 Exactly As Advertised |
| Review Date: July 28, 2010 |
| Reviewer: impartial opinion, |
| Every aspect of the AAS 600 has functioned exactly as advertised. I was a small concerned when some of the reviews complained of difficulty understanding the instruction manual or programming the sensors but everything was very simple to follow and I installed/programmed the entire system in under two hours. The wireless key fob remotes were a bit of a worry at first (in case we lost one) but after reading the manual and realizing that I can deactivate a lost remote in just a few small steps that worry was erased. The system functions perfectly and fulfills all the needs of a person searching for a DIY home alarm system. |
Better than expected!
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| Review Date: August 7, 2010 |
| Reviewer: KA, Mendocino Co., CA United States |
I did not want to spend $30/month on a monitored system that only includes two door sensors and one motion detector. By comparison, a wireless system might only cost $30/YEAR in batteries and replacement double sided tape. But up until now, it seems like none of the DIY systems out there are expandable enough to do everything I need them to do on a moderate size house (2500 SF). AAS appears to have finally filled that void in the marketplace with a programmable, customizable, and fascinatingly expandable system that does nearly everything a homeowner would want it to do.
I bought the AAS 600 Pet Immune system, which included an ample supply of door/window sensors and pet friendly motion detectors. It took me an afternoon to set up (mostly due to me playing with the sensors and plotting where I wanted to place things). So far, it's better than I expected. Programming is Simple. The instructions are okay (I had no issues). I feel I need to add some helpful information here that I didn't read elsewhere when I was deciding whether to make the buy:
1.The sirens don't need to be connected to the system. You can make it a silent alarm (dialing your phone). Or you can just make it flash a silent alert on its show when a zone is triggered (which is Fantastic for quietly testing the system - no need to bother neighbors, or the family). Also, all of the sensors have small diode lights so you can see they're functioning properly while you work with them.
2.The motion detectors I received take two standard alkaline AA batteries. The door/window sensors take a smaller ALKALINE battery about half the length of AAA size ("Vantt" 23A, 12V). The smoke detector takes a standard rectangular 9V alkaline battery. Battery access is Simple. There is a place to place a screwdriver to pry open the units, but I found it simple to do with hand pressure (the plastic pieces still fit snuggly). I have no thought how long the batteries will last.
3. My kit came with four key fobs which can arm/disarm the house system as if it were a standard car alarm. So if you don't want the hassle of punching in a code to disarm the system, you can treat your house like a car. But this feature is OPTIONAL and it can be disabled if you want (say you lose a key fob). ALSO, the instruction manual indicates that the system can monitor for unknown devices using its airwaves and will sound an alert (in case of tampering or interference).
4. The door/window sensors do not need to be in contact in order for the alarm system to work. That is, the sensors send a signal only when detecting a "change". So if you have a door jamb that isn't flush with the door (like all of my doors), don't panic! It will still work. Just install them off-set. The alarm system can still be armed and then the sensor will work when the door moves the magnet past the sensor on the jamb. You can also off-set the sensors on your windows so that the windows can still be opened a crack without setting off the alarm. And I was able to install the magnet in several orientations with respect to the sensor, even with a bit of a gap.
5. I'm still testing the range, but it seems to be pretty darn excellent. It's certainly better than our in-home WIFI system. Right now, I'm installing the keypad at one end of the house. If I find that the farthest sensors can't reach, I'm absolutely certain that I can install the keypad near the center of the house and get perfect all-around reception.
6. It has convenient quick buttons for arming the system when you are HOME (i.e. motion detectors are ignored) and when you are AWAY (i.e. no sensors are ignored).
7. These sensors are smaller than I expected. When I saw the size of the UPS box, I was horrified thinking that it couldn't possible include everything I ordered. But I'm really pleased with the size of the things - not as obtrusive as I thought they would be.
8. I haven't had to use customer service for troubleshooting, but I do have to say that their shipping department rocks! I ordered during the early evening (west coast time) and was amazed to get a shipping confirmation number only two hours later that night! Somebody was working late!
I wish this company the best of luck. They are obviously trying hard to be very competitive in the DIY home security market and I reckon they're off to a fantastic start.
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Brilliant alarm system
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| Review Date: January 27, 2010 |
| Reviewer: Clark N. Fisher, |
| The AAS600 wireless home security system is a very excellent system. I was able to install the system in about 4hours. So far, the system has worked as described, no issues. The features are very excellent. The manual is simple to follow. |
Buyer BeWare
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| Review Date: February 20, 2010 |
| Reviewer: Mebu Barday, USA |
BUYER BEWARE. This item is neither a DIY nor a right wireless. This is falsified advertising.
All wired alarm systems I have used in the past have full battery back up. This is very vital because if the thief shuts off you electricity you still have a fully functional alarm for 2 to 6 hours. In this case the system has a battery back up BUT only for the operation panel. The exterior horn which really does the alerting of neighborhood in-case-of is a wired unit. That poses two problems. One you need to install an exterior power outlet or use an extension cord (as suggested by seller) and announce to the bugler you have a dummy disable-able system.
BUYER BE WARE: Before I go further, I must advise you negative feed backs on this review are being installed by by the seller to further fool you. These people that get paid 50 cents to a dollar can be found on the internet sites that will willingly click anything for a buck. BUYER BEWARE.
Secondly during the break-in your horn is dead. Period. So if you bought this system you are under a fake pretend of protection.
This system does not have exterior horn with a battery back up which is essential as a part of wireless system.
The instruction that come with the unit are mostly text. So if you are a DIY you will be running in circles. Also, instructions on individual item boxes are hand written.
The battery in all the units are recommended to be replaced every 8 to 10 months. The seller recommends that they change theirs every 6 months? Also the window units are cumbersome to open and attach only with two face tape. I don't know about you but all my items that I have used two face tapes on have hardly lasted 6 months. Then consider jiggling the unit struggling to open them to replace the battery every 6 months in 25 units.
In other words stick your car remote control with a two face tape and then try to open it to replace the battery.
This is falsely advertised as DIY wireless system. As you see it is not and frankly a useless system.
Its like ordering a Laptop computer and you receive one that has no battery. Period.
BUYER BEWARE. This item is neither a DIY nor a right wireless. This is falsified advertising. |
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