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does what it says, and it's easy to use and install.
the options are nice, such as "silent alarm" mode, which dials numbers, but doesn't sound the audible alarm. comes with the cable and splitter you'll need, which is also great. not sure how fast it will chew batteries, but the unit was inexpensive. i can buy rechargeables.

weakness: the six second message is too short to describe an address and situation without speaking chipmunk speed, and it's very low-res and muffled sounding, (worse on my low voice, i think)--much worse than a bad answering machine. the clarity and brevity might limit its use to phone the police, but if you are being notified by cell phone, for instance, (then YOU can phone the cops), it's just fine.

i like it very much, and feel better using it.

Not bad for the price and it is pretty loud but there are some cons about it..
1. 6 second message is too short and you have to speed up your recording
2. When batteries are low it will go off and call the numbers programmed in unit. Sometimes you can't even turn alarm off due to low battery.
3. This should come with an ac/adapter power rather than just batteries.

I was away one night and the alarm was set off. When I got home, not only were the Police at my house but this was triggered by low batteries rather than an actual intruder. This is why I think ac/adapter is best and have the battery as a backup.

Streetwise Auto Dialer MA-80 Home Motion Alarm
the alarm works great, but takes a few seconds to trigger & dial your set phone number (cell phone). i find that the 6 seconds recording time is too short, so you have to speak fast and loud. another drawback might be the sound level of the recording is very low (after trying several distances and voice levels from the unit - with no change in the results)
i used "robbery at .... my address & zip code call police now"
i also rewired the battery case to use a power supply unit instead of the battery.
i hope this helps

For the price you get a lot -- a sensitive motion detector AND an autodialer with a recorded message. The unit is easy to set up and install. I use it to protect an unattended room full of video surveillance equipment. Just be sure the motion detector can't "see" movement outside through a window.

Exactly as advertised! I had to fiddle with mine a bit as the batteries did not seem to be making proper contact, however, once I resolved that little issue, it works great. All I wanted it to do was let me know if anyone went into my office at home. It senses movement and calls my cellphone to let me know there has been an intrusion. I then have the choice of calling a neighbor and asking him to check things out or call the police myself. I would only use it in the house. It would likely sense any little movement outside and drive you nuts. You can have it dial up to three number with your pre-recorded announcement but I felt that calling my cellphone was enough as it is always with me. If you are expecting a $500 alarm system, forget it. If you are expecting an inexpensive product that actually works, it is certainly worth the few dollars you pay for it. I will be ordering more for the house...remember, you must have a house phone link in order for it to call you, and, it needs to be near the location you wish to place it in, otherwise you will have to run phone cord extensions all over the house.