Skylink SC-100 Security System Deluxe Kit
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Product Details
Manufacturer: SkylinkModel: SC-100
Product features:
- Rolling Code Technology - provides maximum security and reduces false alarm
- System good for most small to medium size homes (up to 3000-feet). Additional accessories needed to secure larger homes.
- Works in conjunction with up to 30 skylink security accessories (including dial alert)
- Includes a piercing 110 dB siren
- Up to 100-foot range
- Skylink 4B-434 Four-Button Remote
- Skylink AA-433 Audio Alarm
- Skylink AS-433E Alarm Sensor
- Skylink FS-433 Flood Sensor
- Skylink HW-434 Remote Panic Wrist Watch
Tools and Hardware Reviews of Skylink SC-100 Security System Deluxe Kit
Customer Review: Disappointed
Summary: 1 Stars
I had an "inside" robbery at a second home which I discovered a month ago. I say "inside" as opposed to outside---I have also had an outside robbery of large patio furniture which I pretty much ignored. This time I knew I needed an alarm system. My house is in a VERY GOOD neighborhood and no one saw a thing either time. I live alone so I really was upset to know that someone had been in my house and really might come back.
I looked into all the big systems---like ADT (my friends have that and they get all sorts of false alarms, so they never turn it on) and I met with the reps. I looked online at everything I could find. I found out about smash and grab, where a thief finds the control panel while the system is beeping and smashes it before the alarm sounds. Obviously, having it connected to your phone line is a problem because the thief can cut that. And you have to have a battery back-up.
I didn't want to pay for monitoring. My neighbor said she saw a prowler around my house and called the police and by the time they got there, he was gone. So I just wanted something really loud to scare off the intruder immediately and wake up my very nice and responsible neighbors so they would call the police and come outside.
I decided on ordering this system. I did not get the dialer, because of the "cutting the phone line" issue. I did read another reviewer's thoughts on smash and grab and bought two control panels. I also bought two alarms. Remember, the idea is to wake up the neighbors who, IMHO, should be grateful to know a robber is around.
Unlike ADT and all the big companies, all the extras with this company are cheap. For $20-$30 you can get extra door sensors, motion detectors, and alarms. This was something I considered because I have 5 exterior doors alone and lots of windows at ground level. Most systems give you one motion detector and two door alarms. And the last thing I want is someone wandering around in my house until he happens to get to a sensor somewhere. So I bought sensors for all the doors and two motion detectors. (I am going to get some for the bedroom windows too).
So far so good.
I get the box which I expect to be huge, and it really is small and weighs ten pounds, maybe less. So I open it and start reading and WOW---not easy at all to put this thing together. It's not just the instructions either---the door sensors did not look anything like the ones I saw a woman install on a promtional video for another company. She just peeled off the tape and positioned them on either side of the door and off she went. This had little parts and wires and screws. So I looked again at the instructions. Don't EVEN believe that reviewer who put this thing together easily unless you are super good with electronics.
So I call a ****brilliant techie**** college kid I know and he comes over and expects to spend an hour. Four hours later he leaves with the instructions. Get my drift! But he does have up one of the motion detectors (with the double sided tape) because he does not have the right drill bit for plaster. He also has up another motion detector secured to wood and half of all the door sensors are in place. The problem with the other half of the door sensors (the part needed to sound an alarm) is that NONE of my doors are flush with the molding. They have to be flush. He did not act like this was a big deal--something about buying and screwing rubber under it, etc. But *I* and perhaps *you* wouldn't know how to do this.
We tested the alarm and if you are beside it---wayyyy loud. Disabling loud! However, I have plaster walls and if you are two rooms away---you hear it, but it is no big deal. Not what I thought it would sound like. The alarm then would only be a deterrent in that a robber would *hopefully* think it was alerting someone somewhere to do something.
My brilliant techie never did figure out how to get the thing armed right and neither did I. I wanted the instant alarm (no delay). I know it will do that because it says so on the control panel, but we do not yet have that figured out. I did get it to work on delay and we had up the two motion detectors so I felt good with that level of security. However, for whatever reason, the second alarm and the second motion detector would not work with the control panel. I think add-ons take some time to get going, based on what another reviewer said.
Here comes the good part. You should enjoy this at my expense.
OK, so remember I have been robbed recently and I am not feeling safe in my very nice house in my very nice neighborhood. I am on edge during the day, looking for anyone suspicious driving about and *really* on edge at night. But now I feel much safer because I have a partial alarm and I have my key chain remote (Which works fabulously BTW---ignore people who want it coded so you know which is the off button, as this is not something you would want someone else to figure out right away).
At 5 a.m. THIS morning (while I was asleep and it was very dark outside) I hear a distant thud in a nearby room and then the beeping of the alarm starts and I grab the key chain and push the panic button to make it go off sooner. Yes, it did seem coincidental that this was all happening the DAY I put this alarm in, but who wants to take chances. I called 911, barely able to breathe---remember, I did hear that thud and I have been robbed. So the alarm turns itself off, but I keep pushing the panic button on the keychain(4 times because it keeps turning itself off) to make it come back on, and it does, until the five policemen show up and take their flashlights and go around my house. No robber and no sign of entry. One comes inside and goes through my house. Nothing. Have I ever done this before---the answer is no.
So they leave and I am wondering what the thud was and what is going on.
Then I spot the culprit.
Remember the sticky tape on the motion detector---the thing fell off the wall. I locate it behind a piece of furniture and as I am standing over it, the system starts beeping again, ready to go off. So the system does work---just don't use that tape, even overnight.
Now here is the big thing. Remember my super responsible and wonderful neighbors---I'm sure you see them all out in their robes, standing in their yards, worried sick. Not exactly. No one, NO ONE woke up---not with the four times the 110 db alarm went off nor with the five policemen walking around my house. My lapdog didn't even bark.
Are the houses far apart---NO! I have a neighbor on one side whose house is about 20 feet away. The others are a lot farther, but the alarm was in the bedroom closest to his house so he would wake up. Nothing. The police did not use their flashing police car lights or sirens---I don't even know where they parked (this would be my fault as they could not find the house since I don't have up the house numbers--but my neighbors do, so they did have some idea).
Would I buy it again? I originally said yes and now I say no. It is important to note---I was pretty sure the big time expensive system alarms are 95 db---which is less powerful and who would want to pay an extra five hundred dollars to get a second one. So, I bought a few more alarms cheap. I thought I could find something for outside---a big horn or something like my neighbors have. If you have drywall (as opposed to brick and mortar walls---a builder built my house for himself so it is made quite well) then you are going to have a different experience. Probably a very loud system for an apartment.
Pros: 1)Inexpensive for the starter sytem and really inexpensive for the add ons.
2)It apparently has different levels that will allow you to set a delay so you can enter and turn off the alarm or you can have it come on instantly if you are asleep and there is an intruder. It also has some sort of zone programming which, I assume, will allow you to be at home with certain zones on (like the doors and windows) but not the motion detectors.
3)It looked comparable to other, much more expensive systems and the alarm is actually louder than some of the expensive ones I looked at.
4) The key chain remote works well and is truly cool. Other systems don't give you this or charge you $100 extra for one. It has a red panic button and the other three have raised dots. One dot is to arm the system and the three dots are to turn it off. I don't know what the two dots are for.
Cons: 1)Instructions are difficult to understand. Impossible for me.
2)The control panel is of no help at all in programming the thing. It just has lights to tell you if the thing is armed and what zones are armed. Thus far, the lights do not tell me how it is armed---whether it is chime (it has a chime mode) or delay or instant. There is no window with words that tell you what is going on. That one thing would be a vast improvement!!! Are you listening skylink? And the battery back-up light turns *on* if you have a low battery. That is a big flaw! Because when the battery goes out, the light will go out and you won't know if the battery is good or bad. It should be just the opposite. It should be if the battery light is out, you know you need to replace it.
3)Installation is not that easy---remember the door flush issue and the wires and screws and plates. But considering the price of the system, it was worth it to me to find some help. A comparable system would have cost me well over a thousand dollars and I would have had to pay the monthly monitoring fee.
4)It probably is not going to wake up your neighbors, unless you live in an apartment.
5)I had another false alarm---police came---I was embarrassed---no thud, no double-sided tape issue. I have no idea why it went off. The only thing active was one motion sensor and no one had been in the house and the dog was with me. No one in my neighborhood woke up. I even asked them---just if they heard it---no, they did not.
UPDATE: More robberies in my neighborhood this summer, so I am really on edge and I totally regret buying this system. It would be fine for an apartment, but it is not loud enough to wake even my next door neighbors. My neighbors alarm across the street went off last week and it woke everyone up in the whole neighborhood. AND I thought they were all just heavy sleepers---no, mine is not loud enough. It just isn't. So I totally regret it. What's the point if it doesn't get someone to do something---mine is not connected to that dialer thing because that's no good if the phone is cut. I want my neighbors to get up and call the bleepin' police, like I did when his went off, so I can go back to bed.
The other big negative with this system is that it only stays on 3 minutes and then turns itself off. That's ridiculous. So, I would return it if I still could. The only thing it is going to do is wake me up, assuming I am here. That's worth a star.
Description of Skylink SC-100 Security System Deluxe Kit
This DIY wireless security system is easy to install and ready to use. It is a 4-zone system is designed for houses up to 3000 sq. ft., plus apartments, condos, offices and businesses. Uses rolling code technology for maximum security and fewer false alarms. Emits a piercing 110dB siren and sends signal to emergency dialer (Item# 17615, sold separately) to call preset phone numbers. Up to 100ft. range. Lighted keypad with chime, instant and delay modes. Low battery indicator. Can be customized to fit individual needs. Includes control panel, motion sensor, 2 door/window contact sensors, keychain transmitter, AC adapter, batteries and mounting hardware.Designed for use in small- to medium-sized homes or offices of up to 3,000 square feet, the Skylink SC-100 Security System Deluxe Kit helps you protect your family from unwanted intruders or theft, while also giving you real peace of mind in case of emergencies. Offering an operating range of up to 100 feet, the SC-100 requires no monitoring or registration fees and is a snap to setup, arm, and disarm.
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 The SC-100 is an easy-to-install wireless security system that requires no monthly monitoring fees. View larger. |
Keep your home or business safe and secure with this reliable, cutting-edge wireless security system. The SC-100 utilizes innovative technology with trouble-free wireless connections to provide security, making it a great choice for protecting against intruders and safeguarding in case of an accident, fire, flood, or other emergency.
Works with up to 30 Skylink Accessories for Easy Customization and Expansion
Because the SC-100 works in conjunction with up to 30 Skylink security accessories, including Dial Alert, it can be customized to suit your needs. This flexibility means you can easily expand your system to accommodate larger spaces or businesses that require a higher level of protection.
Do-it-Yourself System Eliminates the Need for Monitoring Fees
The SC-100 is a do-it-yourself system, which means you can easily install it yourself and then use it without paying monitoring fees or registering with an alarm company. To arm or disarm the system, simply enter your personal code or use the keychain transmitter. With this user-friendly system, you gain real peace of mind and control over your personal safety and that of your family, employees, and others at your home or business--all without excessive costs or upkeep.
Rolling-Code Technology for Maximum Security and Fewer False Alarms
Skylink is the first company to incorporate rolling-code technology into a home/business security system, which means that the SC-100 provides maximum security while virtually eliminating the number of false alarms. A rolling code (or hopping code) is often used in entry systems that don't require a key, because it prevents an eavesdropper from capturing and using your personal security code. Thanks to rolling-code technology, the SC-100's control panel will recognize radio waves only from its remote sensors (door/window sensor, motion sensor, and keychain transmitter), thereby preventing high-tech thieves from duplicating signals and tampering with your system.
Motion, Door, and Window Sensors Provide Reliable Emergency Protection
The SC-100 comes complete with a motion sensor and two door/window sensors, enough coverage for small- to medium-sized homes. If any sensors are triggered when the system is armed, and the correct pin is not entered, the included 110dB siren will make a piercing sound to ward off intruders and draw attention to your home.
Works with Dial Alert for Immediate Emergency Help
The SC-100 can assist you in getting immediate help in case of an emergency. When its siren goes off, the SC-100 will immediately send a signal to Dial Alert (sold separately), which will call emergency phone numbers that you have preset. When someone answers the phone, your prerecorded message will play, and the contact person will be told that you need emergency help right away.
Easy to Program with Convenient Keypad
The SC-100 includes an easily programmable, lighted keypad with Chime, Instant, and Delay modes. Simply enter your preset pin code to arm or disarm the system; an LED will indicate when the alarm is properly set. All the accessories are preprogrammed to work with the control panel, so you won't have to worry about time-consuming, individual setup of each component.
The SC-100 runs on AC power with one nine-volt battery (included) as backup. A convenient low-battery indicator lets you know when it's time for a replacement. The system also comes with all necessary mounting hardware.
What's in the Box
Alarm with control panel and keypad, motion sensor, two door/window contact sensors, 4B434 keychain transmitter, AC adapter, all DC batteries, mounting materials, and instruction manual.
 This kit includes everything you need to guard a medium-sized home. Add up to 30 Skylink accessories for full, customized protection of larger spaces. |
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