GE 51207 Smart Home Wireless Motion Sensor Alarm

 

GE 51207 Smart Home Wireless Motion Sensor Alarm

 

Product Details

• Product Dimensions: 8 x 2.2 x 10.6 inches
• Shipping Weight: 6.4 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Shipping: This item is also available for shipping to select countries outside the U.S.
• ASIN: B00032ATTW
• Item model number: 51207
• Batteries: 3 AAA batteries required.
  

By : General Electric
List Price : $24.95
Price : $22.57
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Item Description

From the Manufacturer
Use with the 120dB motion sensing alarm system or switch to straightforward door chime mode to announce guests. Perfect for dwelling security or home business.
GE Motion Sensing Alarm 51207.

Technical Details

• Easy to install - No wiring necessary
• Convenient keychain used for arming and disarming
• Delay feature to eliminate false alarms
• 120dB alarm sounds when pin is removed
• Motion Detection up to 20-Feet

Customer Reviews

I recently purchased two of these motion detector alarms. I had a few questions before purchasing that the other reviewers hadn't answered. I'll try to give a complete review to help others who might be considering the purchase.
The units feel a bit cheap, but they do work as described. They have two operating modes: chime and alarm - controlled by a tiny switch on the side of the remote. The chim mode sounds a doorbell like chime (fairly loud) when someone moves across the beam. The alarm has a 45 second exit and 30 second entry time. Many people obviously want a shorter entry time, fearing that a burglar would have too much time to get into the house.
A couple minor operating points. When the alarm is first tripped starting the 30 second countdown, it sounds a single loud beep. That can be good or bad. It might alert you, but it also alerts the intruder - perhaps allowing him time to disable the alarm before it sounds. When the alarm finally does go off, hold you ears because it's quite loud at 120dB.
The remote uses a small watch type battery that is included. The remote is very simple to operate with "enable" and "disable" buttons. The motion sensor itself takes 3AA batteries that are not included. The units come with a plastic swivel wall-mount bracket, screws, and sheetrock inserts. The motion sensors will not sit flat on a table, because their bases are rounded.
The manufacturer apparently has a problem with quality control. As other reviewers have pointed out, there is a problem with the screw holding on the battery compartment. I bought two units and the screw on one unit was crossthreaded into the plastic and impossible to remove without stripping the head. The screw on the second unit came right out without any problem. I've since exchanged the first unit.
I hope this answers any remaining questions. If not, please feel free to ask me.
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I thank C. Perez for pointing out the length of delay. 30 seconds is way too much, if an intruder gets in while I sleep he/she could get to me before the alarm even sounds. I want an alarm that goes of instantaneously -- it has a remote so there's no need for a delay. I had bought this at WM, will return it unopened.

 

GE 51207 Smart Home Wireless Motion Sensor Alarm

 

Rating: 4.5