New - Installation video now included - SafeMart exclusive. A $30 value - FREE. (details)
The GE Simon XT Wireless Security System is a full-featured home security platform that installs in minutes, and delivers years of dependable, secure protection. Its advanced wireless technology eliminates the hassle of running wires to detectors and sensors. This allows for quick and easy installation as well as flexible placement around the house.
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:
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
Configurable "voice chimes"
One-touch silence and sensor bypass buttons
Simple operation with single button clicks on key fob
Kit Includes:
Simon XT Security Control System
2) Wireless Crystal Door/Window Contacts Or Upgrade to 2) 60-688-95 Micro Contacts
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Great System - Manual Useless, Submitted by Richard on 12/27/2009
This is a great system and easy to install. Be sure to follow along with the video instructions. The instruction book is not helpful except when learning sensors, page 72 gives you shortcut codes. External siren beeps while arming if delay exit is used. Be sure to program HW1 function to option 5. This gives you full protection only when alarm goes off and no external beeping during arming process. Also instructions lead you to believe that resistor is necessary but doesn't mention its included. Spent an hour running around looking for these. When I got home I found them hidden with a bag of screws. Overall I am very satisfied with system.
Not for the average homeowner, Submitted by Ted on 12/12/2009
The system itself is pretty good. But it's clearly designed for installation by a professional. The instruction manual is NOT homeowner friendly and is clearly written for an experienced professional alarm installer. Not only that, but some of the connections require individual wiring--rather than plug-and-play. (I'm surprised that GE would not have revamped the manual and the unit to be more consumer-friendly.) I'm amazed at the reviewers who say it's easy to install; I'm no slouch when it comes to do-it-yourself projects, and I've built my own computers from scratch. If you're not at least an above average DIY'er, don't expect to install this system yourself without a lot of time and a few phone calls to SafeMart for help.
Simon XT Challenging, Submitted by Mike W on 11/14/2009
Read manuals, watched dvds. Safemart DVD helpful but wrong. Wired the external siren to the terminals HW2 and it would not work, followed the manual on pg 25 and it worked.There was another setting on pg 52 HW1 function option #5 which stopped the external alarm from giving warning beeps before it arms itself. Had phone issues which tech helped with. Including the reading,DVD, and installing figure 8 hours.Tech support another 1/2.
Note from SafeMart: Latest release from GE changed procedure for wiring external sirens. Video being updated.
Simon XT - Works Well, Submitted by Jack on 10/24/2009
I thought this product was fairly easy to install. It works great but I am going to list some exceptions so people are aware:No X10 even though the manual gives details.When inside, you can't just arm it without beeping.Accessories like wireless keypad and handheld touchpad don't provide fire/police, just two emergency buttons that sets off alarm.
New Look Simon A Breeze to Install, Submitted by SoNo Security on 10/5/2009
As professional installer the product is a breeze to install. My users love the simplicity.
Simon XT, Submitted by Jake on 9/5/2009
This system was "cake" to install after I watched the DVD. No complaints yet.Also, motion detectors disarm if you don't trip a door sensor while the alarm is waiting to arm. This is a feature you can modify so the motion sensor stays on even if you don't "leave" the house.
Pretty good, Submitted by Naomi on 7/21/2009
This system seems pretty good for the cost. Easy to install, instruction manual isn't that great, be sure to watch the DVD first and program along. The motion sensor isn't all that reliable and disarms itself. Waiting for tech support to help me with this one. It works when you trip it but when you arm with the control panel the motion disengages itself.
Excellent System & Support, Submitted by Mike on 4/20/2009
Very easy to install, but set up was a little tricky. The manual does not cover everything and actually leaves some important steps out. That being said...the technical support at Safemart is the best I have ever come across. I had to call them twice (for two different issues) and both times they were courteous and helped solved my problems in a snap. This has been one of my best internet purchases on record.
Simon XT, Submitted by Mark on 2/23/2009
I like the system. Very easy setup and install. I would definitely by this system again. Do yourself a favor, get an RJ31X from somewhere else. Not sure if it was just mine or if there is a batch of bad ones out there, but once I plugged in my system, it would not disconnect. I ended up having to destroy the jack to get my cord out. Otherwise, great sales support and the system seems to do exactly what it was designed for.
Great System, Great Support, Submitted by Wayne on 2/5/2009
Took about one hour to read then set all sensors, 30 mins to place the sensor into posistion. 15 mins to show the family how to use it. Great tech support too.
Easy Set-Up, Submitted by Bob T on 1/21/2009
After learning the sensors to the System, the set-up was a piece of cake, about 1/2 hour. I installed the system in a friends house for his daughter, showed her how to operate it, and within 15 minutes, she was confident in the operation. I plan to buy another system and install it for my sister. Good inexpensive system for piece of mind. Would definitely recommend. Thanks.
Good Product, Terrible Manual, Submitted by Dallas on 12/20/2008
I have been installing my system the past couple of days when I get home from work. So far, I have spent aproximately 8 hours, including watching the instructional video. First of all the installation manual is terrible; the worst I have ever read, truly not much help at all. Looking back at what I have done in 8 hrs., it should have only taken 1 hr. The video is helpful, but definitely could be better. I still have to hook the system up to my phone line and siren; I'm guessing it will take a couple of hours since the equipment used in the instructional video is not part of my system i.e. a integrated circuit board. I think the system is a good one, but don't be surprised if it takes a weekend to get the system up and running.