GE 45142 Choice-Alert Wireless Control Center with Door or Window Sensor Kit
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Manufacturer: GEModel: 45142
Color: White
Product features:
- Includes control center and window and door sensor
- Indicates when a door, window or gate has been opened indoors or outdoors
- Operates up to 150-Feet away
- Control all sensors and accessories from one location
- Easy to set up, easy to use
Description of GE 45142 Choice-Alert Wireless Control Center with Door or Window Sensor Kit
GE 45142 Choice Alert Wireless Control KitThe GE 45142 Choice Alert Wireless Control Center Starter Kit offers everything you need to begin building your Choice Alert Security System. It features four separate zones for up to 16 sensors, providing a custom wireless security system for your home or business. Its five-button keypad makes it easy to pair a sensor or accessory within seconds, and there's no wiring or drilling required for installation. The built-in 120-decibel siren is loud enough to alert you and your neighbors when the system is compromised, so you get complete, effective wireless security protection at an affordable price. This kit includes a Door/Window Sensor that is completely wire-free and works seamlessly with the Wireless Control Center.
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 A weather-resistant, wireless design lets you intall the included sensor on any door or window. View larger. |
 The Wireless Control Center lets you secure your system with a custom four-digit code that can be changed at any time. View larger. |
 Choice Alert components offer expandability for complete home protection. |
Part of the GE Choice Alert Wireless Alarm System
The GE 45142 Wireless Control Center Starter Kit is the primary component of the GE Choice Alert Wireless Alarm System line of products. Cost-effective and easy to install, Choice Alert components offer wireless operation, multi-zone coverage, home and away settings, and expandability for complete home protection.
With wireless capabilities, Choice Alert products require no complicated wiring, drilling or expensive installation costs. And because they are designed to be part of a self-contained system, there are no monthly usage charges. System components are simple enough for anyone to use, and they can be combined to provide a customized blanket of protection over your entire property.
Wireless Control Center for Sensor Monitoring
The entire Choice Alert Security System is designed around the Wireless Control Center, the system's hub. The Control Center monitors each and every sensor that is wirelessly connected to it. As many as four sensors can be programmed in each of four zones, giving you the security of up to 16 sensors to guard your entire home, including sensors for doors, windows, gates, water leaks, and motion detection.
The Wireless Control Center allows you to secure your system with a custom four-digit code that can be changed at any time. Plus, the center lets you control many system features. For example, you can select 'Home' mode for an instant alarm and 'Away' mode for a delayed alarm. In addition to the armed alarm system, the Control Center also offers a visible and audible Zone Notification alert system (with a choice of continuous alert or single chime mode) and a dedicated alert zone (Zone 4). The center wirelessly transmits and receives signals up to 150 feet.
Additionally, the Wireless Control Center features a low-battery indicator that will alert you when battery power is low in a specific zone, so you'll know exactly when to replace the batteries in every one of your components.
Combine Components for Total Home Coverage
There are several components available for use with the Wireless Control Center, including a door/window sensor, motion detector, water leak sensor, secondary audio alarm siren, signal repeater (for enhanced wireless range), garage door sensor, and Silent Alert LED indicator.. Add up to 16 sensors and give yourself the peace of mind that only complete home protection can provide.
Quick and Easy Pairing With Choice Alert Sensors
The Wireless Control Center features a dedicated "Learn" button that lets you easily pair Choice Alert Sensors within a matter of seconds. The process for disabling sensors is just as simple, making for hassle-free customization of your Choice Alert Security system. There's also a dedicated switch for toggling between 'Alert', 'Chime', and 'Off' modes (affects Zones One, Two, and Three only).
The Control Center includes a special dedicated alert zone (Zone 4) that is always monitored, regardless of the alarm settings. This is ideal for alerting you of water leaks, and open garage, shed, freezer, or medicine-cabinet doors--areas of your home that you want to continually monitor with a silent alarm.
All-Weather Door/Window Sensor that Installs Within Minutes
Installing the Door/Window Sensor couldn't be any easier. Using the included double-sided tape or screws and mounting plate, the sensor mounts to most doors (interior and exterior), gates, or windows within minutes. There's no wiring involved--the sensor transmits alerts wirelessly to the Choice Alert Wireless Control Center within a range of 150 feet.
The Choice Alert Door/Window Sensor can be paired with any of the Wireless Control Center's four zones, and pairing takes just seconds. Zones One, Two, and Three provide alarm protection, while Zone Four is a dedicated alert zone that generates a visual alert along with a continuous beep to discreetly warn you when the zone has been compromised.
The GE Choice Alert Wireless Control Center and Door/Window Sensor are backed by one-year limited warranties.
What's in the Box
GE 45129 Wireless Control Center and Window/Door Sensor.
Tools and Hardware Reviews of GE 45142 Choice-Alert Wireless Control Center with Door or Window Sensor Kit
Customer Review: Very effective
Summary: 5 Stars
Folks....P.S. Ross (previous post) hit the nail on the head! In doing so, saved me alot of typing (thanks!).
I would like to add in a few notes:
First off, I should give an explanation of my setup: I live in an apartment, so obviously have neighbors on the other side of my walls. I have 2 doors, and 2 windows that can be accessed without a ladder, so I purchased a "starter control center," 3 additional door/window sensors (it came with one), a remote siren, and a motion sensor.
1) I elected to add the "Remote Siren" on the first floor close to the controller. The controller itself emits 105db (or so) , so with an additional 105db....a tripped alarm is SUPER LOUD!! They both plug into the wall, and also have battery backup....so even if the electricity is out/cut off....the system will still trip. I have purchased another I am going to mount outside in an inconspicuous place, that is protected from the elements....but will still annoy/alert the neighbors and let them know whats going on.
2) I purchased a motion sensor as well, and the thing works great. The only problem is....if you have a pet (dog, cat, bird, ect) that will be inside of its range, IT WILL TRIP. I took mine down and put it in a cabinet for use when I'm on a trip, and have my dog with me. Regardless of that, the good thing about the controller is that if you set it to "home" the motion sensor is disabled (so you can set the alarm at night, and wake up in the middle of the night to get a drink of water without sounding the alarm), but if you set it to away...it will trip just like a door/window was opened. That being said:
3) The controller gives you two options (as mentioned by P.S. Ross and myself)..... "Home" and "Away." "Home" sounds immediately, and "Away" starts a 45 sec countdown....so you can disable it when you get home. 45 seconds IS PLENTY OF TIME FOR THEM TO DISABLE/ STEAL WHAT THEY WANT. So get creative and figure out a way to set the system to "Home" even when you are away....and hide the controller in a good place....they will have to hunt it down...and if you have other remote sirens in the vicinity....it will make it a bit harder ;-)
PROS: This alarm system is a very affordable/alternative to getting a "professional" system. Its highly effective, easy to use, and can be installed/moved without a big headache. I installed mine in about 2 hours with ease (while drinking a beer or two), and the overall cost was around $160.
CONS: No external monitoring service available, and the flimsy yard sign.
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