Chamberlain PIR2-300S Sensor for Reporter Wireless Alert System
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Tools and Hardware Reviews of Chamberlain PIR2-300S Sensor for Reporter Wireless Alert System
Customer Review: Simple and effective
Summary: 5 Stars
I dreaded the set up, but was completely surprised. Most such critters you have to go thru all sorts of stuff to program them- this couldn't have been easier. The little DIP switches that some have complained about- get a grip, Sparky... either that or put on your reading glasses. easy to switch and operate. The worst thing about them is the limited swivel of the ball & socket mount system- hard to redirect very much. No big deal. I find the volume of the alarm just fine- if you want it louder you can easily wire in another circuit for a remote alarm or dialer or... anything. If you want- buy two base station units and place one where you can't hear the other. Too loud? An adjustment would be nice, but I really don't see making it any quieter than it is. Like someone said, put a pice of tape over the speaker if that's bothering you. I find it just right- put it in the bedroom. if it goes off, I'll hear it... but my wife sleeps right through it. Bless her. This is an inexpensive solution.Customer Review: extremely reliable
Summary: 5 Stars
I have a work truck full of expensive tools,prime target for the drug addicts in my neighborhood. Living on a corner house its very visable. Several times my small air compressor had been lifted out of the truck till the chain caught and it was left hanging over the side bed. I set up the reporter and a few days later right before dark it went off, I grabbed my unloaded pellet gun which looks very real with a scope. A white punk jumped ito his buddies car and u cud see the extreme fear on all their faces as I pointed this weapon at them, they left the scene with tires screeching, I thought they wer going to wreck going around the corner. That was several years ago and I have added a few cameras and another reporter as back up, but no more attempts to grab any of my tools. Its also nice to know when the UPS or Fed X or mail has arrived. I do hav false alarms when the wind blows my tarp but its never failed to warn me wen somone has enterd my driveway.Customer Review: Excellent Range!
Summary: 5 Stars
The sensor that came with my original Reporter kit has been giving me great service from several hundred feet away through several walls. Being happy with that one, I ordered an addition PIR sensor from Amazon. I've had it a month now and am totally happy with it. I placed it near the entrance to my long, curving driveway that's surrounded by huge boulders. It is approximately 450 feet from the base unit in my house. That driveway sensor has successfully reported every car and pedestrian visitor since I installed it. It has also reported an occassional coyote walking down my driveway. I'm OK with that because I try to nail them in the a$$ with a marble from my wrist rocket as payback for killing my cat.Customer Review: Great Value
Summary: 5 Stars
We have had this alert system for over three years and it works great on our driveway. We live in a salt water environment, which is tough on electrical systems, but the Chamberlain has held up well and the battery life is incredible. We have the usual problem with small animals and bushes in a strong wind, but overall a good system. I especially like the one-hour "time-out" feature, where the receiver stops buzzing for one hour, but then comes back online automatically. I use this when a pesky cat decides to play in the driveway or a windstorm keeps the bushes moving. The alert system we had before this one did not have that feature and I kept forgetting to turn it back on after a big storm.Customer Review: Great Gadget
Summary: 5 Stars
We have four of these sensors around our property and love them.
We've had none of the issues other people have reported and we've had our for almost a year.
We have one on our driveway to tell us when guests arrive and when the mailman is here.
The others protect the sides and back of the house.
We even gave these as gifts to family members and they love them too. Only a couple of times do they report them going off without anyone being present.
These are a great and inexpensive item for piece of mind.