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iSmartAlarm iSA3 Preferred Package Home Security System White
Last Updated: November 25, 2018 (Refresh Now)
7.3
SCORE
/10
Total Reviews
1000
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Setup
63setup, installed, system, easy to set, detector
+89%
-11%
" ... It was easy to install the sensors, although a couple of them were finicky. ... "
" ... So easy to install and the peace of mind is invaluable. ... "
" ... So easy to install and the peace of mind is invaluable. ... "
" ... to setup and I found it very intuitive. ... "
" ... to setup and I found it very intuitive. ... "
" ... It was also quite simple to set up. ... "
" ... It was also quite simple to set up. ... "
" ... Installed as of yet ... "
Ease of Use
55setup, system, easy to set, install, configure
+93%
-7%
" ... It was easy to install the sensors, although a couple of them were finicky. ... "
" ... The reviews are correct, it's not easy to set up but once it is, it's easy to use. ... "
" ... So easy to install and the peace of mind is invaluable. ... "
" ... So easy to install and the peace of mind is invaluable. ... "
" ... to setup and I found it very intuitive. ... "
" ... to setup and I found it very intuitive. ... "
" ... It was also quite simple to set up. ... "
" ... It was also quite simple to set up. ... "
Product Reliability
45stopped working, ago, sensors, 2017, ismartalarm
+33%
-67%
" ... The app (which is the biggest reason for purchasing this produce) has stopped working. ... "
" ... The app (which is the biggest reason for purchasing this produce) has stopped working. ... "
" ... The rest of it is worthless and defective. ... "
" ... I ordered two of these because the one that came with the original package that I bought - died. ... So both are not working. ... "
" ... I ordered two of these because the one that came with the original package that I bought - died. ... So both are not working. ... "
" ... Bought in December and has stopped working completely. ... "
" ... Bought in December and has stopped working completely. ... "
" ... Then gradually more things stopped working, all the way to where I find myself today, a year later, with a system that doesn't work at all. ... It appears I got 1 year of mileage out of this alarm system which I consider an epic fail. ... "
Device Compatibility
40alarm, app, wifi, calls, voice
+68%
-33%
" ... u can take a snapshot at anytime if necessary which will save to ur phone . ... "
" ... u can take a snapshot at anytime if necessary which will save to ur phone . ... "
" ... I have it connected to Alexa directly and via IFTTS to make it easier to Arma do disarm. ... "
" ... Nice alarm to make sure I can hear the alarm when I am across the house from the main hub. ... "
" ... Nice alarm to make sure I can hear the alarm when I am across the house from the main hub. ... "
" ... You can easily add cameras and home automation with the Smart Switch and Amazon Alexa voice integration. ... "
" ... You can easily add cameras and home automation with the Smart Switch and Amazon Alexa voice integration. ... "
" ... The systems texts and calls you immediately to both of our cell phones and the app is really great and easy to use. ... "
Apps
37ismartalarm, alarm, ifttt, integration, android
+54%
-46%
" ... Easy to set up using the iSmartAlarm apps. ... "
" ... The app interface works flawlessly and the Alexa integration is SO convenient. ... "
" ... The best feature is that I can control it from the mobile app. ... "
" ... can login any phone with app downloaded . ... "
" ... can login any phone with app downloaded . ... "
" ... The app on the phone makes it great to alarm so you won't forget. ... "
" ... Otherwise the install and ease of using the app are great. ... "
" ... The systems texts and calls you immediately to both of our cell phones and the app is really great and easy to use. ... "
Other
37motion, sensors, motion detector, door, door window sensors
+59%
-41%
" ... 4 door/window sensors, 1 motion sensor, and of course the Cube itself as the brain. ... "
" ... 4 door/window sensors, 1 motion sensor, and of course the Cube itself as the brain. ... "
" ... The cube detects it just like a sensor, knows it's there, and even whether it's plugged in or not. ... "
" ... The cube detects it just like a sensor, knows it's there, and even whether it's plugged in or not. ... "
" ... Very good sensor ... "
" ... Very good sensor ... "
" ... I am working or in the street and I can check on the app each sensor, each accessory. ... "
" ... I am working or in the street and I can check on the app each sensor, each accessory. ... "
Capacity
35satellite siren, alarm, siren, security system, apt
+97%
-3%
" ... Living alone in Chicago, it offers peace of mind. ... "
" ... Just what you need for multi floor homes. ... "
" ... Just what you need for multi floor homes. ... "
" ... This one I have hidden in my bookcase. ... "
" ... This one I have hidden in my bookcase. ... "
" ... Now I worry less when I am away from home. ... "
" ... Now I worry less when I am away from home. ... "
" ... It sounds when I forget to turn it off when I arrive home. ... Day and time when I leave and arrive home. ... "
Clock
32system, ismart, siren, ismartalarm, ismart alarm system
+59%
-41%
" ... The alarm is piercingly loud, which I appreciate. ... "
" ... I love this alarm system. ... In my experience, this alarm system works perfectly. ... For me, this alarm system is perfect! ... "
" ... I love this alarm system. ... In my experience, this alarm system works perfectly. ... For me, this alarm system is perfect! ... "
" ... The only thing i Needed was security alarm system. ... Also don't be dumb and use a sign that says what security alarm you have. ... "
" ... As far as the features of the alarm it's pretty good. ... "
" ... This alarm system is the best going. ... "
" ... The booster this alarm needed. ... "
" ... The booster this alarm needed. ... "
Marketplace
32amazon, works as advertised, advertised, return, reply
+63%
-38%
" ... =/ Do your self a favor buy a generic sign. ... "
" ... Works as expected! ... "
" ... Here's the list: ... And it is in a similar state. ... "
" ... Works as expected! ... "
" ... Here's the list: ... And it is in a similar state. ... "
" ... Works as advertised ... "
" ... Works as advertised ... "
" ... Works as stated. ... "
Software Platform
30ismartalarm, integration, firmware, android, ads
+40%
-60%
" ... Furthermore, now ads are popping up in the app. ... Ads should NEVER be in an alarm app and I have not been able to respond to an alarm as a result of the app slowing down (guessing due to ads) or the ad popping up and I have to hit skip. ... "
" ... As if that’s not bad enough, now the app will occasionally pop up ads when trying to turn off the alarm. ... "
" ... This product has horrible software support from iSmartAlarm. ... And even once the app as updated to allow it to launch without crashing, it still has a bug that prevents you from updating the iSmartAlarm device firmware from iPhone X. ... There are also multiple security holes in the firmware / software that have yet to be patched. ... "
" ... This product has horrible software support from iSmartAlarm. ... And even once the app as updated to allow it to launch without crashing, it still has a bug that prevents you from updating the iSmartAlarm device firmware from iPhone X. ... There are also multiple security holes in the firmware / software that have yet to be patched. ... "
" ... Apps are buggy and poorly supported - crash or don’t detect devices. ... "
" ... Apps are buggy and poorly supported - crash or don’t detect devices. ... "
" ... App has bugs. ... "
" ... App has bugs. ... "
Camera
24spot, add, wifi, system, cameras
+71%
-29%
" ... No issues yet and just picked up the camera to go with it. ... "
" ... No issues yet and just picked up the camera to go with it. ... "
" ... I researched which was the overall best security camera for money and quality. ... the camera moves like it should and operates as expected. ... "
" ... I researched which was the overall best security camera for money and quality. ... the camera moves like it should and operates as expected. ... "
" ... That is a great bonus to your other essential things you need in your home , but people you can have all the cameras in the world ( we have one in each room and hallway) but if you don't get those 3 inch screws for your front and back door they can just kick in lol. ... "
" ... I also bought spot camera. ... "
" ... I also bought spot camera. ... "
" ... Versatility of camera and picture quality is excellent. ... "
Network
21cube, connectivity, wifi connectivity, wifi, successfully
+52%
-48%
" ... Just what you need for multi floor homes. ... "
" ... Just what you need for multi floor homes. ... "
" ... Since I moved here there has been an increase in property crimes. ... This system works great, ( you need wifi though, so if you are like us have 4 floors modern town house make sure your basement wifi is working) or else it won't work. ... "
" ... I like having that feature as my house has multiple entrances. ... "
" ... I like having that feature as my house has multiple entrances. ... "
" ... I have a small townhouse of 2200 sq ft not certain how will work in much larger home. ... I have a second router in my home and ran it successfully off of my second router. ... "
" ... I have a small townhouse of 2200 sq ft not certain how will work in much larger home. ... I have a second router in my home and ran it successfully off of my second router. ... "
" ... and I'm in a 1000 Sq foot apt. ... "
Volume
18loud, louder, siren, loud enough, cube
+39%
-61%
" ... Main concern is that the alarm is not very loud, even on the high setting. ... I was expecting it to be as loud as my fire alarm but it's maybe half that loud. ... "
" ... Also siren is not terribly loud. ... "
" ... The system is not loud at all! ... "
" ... My only wish is that the alarm was louder. ... "
" ... Siren is too quiet, almost wouldn't disturb a conversation in the next room ... Their service does not meet my requirement, but at least their equipment is high quality and the alarm is LOUD. ... "
" ... But if you want it to be loud don't buy it ... "
" ... But if you want it to be loud don't buy it ... "
Product As Described
18works as advertised, advertised, works as described, works, stated
+89%
-11%
" ... Works as expected! ... "
" ... Works as expected! ... "
" ... Works as advertised ... "
" ... Works as advertised ... "
" ... Works as stated. ... "
" ... Works as stated. ... "
" ... Each piece and part of this package has worked as advertised. ... "
" ... Each piece and part of this package has worked as advertised. ... "
Door
14window, sensors, chime, sensor, opens
+93%
-7%
" ... 4 door/window sensors, 1 motion sensor, and of course the Cube itself as the brain. ... "
" ... 4 door/window sensors, 1 motion sensor, and of course the Cube itself as the brain. ... "
" ... I also added deadbolt and 3 locks on front door and back. ... I personally would prioritize on those door kick plates ( thieves often kick in because it is so easy) , 3 inch screws ( so it goes into your door frame) and also 3m films for window smash over these and cameras. ... "
" ... One of the things I like is that every time someone opens and closes a door you get a notification ... "
" ... One of the things I like is that every time someone opens and closes a door you get a notification ... "
" ... Overall solid product for my 2 door condo. ... "
" ... Be sure to buy extra window/door sensors if you need them. ... They also serve as a door chime if you set them up that way. ... "
" ... Be sure to buy extra window/door sensors if you need them. ... They also serve as a door chime if you set them up that way. ... "
Wifi
14network, refused, cube, wifi connectivity, successfully
+36%
-64%
" ... The wifi interface is lacking and it regularly loses connectivity with my home wifi network, or has to be reset. ... "
" ... The wifi interface is lacking and it regularly loses connectivity with my home wifi network, or has to be reset. ... "
" ... Says network error constantly. ... Will be looking for another alarm that doesn't run on wifi. ... "
" ... This new one will no longer keep the wifi. ... It drops its wifi settings continuously and will not work. ... "
" ... This new one will no longer keep the wifi. ... It drops its wifi settings continuously and will not work. ... "
" ... Never got to use the camera as it refused to connect to my home Wifi. ... However, I forced my router and my cell phone (required to connect the camera to the network) to connect only via 2.4Ghz still it refused to work. ... It's just a bummer that I have to use a separate Wifi camera. ... "
" ... Never got to use the camera as it refused to connect to my home Wifi. ... However, I forced my router and my cell phone (required to connect the camera to the network) to connect only via 2.4Ghz still it refused to work. ... It's just a bummer that I have to use a separate Wifi camera. ... "
" ... It was never able to maintain wifi connectivity for very long, even when placed right next to my router and the cube. ... Nothing else in my home has issues connecting to my Wifi, nothing. ... "
Notifications
13alerts, triggered, text, notification, text message
+100%
" ... And you can set up to get alerts for non-intruders come and go. ... "
" ... I can get alerts via txt email and app alert . ... "
" ... I can get alerts via txt email and app alert . ... "
" ... We get a call instantly, text and email. ... "
" ... One of the things I like is that every time someone opens and closes a door you get a notification ... "
" ... One of the things I like is that every time someone opens and closes a door you get a notification ... "
" ... I also receive a text and email notification. ... "
" ... It sends alerts and works with out any problems. ... "
Price
13worth the money, waste your money, tack, reg, best buy
+62%
-38%
" ... This Alarm is well worth the money! ... "
" ... This Alarm is well worth the money! ... "
" ... Just what I wanted n good time & a good price. ... "
" ... Just what I wanted n good time & a good price. ... "
" ... I think it is a nice addition and not much money either. ... "
" ... I think it is a nice addition and not much money either. ... "
" ... A tad expensive but nice to have. ... "
" ... A tad expensive but nice to have. ... "
Returns
13tomorrow, sent, returned, replacement, defective
-100%
" ... Wish i could return. ... "
" ... Wish i could return. ... "
" ... because if someone tried to install it and then return it, it will not work. ... they told me to return it. ... "
" ... because if someone tried to install it and then return it, it will not work. ... they told me to return it. ... "
" ... The first one had a power failure within the unit, so the manufacturer sent me another one. ... "
" ... The first one had a power failure within the unit, so the manufacturer sent me another one. ... "
" ... Will be returning ... "
" ... I'm giving them one more day to write me back or everything is going to be returned. ... "
Remote
11remote key fob, works well, remote siren, fob, door
+36%
-64%
" ... Remote fob screws are tiny and tight and need to be removed to reset it which is impossible since they also shred easily. ... "
" ... Remote fob screws are tiny and tight and need to be removed to reset it which is impossible since they also shred easily. ... "
" ... The remote reboot does not work at all. ... "
" ... The remote reboot does not work at all. ... "
Sound Quality
10cube, louder, base station, sounds like, setup
+100%
" ... Chime sounds like you are at a convenient store (think 7-11). ... "
" ... Chime sounds like you are at a convenient store (think 7-11). ... "
" ... Great product, easy to setup, the sound of the alarm is not very loud ... "
" ... Great product, easy to setup, the sound of the alarm is not very loud ... "
" ... Very helpful satellite speaker. ... "
" ... Very helpful satellite speaker. ... "
Delivery
10box, arrived, arrive, ago, package
+80%
-20%
" ... Day and time when I leave and arrive home. ... "
" ... Day and time when I leave and arrive home. ... "
" ... Just received and installed a few days ago. ... "
" ... Just received and installed a few days ago. ... "
" ... It arrived on time and work well. ... "
" ... It arrived on time and work well. ... "
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