GE 51107 Smart Home Wireless Alarm System Kit
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The GE 51107 Smart Home Wireless Alarm System Kit is a 120-decibel alarm that sounds when a window or door is opened. Easy to install with no wiring necessary, the door alarm uses a 4-digit keypad to set the security code for arming/disarming and an alarm delay feature that avoids false triggering. Three window alarms are included, with each window alarm requiring four LR44 batteries (included). The alarm system also requires three AAA batteries (not included).…
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August 22nd, 2009 at 6:12 pm
I live in an apartment and wanted to add an inexpensive alarm system that could serve as a deterrent to intruders. I know that this GE system cannot substitute for a centralized alarm system in which authorities/police are immediately notified, but I felt that the activation of a loud alarm could scare off an unsuspecting burglar and was far better than not having any alarm system. It could also serve to wake you up at night as soon as a window or door is opened, giving you precious seconds to call 911, freak out, pray, reach for your 9mm, etc. (I mean this jokingly, but nevertheless, it is better than waking up to an intruder by your bedside.)
The main door unit is extremely easy to set up. You unscrew the back and install 3 AAA batteries and program a 4 digit code. You can also set the device to serve as a simple door chime, instead of an alarm if you desire. You mount the door device and its accompanying magnetic sensor to the door frame and to the door. The kit includes double-sided tape and the sensors have openings for you to use a woodscrew. I just chose to use some double-sided Velcro tape but obviously, it would be better to screw the sensors in directly.
Once you activate the alarm, you have 45 seconds to leave your apt/home. When you want to enter your armed home, you open your door, and then are given 30 seconds to punch in your alarm before it is triggered. This alarm is very loud, and I believe will at least startle most unsuspecting burglars and also potentially wake up your neighbors.
The kit also includes 3 very simple window alarm and sensor pairs. These are very easy to set up as they only have an on/off switch (besides the battery test switch). You simply attach the sensor pairs to the windows and flip the switch to on. If you want to open your window, you have to flip the switch to off, then open. These are really just deterrents, but I believe effective. In theory, an extremely relaxed, prepared burglar could just open your windows, study the device, and realize that he had to just flip the switch off. While the door alarm is very loud, the window alarms are not nearly that loud and perhaps just acceptable.
Again, if you live in an apartment without any alarm system presently, this system is infinitely better than not having anything. The alarm is so shockingly loud, that I sleep better at night knowing that I would be notified the very first moment an intruder enters (minus the 30 second “grace period” for the alarm to trigger). This can be a part of a more comprehensive security plan, which could include stronger door/window locks, lighting, signs of alarm system, alarm, guard dogs, self-defense education, TASER, pepperspray, tactical flashlight, firearms, etc. You must tailor a security system to your own specific needs, budget, practical concerns, etc.
August 22nd, 2009 at 7:01 pm
5.0 out of 5 stars
Just What I Needed
As a college student living in a college town apartment complex with a fiance who is gone the majority of the week for work this alarm system allows me to sleep peacefully at…
August 22nd, 2009 at 8:32 pm
The door alarm is pretty loud, but the screws to mount the sensors, which are mentioned in the instructions, aren’t included. (double-sided tape is included.)
Also, it would have been nice if there was a way to set the chime/alarm mode from the keypad (with the code) instead of having to open it (with a screwdriver).
A 10-second warning beep before the alarm goes off would be nice too.
The window alarms aren’t very loud, and also, they turn off as soon as the window is closed.
I put one on a sliding-glass door, and then discovered that… so, a burglar could open the door, come inside, and close the door, and the (not very loud) alarm would only go off for a few seconds.
They really aren’t loud enough to be heard by a neighbor, even in attached condos.
I haven’t checked to see how loud the door alarm is with the doors closed yet, but it is louder than the window alarms.
Can’t really complain for the price, but still, I was hoping it would have been a little better.
August 22nd, 2009 at 9:41 pm
1.0 out of 5 stars
You get what you pay for
This item was terrible. The window alarms are rather useless as they either make a very loud chiming sound or a mediocre volume alarm.
August 22nd, 2009 at 9:49 pm
4.0 out of 5 stars
Decent product for the price
Nice product. Alarm is pretty loud for a 2-bedroom apartment. Not sure if the smaller window alarms would be heard in bigger houses.
August 22nd, 2009 at 10:54 pm
simple installation. just make sure you play with the window pieces first before actually sticking them on. the window units are actually simplistic – can be turned off or remove, crushed, or thrown away by the intruder. alarm is very loud but can be suffocated with a piece of cloth. so, it works as advertised but may not be effective against sophisticated intruder(s).
August 22nd, 2009 at 10:58 pm
5.0 out of 5 stars
My husband loves it.
My husband says it keeps his beer nice & cold – to the last sip.
August 23rd, 2009 at 1:38 am
5.0 out of 5 stars
Does the job as stated
Nice security system which would probably the best at this price range. Window Alarm is loud enough but the best alarm is the door.
August 23rd, 2009 at 2:20 am
3.0 out of 5 stars
Window alarms not very useful.
The window alarms turn off when the window is closed again. Also they are not very loud, and not integrated with the door alarm.
The alarm delay is too long.
August 23rd, 2009 at 3:09 am
5.0 out of 5 stars
Great product, great price!
Got this 6 months ago and its been working perfectly. It was very easy to put together and made us feel safer. Perfect for an apt complex.
August 23rd, 2009 at 3:49 am
4.0 out of 5 stars
Good product
Easy to install and work quite well. We use it more like a child prove device since they tend to open doors and windows on their own.
August 23rd, 2009 at 6:04 am
5.0 out of 5 stars
Very good system for the price.
This is a good system if you’re trying to look for a cheaper alternative to a real alarm system. It’s very easy to install.
August 23rd, 2009 at 8:43 am
4.0 out of 5 stars
Not bad for the price
Not a bad system, works as advertised. Unfortunately it didn’t fit my front door, but the keypad is nice and the alarm is really loud.
September 1st, 2009 at 7:59 pm
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September 25th, 2009 at 11:26 am
As someone who works with home alarms all of the time, this system is a great value for the money. Thanks for putting the effort into doing the research and writeup!
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December 8th, 2009 at 3:38 am
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