Customer Reviews

Skylink 4B-434 Four-Button Remote

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4 star:		(7)
3 star:		(2)
2 star:		(1)
1 star:		(1)

 

 

I purchased this with my Skylink System about 7 months ago and it has worked without any problem so far. It is handy that you can arm, disarm and activate panic alarm with a push of the button. Although, I would recommend that you do not disarm the system until you have entered the house. That way if you hear the 15 second count down you know that no one is in your house (most likely).

This little unit is great, if it's used and purchased for what it was "intended". It works in conjuncture with the Skylink SC-10* security system lines, and can turn the system on and off from a distance, without needing to actually be at the security panel. It's a good idea to have at least a second one of these laying around to turn on the system or turn it off if something makes it freak out (as everybody says, it is mind numbingly loud). HOWEVER, I wrote this review specifically to point out that the Amazon technical description is wrong, and misleading. This absolutely does NOT open any garage doors. It doesn't work with the skylink garage door set. There is supposed to be the "Skylink Garage One" unit being developed, that will connect with the SC-10* systems, and then this unit should be able to open a garage door, but currently as it is, it absolutely cannot open your garage door. Don't buy it for that "feature"!

I got this remote with BOTH of my Skylink alarms and really like the size. But I find that the buttons are sort of upside down compared to most remotes for like car alarms and stuff. Usually the top left arms, top right disarms, but this one is backwards. I also which one of the wasted button would work for my garage door opener but it doesn't. Pretty good distance for this remote. Don't like the white (prefer black).

Purchased in October 2008 as part of Skylink SC-1000 Complete Wireless Alarm System.

Works well, haven't had to change battery yet.
Has a communication range of around 25ft, with only a few obstacles in between.

Your mileage may vary depending on the environment in which you use it. (i.e. My walls are wooden)

I can't say enough for how convenient these key fobs are.

The control pad is clunky, and on the off chance that a burglar might be familiar with the Skylink security system, I wanted to place it in an out of the way location. On the other hand, trying to get behind a couch to deactivate the system in under 15 seconds was not appealing. The remote was the perfect solution. Each person in the household has one, and we only need to get back to the control panel when settings or batteries need to be changed.

Works well and was easy to set up. Has 3 alarm buttons and a panic button.

It's faster than pushing buttons on the control panel or remote keypad, especially if the siren is screaming bloody murder at you because you've screwed up! (I'm old and I do that, once in a while.) Only problem (4 stars instead of 5) is its buttons are backwards. It's not nice to do that to a fat old man. However, it was assembled in CHINA where they read backwards. What do you expect?

I purchased this along with the skylink alarm system to cover a 2100 square foot building. The keychain remote was dead on arrival. I thought that it was the battery but after replacing it from the other keychain remote that came packaged with the Skylink alarm system I found out that was not the case. Seeing how this one was used and cheaper than any other I found online (now I know why) I sent it off to Skylink. It was cheaper to pay the shipping than to return it to the seller and have to buy another one elsewhere. After two weeks Skylink sent me a new one.

I would not buy from this seller again.

As for the alarm system itself, it does not cover the purported area. I had to move my installation to a middle hallway for the remotes to communicate with the device. Before I moved it, I had it at one of the doors at one end of the building and if I attempted to arm or disarm the unit at the other end of the building it would not communicate with the unit. So just note, it seems to really only cover less than 2100 sq. ft. This is a normal build out of sheet rock and wood. No metal interior.

Had this remote for over a year now with no problems, had the same battery for over a year. works great.

1.- Have good range
2.- But: Battery installation is very very difficult
3.- But: if the unit is hit, the battery loses contact with the terminals and the unit must be opened to accommodate the batteries
4.- But: The buttons indicators are very simple hard to see and you must memorize the function of every one