Alarms · 3+1 sets · Our take
New Direction Tackle K9s Bite Alarm Set 3+1
K9s Bite Alarm Set 3+1
A smart, app-compatible three-rod alarm setup with plenty of colour, control and range — plus the bits you need to get fishing straight away.
- Three K9s bite alarms and one R9s mini receiver are included.
- Each K9s alarm takes two CR2 batteries.
- Operating range is over 200 metres.
- The Halo night light offers five colours: red, green, blue, yellow and white.
Make sure it’s the right one. This review covers the New Direction Tackle K9s Bite Alarm Set 3+1, supplied with three K9s alarms, one R9s mini receiver, an EVA carry case and six black Lighthouse snag ears.
Tackle Index Score
Tackle Index score
A feature-packed three-rod alarm set with strong adjustability and useful extras.
Desk-research score from specs, price and fishing fit · How we score
- Product Quality9/10
- Performance9.1/10
- Impact on Fish Catching8.8/10
- Ease of Use8.5/10
- Value for Money8.9/10
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Who it suits
Is it right for you?
Great for
- Carp anglers running three rods. You get three matching K9s alarms and a receiver in one tidy package, so the setup makes sense for a full three-rod spread.
- Anglers who like a bit of tech on the bank. App compatibility, multiple LED colours and loads of adjustment give you plenty to personalise.
Maybe skip if
- Anglers wanting the absolute simplest alarm. The number of settings and smart features could feel like a bit of faff if you only want a beep and a flashing light.
- Short-session anglers fishing close in. A 200-metre-plus range and full three-rod setup may be more kit than you need for a couple of hours in the margins.
The lowdown
Introducing the New Direction Tackle K9s Bite Alarm Set 3+1
A smart, app-compatible three-rod alarm setup with plenty of colour, control and range — plus the bits you need to get fishing straight away.
- Three K9s bite alarms and one R9s mini receiver are included.
- Each K9s alarm takes two CR2 batteries.
- Operating range is over 200 metres.
- The Halo night light offers five colours: red, green, blue, yellow and white.
Quick verdict
Verdict
The K9s 3+1 is a cracking option if you want a modern three-rod alarm setup without faffing around buying every extra separately. You get app compatibility, proper adjustment over volume, tone and sensitivity, a useful night-light system and more than enough range for normal UK carp work.
It isn’t the tiniest or most stripped-back alarm package around, but that’s hardly the point. This is a feature-packed, smart-looking set for anglers who want clear indication and a receiver that can keep them in the loop when the rods are out in the swim.
A feature-packed three-rod alarm set with strong adjustability and useful extras.
Desk-research score from specs, price and fishing fit · How we score
- Product Quality
- 9/10
- Performance
- 9.1/10
- Impact on Fish Catching
- 8.8/10
- Ease of Use
- 8.5/10
- Value for Money
- 8.9/10
ABS housings, a cone speaker, supplied case and matching accessories make this feel like a well-rounded package.
Over 200 metres of range and broad control over volume, tone and sensitivity cover a lot of fishing situations.
Clear drop-back indication and adjustable sensitivity can help you spot quieter bites and fish confidently.
The controls are useful, though the number of settings may take a little getting used to.
You get three alarms, a receiver, case and snag ears together, making the bundle practical for a three-rod angler.
Head to head
How it stacks up
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The full rundown
Everything you'll want to know about the New Direction Tackle K9s Bite Alarm Set 3+1
A decent alarm setup can make a big difference to how relaxed you are on the bank. When the rods are out, you want clear indication, a receiver you can trust to get your attention and controls that don’t leave you scratching your head in the dark. The New Direction Tackle K9s Bite Alarm Set 3+1 aims to cover all of that in one smart-looking package.
You get three K9s alarms, an R9s mini receiver, an EVA carry case and six black Lighthouse snag ears. That’s a proper three-rod spread sorted in one hit. No messing about matching separate alarms, no odd spare receiver from another range and no rummaging around for snag ears before you can get the rods fishing.
The K9s units are built around a good level of adjustment. Volume has ten levels, sensitivity has ten levels and tone has seven levels. That gives you plenty of room to find a setup that suits the venue and your ears. Keep the volume sensible on a busy day-ticket lake, or turn things up when the wind’s blowing and you’re bivvied a bit further back.
Sensitivity control is especially handy when you’re fishing different spots. Tight lines into the margins or a close-in island line can need a different touch to a longer chuck with a bit of wind bowing the line. Having ten levels means you can dial things in rather than simply choosing between ‘too twitchy’ and ‘not sensitive enough’.
There’s also a luminous roller wheel to indicate drop-back bites. That’s a useful bit of kit when a fish comes towards you and the line goes slack. Forward runs are the easy ones; it’s the sneaky drop-back that can leave you wondering what happened if your indication isn’t up to scratch.
The Halo night light adds a bit of personality, but it’s practical too. You can choose from red, green, blue, yellow and white LED colours. Pick a colour that’s easy to identify at a glance, or run different colours across the rods if that helps you keep track of which alarm has come alive during a bite-time flurry.
The R9s mini receiver gives you freedom away from the pod. With an operating range of over 200 metres, you’ve got plenty of scope to make a brew, sort the bivvy or sit back and watch the water without being glued to the rods. Obviously, features such as bankside cover, terrain and interference can affect any wireless system, but the headline range is more than enough for most normal swims.
The alarms use two CR2 batteries each, so it pays to keep spare cells in the tackle box rather than discovering a flat alarm when a big low-pressure spell has the carp on the munch. The ABS housing keeps the units practical and hard-wearing, while the 0–100 dB cone speaker gives you a broad volume range for different situations.
You also get a 30-second mute function, which is dead handy when you’re changing a bobbin, moving a rod or sorting a false indication without wanting a full chorus of bleeps. The 2.5 mm power-out socket adds flexibility for compatible accessories, and app compatibility brings the set neatly into the smart-tackle camp.
So, who’s this really for? Mainly the angler running three rods who wants a feature-rich alarm setup with a matching receiver and useful extras already in the case. It’s a versatile package for carp lakes, big open swims and anglers who like to tailor their setup. If you only fish short sessions and want one basic beep, it may be a bit more involved than necessary — but for a full three-rod setup, it looks properly bob on.
Specifications
The nuts and bolts
- Set contents
- Three K9s bite alarms, one R9s mini receiver, EVA carry case and six black Lighthouse snag ears
- Power
- Two CR2 batteries per K9s alarm
- Operating range
- Over 200 metres
- Adjustments
- 10 volume levels, 10 sensitivity levels and 7 tone levels
- Night light
- Halo LED with red, green, blue, yellow and white colour options
- Alarm details
- ABS housing, 0–100 dB cone speaker, 2.5 mm power-out socket and luminous roller wheel for drop-back indication
Specs checked with New Direction Tackle, Oct 2026.
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Our take
The angle
The big draw here is control. Ten volume levels, ten sensitivity settings, seven tone options and five Halo night-light colours give you plenty of scope to set the alarms up how you like them, whether you’re fishing a quiet margin spot or sitting back from a wide lake.
Add the R9s mini receiver, 200-metre-plus operating range, drop-back indication and supplied snag ears, and this looks like a properly useful package rather than a bare-bones alarm bundle.
Closer look
A full three-rod alarm package
The set gives you three K9s alarms and one R9s mini receiver, all packed into an EVA carry case. That’s a tidy starting point for a three-rod carp setup, with six black Lighthouse snag ears included as well.
The controls are generous rather than basic: ten volume levels, ten sensitivity levels and seven tones. The luminous roller wheel helps show drop-backs, while the Halo night light offers red, green, blue, yellow and white.
Worth knowing. Each K9s takes two CR2 batteries. Keep a spare set in the tackle bag, mate. A flat alarm at bite-time is a proper pain.
Who it suits
Best for anglers who like control
This setup suits carp anglers fishing three rods and moving around the swim. The R9s receiver and over-200-metre operating range give you room to step away from the pod without losing touch with what’s happening.
The sensitivity range is useful across different spots, from tight margin work to longer-range fishing. App compatibility and multiple night-light colours will also appeal if you like your tackle a little more switched on.
If your fishing is all about one short evening session with the rods close enough to touch, the extra features may feel like a bit of faff. But for longer sessions and full three-rod setups, the package makes plenty of sense.
FAQs in full
The useful stuff before you buy
The set includes three K9s bite alarms, one R9s mini receiver, an EVA carry case and six black Lighthouse snag ears. It’s ready-made for a three-rod spread.
The K9s alarms offer ten volume levels, ten sensitivity levels and seven tone levels. The Halo night light has five selectable colours: red, green, blue, yellow and white.
The receiver works over 200 metres, while the alarms also feature a 30-second mute function, 2.5 mm power-out sockets and a luminous roller wheel for drop-back indication.
On paper
Pros & cons
What we like
- Smart, app-compatible alarm setup with three K9s units and an R9s receiver.
- Ten-level adjustment for volume and sensitivity, plus seven tone settings.
- Halo night light gives five selectable LED colours.
- Supplied with six black Lighthouse snag ears and an EVA carry case.
- Over 200 metres of operating range gives plenty of freedom around most venues.
Worth knowing
- There are quite a few settings to learn if you prefer a dead-simple alarm.
- CR2 batteries aren’t always as convenient to find as more common battery types.
- The feature-heavy approach may be more than you need for short, close-range day sessions.
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Your questions answered
What anglers want to know
The stuff you’d ask your mate on the next peg. Straight answers, no waffle.
01What comes in the New Direction Tackle K9s 3+1 set?
What comes in the New Direction Tackle K9s 3+1 set?
You get three K9s bite alarms, one R9s mini receiver, an EVA carry case and six black Lighthouse snag ears.
02How far does the K9s alarm set reach?
How far does the K9s alarm set reach?
The operating range is over 200 metres, giving you plenty of room to move away from the rods on most UK carp lakes.
03What batteries do the K9s alarms use?
What batteries do the K9s alarms use?
Each K9s alarm uses two CR2 batteries. It’s worth carrying spares in the tackle bag, especially for longer sessions.
What anglers say
The word from the bank
Our read: verdict. The strongest reasons to choose it are smart, app-compatible alarm setup with three k9s units and an r9s receiver. and ten-level adjustment for volume and sensitivity, plus seven tone settings.; the main trade-off is there are quite a few settings to learn if you prefer a dead-simple alarm..
Our take on the feedback
Why it appeals
Checked Sept '26 — “Smart, app-compatible alarm setup with three K9s units and an R9s receiver.”
Best fit
Checked Sept '26 — “Carp anglers running three rods: You get three matching K9s alarms and a receiver in one tidy package, so the setup makes sense for a full three-rod spread.”
Worth knowing
Checked Sept '26 — “There are quite a few settings to learn if you prefer a dead-simple alarm.”
Tackle Index’s take from the product details and fishing fit we checked. We haven’t found enough independent public feedback to call this an angler consensus yet.
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