{"id":5268,"date":"2015-03-20T11:00:05","date_gmt":"2015-03-20T15:00:05","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/blog.diycontrols.com\/?p=5268"},"modified":"2015-03-18T17:05:02","modified_gmt":"2015-03-18T21:05:02","slug":"what-the-experts-say-about-a-diy-home-security-system-priced-under-150","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/blog.diycontrols.com\/index.php\/what-the-experts-say-about-a-diy-home-security-system-priced-under-150\/","title":{"rendered":"What the Experts Say About a DIY Home Security System Priced Under $150"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>If you are wondering what you get with a DIY home security starter kit priced at under $150, you are not alone. Many of the experts who tested and reviewed the new <a onclick=\"javascript:pageTracker._trackPageview('\/outgoing\/www.diycontrols.com\/p-9437-skylinknet-connected-home-alarm-system.aspx');\"  href=\"http:\/\/www.diycontrols.com\/p-9437-skylinknet-connected-home-alarm-system.aspx\" target=\"_blank\"><strong>SkylinkNet Connected Alarm System<\/strong><\/a> asked the same question when this Internet-based system was introduced in September 2014. After all, when it comes to protecting home and family, everyone wants a home security system that is consistently reliable. For those who opt for a DIY home security system, they want a system that is super easy to install and operate, as well as affordable.<\/p>\n<p>So how does the under $150 <a onclick=\"javascript:pageTracker._trackPageview('\/outgoing\/www.diycontrols.com\/p-9437-skylinknet-connected-home-alarm-system.aspx');\"  href=\"http:\/\/www.diycontrols.com\/p-9437-skylinknet-connected-home-alarm-system.aspx\" target=\"_blank\"><strong>SkylinkNet Connected Alarm System SK-200<\/strong><\/a> measure up? Well, based on the reviews by security and home automation experts, the SkylinkNet meets all of these requirements and delivers even more! Here\u00c3\u00a2\u00e2\u201a\u00ac\u00e2\u201e\u00a2s what they had to say:<a onclick=\"javascript:pageTracker._trackPageview('\/outgoing\/www.diycontrols.com\/p-9437-skylinknet-connected-home-alarm-system.aspx');\"  href=\"http:\/\/www.diycontrols.com\/p-9437-skylinknet-connected-home-alarm-system.aspx\" target=\"_blank\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignright wp-image-5269 size-full\" title=\"The SkylinkNet app allows users to track multiple sensors in multiple locations, which is great for vacation homes.\" src=\"http:\/\/blog.diycontrols.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/03\/skylink.jpg\" alt=\"SkylinkNet Connected Home Alarm System\" width=\"250\" height=\"250\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2><em>What\u00c3\u00a2\u00e2\u201a\u00ac\u00e2\u201e\u00a2s In the Box<\/em><\/h2>\n<p>\u00c3\u00a2\u00e2\u201a\u00ac\u00c5\u201cInside the small box you will find the <strong>essential foundation to start building your own home alarm system<\/strong>. The <a onclick=\"javascript:pageTracker._trackPageview('\/outgoing\/www.diycontrols.com\/p-9437-skylinknet-connected-home-alarm-system.aspx');\"  href=\"http:\/\/www.diycontrols.com\/p-9437-skylinknet-connected-home-alarm-system.aspx\" target=\"_blank\"><strong>SK-200<\/strong><\/a> comes with:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>The essential Internet hub that allows you to remotely control the system via your smartphone or tablet (only the iPhone is supported presently)<\/li>\n<li>Two windows\/door sensors<\/li>\n<li>One motion sensor<\/li>\n<li>A keychain remote control, and<\/li>\n<li>Ethernet cable to connect the hub to your home router.\u00c3\u00a2\u00e2\u201a\u00ac\u00c2\u009d<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><em>Source: Examiner.com<\/em><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>\u00c3\u00a2\u00e2\u201a\u00ac\u00c5\u201cThe <a onclick=\"javascript:pageTracker._trackPageview('\/outgoing\/www.diycontrols.com\/p-9437-skylinknet-connected-home-alarm-system.aspx');\"  href=\"http:\/\/www.diycontrols.com\/p-9437-skylinknet-connected-home-alarm-system.aspx\" target=\"_blank\"><strong>SkylinkNet<\/strong><\/a> is <strong>user installable and cloud connected to iOS apps<\/strong> with ability to allow up to 6 users. The system has <strong>no monthly fees<\/strong> like some big name alarm systems. The system <strong>can work with up to 100 different sensors and 10 wireless security cameras<\/strong>.\u00c3\u00a2\u00e2\u201a\u00ac\u00c2\u009d<\/p>\n<p><em>Source: Geekbeat.tv<\/em><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><a onclick=\"javascript:pageTracker._trackPageview('\/outgoing\/www.diycontrols.com\/p-9437-skylinknet-connected-home-alarm-system.aspx');\"  href=\"http:\/\/www.diycontrols.com\/p-9437-skylinknet-connected-home-alarm-system.aspx\" target=\"_blank\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignright\" title=\"The SkylinkNet Home Alarm Kit comes with the foundation to start building your own home alarm system.\" src=\"http:\/\/www.diycontrols.com\/images\/Product\/medium\/9437.jpg\" alt=\"SkylinkNet Connected Home Alarm System\" width=\"250\" height=\"250\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<h2><em>Simple to Install<\/em><\/h2>\n<p>\u00c3\u00a2\u00e2\u201a\u00ac\u00c5\u201cTo test <a onclick=\"javascript:pageTracker._trackPageview('\/outgoing\/www.diycontrols.com\/p-9437-skylinknet-connected-home-alarm-system.aspx');\"  href=\"http:\/\/www.diycontrols.com\/p-9437-skylinknet-connected-home-alarm-system.aspx\" target=\"_blank\"><strong>SkylinkNet<\/strong><\/a> out, I installed the starter kit in my smallish one-bedroom apartment. The app did a nice job of guiding me through the setup process, with clear, step-by-step instructions and helpful visuals. <strong>After about 10 minutes, I had everything up and running.<\/strong>\u00c3\u00a2\u00e2\u201a\u00ac\u00c2\u009d<\/p>\n<p><em>Source: CNET.com<\/em><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2><em>Easy to Expand<\/em><\/h2>\n<p>\u00c3\u00a2\u00e2\u201a\u00ac\u00c5\u201c<strong>The whole premise of this system is that you can build the alarm up over time.<\/strong> You can add various components to the system such as a\u00c3\u201a\u00c2\u00a0<strong><a onclick=\"javascript:pageTracker._trackPageview('\/outgoing\/www.diycontrols.com\/p-9442-skylinknet-outdoor-wireless-solar-siren.aspx');\"  href=\"http:\/\/www.diycontrols.com\/p-9442-skylinknet-outdoor-wireless-solar-siren.aspx\" target=\"_blank\">solar powered outside alarm<\/a>, <a onclick=\"javascript:pageTracker._trackPageview('\/outgoing\/www.diycontrols.com\/p-8055-skylink-wc-400ph-indoor-pantilt-camera.aspx');\"  href=\"http:\/\/www.diycontrols.com\/p-8055-skylink-wc-400ph-indoor-pantilt-camera.aspx\" target=\"_blank\">video cameras<\/a>, <a onclick=\"javascript:pageTracker._trackPageview('\/outgoing\/www.diycontrols.com\/p-6348-skylink-dial-alert-emergency-dialer-1-way-communication-ad-105.aspx');\"  href=\"http:\/\/www.diycontrols.com\/p-6348-skylink-dial-alert-emergency-dialer-1-way-communication-ad-105.aspx\" target=\"_blank\">telephone dialers<\/a>, <a onclick=\"javascript:pageTracker._trackPageview('\/outgoing\/www.diycontrols.com\/p-9445-skylinknet-garage-door-sensor.aspx');\"  href=\"http:\/\/www.diycontrols.com\/p-9445-skylinknet-garage-door-sensor.aspx\" target=\"_blank\">garage door sensors<\/a>, <a onclick=\"javascript:pageTracker._trackPageview('\/outgoing\/www.diycontrols.com\/CSearch.aspx?Search=318+control&amp;CategoryID=0&amp;ManufacturerID=432&amp;SectionID=0&amp;PriceRange=0&amp;SortBy=1&amp;PageSize=12&amp;AndOr=AND&amp;DisplayMode=Grid&amp;Condition=-1&amp;SearchPartNumbersOnly=0');\"  href=\"http:\/\/www.diycontrols.com\/CSearch.aspx?Search=318+control&amp;CategoryID=0&amp;ManufacturerID=432&amp;SectionID=0&amp;PriceRange=0&amp;SortBy=1&amp;PageSize=12&amp;AndOr=AND&amp;DisplayMode=Grid&amp;Condition=-1&amp;SearchPartNumbersOnly=0\" target=\"_blank\">appliance control modules<\/a>, <a onclick=\"javascript:pageTracker._trackPageview('\/outgoing\/www.diycontrols.com\/p-9439-skylinknet-doorwindow-sensor.aspx');\"  href=\"http:\/\/www.diycontrols.com\/p-9439-skylinknet-doorwindow-sensor.aspx\" target=\"_blank\">additional window and door sensors<\/a><\/strong>, and <strong><a onclick=\"javascript:pageTracker._trackPageview('\/outgoing\/www.diycontrols.com\/p-9441-skylinknet-water-alert-sensor.aspx');\"  href=\"http:\/\/www.diycontrols.com\/p-9441-skylinknet-water-alert-sensor.aspx\" target=\"_blank\">water sensors<\/a><\/strong> that can detect when your home is flooding.\u00c3\u00a2\u00e2\u201a\u00ac\u00c2\u009d<\/p>\n<p><em>Source: Examiner.com<\/em><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2><em><a onclick=\"javascript:pageTracker._trackPageview('\/outgoing\/www.diycontrols.com\/p-6348-skylink-dial-alert-emergency-dialer-1-way-communication-ad-105.aspx');\"  href=\"http:\/\/www.diycontrols.com\/p-6348-skylink-dial-alert-emergency-dialer-1-way-communication-ad-105.aspx\" target=\"_blank\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignright\" title=\"The Skylink Dial-Alert calls up to 9 pre-programmed phone numbers and sends a personalized pre-recorded message.\" src=\"http:\/\/www.diycontrols.com\/images\/Product\/medium\/6348.jpg\" alt=\"Skylink Dial Alert Emergency Dialer (1-way communication) AD-105\" width=\"209\" height=\"209\" \/><\/a>User-Friendly App<\/em><\/h2>\n<p>\u00c3\u00a2\u00e2\u201a\u00ac\u00c5\u201cThe\u00c3\u201a\u00c2\u00a0<strong><a onclick=\"javascript:pageTracker._trackPageview('\/outgoing\/itunes.apple.com\/us\/app\/skylinknet\/id883545159?mt=8');\"  href=\"https:\/\/itunes.apple.com\/us\/app\/skylinknet\/id883545159?mt=8\" target=\"_blank\">Skylink app<\/a><\/strong>\u00c3\u201a\u00c2\u00a0is easy to manage and maintain. <strong>You can even track multiple sensors in multiple locations<\/strong>, great for those with vacation homes or who have an elderly relative they may need to keep tabs on from afar.<\/p>\n<p>We really liked the <strong>event log feature which lets you track the comings and goings of your homes<\/strong>. This makes it really handy for those who have a small business they\u00c3\u00a2\u00e2\u201a\u00ac\u00e2\u201e\u00a2d like to monitor.\u00c3\u00a2\u00e2\u201a\u00ac\u00c2\u009d<\/p>\n<p><em>Source: Slashgear.com<\/em><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2><em><a onclick=\"javascript:pageTracker._trackPageview('\/outgoing\/www.diycontrols.com\/p-9442-skylinknet-outdoor-wireless-solar-siren.aspx');\"  href=\"http:\/\/www.diycontrols.com\/p-9442-skylinknet-outdoor-wireless-solar-siren.aspx\" target=\"_blank\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignright\" title=\"The wireless Outdoor Solar Siren sounds a loud alarm and flashes a bright light when triggered.\" src=\"http:\/\/www.diycontrols.com\/images\/Product\/medium\/9442.jpg\" alt=\"SkylinkNet Outdoor Wireless Solar Siren\" width=\"180\" height=\"180\" \/><\/a>Other Key Features<\/em><\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Battery Backup: <\/strong>\u00c3\u00a2\u00e2\u201a\u00ac\u00c5\u201cSomething unique among Internet-connected home devices: <strong>the hub will run on battery power if the power fails in your home<\/strong>.\u00c3\u00a2\u00e2\u201a\u00ac\u00c2\u009d<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Internet Backup:<\/strong> \u00c3\u00a2\u00e2\u201a\u00ac\u00c5\u201cYou can also add a <a onclick=\"javascript:pageTracker._trackPageview('\/outgoing\/www.diycontrols.com\/p-6348-skylink-dial-alert-emergency-dialer-1-way-communication-ad-105.aspx');\"  href=\"http:\/\/www.diycontrols.com\/p-6348-skylink-dial-alert-emergency-dialer-1-way-communication-ad-105.aspx\" target=\"_blank\"><strong>Skylink\u00c3\u00a2\u00e2\u201a\u00ac\u00e2\u201e\u00a2s external dialer<\/strong><\/a>\u00c3\u201a\u00c2\u00a0so\u00c3\u201a\u00c2\u00a0<strong>if the Internet goes down, the hub can use a POTS line to call one of nine programmed cell numbers<\/strong> as another back-up.\u00c3\u00a2\u00e2\u201a\u00ac\u00c2\u009d<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><em>Source: Wired.com<\/em><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Backup Responders:<\/strong> \u00c3\u00a2\u00e2\u201a\u00ac\u00c5\u201cThere are some really interesting benefits that set it apart, though. You can <strong>add numbers of friends or relatives to call in the case the alarm goes off<\/strong>. That makes it handy for traveling, as you can just add a neighbor\u00c3\u00a2\u00e2\u201a\u00ac\u00e2\u201e\u00a2s number as needed and ask that they respond if need be.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><em>Source: Slashgear.com<a onclick=\"javascript:pageTracker._trackPageview('\/outgoing\/www.diycontrols.com\/p-8055-skylink-wc-400ph-indoor-pantilt-camera.aspx');\"  href=\"http:\/\/www.diycontrols.com\/p-8055-skylink-wc-400ph-indoor-pantilt-camera.aspx\" target=\"_blank\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignright\" title=\"Hookup the Indoor Pan\/Tilt camera to view live action.\" src=\"http:\/\/www.diycontrols.com\/images\/product\/medium\/8055_1_.jpg\" alt=\"Skylink WC-400PH - Indoor Pan&amp;Tilt Camera\" width=\"200\" height=\"200\" \/><\/a><\/em><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Real Time Video:<\/strong> \u00c3\u00a2\u00e2\u201a\u00ac\u00c5\u201cThere is also an option to be able to <strong>view a live feed from any of the <a onclick=\"javascript:pageTracker._trackPageview('\/outgoing\/www.diycontrols.com\/p-8055-skylink-wc-400ph-indoor-pantilt-camera.aspx');\"  href=\"http:\/\/www.diycontrols.com\/p-8055-skylink-wc-400ph-indoor-pantilt-camera.aspx\" target=\"_blank\">video cameras<\/a><\/strong> that you might have attached to the system, which is a very nice feature indeed.\u00c3\u00a2\u00e2\u201a\u00ac\u00c2\u009d<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><em>Source: The Examiner<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>\u00c3\u201a\u00c2\u00a0<\/em><\/p>\n<h2>Conclusion<\/h2>\n<p>Overall the experts who reviewed the new <a onclick=\"javascript:pageTracker._trackPageview('\/outgoing\/www.diycontrols.com\/p-9437-skylinknet-connected-home-alarm-system.aspx');\"  href=\"http:\/\/www.diycontrols.com\/p-9437-skylinknet-connected-home-alarm-system.aspx\" target=\"_blank\"><strong>SkylinkNet Alarm System<\/strong><\/a> agreed that this DIY home security system is one of the best starter kits on the market today. We think the review team at <em>Slashgear.com<\/em> summed it up best when they wrote:<\/p>\n<p>\u00c3\u00a2\u00e2\u201a\u00ac\u00c5\u201cIf you\u00c3\u00a2\u00e2\u201a\u00ac\u00e2\u201e\u00a2re looking into home security, give Skylink a look. It\u00c3\u00a2\u00e2\u201a\u00ac\u00e2\u201e\u00a2s competitively priced, has a variety of packages to suit you, and will put peace of mind front and center. <strong><a onclick=\"javascript:pageTracker._trackPageview('\/outgoing\/www.diycontrols.com\/p-9437-skylinknet-connected-home-alarm-system.aspx');\"  href=\"http:\/\/www.diycontrols.com\/p-9437-skylinknet-connected-home-alarm-system.aspx\" target=\"_blank\">SkylinkNet<\/a> is a pretty easy recommendation, and is one of the only DIY security systems that can grow with you.<\/strong> More than the rest, you might have SkyLink for a long time.\u00c3\u00a2\u00e2\u201a\u00ac\u00c2\u009d<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>If you are wondering what you get with a DIY home security starter kit priced at under $150, you are not alone. Many of the experts who tested and reviewed the new SkylinkNet Connected Alarm System asked the same question when this Internet-based system was&hellip; <a href=\"https:\/\/blog.diycontrols.com\/index.php\/what-the-experts-say-about-a-diy-home-security-system-priced-under-150\/\">Read More<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":3,"featured_media":5269,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_monsterinsights_skip_tracking":false,"_monsterinsights_sitenote_active":false,"_monsterinsights_sitenote_note":"","_monsterinsights_sitenote_category":0,"footnotes":""},"categories":[9],"tags":[269,667,141,142,90,140],"class_list":["post-5268","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-home-monitoring-security","tag-skylink","tag-skylinknet","tag-wireless-home-alarm","tag-wireless-home-alarm-system","tag-wireless-home-security","tag-wireless-home-security-system","clearfix"],"aioseo_notices":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/blog.diycontrols.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/5268","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/blog.diycontrols.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/blog.diycontrols.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/blog.diycontrols.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/3"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/blog.diycontrols.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=5268"}],"version-history":[{"count":8,"href":"https:\/\/blog.diycontrols.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/5268\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":5277,"href":"https:\/\/blog.diycontrols.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/5268\/revisions\/5277"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/blog.diycontrols.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/5269"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/blog.diycontrols.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=5268"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/blog.diycontrols.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=5268"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/blog.diycontrols.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=5268"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}