The ceiling vibrator is one of the most effective ways to get even with your annoying upstairs neighbors.
If you live in an apartment, then you know how annoying it can be.
For most folks, owning a home might take ages and could be a dream not come true especially with the rising cost of living.
According to data published on Statista website, 24% of New York population live in apartments. (Source)
Living in apartment has always been one hell of a rollercoaster living.
One moment you’re living in a quiet haven and the next moment hell breaks loose.
And because there’s nothing you can do, technically, your last resort would be the ceiling vibrator.
In this guide, I’m going to show you in detail how to use the ceiling vibrator to deal with noisy upstairs neighbors.
What is the Ceiling Vibrator?
The ceiling vibrator is a Chinese invention, a device that sends either vibrations or beat noise to upstairs neighbors alerting them of their noise menace.
This device is also known as sound eliminator, noise deadener, silencer or noise eliminating device.
The gadget serves to alert/warn upstairs neighbors that they’re being noisy.
If the neighbors won’t stop being noisy you can increase the vibrations/shock speed allowing you to get even.
It’s attached to the ceiling and once switched on; it sends vibrations that can be felt by upstairs neighbors.
The unit boasts pre-installed programs you can choose from.
How to Use the Ceiling Vibrator
There are three versions of the ceiling vibrator. With this you can choose one that would meet your specific requirements.
The three versions are:
- Shock and beat (sends vibrations and beating sounds to the noisy upstairs neighbors)
- Shock only (without beating sounds)
- Beat only (without vibrations)
Of the three variations, shock and beat is the most commonly used and I would pick it any time as it gives a two in one functionality.
Below is a short video on how to use the ceiling vibrator.
Ceiling Vibrator Installation Guide
- Plug the power adapter’s wire end into the host female connector first, and then plug the power supply into the socket to test the machine.
- After confirming that there is no problem with the machine, insert a pole with a label into the machine, a total of 4 sections.
- After splicing, the base of the threaded rod is inserted into the bottom section. If you are worried about damage to the roof, you can put a layer of towel cloth or the like on the host.
- At the top, set the machine upright and tighten the plum handle on the threaded rod according to the height of your house to adjust the height. If the rod is too high, you can remove 1-3 sections.
- If the length is not long enough, you can add books or small stools at the bottom
Note: It is recommended to find a helper to support the pole during the initial
installation. Do not put the screw base in a soft place such as a sofa, otherwise it will
fall.
Make sure that the shorter the pole is, the more stable it is. The bottom is a stool table, which can effectively reduce the impact on the home and downstairs.
Observe the condition of the machine and pole after installation. If it wobbles, it means
that it is not installed properly.
Remote Control Functionality for the Ceiling Vibrator
The gear + and gear- buttons allow you adjust the beat speed. There are 9 kinds of beat speed, F1-F9- progressive beat intensity
Second, the mode switch 9 kinds of tapping modes cycle F1-F9.
Below is a detailed guide of the beat/vibration’s mode:
- F1, is the default mode. Provides knocking or shaking and shuts down after 15 minutes.
- F2, vibrate or tap every 10 seconds, stop for 10 seconds and then shut down after 30 minutes.
- F3, every 30 seconds shake or beat 30 seconds, stop for 30 seconds, shut down after 1 hour
- F4, vibrate or beat every 1 minute, stop for 1 minute, shut down after 2 hours
- F5, shake or beat every 2 minutes, stop for 2 minutes, shut down after 4 hours
- F6, vibrate or beat every 5 minutes, stop for 5 minutes, shut down after 6 hours
- F7, vibrate or beat every 10 minutes, stop for 10 minutes, shut down after 12 hours
- F8, shaking or beating every 20 minutes, stopping for 20 minutes, shutting down after 24 hours
- F9, shaking every 30 minutes or beating for 30 minutes and stopping for 30 minutes shutdown time 1-4 hours with analysis
Thirdly, you need to adjust the required mode first when you make an appointment,
press the vibration button to start working, then press the appointment to adjust it for
1-8 hours and then turn on, then press the appointment to start and start timing.
After the machine is powered on, first press the power to turn on, and then press
the vibration button to start working.
Noise Deadener on Screen Instructions
P stands for strength
E, stands for appointment timing
The beginning of L represents the tapping mode (machines without tapping function
are invalid)
U at the beginning represents the vibration mode
H stands for mixed mode (vibration plus tapping)
Final thoughts
The ceiling vibrator can be a true lifesaver if you’re an apartment dweller. If your upstairs neighbors won’t let you live a quiet life, then why not unleash you revenge?
And don’t worry, this gadget won’t interfere with the structural integrity of your apartment. Therefore, you won’t get yourself in trouble with the property management.
If you want to regain your quiet living, I would recommend the ceiling vibrator as your true and unfailing companion.
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Meet Mike O’Connor, (a DIY enthusiast), living in Cincinnati, a city ranked as the noisiest in the USA.
As a work from home dad, I have a first hand experience of how noise can truly affect your well being.
Soundproofing isn’t something that should be taken as a hobby, it should be a skill that every homeowner should be equipped with.
Most of the work documented on this blog comes from purely first hand experience, and the products recommended work as indicated.
I would like to purchase the ceiling vibrator. Pl tell me the price and how to purchase it
@Jyoti,
@Jyoti, hi.
Please purchase on eBay or AliExpress or bang good or Amazon or ebay
Good luck..
I want to buy one. Do you ship to Bulgaria?
@Pavel, yes we ship worldwide
I would like to purchase a ceiling vibrator. How do I do that?
@Jane M Keaveney,
@Jane M Keaveney, with money 💰💸
@Joey Maggz, you’re so helpful… Cocky, ignorant piece of shit.
@Ana, I got one last year..bought it on ebay. Came from China and it works great. It cost me $130 and worth every pennies. Good luck!
How do I buy one?
@Quintez Williams, with 💰 save money and buy .
Where can I get this ceiling vibrator here in Colorado in the United States? Please help me this is an emergency!!!
@Robyn Griffin, I seen them eBay I hate that it takes long to ship ??♀️ but I really need one
@Niki, any links you can provide ? I’ve been searching for months on ali Baba ali express etc and just can’t find any ceiling vibrator ceiling thumper or any item like this
Here it is, https://www.aliexpress.com/item/4000418312561.html?spm=a2g0o.store_pc_home.productList_13593529.subject_4
@Robyn Griffin, on AliExpress
@Niki, ok. Check on AliExpress
@Robyn Griffin, look on ebay. I bought one last year. It helped me with nasty loud neibhors.
Is this product still alive? How to get one?
@Mahmoud, still alive the angel of death hasn’t come yet .
I need one asap is okay to purchase it off of ebay
Put together plugged it in and it won’t work. Anyone have this before?
@Deb, did you order from Aliexpress, eBay, Amazon, or other?
@Deb, yes it works on electric
I would like to rechase the item
I am in South Africa and need to buy one of these? Where can I go please
Here: https://www.aliexpress.com/item/4000418312561.html?spm=a2g0o.store_pc_home.productList_13593529.subject_4
@Paul Johnston, you can try Johannesburg.
How can i purchase in India
Hi Girish, simply order it from Aliexpress: https://www.aliexpress.com/item/4000418312561.html?spm=a2g0o.store_pc_home.productList_13593529.subject_4
@Mike O’Connor,
Unable to open the link
@sudhir, try in Mumbai bazaar
Hi, from Singapore.
Price?
Any warranty?
Check it out at aliexpress: https://www.aliexpress.com/item/4000418312561.html?spm=a2g0o.store_pc_home.productList_13593529.subject_4
@BK, 24 months warranty price £200
where can we purchase this?
is there an online link? cannot find it anywhere
@Mark, you will have to order it from Aliexpress: https://www.aliexpress.com/item/4000418312561.html?spm=a2g0o.store_pc_home.productList_13593529.subject_4
I wud like to buy a ceiling vibratory n how to order from u pls? To be sent to Singapore.
@Ken Tan, it’s illegal to purchase a ceiling thumper in Singapore !!!
Vibration mode. Does it run at different frequency and can you play tones like a tone generator. Are these perceived vibrations or does it rattle the floor? How much floor space does it target? Is this the one with shock mode ..what does it shock? How loud is the motor on this device?
🇨🇦 Sounds like 🥴 a good line of attack when the bastards just don’t give a crap about your peace and quiet. What would be better is a sensor in the product that responds on its own, to every thumping beat or foot stomp.
This can be used on the ground for the neighbors downstairs?
@Peter,
I would like to know the same thing.
I purchased one on aliexpress and arrived in a week.
An example of how to set it to vibrate once every 2 minutes?
I put it on but it’s vibrating all the time.
I use F5, P1 and when I press shock button (vibrate) it does it without stopping.
Is the ceiling vibrator legal in the US?. Happy New Year!
Yes the Ceiling Vibrator is legal in the US. This gadget doesn’t interfere with the structural integrity of your house- the vibrations and tapping noise can’t ruin your house or get you in trouble with the landlord.
@Mike O’Connor,
Wrong! It is soon to be illegal and does in fact interfere with the structural integrity of the floor, especially the subflooring and floor joists. I am quiet and two downstairs neighbors before me never had an issue with me. But this sensitive idiot are bothered by the slightest whatever it’s so ridiculous! Now I have law enforcement involved and an officer confirms what I felt, which as a veteran with ptsd it exacerbates my vertigo and makes me nauseous. Ya, great gadget…NOT! Soon to be illegality California and several other states. Good luck!
@Oscar Zigenfous,the ceiling vibrator is not illegal in the USA.
Does anyone know if this works on downstairs noisy neighbors?
Hello Keonna. The ceiling vibrator works on downstairs noisy neighbors as it does with the upstairs neighbors. The trick here is to setup upside down. It will work just fine. Kindly let me know if you have any other queries.
I can not find it in Amazon. Link?
It’s only available on Alibaba
Where do I purchase? I live in Canada. Is there. Video? Thank you.
Here is the link: https://www.aliexpress.com/i/32959645020.html
It’s only available on Aliexpress. There was a seller on Amazon but seems they’ve run out of stock.
Do you hear the noise from the vibrations yourself or only the top neighbours?
You’ll hear the the tapping noise but not as irritating as to your upstairs neighbors.
How utterly depressing that supposedly rational adults are actually buying these things.
You think acting like children by using something like this to ‘get revenge’ makes any sense at all?
I’m sure you’ll really improve relations with your neighbors by investing in one of these.
The ceiling vibrator should the be last resort after all possible negotiations fail. At times neighbors can be J#$ka$$ and they won’t even listen to you, the landlord or even when a mediator is involved.
Changing neighborhoods in most cases won’t help. Because wherever you go there will always be someone to mess up the quietness of the entire neighborhood. Sometimes you end up suffering the most because being a good neighbor.
Soundproofing may work, but it doesn’t solve the problem since most of the products only absorb echoes, reverbs and won’t block sound yet the manufacturers advertise them as sound blockers.
I have a neighbor that spies on me even has equipment to listen too. Do they make maybe a low level vibratory or such that would interfere with their equipment. Even go as far as over my bed and above my bathroom. I know… Crazy…
where can I buy that ships to Australia