Skylink SC-1000 Complete Wireless Alarm System
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Tools and Hardware Reviews of Skylink SC-1000 Complete Wireless Alarm System
Customer Review: Great Security System for the price!!!
Summary: 5 Stars
This system is not only extremely easy to install but easy to operate.
Since I installed it, about six months ago, I only received a couple of false alarms due to battery failures. The motion sensor batteries need to be changed quite often. The door/window alarm batteries last much longer. Other than that, the system works smoothly. I recommend it to anyone that needs an easy to install/setup security system without the cost and complexity of a larger system. Great Buy!!!!
Customer Review: Great System for the price
Summary: 5 Stars
I purchased the SC-1000 complete system with 1 additional motion sensor, 1 additional keyless remote and 2 additional alarms. Before I started the installation, I read all the reviews I could. That does clear up a lot of things when you are doing the installation. Take your time and read everything over at least 2 or 3 times and it will make sense. I wanted my system to monitor my house when I am away for extended periods, so I set up all sensors to activate instantly instead of delayed entry (zones 3 & 4). I can turn my system on and off with the remotes, so I want to deter an intruder as soon as possible. I have all sensors reporting to the control panel and then the control panel alerting the additional alarm. The only problem I encountered was setting up the external alarm. I called tech support and they quickly found out that I was too close to the control panel with the alarm while programing. That took care of my problem. It is a great system and I have had no false alarms.Customer Review: Great alarm
Summary: 5 Stars
The idea behind this alarm system is that once a sensor is breached, by opening a door, window, or motion sensor, the audible alarm will ring and then a remote dialer will call up to 9 pre-programmed phone numbers and play your pre-recorded message. The "Wireless" System comes with 1 separate dialer ,1 control pad w/ siren, 2 door sensors, 1 motion detector, 1 remote. The control pad has the audible siren inside it, keypad for entering password, backup battery power, and ac cord that needs to be plugged in. Dialer needs to be hooked up to phone line, has backup battery power, and ac cord that needs to be plugged in. Because this is a "wireless" system you need to "pair" the sensors with the alarm so they can communicate. It is advised to pair your sensors with the control pad (not the dialer) and then the control pad to the dialer IF you don't want the dialer to call unless the alarm sounds (this is what most people want). If you pair the sensor directly to the dialer you could get a call without the alarm sounding, good for some applications like optional flood sensor(?) The control pad and dialer should ideally be separated, with the dialer hidden. The control pad has the siren in it so if some thief decides to rip it off the wall and muffle the siren, I advise you get a remote siren (sold here, requires ac) too, and hide it somewhere that will be hard to get at. Sensors are assigned to zones that can be set up as "instant" or "delayed" or "chime". Chime is used in setting up your alarm or troubleshooting, it is handy and will not sound siren but will make a beep when a sensor is activated. Delay gives you 30 sec before alarm sounds. Instant alarm sounds when sensor is activated. Typically main entry door is delay, everything else instant. The 30 sec is supposed to allow you to enter and disarm before the alarm rings. 30 sec is a long time to allow someone to enter and mess with your alarm too, so make every sensor you can instant. If your house entry is not that secure and a thief might come through your delay door, you can even make that door instant and use your remote to arm/disarm. If you forget to disarm before entering and it is set as instant, you'll get the siren and call(s), so think that through..
The system makes sense, if you have it set up right you can secure your home. I am pleased with what I have which is sensors on my doors and windows, motion detector in one room, and remote siren. I have read that some think the control pad with siren is vulnerable since it needs to be accessible for pword entry which makes it visible to a thief who would destroy it. I got the remote siren to give me a backup, but the most likely situation is that a thief will break in through a location that is not usually the front door, and an instant sensor will set off the siren and call you before the intruder can even get in yet. Even if they got in and ran over to the siren, the dialer is busy calling. The remote siren is still ringing. And , yes, you can hide the control pad and use your remote to arm/disarm. Just remember the siren is most effective when unobstructed; it is really ear piercing. Create your own password !, your intruder may know the factory default..
I haven't had this long enough to comment on reliability or battery life, but it does work good now and I would recommend this to anyone who wants a stand alone alarm system that doesn't need to be hard wired, doesn't require any fees, and even calls you if breached. It is a good price for what you get. Downside: color and large door/window sensors. Color is not white but almond, door/window sensors are really big and obvious. Could be a show stopper for those who put style before security
Customer Review: Great alarm system
Summary: 5 Stars
The SC-1000 is a nice alarm for the money. I have been using it for 3 weeks. Easy to set and so far no false alarms. I read the directions twice before installation. Pretty straight forward if you read them. I ordered both the SC-1000 and the SC-10 because I wanted two more remotes (which work great by the way) and two more sensors. That was the cheapest way. The SC-10 remotes and sensors had to be programmed to the SC-1000 panel. If you read the directions, it's easy enough. I put the dialer upstairs in a bedroom near an AC outlet and phone jack and set it to silent. The SC-1000 control panel, which has the siren in it, is in a corner and can't be seen. It's very loud. If you have a remote, the panel can go just about anywhere. I have turned it on and off from outside the house. I emailed support with a minor question and they responded within a few hours. I highly recommend this product. A good value in my opinion.Customer Review: Great product
Summary: 5 Stars
This is a wonderful system that allow for peace of mind when leaving the premises. I bought the complete system with alarm and dialer. The systems come linked together, so if someone sets off the door/windows alarms or the motion detector, the dialer will begin calling the pre-programmed numbers with your custom pre-recorded message. So far it has worked very well. The built in alarm is unbearably loud, so be careful if you set it off by accident. Be sure you have the remote handy as you do NOT want to get near it to disarm it. It has the ability to trip the phone dialer based on the sensors by themselves, as a whole, or by the main security system. The dialer can be set so that you can hear the numbers being dialed, or you can opt to make it completely silent. I have mine silent as I don't want someone finding it and pulling the phone cord out. Besides, the alarm is enough to scare anyone off. The motion detector is very touchy however, and it will trip the system with slight movement. In my opinion that is a good thing. At night I set it so that only the doors and windows are alarmed, and the motion detector is off. This is a handy feature. I've purchased many security devices lately and this one is certainly the best. If you combine this with an in home motion detection webcam such as the Linksys WVC54GC you can not only be alerted via phone, but also get pictures sent to your cell phone, send streaming media to your cell phone, or simply hop onto the web and view your house in real time with no computer needed. This is my setup and it gives you an amazing piece of mind. Just be sure to mount everything out of sight!