Customer Reviews

Skylink SC-10 Security System Basic Kit

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I called Brinks new home security company, BroadView. They told me for $100 they would install 2 door sensors and 2 window sensors. Any additional sensors would be $75 a piece. Additionally I would pay $40 a month for their service and sign a 3 year contract. Thats $1500!!! If the system broke or messed up I would have to pay a BroadView tech to come out and fix it. WTF? Ok, so their commercials are great. I called ADT. I mean they have to be better, right? NO! Same deal.

You can't put a price on your families safety but are those companies services that great? If a sensor is triggered, they call your house. No sh*& sherlock! Thats going to help me out a lot! I could have called 911 on my own, and that's a free call.

Ok, the SKYLINK is Awesome. It was terribly simple to set up and install. I didn't use the switchboard that calls your phone since I don't use a land line. Each item came with everything I needed to install it. I tricked out my entire house with a sensor on each window and door. At night I just hit my keyring and hear the beeb when it arms. I set the sensor up in the hallway, but had to take it down because the dog kept triggering it and sending me flying around the house with a loaded gun. Other than that, there have been no false alarms. The alarm is LOUD. My eardrums pulse and head throbs even from the other side of the house. It is ridiculous loud. There is no way and intruder will continue to rob your house with that thing going off. The alarm is run buy a battery so it can be ripped off the wall or the power can be cut, and it will continue to work. I couldn't really hear it outside the house but inside.... You can buy and additional alarm to put outside but your neighbors will hate you for testing it or accidentally tripping on your way out the window.

I have zero regrets about purchasing Skylink and highly recommend it.

I bought this to be used with the SC-1000 alarm system I purchased at the same time. (See my comprehensive review of the SC-1000.) There was nothing in the instructions about how to use this as just an external siren. I had to download the AA-433 instructions from Skylink's website. Finally got it working. Very loud!

I did as another reviewer suggested and purchased the SC-10 in combination with the SC-1000, primarily for the same reasons, to receive another key transmitter, extra door/window sensor and external alarm.

Once configured the system has worked flawlessly. I would recommend this to anyone looking for an inexpensive way to secure their property. The only drawback as was also described by someone else is the larger pieces that are installed on your door/window.

Hey guys, We bought this system couple days ago and received it very fast. It took about 30 min to read through the manual and another 30 to get stuff ready. We like it.The siren is very very loud,yeah to be honest. The remotes and the sensors all are already programmed so no need to do so yourself.(You might if not,but easy too).I used screws to attach all even though they provide some double sided kind of tape.Just don't want to have surprises to have stuff fall off and start buzzing out of control! When it comes to the range, it's very good. From my bed or from the front yard I can set it up and also de-activate the system(with the remote).My wife and I each have a remote. I think the price is kind of right. Not too cheap or expensive. That's the basic system we need for now. Only con is we have to change some batteries in the long run especially the remote controls.But don't you worry cause the main system has AC adapter to power it!

Good luck and be safe!

I bought this unit thinking it would allow a delayed entry or exit option. It doesn't. I kept the unit and used it as a remote sounding unit for the SC 101 panel from Skylink. This combination works great. On another note: This unit lost about 1/2 of its volume after a couple of alarm tests. This was the first time I had an issue with anything I have purchased from Amazon....WOW what great service. A simple email and the replacement was in the mail with a PREPAID return for the defective unit. I was totally impressed! Also see my review on the keypad and SC 101 panel.

I have not found any dislikes about this product. When I tell my friends about it I feel like I am trying to sell them one because I like it so much. It is great if you want a fully functional security system that you do not want to pay a $40 monitoring fee for. I have not tried out all of the expandable features yet but I assume they work well. Correction, I found something that I don't like about it. If you don't have a land line phone then the phone-system will not work. I only have a VOIP and it is not compatible with it. Other than that it is a sweet buy.

This system has been working fine. We use the Panasonic Pet Cam also to see our driveway, and living room. The alarm can call the phone, and the phone can look at the cameras.

It was very easy to set up sensors and even easier to set them to start working. The alarm is very loud ad the hand held remotes turn them on and off easy. I do not have the dailer, but I would suggest it for someone that lives alone. It would wor just as well as live alert or some of these other products that you have to pay a monthly fee. I had to use mini washers under neath the sensor bars to raise the ones on the door to meet the ones on the door frame. So you can't see them. A great product for home security !

Great price and very fast shipping. Bought a motion sensor and additional transmitter along with the SC-10 package. A snap to program, install and operate. Works great! Update: July, 2011. Made it through the cold winter and still have not needed to change batteries. Components are in an exterior unheated garage and still function perfectly. Have purchased additional components for future expansion. Great product!

We looked into home security after learning of neighborhood break ins. This product fit the bill completely. It works as advertised and will save us the $50 a month for a "professional" company to do the same. The system was quite easy to install and program. I would advise this set up for the average homeowner or renter. We bought this system primarily as a secondary audible alarm and extra remotes to complement the Skylink SC 1000.