Comments on: GE 45142 Choice-Alert Wireless Control Center with Door or Window Sensor Kit

By: Jason Oates

Jason Oates — Fri, 23 Oct 2009 04:50:01 +0000

I recently purchased this product (and 4 separate door/window sensors) to assist in securing out house at night. It was very easy to install and setup. It does have the "alarm and chime" options for entry, although there is an "off" option that will only allow the unit to flash the light of the unit opening if you desire. Once armed, the alarm is VERY loud. We actually used our firearms ear-protection to test all of the units once installed because it was so loud!

The only downside is that if you were to use it similar to that of a "Brinks" or "ADT" system, meaning a delay so that you can enter/exit the building and have the alarm on a timed delay, there is limited availability of this. Although it does feature this, it is audible and is limited to 45 seconds. I would like to option of no audible notice of the timer and the ability to change/lessen the time.

Overall, it is a wonderful product that will not hurt your wallet! Rating: 4 / 5

By: charlesu

charlesu — Fri, 23 Oct 2009 03:09:17 +0000

I have had this product for a few months now and I have yet to find a good number for technical support. I found it easy to install and easy to use but I have questions regarding its operating characteristics.

Questions regarding to its operating features.

1. Is it possible that you can upgrade the firmware to keep the unit from beeping during the thirty (30) seconds wait period when the unit is armed and it senses a door opening?

2. Once triggered, will the alarm continue until the reset code is entered or is there suppose to be a firmware time limit like most auto alarms?

Question regarding the flashing low battery light:

I have two door sensors our of seven (7) that occasionally starts flashing but will reset and operate normally for days before it happens again. If it was a low battery, why would it start to work again after opening and closing the door.

Is there a Tech support number? If not, is it possible to use the email send and receive responses to my questions.
Rating: 2 / 5

By: A. Taeb

A. Taeb — Fri, 23 Oct 2009 01:16:40 +0000

This product is “somewhat” easy to set up. You must be electronically savy to set this up. I have always trusted GE and it is fairly a good product but setting up was not very easy. I bought the control center, two sensors. When you do set them up it really works great.
Rating: 3 / 5

By: inufreak483

inufreak483 — Thu, 22 Oct 2009 22:51:20 +0000

I was surprised by the quality of this wireless system for the price. Great for apartments!
Rating: 5 / 5

By: R. ORIAS

R. ORIAS — Thu, 22 Oct 2009 20:33:35 +0000

it is good inside the house but if you install one in the garage it does not work it is only good for shor distance
Rating: 1 / 5