What you should know about “GE 51107 Smart Home Wireless Alarm System Kit”
The GE 51107 Smart Home Wireless Alarm System Kit easy to install and does not require any wiring. The 120-decibel alarm sounds when a window or door that the GE 51107 is attached to is opened. 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.
How The Alarm Is Triggered
The door alarm is triggered when the alarm is active and the door opens. This breaks the circuit between the magnet that is attached to the door frame, and the control unit which is screwed to the door, aligned with the magnet.
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Unit Features
Some of the features of the control unit includes a home and away switch, the alarm switch, a keypad, and indicator light. This unit comes with a mounting plate, two screws and double sided-tape for attaching it to the door. An of course there is the magnet that you fix to the door frame so the circuit can be created.
Replacing Batteries
The keypad requires 3 AAA batteries for it to work, you’ll have to buy them separate, while you’re at it get extra batteries and store them for when the current ones need to be replaced. To put the batteries into the unit simply remove it from the wall by sliding it upwards and off the mounting plate. The batteries go into the back of the unit, and you’ll need a screwdriver to remove the screw that holds the cover in place. It’s a bit of an annoyance having to use a screwdriver just to replace batteries but that’s life I guess!
To remove the battery compartment door just slide it downwards and it should come off easily. Now pop in your batteries making sure your ‘+’, and ‘-’ are in right position and then replace the door and screw, and slip the unit back into place on the mounting plate. Job done!
Installation Alarm Requirements Checklist:
#Three window alarms are included, with each window alarm requiring four LR44 batteries (included).
# The alarm system also requires three AAA batteries (not included).
# Double sided tape (included)
# Screwdriver
Main Drawbacks of The GE 51107
There are a couple of drawbacks to this unit and similar wireless alarms. They are:
- A window alarm can easily be silenced by just switching if off. A burglar who triggers the alarm could quickly find the off switch on the alarm and turn if off.
- Batteries need to be checked on regularly. If a battery is runs flat the window alarm is useless. If batteries in the main keypad unit are flat, the unit is useless.
Main Benefits Of The GE 51107
- The equipment is inexpensive, less than $20!
- Because the system is wireless, it is easy to install, so you don’t have to fork out lots of money to workmen who will drill holes and run wires all around your home for a wired alternative. This is a significant saving and highly convenient.
- If there is a blackout your alarms will still be operational because they are battery operated. A wired system would fail in this circumstance.
- The alarm sirens are loud enough to wake the dead! This really counters the negative point mentioned above of a fast moving burglar finding the switch and deactivating the alarm, because even if the siren is on for only a few seconds it’ll wake pretty much everyone in earshot, including neighbors…
- While batteries do need to be replaced, they last a long time, between 6 months to a year. This is because of the low battery circuit of the units. It would cost more to run electrics to a wired system 24 hours a day for a year, than it will to replace the batteries.
Here are the GE 51107 product Technical Details:
- 120-Decibel alarm sounds when window or door is opened
- Easy to install with no wiring necessary
- Door alarm uses 4-digit keypad to set security code for arming/disarming
- Alarm delay feature avoids false triggering
- Three window alarms included
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What People Think Of This Security Product
“Extremely simple, effective, and VERY loud alarm system”
“…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.”
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