GE 51107 Smart Home Wireless Alarm System Kit
by GE
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Tools and Hardware Reviews of GE 51107 Smart Home Wireless Alarm System Kit
Customer Review: Alarm doesn't sound with metal door frames
Summary: 1 Stars
I have not been able to make the alarm go off.
I made it learn the access code. It will start or stop flashing when I key it in. But if set the alarm flashing and leave the door open for a minute it never goes off.
I did get it to work in chime mode once on the kitchen table but it has never worked on the door. Hopefully metal in the door frame doesn't cause it to not work.
I called their tech support and they suggested it was broken. If I return and get a new one I'll update.
If you are setting one up and using the tape to affix to the wall I recommend not using the tape until you verify it works.
UPdate: Further testing on kitchen table does seem to indicate door frame is problem.
Customer Review: Doesn't always work
Summary: 1 Stars
I purchased enough door and window alarms to arm my entire ranch house. Arranged to have my handyman come over to install the system. We opened everything, installed batteries, etc. When it was time to mount the units he discovered that with my type windows (old with aluminum frames), there is no way they will work. My house is not unique. In my area all the houses were built this way. No where on the packaging did it stipulate what type of windows you could use the product on. We brainstormed everything we could think of but they just don't work. I'm sure it's a nice product if you can use it. I just wish the company would tell you certain types of windows aren't able to accomodate the units.Customer Review: works OK, but door system isn't very functional
Summary: 3 Stars
Like everyone else says, you get what you pay for. System is OK for the price tag- window units aren't that loud, independent of each other and have an on/off switch, but they buy me time to reach for other items at my disposal if someone was trying to break in.
Main concern is the door key pad, it doesn't always work unless the door is opened SLOWLY! What criminal, professional or otherwise, opens a door slowly 100% of the time?! Alas, like I stated earlier though, get what you pay for-works OK for an apartment, definitely don't get for a house.
PS. If anyone knows how to fix the door issue I'm having, it would be much appreciated!!
Customer Review: Perfect for our needs
Summary: 5 Stars
This alarm system was perfect for our needs. We decided to use the window alarms on our sliding door and door to our garage, as I felt I wanted the doors secured most. They work perfectly there. Also, our bedroom is downstairs but the kids are upstairs, so I always worried that I wouldn't hear an intruder come in and go up. There is no missing the sound of this alarm! If it doesn't instantly scare someone away (which I think it would), it will at least alert us that someone has broken in. I also use the chime system during the day which is perfect w/ two toddlers so I'll always know if someone has opened a door.Customer Review: Loud Little Thing!
Summary: 5 Stars
I bought a set of these last week after my elderly neighbor was broken into. After an afternoon of research, I decided on these since they were not permanently installed (apartment living), small, and relatively inexpensive. I wanted something that would make enough noise that it would alert me that there was a problem, but did not require a phone line for service since I only use a cell phone. They were very easy to install by myself and took about 15 minutes from start to finish, including testing and reading the instructions. I would suggest these to anyone that wanted an inexpensive alarm system for an apartment.