Sonic Wireless Alarm System
By sizwizz on
This is my second set of wireless alarms that I recently purchased for my home.Most of the alarm units are mounted on my windows.Since my recent burglary I feel a bit more secure having these small alarms armed while we're away, in the hope that the piercing sound they emit will frighten away another would-be burglar.
The alarms I bought today are very similar in looks to the first alarms I installed.They use the same method for setting off the alarm, that is, when two magnets are separated on the unit it will set off the alarm.The batteries are the button-type, and they emit 90 decibels, as do the first set.
Now here's where they differ...The mounting is exactly the same as my other alarms, (double-sided sticky tape), but if you don't line those puppies up juuuust right on these units you'll hear alarms when you don't particularly WANT to hear them!!The directions tell you to line up the arrow (located on one of the pieces that make up the alarm unit), to the notch on the other piece.OK, no problem.Only they don't really mean it.Nope! I lined everything up and then switched on the alarm to test it---whew-boy!I got 90 decibels before I could separate the magnets!So something was obviously wrong.I had to keep sliding the magnets (all the while they're screaming at me), until they fell silent, then try to smack them onto the window frame in that position.After I did that to 4 windows, I tested it again.The alarm went off only AFTER I opened the window, (separating the magnets), just the way it was designed.
These mini-alarms DO work, and they have a nice on and off switch.There's also a setting labeled *chime*, but trust me, it's just another screamin' noise.Nothing "chime-y" about it.The cost for 4 of these alarms was only 9.99.I got them for 4.99 on sale.Could be a reason for that...
Well, at least you did get them to work, thus giving you at least $5 worth of security. Sounds like a pain though.
Sorry to hear about the burglary, hope that this one works and keep those burglars far far away. Thanks for sharing your experience with us.
I hop after all the hassle that these remain trouble free for you now!
Yikes! Glad you were able to them lined up finally - and at least you know from experience that they are effective!
Can never have enough safety at home. A alarm is a great investment.
$4.99 isn't bad for alarms! Thanks for sharing!
Sounds like something all homes should have.
Gosh my jiujitsu class has this and the sound is soo annoying! I'd definitely run off if I were robbing a place setting this screeching noise off. Thanks for sharing with us =) I had no idea they came in bulk for so cheap.
These sell for $1 each at dollar tree. I think they are fantastic. You put them on a door or window and the moment its open, this thing goes off loud. The best part is the thieves can't disable it from outside like home security systems. Ever notice people who have home security systems usually have a sign out front saying they do? Isn't that a bad idea - I mean it lets the bad guys know what to look for before they enter. Great review!