three modes: Normal mode, Sleep mode (for mares that sleep deeply), and Colic mode (rapid detection in case of colic risk).
How do I set the sleep mode?
Press the button on the receiver until the light (b) illuminates. This mode prevents false alarms in mares that sleep in total lateral recumbency. The alarm will only sound if the mare moves after ±2.5 minutes during a labor pain.
How do I set the Colic mode?
Press the button until the light (c) illuminates. The alarm will sound when the horse lies flat on the ground for only 2 seconds, which may be an indication of a colic attack.
Yes. The Classic can be expanded to four mares with additional transmitters. This additional transmitter is available from your dealer or on the website.
In this case: the original Classic transmitter is green (with automatic transmitter monitoring) and the additional transmitters have a black housing.
The green transmitter is always the main transmitter because it is the only one with automatic transmitter monitoring. The additional (black) transmitters work normally but need the main transmitter to function.
Hold the transmitter vertically: the green light must be on continuously. Also, regularly Test the range by holding the transmitter flat on the ground for a few seconds in the farthest place the mare can reach.
Yes. If the green light flashes quickly, the battery is almost empty. If no light is on, the battery is completely empty.
When should I replace the battery in the transmitter?
A full battery normally lasts for weeks to months, but always replace it after each birth before using the system on a new mare. Only use high-quality 9V batteries (e.g., Duracell) and remove the battery during prolonged storage.
Yes, you can. For example, you can place one receiver in the bedroom, one in the kitchen, and one in the office. They all receive the same alarm signal so you are always warned in multiple locations.
Set the receiver to position (c). Check the operation of the transmitter and receiver by holding the transmitter vertically for at least 5 seconds. If the alarm does not activate, replace the battery and/or check the position of the receiver. Pay attention to the transmission range! This can be negatively affected by, among other things, high-voltage cables, electrical wiring, iron foaling boxes, concrete walls, and other equipment.
Purchase a prepaid SIM card from a provider with good coverage at the stable. First activate the SIM card in your own phone: enter PIN, disable voicemail, and check credit balance (minimum €20). Then insert the SIM card into the Birth Alarm Premium (chip facing down, angled side forward) and click it into place.
Hold the back of the special screwdriver against the red block on the side of the Premium to turn it on: the status light turns green. To program, hold the same block for a few seconds until the status light flashes green 3 times and then blue. The Premium is now in programming mode and ready to receive phone numbers.
You will see two lights: STATUS and GSM. The status light shows color codes: green = battery okay, red = battery low, blue = in programming mode, and blue/red/yellow combinations indicate network strength. The GSM light flashes quickly when searching, slowly when connected, and stays on continuously during a call.
Yes. All settings are managed via SMS, including sleep mode, alarm angle, battery status, and signal strength.
The Birth Alarm Premium has a special sleep mode for mares that sleep fully stretched out. This prevents notifications when the mare is just sleeping and not having contractions. Enable sleep mode by sending an SMS with “SL:1” after setting the Lite to programming mode; you’ll receive a confirmation SMS containing “SL:1”. Disable sleep mode with “SL:0”.
Tip: You can always see in the last line of the status SMS whether sleep mode is on (SL:1) or off (SL:0).
The Birth Alarm Premium detects when your mare is lying stretched out on her side. The default detection angle is 65°. You can increase this angle (for example to 70°) to make the system less sensitive and delay notifications. This is useful for mares who often lie stretched out without foaling. Set via SMS by sending “AN:70” after putting the device in programming mode, and you’ll receive a confirmation with “AN:70” in the status SMS. The angle can be set between 60° and 75° — don’t go higher than 75°.
Tip: If you receive many notifications where your status SMS consistently shows around 65° but nothing happens, set the angle slightly higher (e.g., 70°) for more peaceful operation.
Our advice is: don’t answer. Let the phone ring and wait until the Lite stops calling. Then make one short call back so the Premium knows you’ve seen the alarm. This prevents costs on the prepaid SIM card and unwanted voicemail forwarding.
Tip: Disable voicemail. Voicemail causes extra call costs and can disrupt alarm notifications.
Slide the Premium into the provided holder with the lights visible on the side. Attach the holder under the halter with three zip ties as shown in the manual’s illustration. Cut off the ends and regularly check if everything is securely fastened.
Place the Premium in the holder and secure it with six zip ties in the ring of the anti-roll girth. Ensure the lights remain visible. Check that the Lite is secure and cannot come loose during rolling.
Create a new group in Telegram, add all desired participants, including the BirthAlarmBot. Click Next. Type or press /Start, choose Register, and enter the ID and password from your registration card. Give the bot administrator rights in the group (all toggles on). Your Birth Alarm is now active in the group.
Download the Telegram app and search for “BirthAlarmBot”. Click on it to add it and press or type /Start. Then click Register and enter your ID and password from the supplied registration form. Your Birth Alarm is now linked.
In the chat with the BirthAlarmBot, go to the bell or notification icon (Mute) and press “Customize”. Set all notifications to “Always on” and optionally choose your own sound. You can also record a short (max. 4.5 sec.) voice message with a loud and longer sound in the chat yourself and “save for notifications” by holding down the recorded voice message in the chat. This will then appear as Cloud Tone in the notification settings in the Telegram chat settings. This makes the notification more of an alarm sound. Additionally, check in your phone’s settings whether Telegram is allowed to show all notifications and that your device is not on silent or focus mode.
Hold the magnetic back of the supplied screwdriver against the LED light on the side of the transmitter. The green light flashes: the transmitter is on. Repeat this to turn off the Premium Plus. For prolonged non-use: always remove the batteries to prevent leakage.
The lights on the side provide information about the battery, sleep mode, and network:
Battery and sleep mode (green/red):
Network status (blue combined with other colors):
Immediately check your mare (e.g., via a camera). In Telegram, the BirthAlarmBot will continue to send an alarm notification every 10 seconds until you or someone in the group clicks Confirm. After that, the alarm stops.
You activate sleep mode when the mare lies deeply on her side to sleep and this has caused false alarms. With sleep mode, an alarm is only given when she stands up again within 3 minutes (typical behavior during labor contractions).
Activate this in the Telegram chat with the BirthAlarmBot by pressing Settings > Sleep mode > On/Off in the chat. If you don’t see this at the bottom of the chat, you need to switch the keyboard in the chat.
Via the Telegram chat with the BirthAlarmBot: Settings > Angle. If you don’t see this at the bottom of the chat, you need to switch the keyboard in the chat.
The default angle is 65 degrees. A higher angle means the mare must lie deeper on her side before an alarm is given. Adjust this in small steps to her natural resting position and do this per mare. By adjusting the angle to your mare’s natural resting position, you reduce potential false alarms.
Place the Premium Plus in the supplied holder and secure it with six zip ties in the ring of the anti-roll girth (not supplied). Ensure the lights remain clearly visible. Check that the Premium Plus is securely fastened and cannot rub loose during rolling.
Slide the Premium Plus into the supplied holder with the lights visible on the side. Attach the holder under the halter with three zip ties as shown in the manual’s image. Trim the ends and regularly check that everything is securely fastened.
Yes. If you hold the transmitter vertically, the red light will first burn continuously for about 8 seconds and then flash if the battery is OK. If the light flashes slowly immediately, the battery must be replaced. If the light does not flash or light up at all, the battery is empty and must be replaced immediately. We always recommend using a new battery for a new mare.
Preferably use a prepaid SIM card and program it with a prepaid telephone, preferably from the same provider as your own device. You can only program a prepaid card from another provider with a SIM-free telephone. Remove the PIN code from the SIM card in advance and remove all pre-programmed service or emergency numbers from the provider. Finally, check whether there is sufficient call credit on the SIM card.
First program the phone numbers on the Birth Alarm SIM card via your own mobile phone. You can set a maximum of two phone numbers, which will be called in order of programming in the event of an alarm (if there is one number, only that number will be called). Give these numbers the names “aa” and “bb” (lowercase, first “aa”). Please note: the phone book must not contain any other entries that start with AA, Aa, aA, BB, Bb or bB, so remove standard service and emergency numbers (such as ADAC, ANWB, provider service or voicemail) from the SIM card.
The Mobile 2.0 has a special mode for horizontally resting mares (mode 4b). You switch between mode 4a (normal) and 4b (sleep mode) by pressing the rubber button for about 4 seconds until the red light goes out. Then briefly press the button and count how many times the light comes on to see which mode is set. The sleep mode helps prevent false alarms in mares who like to sleep completely flat.
First check that the anti-roll girth is properly secured; a girth that is too loose can cause the transmitter to twist and react incorrectly. For mares who often sleep flat, switching to sleep mode (4b) can help prevent false alarms. Also pay attention to the red LED: rapid flashing may indicate weak reception, direct normal flashing during testing may indicate a bad battery or an incorrect SIM card setting.
Our advice is: do not answer. When you let the call ring, the alarm stops automatically after about 10–15 seconds and the system calls again later if there is no answer. You can easily reset the alarm by letting the Birth Alarm number ring twice briefly and hanging up again. This saves you call credit and battery capacity of the system.
Tip: Turn off voicemail and call forwarding.
Voicemail, message texts or provider service can cause unnecessary call costs and cause the transmitter to continue calling for longer. Turn off voicemail on the SIM card and remove standard service numbers before using the system.
Put the transmitter in mode 4a and hold the transmitter vertically for at least 10–15 seconds to simulate an alarm. The red light will first burn continuously, then flash, and the transmitter will search for the network and call the first programmed number. Answer the phone or check whether the call is coming in, and then reset by letting the Birth Alarm number ring twice and hanging up. Always test the system in the place where the mare will foal and regularly check both the operation and the call credit on the SIM card.
If you purchased a Birth Alarm Mobile before 2023, the system may work on 2G. The 2G network will no longer be in use in 2025, which means that it will no longer function. We recommend that you check whether your Birth Alarm works on 2G or 4G so that you are assured of proper operation. Read our article on the news page.
Purchase a prepaid SIM card from a provider with good coverage in the stable. First, activate the SIM card in your own phone: enter the PIN, disable voicemail, and check your call credit (minimum €20). Then, insert the SIM card into the Lite (chip facing down, slanted edge forward) and click it into place.
Hold the back of the special screwdriver against the red block on the side of the Lite to switch it on: the status light will turn green. To program, press and hold the same block for a few seconds until the status light flashes green 3 times and then blue. The Lite is now in programming mode and ready to receive phone numbers.
You will see two lights: STATUS and GSM. The status light shows color codes: green = battery okay, red = battery low, blue = in programming mode, and blue/red/yellow combinations indicate network strength. The GSM light flashes quickly when searching, slowly when connected, and stays on continuously during a call.
The Birth Alarm Lite 2.0 has a special sleep mode for mares that sleep fully stretched out. This prevents alerts when the mare is only sleeping and has not yet started labor contractions. You activate sleep mode by sending an SMS with “SL:1” after putting the Lite in programming mode; you will then receive an SMS confirmation stating “SL:1”. You deactivate sleep mode with “SL:0”.
Tip: You can always see in the last line of the status SMS whether sleep mode is on (SL:1) or off (SL:0).
Our advice is: do not answer. Let the phone ring and wait until the Lite stops calling. Then, call back briefly once so the Lite knows you have seen the alarm. This prevents costs on the prepaid SIM card and unwanted forwarding to voicemail.
Tip: Disable voicemail. Voicemail causes extra call costs and can disrupt alarm notifications.
Slide the Lite into the supplied holder with the lights visible on the side. Attach the holder under the halter with three zip ties as shown in the manual’s image. Trim the ends and regularly check that everything is securely fastened.
Place the Lite in the holder and secure it with six zip ties in the ring of the anti-roll girth. Ensure the lights remain clearly visible. Check that the Lite is securely fastened and cannot rub loose during rolling.
The camera operates on 2.4 GHz WiFi with a range of approximately 20–30 meters indoors (depending on walls and distance to the router). In open spaces, this range can be greater. For the best connection, place the camera within direct reach of the router and avoid thick walls or metal objects.
With PoE, a camera only needs one network cable for both power and internet. This means there doesn’t need to be a power outlet nearby, making installation faster, tidier, and more reliable. PoE cameras usually have a more stable connection than WiFi cameras, especially in stables, barns, or large commercial spaces.
This is often due to router settings or port forwarding. Check if the camera is correctly connected to the internet, use the official Foscam app, and ensure that remote access is activated. Restarting the camera and router often resolves many issues. Also, make sure your login details and camera account are set up correctly.
