Skylink WS-100/WS-100N Wireless Remote Control, Channel A
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Tools and Hardware Reviews of Skylink WS-100/WS-100N Wireless Remote Control, Channel A
Customer Review: Does not work for plasma lamp on a DC adapter
Summary: 3 Stars
I purchased this for an old Lumisource 12 inch tall plasma lamp with a big DC adaptor. I had to tape the adaptor on as it would fall out of the socket of the Skylink base unit otherwise. The base unit has about a 1 cm lip around three sides of the socket that prevent a good snug fit for the boxy adapter. It DOES TURN ON THE LAMP but it does not turn it off. At least it does two of the three things I got it for. First it seperates the lamp from the household current so that the adapter does not get warm even when the lamp is turned off and suck up electricity needlessly. Second, it allows me to plug the lamp into an interior wall outlet located behind a big piece of furniture in a small room where the adaptor would demmand extra space. Too bad it only turns the lamp on. I have to turn it off then on again at the lamp's switch to reset it. It works great with my standard AC plug appliences but I did not get it for any of them.Customer Review: Does the job!
Summary: 5 Stars
Works as advertised. Simple to install and use. Price is low compared to competitor products and quality appears to be equal. I may buy another one or two for use in different locations.
I understand all units of this model - maybe the whole brand - all work on the same frequency, so independent operation of additional power switches within the range of one remote signal is impossible. To be fair, I don't know if any competitors offer a choice in frequency either, so this product may be as good as the entire market offers - especially in this price range.
I works reliably and I like it.
Customer Review: Does what I needed!
Summary: 4 Stars
I ordered this to turn on and off Heat tape on the roof of my house to melt the snow. I ordered 2 and they arrived promptly as Amazon always gets it right. However, one worked and the other did not. I went online and filled out the claim and printed the label for return. Amazon even paid the return shipping. As soon as you finish the return paperwork they ship you a replacement , so it was back in 2 days. Now everything works great. I see cheaper products out there but this seemed to be a little higher quality, so for a few bucks I went with the Skylink. I don't regret it.
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Customer Review: Doesn't always respond
Summary: 3 Stars
The unit doesn't always respond when you press the button. Sometimes you have to press several times. Sometimes you have to actually go outside to get it to respond. And sometimes it actually works like it supposed to.Customer Review: Durable, high quality and great value
Summary: 5 Stars
I own four of these remote lighting/appliance controls and now would not even consider another brand. They're obviously rugged and well-constructed and have proven themselves in my home for over a year of daily use. The one downside is that there are only two frequencies sold and it's a 'Forrest Gump' proposition ("you never know what you're gonna get"). Otherwise, I would highly recommend it.