GE 50487 Ultrasonic Sensor Parking Alert

by General Electric

Product Description

From the Manufacturer

Whether you drive straight in or back into your garage, it can be tough to judge if you've stopped in the right spot. The Parking Alert guides you with flashing lights as you pull into your garage so you can be sure you stop at the desired place! No more tennis balls hanging from the ceiling. No more stopping the car, checking your position and moving the car another-Feet. This product makes parking in the garage so easy! The Parking Alert consists of two parts: the Sensor Module - Mounted on the wall at bumper height; and the Display Module - Mounted on the wall above the Sensor Module where it can be easily seen by a driver. The Sensor sends out harmless ultrasonic pulses that are bounced off objects in front of it. When a vehicle is detected, more pulses are sent out to determine vehicle speed and distance. Then the Display Module's yellow light begins flashing slowly. The yellow light flashes faster as it tracks the vehicle. When you have reached the desired stopping point, the Display Module will change to a constant red light. You can choose from 3 stopping distances - 1-Feet, 2-Feet or 3-Feet from the wall. Parking Alert Details: Can be mounted with the included screws or hook and loop tape, Low Battery Indicator, Auto shut-off after 15 seconds, Batteries last up to one year under average conditions. Now you don't have to worry about hitting the wall or closing the garage door on your car! You'll know you're in the right spot with the Parking Alert.

Product Description

GE SMARTHOME PARKING ALERT *Ultrasonic sensor detects distance or car from wall *Red indicator tells you when to stop *Choose from 3 stop zones-1, 2, and 3 ft. *Mount anywhere-includes Velcro strips or screw Eyelets *Compatible with G.E. Smart Remote Plus and Smart Security Plus products *1 year battery life-low battery indicator *Requires 4 AA batteries (not included)

Product Details

• Product Dimensions: 12 x 2.3 x 10 inches
• Shipping Weight: 12 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Shipping: This item is also available for shipping to select countries outside the U.S.
• ASIN: B0000YCFEK
• Item model number: 50487
• Average Customer Review: 3.9 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (31 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #6,742 in Home Improvement (See Top 100 in Home Improvement)
  • #60 in Home Improvement > Safety & Security > Home Security Systems

Customer Reviews

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9 of 10 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Works so well I have 2 of them in my garage, June 14, 2008

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Pat in Oklahoma - See all my reviews

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This review is from: GE 50487 Ultrasonic Sensor Parking Alert (Tools & Hardware)

I installed the first one about 2 months ago and found it works very well, so I added one for the other car in the garage several weeks ago. When you get about 5 feet from the sensor the red light starts flashing, which is the hint to slow down. You set a switch on the back of the sensor for 1, 2 or 3 feet, which is the when the light changes to a solid red.

Some reviewers said they had a problem with trying to use 2 units in the same garage, because if the units are too close together, both units might sense the same car entering and would send signals that interfere with each other. The way I tested to see if this would be a problem before I ordered the 2nd unit is by noting that when I brought the 2nd car into the garage (on the side w/o the sensor) I noted that the installed sensor in front of the other car did not flash. This told me the sensors could be installed far enough apart that they would only "sense" the car immediately in front of it.

Great product!!

8 of 9 people found the following review helpful:

3.0 out of 5 stars Good product, not a great product, September 23, 2008

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Charles A. Hall - See all my reviews
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This product does what it advertises. It works great for fixed distances of 1, 2, or 3 feet, but 2'6" is out of the question. There are numerous products that do adjustable ranges, but they are not as reliable as this fixed distance product.

3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars GARAGE SPACE SAVER, April 15, 2010

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Stanley R. Mahaffey "Stan the man" (GALION, OHIO) - See all my reviews
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I researched all the devices for parking in my garage, previously used 4x4's on floor placed to bump my front tire against but they were constantly out of place and collected dirt around them. I narrowed my search down to two and since I have a two-stall garage,ordered both this and the stop sign that flashes. It works as advertised and is simple to install you end up with nothing on the floor to collect dirt or get out of place. The stop sign also works great and is even simpler to install but has to be moved for cleaning and reset. They have both been in use for a month work great, and allow maximum space in front or back. GE 50487 Ultrasonic Sensor Parking Alert