Product Details
- Brand: GE
- Model: 600-1054-95R
Features
- Intrusion detection and premises monitoring you can trust
- Real-time monitoring allows you to view household activity online
- Wireless call-for-assistance devices keep help within reach at all times
- Communicate with Simon XT by phone or internet
GE Simon XT Wireless Home Security System
Product Description
Simon XT Wireless Home Security System
Simon XT is a full-featured home security platform that's installed in minutes yet delivers years of dependable protection for you and your family. Simon XT employs advanced wireless technology, so installation doesn't involve the mess and expense of running wires to detectors and sensors. With up to 40 wireless zones of protection, a built in display lcd touchpad and status speaker for visual and voice messages for feedback, the Simon XT is well suited for houses, apartments, and condominiums. And whether your home was built yesterday or a century ago, thanks to Simon XT you can now enjoy the peace of mind that comes with knowing that your home and your family is safe and secure.
Features
# Main Features Support for 40 Wireless Zones
# Large backlit LCD display
# Simple menu-driven settings for timers, latchkey, and pass code options
# Super loud siren
# Backup power supply keeps the system operating during power failures
# Up-front and easy-to-understand arm, disarm, and status buttons
# Emergency fast-action keys
# Microphone for emergency two-way communication with monitoring station personnel.
# Speaker for voice audio status messages and prompts, live communication with monitoring station personnel.
# Configurable "voice chimes"
# One-touch silence and sensor bypass buttons
# 100-event buffer with time and date stamp
# Simple operation with single button clicks on key fob
Customer Reviews
Most helpful customer reviews
23 of 23 people found the following review helpful.
Simon XT Installation and Use
By R. Rodriguez
I recently purchased the Simon XT system after doing a ton of research. For anyone who is considering purchasing this unit, below are a few clarifications to the negative reviews posted so far.1. X10 - Yes, this unit does not support X10 straight out of the box. The system menus DO have X10 settings, but you wont be able to control any X10 lamp/siren/etc. timers. Why? The power block that ships with the unit does not have the capability of transmitting the signals. You CAN, however, purchase the Simon 3 X10 power adapter and use it with this unit. That allows the power adapter and unit to send the X10 signals. In fact, the optional XT SlimLine keyfobs and other accessories contain buttons for lighting, so all that is required is the Simon 3 power adapter and you're good to go. One important note is that is that the Simon 3 power adapter is NOT compatible with the GSM module for cellular monitoring with the [...] service due to the power requirements of both features. If GSM monitoring is desired, X10 will not be an option.2. Siren - The built in siren is strong enough for a small one story dwelling, but even with that said you do NOT want the base unit to emit tones or sirens. You would want to mount the main unit in an inconspicuous location, such as a closet or second story room, so that an intruder does not locate the unit easily and disable it. You would want to use a hardwired siren, which most are capable of 85db up to 110db, and leave the main unit silent. X10 sirens are available, but should be used as a supplemental siren since they could potentially not receive the alarm signal or 'flake out' when you need it most.
15 of 19 people found the following review helpful.
GE Security Products Future in Doubt plus X10 Promised but Never Delivered
By Tech Guy
I guess no matter how much research you think you did, you can still get stuck.After searching many of the different home security options on line for a few weeks, the Simon XT impressed me. Partly because of the GE brand, but also because it promised some great features and had some good reviews.I particularly liked the documentation around at the GE site and in the installation and user manuals describing built in features for turning entry lighting on and off, even remotely, based on off-the-shelf standard X10 modules. I purchased and installed the unit. Most features seem to work fine. But while researching why I couldn't get the entry lighting features to work I discovered:1) GE Security Systems has been acquired by UTC Security. UTC is ambiguous on this, but GE branding will probably go away, most likely as "stocks are depleted". And then what is the future of this product line when there are a lot of established brands out there?2) A representative at GE Security/UTC Tech Support confirmed that the Simon XT I purchased will NEVER support X10 or the lighting features the product documentation describes and was promised by GE. I was told that the company had trouble getting the proper transformer approved by UL and will remove all mention of X10 in future versions. (Some future version of the Simon may support Z-Wave for the lighting features, but not without a complete replacement of the unit)So here's the part that doesn't make sense....GE(aka "General Electric") couldn't get a simple device based on a 30 year old technology UL approved? To me, the fact that GE and now UTC appear unwilling to fund the R&D to fix a long outstanding X10 issue effecting a large installed base of devices, is a good indication that they are probably not committed to the product line long-term.It's too bad. In many other ways it was a nice unit, but I would recommend staying away from the GE Security and Simon brands for now.
2 of 2 people found the following review helpful.
Time tested rock solid
By D. Bush
Hey- NEVER EVER BUY YOUR SECURITY SYSTEM FROM THE GYSPY DEALERS..First- you don't need them as you can order and install yourself with no contracts other than your monitoring company..Second- A wireless monitoring service as of this date is about 20 bucks a month with 20 second response.Also- the Simon XT product is still going strong. Sold by almost all dealers/ resellers.( the guys to avoid) Whomever the the parent company is, this product sells more now than ever before.The monitoring companies like them since the false alarm calls are near zero. The units are time tested, easy to install and use and rock solid.
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