GE 56765 Automatic Security Light Kit

by General Electric

Product Description

From the Manufacturer

The automatic security light kit automatically turns indoor lights on when visitors approach the house.

Product Description

GE SmartHome JASSH56765 Motion Sensor w/Wireless Indoor Receiver

Product Details

• Product Dimensions: 9.5 x 7.5 x 4 inches ; 10.4 ounces
• Shipping Weight: 12 ounces
• Shipping: This item is also available for shipping to select countries outside the U.S.
• ASIN: B0000YNR6K
• Item model number: 56765
• Average Customer Review: 3.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (4 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #206,522 in Home Improvement (See Top 100 in Home Improvement)

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

3.0 out of 5 stars Not quite what I expected, April 24, 2009

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Mark G. Difenderfer "Mark" (Michigan) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: GE 56765 Automatic Security Light Kit (Tools & Home Improvement)

The advertised application for the GE Automatic Security Light Kit #56765 is perfect for many small security systems and spot security applications but the functional application is much different. When I tested this product, I found the functional ranges to be far less sensitive than advertised.

Instead of a 50-foot range of IR sensitivity, I found it to be effective to 20 feet in the best-case scenario indoors. Another disappointment was the range of the wireless signal. Instead of the advertised at 150 foot radio range I found it struggling to keep contact at 40 feet with a clear line of sight to the receiver. Any material including paper and cardboard adversely affected the signal.

Another point where I found discrepancies is the indoor / outdoor installation ability. The advertising stated this product could be used indoors and outdoors. It is not sealed to weather and when outdoors the range drops to 5 feet for IR sensing and 15 feet for wireless. As an alternative, when I attempted to use the IR sensing function through window glass it was not a functional at all.

Now the good news... Within the limited ranges of 10 feet for IR sensing and 25 feet wireless, indoors this product works flawlessly. It is perfect to turn lights on when someone enters a room or for a display project. I would suggest a variable cycle time on the product from 10 minutes down to 5 and possibly 1 minute.

In closing, I have used GE security products for some time and am familiar with their abilities. The specifications for this product led me to expect the same level of functionality I have come to expect from GE in the past. I was disappointed with the functionality and real capabilities of this product and suggest you only use if for carefully selected projects.

5 of 6 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars early warning system, January 16, 2007

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chips 1972 (vallejo.CA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: GE 56765 Automatic Security Light Kit (Tools & Home Improvement)

This device makes it possible to know when someone is at my door before the door knock or bell. If The music is too high or the TV is to loud , I know when someone is at the door ... Love this device... works flawlessly....Totally recommend.......

2 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

1.0 out of 5 stars No Signs of Life, April 18, 2008

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ESVK "SVK" (Atlanta, GA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: GE 56765 Automatic Security Light Kit (Tools & Home Improvement)

Tried two different batteries and the sensor never worked. Poor quality - GE should be ashamed to put its brand name on this product.