NY Security Review: 80-649-3N-XT - GE SIMON XT WIRELESS Security System

Price : $279.00

Item Description

Simon XTTM is a cost-productive security system that offers up to 40 zones of burglary and fire protection, and which complies with SIA False Alarm Standards. With a built-in display touchpad and a status speaker that provides visual and voice messages for feedback, Simon XT is well suited for homes, apartments, and condominiums.The Simon XT panel comes normal with 40 wireless zones, or it can be set up with 38 wireless zones and two built-in hardwired supervised burglary zones (generally-closed loop only). The built-in radio receiver functions with both crystal and SAW LearnModeTM sensors.Simon XT supports off-premises telephone control to arm and disarm the technique, check program status, activate no-entry delay, or activate the latchkey feature. With latchkey capabilities, the panel can be programmed to notify clients if the process has not been disarmed at a scheduled time.Simon XT supports hassle-free process operation from anywhere within the premises with the use of wireless touchpads. Decide on from the Remote Handheld Touchpad, two-, 4-, or five-button crystal or SAW Keychain Touchpads (keyfobs), or two-button ELM Keychain Touchpad. ELM (encrypted LearnMode) technologies secures each and every keychain touchpad transmission. When powered by the optional line carrier transformer, adding X10-based modules lets consumers manage lights, appliances, and other devices.Simon XT can send messages to a central monitoring station using SIA or Speak to ID (CID) formats. The panel can also report alarms to yet another land-line phone place or cell telephone applying Voice Occasion Notification. Built-in two-way voice capability with VOX (voice-activated switching) provides extra security and emergency make contact with with the manage monitoring station.

Buyer Evaluations

I reviewed systems for 6 months over the internet prior to deciding on this system.I wanted a single,that had a lot of solutions several sensors,and that would work with my high speed connection.I bought:
1 GE xt control,with backup battery
1 phone line hookup
two wireless door sensors(for entry doors)
four wireless door/window sensors(to use with window sensors)
16 2 wire magnetic window sensors(all my windows)
3 motion detection sensors(upstairs basement)
1 external alarm speaker (outdoor or indoor sort)
1 roll 250 feet alarm wire 2 wire(you will want for window sensors)
1 wallmount wireless fob(for arming disarming from a master bedroom)
2 car keyfobs( for automobile keys,to arm disarm alarm)
1 DVD GE XT setup installation(can get from safemart.com)
2 alarm signs stickers(yet another security factor,that'll let a perp no wrong home to mess with,low cost to purchase)
2 dummy cameras(good to have around entry doors,a further nice security measure,low-priced to invest in)
soon after obtaining everything I set all items on kitchen table,got DVD and watched it actual fine and took notes,This DVD will price you 30 bucks,but really useful as setup will be a breeze after watching it.
I setup a front back door wireless alarm inside the leading of the door and produced it no delay-instant alarm,when alarm is activated.the smoke detector i put on the principal floor,and made that a no delay instant alarm.
then setup the wireless window sensors,which 1 wireless sensor can be wired to cover four windows,which you require alarm wire to do.I did all my windows and was able to save some funds by not acquiring a complete bunch of wireless window sensors(which you could go that route if capital is no selection).The DVD will show you how to wire these up to make it easier for you.
then put in the wallmount keyfob in the bedroom so i could arm/diaarm when i go to bed.Then i mounted the motion sensors about the home in major areas basement.motion detectors had been just optional, but i wanted added blanket security in my household.
You then need to run your telephone line into your phone jack,or if you have high speed net theres optional devices you can do there,and aftermarket providers that will assist you there.you will need to have to pay a monthly or annual fee.You can also just set it up to call your cellphone,or directly to the police.I then ran a external outdoor speaker and mounted that in a different room away from the manage module(the GE control module has a ear piercing alarm built in as well).This is great when a perp breaks in it will be ear piercing loud.You can also setup as a silent alarm,to sctually call straight to you or your alarm corporation.
I Then mounted the manage module to a wall in one other room,but center situated to pickup all the wireless items.At initial it seemed a lil confusing setting up the names,and every alarm sensor,but just after undertaking 1 or two,it was a breeze.You trip your wireless sensor,then the manage module detects it.then you can name is like front door,back door,principal space,bedrooms,basement And so on...,this is where you can also setup what level you want your sensors to be.rear door i made it instant as its not made use of much,motion sensors are all instant as nicely.front door windows i give a 30 sec. delay,to allow adequate time to lock the home and leave.there is a ton of possibilities that you can set this this up.You can even get make this a silent alarm so a perp does not even know you have a alarm.
I setup a couple dummy cameras, and put two security signs in my yard stickers on a few windows for an added security measure.
This DIY GE xt alarm system will seem a lil complex devoid of the aftermarket DVD,but with it setup and operating will be a breeze.You are going to want the owners manual as nicely as a reference when setting it up as properly.
I appreciate my alarm,and its peace of mind when i go to bed at night leave my premises.In todays age issues our getting a lil rougher,and persons a lot more desperate.No 1 likes to be a victim,so protect oneself and get one thing like this.

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It took me about 2 hours from begin to finish to install the telephone, power, and about 12 wireless detection devices. I purchased at safemart and they do help the device as well as becoming especially beneficial, I highly suggest.
This can sync up with your thermostat, lighting, world-wide-web monitoring...and so on.
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