Just wasted $150 on a 'universal' wireless siren that wouldn't pair with any of my panels

I bought it for a quick job thinking it would save me time, but after trying to sync it with three different systems and spending over two hours on it, I had to go buy the specific model anyway, so what's your go-to brand for reliable wireless outdoor sirens that actually work the first time?

3 comments

3 Comments

charles2111d ago

Check the FCC ID for real compatibility.

susan_adams11d ago

Yeah, the FCC ID is the only way to be sure. I bought a cheap wireless charger that claimed it worked with my phone, but it was super slow. Looked up the ID on the FCC site and found it was only certified for a much lower power output. Saved me from buying the same brand's tablet stand later. The marketing copy will lie, but those test reports don't.

davidkim11d agoTop Commenter

That FCC lookup tip from susan_adams is a total game changer.