LaserShield BSK-0013101 Home Security System

by Laser Shield

Product Description

From the Manufacturer

The LaserShield Wireless Burglar Alarm Kit is the first ever plug-and-go instant security system featuring an alarm and 24/7 professional grade emergency response service made especially for homes, apartments, campus housing, storage facilities and offices. Starter system protects up to 1200 square feet with each wireless detection unit. Up to 12 detection units can be added to one master alarm unit. Emergency Response available with Rapid Response Monitoring to summon authorities during an emergency. Monitoring is optional and requires NO long term contract. Activation details included with system.

Product Details

Product Manual [188kb PDF]

• Product Dimensions: 14 x 10 x 10 inches ; 6.5 pounds
• Shipping Weight: 6.6 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Shipping: This item is also available for shipping to select countries outside the U.S.
• Shipping Advisory: This item must be shipped separately from other items in your order. Additional shipping charges will not apply.
• ASIN: B000220NDK
• Item model number: BSK-0013101
• Average Customer Review: 3.7 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (35 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #56,758 in Home Improvement (See Top 100 in Home Improvement)

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

48 of 55 people found the following review helpful:

1.0 out of 5 stars lasershield = "laserdud", August 19, 2006

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Martyn A. Roach - See all my reviews
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This review is from: LaserShield BSK-0013101 Home Security System (Tools & Home Improvement)

I read the ad and purchased the system through Costco since they have a rep for an excellent price/value relationship.

Rating the unit-

Set-up = A. easy to read and follow instructions
Components = D.
a).Transmitters are physically large in relation to their function/operation. They are easy to spot by intuders.
b). base station. Alarm signal is loud enough to be a
nuisance. Perhaps it was designed to incapacitate intruders through laughter.
c). Sensitivity = F

I placed the 2 sensors in logical locations and "broke into" my own house with the system armed. I assumed that the intruder would come during the day. Any intruder with half a brain would see the sensors - they have a big red LED on the front.

Sadly, I was able to get by the sensors and gain access to all of the house by using very slow deliberate movements. It bears mentioning that I am 6'5" 250 lbs and that I moved within 5' of the front of one of the sensors without setting off the alarm.

Once I had decided to return the unit, I started moving more naturally to see what the threshold was for me to be detected.
I was not impressed, to say the least.

It is true that it would be hard to leave the house carrying
a TV or a sofa but intruders easily could have walked off with small valuables /jewelry/cash. In fact, without installation of a third sensor they could have opened the garage door and carried 1/2 of the first floor.

Unless your prospective intruders are remarkably clumsy, or ride (remarkably clumsy) elephants, there is no way this system would detect them.

MAR

19 of 20 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars I really own it, use it and give honest reviews, June 25, 2009

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D. MCGUE (Mililani, Hawaii) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: LaserShield BSK-0013101 Home Security System (Tools & Home Improvement)

I've read the reviews for LaserShield and noted that many are skeptical of some of the reviewers, writing that they have been "planted" or paid by LaserShield. Some say the positive reviews are from people who don't even have one, and that the reviews are from persons who never made a review on Amazon.com before. I can assure you, I DO own one, and I have for years. You can also check my other reviews by clicking on the link ("See all my reviews") on this review and you will see that I have reviewed numerous products over the year. Now on to my review . . .

I live in Hawaii. We have jalouise windows. These are extremely common in Hawaii. They consist of horizontal slats, with each slot about four inches wide. They can be removed very easily. Traditional alarm systems would not be effective with these type windows. But, a motion activated alarm is PERFECT!

Some reviewers noted that the sensors are large and easily observable, so if a person moves in front of the sensor VERY SLOWLY, it will not activate the alarm. That is true . . . I've tried it . . . but the key words are "VERY SLOWLY"! It is necessary to move at a true snail's pace to not activate the alarm. A burglar wouldn't want to measure their movements so carefully.

The alarm is quite loud at 105 decibels. It provides a grace period of about ten seconds of just beeping before the real alarm starts. It should easily be heard by your neighbor unless you live on a farm in the country. That alarms would certainly scare the vast majority of burglars and "encourage" a quick exit.

What happens if they pull the electrical plug? Nothing! Both the base unit and remote sensors have battery back-up.

Customer service is responsive.

The emergency response monitoring is not too expensive.

I really like my LaserShield. It give me piece of mind.

16 of 18 people found the following review helpful:

1.0 out of 5 stars Beware of this product, June 30, 2008

By 

Traveling Tutu "M" (Maui) - See all my reviews

This review is from: LaserShield BSK-0013101 Home Security System (Tools & Home Improvement)

Laser Shield Security System is not recommended.We have had this product for two years. It has created problems with our telephone line, sometimes "answering " our phone, despite numerous attempts to fix. Last fix was a new monitoring station that not only answered the phone line on the first ring but also left the phone line disconnected until the monitoring station was cut off. Customer service is bad--long waits (20-30 minutes.)
Alarm was triggered once and computer called neighbor, who didn't imput code fast enough. They came to our house to await police and explain what happened. Turns out the system never contacted the police.
Customer service offered a three month service charge credit, then billed my credit card for three months.
Company I bought this from no longer sells these units. You can figure out why.