This is an amazing alarm system. I bought 2 systems initially as monitoring devices for my in-law's house and my own. After setting both up, it was amazing how easy it is to use, and what a great deal this system is. I ended up buying 2 more units, total 4 units in all, for friends and family, and they all love it!!
The system is very simple to set up, requires virtually no technical knowledge or skills. The instructions are super easy and clear.
PROS:
1. Cheap! No monthly monitoring costs! ADT and others are ripping you off for something this product offers at a fraction of the cost.
2. Easy to use, instant alerts on your smartphone
3. Great range - I set one up on a 2 story house and the sensors all had no problem communicating with the hub.
4. Flexible - you can set the sensors to alarm only when armed away, home, or any time. You can turn on / turn off sensors anywhere in the world.
5. Cheap!! Did I mention that already?
6. Reliable. No false alarms, the sensors work every single time. Amazing!!
7. Instant alerts - no matter where you are, you get alerted to activity at home. That's great peace of mind, especially if you have school age kids who come home early!
CONS:
1. Only comes with 2 door sensors and 1 motion sensor. Would really like 3 door sensors (front, garage, back door)... so I end up putting 1 on front door, one on garage door, and a motion sensor that covers the back door.
2. Proprietary software / (free) service - if Skylink ever goes belly up, then this system will be as worthless as a door knob. Wish it was open source and you could use any server to get alerts. However since these are so cheap, it's not much risk. You'd be paying ADT 3-4 months the cost of the units.
3. App issues - I noticed one time I couldn't log into the app to arm / disarm for about 1 hour. Not sure if the servers were down for maintenance or what. I continued to get alerts though. So I just used the alarm remote to arm / disarm the system, no big deal.
4. Android app is not as robust as iOS app...may have issues with current Android app to log in...
Overall, I love these alarms. Even though I already have an existing alarm system, I love having this unit as a "back up" to alert me of activities at home. My existing alarm system only calls the police and not me immediately, so I'm not always clued in immediately on alarm events.
If you care about convenience, safety, and cost, this alarm system is one of the best to get! Highly recommended.
| Brand | SKYLINK |
|---|---|
| Color | white |
| Power Source | Battery Powered |
| Compatible Devices | Smartphone |
| Item dimensions L x W x H | 4.2 x 5 x 4.8 inches |
| Connectivity Technology | Wireless |
| Installation Type | Self-Adhesive |
| Alert Type | Motion |
| Item Weight | 16 ounces |
| Control Method | App |
| Battery Cell Composition | Lithium |
| Maximum Range | 3E+2 Feet |
| Battery Life | 4320 Hours |
| Included Components | Sensors |
| Unit Count | 1.0 Count |
| Global Trade Identification Number | 00623459201257 |
| UPC | 623459201257 |
| Manufacturer | Skylink |
| Part Number | SK-200 |
| Item Weight | 1 pounds |
| Product Dimensions | 4.2 x 5 x 4.8 inches |
| Item model number | SK-200 |
| Batteries | 3 AAA batteries required. |
| Is Discontinued By Manufacturer | No |
| Style | Starter Kit |
| Item Package Quantity | 1 |
| Number Of Pieces | 1 |
| Certification | UL Listed |
| Batteries Included? | No |
| Batteries Required? | Yes |
| Warranty Description | 1 Year |
