Are Electric Bike Alarms Worth It? Full Wsdcam Review & Installation on a Lectric XP Step-Thru
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- Wondering if you should get an alarm for your Lectric XP (or other e-bike)? When I heard the 60% of bicycles (including electric bikes) get stolen from the owner's home, I decided that I better look into some extra security for my Lectric XP Step-thru and be ready for when my BlackBird arrives in a few weeks.
Featured product in this video:
Wsdcam Bike Alarm (2 Pack) - amzn.to/36ml5ge
Wsdcam Bike Alarm (1 pack) - amzn.to/3hGX1du
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On Prime-Day 2020, the Wsdcam Bike alarm TWO-PACK went on sale for less than $25! I wasn't sure how good such an affordable bike alarm would be, but as you will see in this unboxing and installation review video, it's a pretty awesome product for the price. The added piece of mind is worth every penny. Even at full price (at $30.99) I wouldn't hesitate at getting it. This bike alarm has 7 levels of sensitivity, 3 volume levels, is waterproof against rain, and has a 60+ foot range. You can also pair up to 8 remotes!
The devices also come with EVERYTHING you need to quickly install it and get it running within a few minutes. It even comes with a small screwdriver to replace the 3 AAA batteries (INCLUDED) in the future.
This Bike Alarm will NOT prevent determined thieves from being able to steal your precious ebike, but it will attract a lot of attention with it's 113dB siren to help you know when it's happening.
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LINKS TO ACCESSORY ITEMS I'VE PURCHASED FOR MY EBIKE:
BEST Ebike Cell Phone Holder Handlebar Mount - ebikeproducts.com/shop
Abus Bordo 6000 Twin Set Folding Locks - amzn.to/34aelli
Vont 'Pyro' Bike Light Set (red and white lights set) - amzn.to/2ZU62I9
MOUNTDOG Action Camera Accessories Kit - amzn.to/2T3O1mS
Carbon Fiber Handle Bar Extender for Accessory - amzn.to/3n5lnPm
VLTAWA replaced with the EbikeProducts Insulated Water Bottle Holder Bag (no screws) - ebikeproducts.com/shop
Sponge Grips - amzn.to/36ofeqG
DJC Suspension Seat Post (Lectric XP Bikes must use 31.6mm size) - amzn.to/2IpS5f6
Bike Alarm (2 pack) - amzn.to/36ml5ge
Bike Alarm (1 pack) - amzn.to/3hGX1du
Bike Bells (4 pack) - amzn.to/2Ipinys
Bike Hand 34 piece Complete Bike Repair Tool Kit - amzn.to/3lf8IJd
Velcro strap 50 pack - amzn.to/38t1TAa
Insta360 GPS Smart Remote for One R & One X Camera - amzn.to/2IkuhK8
Cloud 9 Cruiser Bike Seat - amzn.to/3eKzmaA
Tire Gauge, Easy to read and glows in the dark - amzn.to/2GL7hDn
Bike Tubes for Lectric XP 20x4 - amzn.to/3hp3vNE (double check size before ordering)
Bike Tube for 24” BlackBird - amzn.to/3hoTekI (double check size before ordering)
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I use it in my apartment when I am sleeping that I know no one is going to mess around this will wake me up real quick 🤣🤣🤣🤣 thank you 😁
2 YEARS--BATTERY LIFE AND ANY ISSUES:
I've been using two of these since about Dec2019. Both work fine/no probs.
I have sensitivity set such that it takes more than a soft bump on the bikes to give the warning beep, but strong wind will result in an occasional warning beep.
Both are oriented with the speaker horn facing down to help protect from rain. On one bike the alarm unit is under the seat and on the 2nd bike it's under the rear carrier (has some top protection).
Both alarm units have been through some very strong thunderstorms and worked without having to dry them out.
BATTERY LIFE (3xAAA):
~8 months Energizer Maximum ALKALINE cells
~9 months Energizer Ultimate LITHIUM cells
I really wanted the more expensive lithium cells to last a lot longer because I want to reduce the chance that an alkaline cell(s) will leak and damage one of the main modules yet keep average cost/hour the same or better. Lithium cells cost about ~2X alkaline cells.
So, I'm concluding using lithium cells is not worth it, even though they don't seem to leak. So, I'll continue to use Alkaline cells as the most cost effective solution.
I did know that the Ultimate Lithium cells are not optimum when powering low-current circuits, so I was somewhat expecting this result. In comparison tests, they perform much better in high-power devices which this alarm is not.
Also, FYI, the alarm unit fails when the 3xAAA cells discharge to about 1.1V per cell (3.3V total) and the cells need to be replaced. Alkaline cells also seem to give you more warning (days) than the lithium cells between the time you start getting the "battery low" beep response and the time it stops responding to the remote.
I haven't had to replace the batteries in either of the handheld remote units since I first used them over 2 years ago. One remote is used daily, the other about once per week.
Note: I MAY try retrofitting a RECHARGEABLE Li-ion cell and see if that works alright. If I do that, I'll try to get back to you on how it does.
Best video by far on demonstrating the Wsdcam bike alarm. Very informative, easy to follow instruction on use and settings. I duplicated all of your instructions from your video and it does exactly as demonstrated. Haven't installed or used it yet by I think I'm going to love having this alarm and the piece of mind it will give me. We camp in our motorhome around the country, staying in various state parks, so now I can sleep better at night knowing that this extremely loud sound will wake us up if someone is attempting to steal our E-bikes. Thanks, for taking your time to make this great video. Keep 'em coming!
Just bought an eBike and really love your takes on the screamer. I was thinking about this before I even bought it. Thank you.
Thanks so much for the tutorial got mine today and had no idea how it worked. Awesome video.
FINALLY a video on this alarm that shows how to adjust settings. Thank you sir.
Nice, concise review. Your explanation is much clearer than the instruction sheet. Thanks!
Thanks! Glad it was helpful!
great review! i've just ordered one of these, should have it within a week.
It really helps to add piece of mind. Thanks for watching and commenting!
Ebiking for 5 years here, but only getting an alarm now. Thanks for being the instruction manual!
Glad it was helpful!
The bike was relatively easy to put together and works well! The price was good, too! It has extended my biking range!
I've used another one from ebay (probably the same as this one) for the last year and a half. They do work great! Super loud (depending on what way you mount it). IT actually stopped a crackhead that jumped on my ebike one night. Scared the shit outta him lol I just got this one in the mail today. Seems a bit louder than my other one. 👍👍 This paired with a disc lock and your bike isn't going anywhere.
Awesome! Thanks for sharing. I love hearing that it stopped a theft.
Yup! Bike alarm + Kryptonite New York Lock Fahgettaboutit + Kryptonite New York Fahgettaboudit Chain 1415 + removing bike seat = full protection even in NYC or London. Only way to get any real protection if you have a high value bike / ebike and want to use it as a general vehicle for shopping and stuff like that.
i would advise against using disc locks on a bicycle that can be lifted up, they are mainly used for motorcycles. I'm gonna do a combination of the alarm, Kryptonite to lock the frame to a fixed point, 3 kryptonite chains for each wheel and the frame , and a bike cover that locks around the wheels so they can't even see what it is until further inspection. also will be removing the battery and seat as my bike is very difficult to pedal without any pedal assist 😄
@@kushpaladin well these e-bikes usually way about 65 lb. You put one of those disc locks on the back brake And you have The alarm on from this video. How many thieves do you know that want to carry a 65 lb bike with alarms going off crazy 🤣
I'm a 300 lb man and I'm very physically strong and believe it or not pretty fit.. I tried carrying this bike they're very awkward to carry.. they will be picking the bike up running then having to stop around everybody I don't think they going to get very far..
Come on man those alarms are LOUD two of them would be going off at the same time!! disc brake alarm and the one on this video.
I'm sure anyone who buys the disc brake alarm and the alarm that's on this video they have every intention of also having a kryptonite lock that locks both wheels. Preferably locked to something..
I have The same alarm that he has here. Me and my wife tested them out. I CAN'T BELIEVE HOW FREAKING LOUD THEY ARE THERE'S NO WAY EVEN IF A DUDE TRIED STEALING THESE BIKES LET'S SAY YOU'RE AT THE GROCERY STORE EVEN WITHOUT THE DISK LOCK THAT THEY'RE GOING TO DRIVE AROUND WITH THAT LOUD NOISE THEY'RE GOING TO RUN AND TRUST ME.
When thieves hear that noise they know someone's going to call the police they're taking off.
As a matter of fact on one video there was a guy on TH-cam saying this lock saved his bike.
A guy actually came into an apartment building in the hallway 1:30 a.m. nobody was around.. He started to ANGLE GRIND THE LOCK. The alarm went off the guy stopped immediately and left the hallway took off.
Trust me man these things are so loud.
MY SETUP!! Have 3 alarms!!! Can never have enough..
Put the disc lock on the back wheel and on the front wheel!! And the alarm on this video.
The best setup? Disc brake alarm on the front wheel, CRYSTAL ALARM I LOCK OR CHAIN LOCK THAT ALSO HAS 130 DB ALARM ON THE BACK WHEEL PREFERABLY ATTACHED TO SOMETHING!! And then the alarm that's on this video.
THAT IS WAY TOO MANY ALARMS TO TRY TO STOP CUT THEM OFF ETC... IT WOULD BE SO LOUD AND PIERCING THERE IS NO WAY THE DUDE IS GOING TO EVEN TAKE THE BIKE OR TRY ANYTHING!!
I know that's overkill but a small price to pay for your $1,000 or more!!
;)
ALSO THERE'S ANOTHER SOLUTION!!! GPS ON TOP OF THAT!!! Buy yourself a GPS locating unit hide it on the bike. So if all those alarms failed the guy still got away.. You're tracking the dude calling the police!!
I mean I don't know what else you can do that's the best solutions.
Thanks for the video. Very informative. I to am also waiting for a Black bird. The alarm will be added security.
I am loving the peace of mind that I am getting with having the alarm on the Lectric XP and very glad I got a 2-pack so I can put one on the Blackbird as soon as it arrives.I saw that Bolton has my Blackbird shipment in his warehouse on his last video and can't wait for it to get processed and shipped out! It looks so much better than the prototype he showed in the original videos I really like how it looks now (I think its the front fender improvement).
Great video finally I can set my alarm up thanks
I suggest using stainless steel zip ties if you know how to easily tighten them. These zip ties are a bit harder to simply cut off and, yes, they come in black also.
Thank you man 🎉
That is one serious cargo box on your bike!
I actually have this alarm, but didn't know about the 2 pack. Dropped a 2 pack in my cart, hoping for a good Amazon score for Amazon days.
I want one for my cargo box on the van & 1 for a generator.
I'm ordering steel zip ties for the ebike.
Thx for your review! 👍
Love the Harbor Freight switchie Changie screw driver!
I like how you attached it in a spot that doesn't expose the zip ties to view or access. When I first saw this on amazon I saw how they attached with zip ties that seems like an obvious weak point. I use and have to remove zip ties often and never have a knife. I easily melt them off with my lighter tho and using that I doubt it would even set off the alarm till it was too late. But your placement solves that .
Brax, using stainless steel zip ties reduces the weak point aspect significantly.
Like your reviews
When I park at a store & there are bad folks around I hold my phone when I activate the alarm like it's hooked to my phone. Bad guys don't know it's not.
Haha! Great idea!
I do that with no alarm 😃
Great video.. I'm still a little confused, You made clear how to get into set up mode Thanks! what I'm still a little confused about is the sensitivity setting. I cycle through the different tones, I realize that they are different in volume as well as pitch. If I store my alarm on the lowest volume yet seems to be the highest pitch my sensitivity seems to be less or in other words it takes more shake to set off the alarm. If I set store the loudest of the settings it seems to be more sensitive to movement. Thanks.
I’m trying to figure out how to program mine to even change volume. Mine is off brand without a name and I got it second hand so I’m figuring it out. Wish someone woulda answered your comment by now. Did you figure out how to do it?
I have it on my ebike. I think it’s definitely helpful.
It does a good job for the price and gives me some peace of mind.
You should of put it underneath your seat, also if your using two on different bikes can the remotes pair automatic?
Hola mi alarma dejo de funcionar. Y solo funciona un par de horas. Es decir se ha desconfigurado y no se como arreglarlo. Me pundes ayudar gracias. Tengo esa misma alarma de tu video.
I have a question about this that I can’t find the answer to… if the alarm is triggered and goes off, how long will it go for? Will it just make noise until I manually shut it off? Or does it just shut off after like 5 min or so.
Couple of good things to know...
1) Batteries can be removed and replaced without losing any of your preferred settings (like sensitivity). That's not true of some of the other bike alarms.
2) You can setup one remote to control two different alarm units. That way, you don't have to carry two remotes around all the time, or have to always double check you've taken the "right" remote for the bike you're riding.
However, if you do set things to control both alarm units with one remote, and IF you store both bikes within remote range of each other, then when you take one bike to ride, because you're still in remote range of both bikes, you can't turn on the alarm of the other bike without turning on the alarm of the bike you're riding...which means you'll set off the alarm on the bike you're riding. My "solution" was to program the second remote to control only the other bike's alarm unit (default setting), and keep that remote in the house to turn on the other bike's alarm before I ride off on the other bike...then put it's remote back in the house. It's not perfect, but it does let me carry around only the one remote and not have to worry about making sure I've ridden off with the "right" remote for the bike I'm riding. It's personal preference. Keep the remotes totally separate and always have to double check you've taken the right remote every time you ride one of your bikes, or control both alarms with the remote you always have with you.
That's a lot of work I guess..
Why not just mark each alarm with masking tape put The letter of the bike it belongs to.
But these alarms are fantastic
I just put one on me and my wife's bike holy crap they're allowed in so sensitive they're awesome..
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Of course it's personal preference...but since changing to the 1 remote for 2 alarms programming I have not even once had a problem by having the "wrong" remote with me and been unable to enable the alarm.
For me, that makes things easier...not harder (and it also helps increase the security on my bike).
I had months of experience using the "masking tape" method in the beginning because I didn't realize we could program one remote to work with two different alarms (one for each bike). Back then, every now and then I STILL got the remotes mixed up and took the wrong remote with me and therefore was unable to turn on the alarm on my bike when I got to the store. It also meant my girlfriend couldn't take the right remote paired with her bike because I had her remote with me. This fixed that issue.
How set second alarm on one remote??
The way this is worded makes no sense to me when you say both bikes instead of two bikes and then say “of each other” after remote range. Remote range is all you’re talking about. But isn’t even the important part to mention I don’t think. The it should go something like, if you store two bikes close to each other and have one remote to work both alarms then you can’t set the alarm for the bike you leave behind while keeping the one you’re going to ride unlocked, so you have to put your bike that you’re using far enough away to lock the bike you’re leaving behind. But it’s not easy to explain so the way you worded it isn’t bad.
Your solution is also confusing, you say you you’re using the remote normally to solve it but in a wordy way. And implying that you keep one remote paired to both while one is paired to only one like normal. (Just have two freaking remotes!) and then you say you keep it in the house to arm the other bike and then ride off on the other bike…. Bro stick with one bike or another. Also you said you then took it back inside after not explaining going outside!! You said you had it inside already!! Do you English? By this point I’m just tired of trying to read your words. Not a big deal for most but when your parents literally talk like this all the time and you have to be polite and act like it’s not that hard to know what someone is thinking and then talk to them like they just said a coherent sentence gets really old after decades. So sorry to rant haha
Nice I ran into another one of your videos and I got the same alarm
I really like having the alarm and feel the price is very reasonable. My only issue is that I sometimes forget that I have it armed. Thank goodness for the warning feature or my neighbors would probably get super annoyed.
Hi, I got one - after watching your video last year. So I finally changed the batteries, does it save my changes - Loudness, sensitivity. . .?
Thanks for sharing
Thanks for the comment
Does it have a metal casing? Otherwise I could see it being busted pretty easy with a hammer or some other hard object.
I have the same bike and cloud 9 seat, the alarm fits good underneath the seat, out of sight.
Thank you for sharing! I just got my ebike and definitely need this one. I haven’t decided on what type of bike lock to get though. Any suggestions will be much appreciated!. Thank you.
A lot will depend on where you live. If crime is not too high and bike thieves aren’t walking around with battery operated angle saws, then I love the Abus folding locks. Decently strong and there is a twin pack to easily carry 2 on the frame of the bike.
I made a video here about it. m.th-cam.com/video/M64wYCG2jVU/w-d-xo.html
I have the same alarm and installed it on my rack, but it never alarms from vibration. You have to hit the alarm before it works.
good review
Thanks for watching and commenting!
Are the remotes specific to the units or can you operates 2 units with the one remote?
Hi good video..where did you get that plastic box you mounted to your rear rack?
Can you make a video about the sensitivitylevels and how that works out in reality?
Thanks, for this informative video. Do you need to cut the zip ties, each time you need to change batteries?
I would like to ask for advise, is a lighter folding lock combined with this alarm better than chosing a higher grade, but heavy U lock without the alarm?
Yes, unfortunately you do need to cut the zip ties. That's a great question about the alarmed lock that is lighter than a heavier U lock. I honestly would have to say that the cost of the alarm is so inexpensive, I would go with the best heavy duty lock possible and get the alarm too. Sorry, I know its not the options you gave as an answer, but the alarm is super helpful in surprising a would be thief to stop trying, but a easy to conquer lock is almost like a target for thieves to pick your bike to steal. I live in a relatively low crime area and never leave my bike alone for very long so I have a lot less to worry about where the alarm and folding lock are very adequate.
If I lived in an area where crime is high, I would probably become "Captain Overkill" and get an expensive security setup like getting ALL of the following:
1) TWO Kryptonite Chains (supposedly these chains take a lot longer to cut with a angle saw) and would be used for front and back wheel locking ( amzn.to/2SEjOy6 )
2) Disk brake lock alarm ( amzn.to/2SEktj4 )
3) Abus folding lock ( amzn.to/3uAu7R5 )
4) Apple Airtag to track my bike in case it still gets stolen ( amzn.to/3p3UPA6 )
The amount of visible security alone would hopefully make it one a thief would want to not want to deal with.
The added weight would be a LOT to the ebike, but if I were to leave the bike alone for more than a few hours in a high crime area, this is the only way I would do it. I would also be sure to register the stuff you bought with the lock companies to be able to get some compensation back if your ebike is stolen.
It really Sucks that we have to spend so much on making sure we feel comfortable leaving our ebikes alone. I hear that the #1 reason people who have ebikes that are able to ride them do work don't do it is because they don't feel safe leaving the bike alone. I am lucky to where I can bring my ebike into the building I work at and the bike rack is inside the building and all my coworkers would keep an eye on it for me, but that is an extremely rare thing to have.
Unfortunately, if a skilled thief wants your bike, they will most likely be able to get it. Kind of like cars thefts.
There's a way to open zip ties without cutting them. Just search TH-cam. It basically involves sticking something between the toothy sides. Technically a thief can also remove it the same way but the loudness of the alarm would've startled them and hopefully enough that they just quickly walk away.
Thank you for the video, I just got one and installed it. the problem I'm having is when it is disarmed, the unit beeps every 20 seconds or so. like beep, beep, beep......beep, beep, beep.....beep, beep, beep. (3) times, I dont know how to make it stop. it may be the S.O.S. mode? can you help
I think you may have a defective unit. Seems like the emergency button is being pressed internally. The button may be stuck. You could try opening up the case and checking the buttons alignment. If you got it on Amazon I would recommend returning it if you still can and order another one and see if that was just a fluke problem with that unit.
I often bump multiple times into other bikes when I try to lock mine in a shared bike station :p seems handy for inside a private garage, but not so much in public. It will trigger the alarm constantly :p
Can you do an installation setup for the new improved version with the mount?
I see a couple of odd pieces for which the installation is unclear.
Thank you.
I didn't know they made a new version! If it has a better mounting system, that would be great. If I do decide to get another one and upgrade, I will definitely do a video on it. At the moment, I still have the second unit in a box waiting for my Bolton Blackbird to come in so I am not sure I'll be getting one soon.
Can you arm two of these alarms with one remote?
Thanks for this. Really good information. I wish, though, you didn't have that completely unnecessary and distracting music playing. It's distracting enough when it's in the background of talking. It's totally in the way when you're trying to demonstrate different volume levels on the device.
Sorry about that. That was definitely really poor planning on my part. I really appreciate the feedback and you taking the time to watch and comment on my video.
Does the remote notify you or is it just the alarm on the bike itself
I have a foldable e-bike, and it has the perfect spot to hide this guy in, inside the frame, it'll muffle the alarm sound a bit, but I don't think it'll muffle it too much, we'll see. This is great because it doesn't matter whether they wanna go after your wheels, or the whole bike, the alarm will sense the movement and trigger itself.
It will muffle it a little, but the alarm is very loud and still should be audible within a reasonable distance.
A Bully U lock comes with a pager that beeps and vibrates when triggered. Range is good.
I carry pepper spray in my pocket everyday.
I just recieved one of these alarms. Amazing how much nastiness they can pack in a small package! Just about fell off my chair when it was activated! Ensure you are somewhere in which the police won't be called!
Yeah, it’s really loud! Funny story, my camera guy (John) has one on his scooter that was in the back seat of his car. He accidentally activated the alarm while he was driving and said it was deafening and set him into a panic trying to shut it off. Lol.
Does this alarm reset itself after going off for a while?
How long do these last
Is there a way to only allow the first alarm sound the entire time it is going off? I don't really like the other different tones it goes through before it shuts off. Thanks again
Prolly shouldn’t use that one then unless the thieves dislike your taste in alarm sounds. But my advice is to do the one that’s worst and it’ll work better.
I bought one of these and a Favoto disk lock with alarm. Between my scooters built in handlebar lock, the disk lock/alarm and the Wsdcam alarm my bike has effectively two locks and two alarms. I plan to buy a Kryptonite chain with lock and alarm giving me 3 locks and 3 alarms plus add a GPS. The Wsdcam alarm is Loud. With both the Wasdcam alarm and the Favoto disk lock going off together they are Very Loud and nerve racking. After the alarm stops after 30 seconds it will go off again for another 30 seconds and so on as long as the bike continues to move. I'm mounting inside the headlight casing so they have to break it to get to the alarm. With you mounting it under the bike rack, I'm afraid someone will just cut the cable ties and chuck it far away or into a bucket of water which would kill it instantly. You may wanna re-think your mounting place.
Great points. My area is not a high crime area and for me, the goal of the alarm is to (hopefully) scare and alert someone who touches the ebike. If I did live in a high crime area, I would do a lot more similar to your setup for sure. Sounds like you found great places to keep the alarm from being disabled. Thanks for sharing!
Got one from ebay for my sons bike but didn't work out of the box,usual hassles with seller not wanting to help! Just ordered another one from a different seller hope for better luck this time! By the way white cable ties don't last as long as black ones in outside conditions.
where did you get the rear basket from. i am looking for a 18 inch x 18 inch one for food delivery ( to keep the delivery bag)
Get some rack on amazon or ebay wall grid wire panel
how do you expect us to hear that alarm with music blaring in the background.
There a rechargable version where you don't have to take it off to swap the batteries? How long do the batteries last?
Unfortunately there isn't a rechargeable version that I know of. Batteries seem to last about 5-6 months for me but I guess it depends how long you use it and have them armed or if they go off a lot.
When sombody sets off the alarm how long does it go off for ,does it shut itself off after a certain amount of time or will it just keep going till you turn it off
If I remember right, it’s a 30 second alarm then shuts off.
Does the alarm eventually turn itself off after some time or does it just continue until it runs out of batteries?
Yes. Thank you for your comment! As the op I’m only going to reply to one’s that hype me and just say thank you.
Is the remote infared or kinda like bleutooth/radio signal?
Like, if i put it in a bike bag I still can disarm it?
I am pretty sure it works on radio frequency similar to garage door openers. Yes, it can be disarmed through walls and doesn’t have to be line of sight.
@@EbikeProducts Ty
Since you have two - does the remote control of one of them work with the other one as well ? (It would be a weakness if it did)
Only if you re-program the remote. As it comes it will not work with both.
I have it for my step thru, and also the rotor lock with key. It has the same loud alarm. My alarm sounds cycle through all the sounds.
Nice video!
Happy New Year!🎊
Thanks for sharing! A rotor lock with a built in alarm is a great device and I cna definitely see how that is a great way to have extra security on the bike as the wheel is locked. It might be an overkill for me, but I may actually consider getting on as well when we return to having to go back to the office and I need to leave my bike for 8 hours at the office.
@@EbikeProducts will you be leaving your eBike locked to a bike rack in a garage, or just inside your office where you work? In your case, I don’t think it’s overkill because you have to secure your eBike from theft. My black bike cover has a hole near the bottom do you can put a cable through the rim. I saw all these products while watching reviews on the LECTRIC XP.
HAPPY NEW YEAR! Keep those awesome reviews coming. I haven’t been brave enough to do any reviews, and my ST is pretty tricked out with accessories. Well, I think so anyway, with my bright lights, spoke reflectors, reflective rim tape, CLEARON BLUETOOTH SPEAKER,
My alarm sound cycled through all the different sounds if it’s triggered. But I never leave it unattended by I’ve heard of people leaving the garage door up just to run in the house quickly, just for the eBike to be stolen just the quick.
Be sure to register your eBike online at BIKEINDEX.COM in the eBike database just in case it’s stollen, and add it to your insurance.
I'm thinking about the 2 pack for a 150cc scooter. I'll use Both alarms on the same bike.
I was thinking about doing the same thing, but then realized that I would have a difficult time arming one bike if I left in the garage while taking the other out. Both would arm and disarm so I wouldn't be able to have control on arming one and not the other.
@@EbikeProducts It would require a little wiring but you could put an on/off switch on the alarm it you could solder. For this simple purpose, perhaps you could do it with some of that solderless glue stuff they sell. Just turn on which ever alarm you want to activate with the switch.
I have one of these and I had it in garage on bike for six months and now it does not work The remote lights up when I push the button but the alarm does not respond. When I take out the batts on the alarm and put different old ones in it beeps a couple times I am wondering if the batteries are dead on the remote and alarm Thanks
Depending on the brand of battery, I've had to change my batteries out about the 6 month mark especially if I've had it armed a long time. I think you should change them both out and see. It's pretty simple tech, so I don't see them breaking too often.
@@EbikeProducts okay Thanks
Theres actually a rechargable Version as well, same price and all. My recomendation, as it is cheaper over time.
Thanks very much for sharing. Questions: 1) What if the remote gets lost or broken while on the road, is there a way to disarm the alarm? 2) What is the working distance of the remote? 3) Can you activate the alarm without it sounding. 4) Can you program the other remote (from alarm set #2) so it can be used on alarm set #1 so you can have a backup remote on you just in cast remote #1 gets lost or broken while on the road? New on your channel. New subscriber. God bless.
Thanks for subscribing and the blessing! I don’t know of a way to disarm the alarm if you lose the remote other than to take out the battery. Put duct tape over the speaker and it muffles the sound considerably if you need to do that. 2) there isn’t a way to arm the alarm without sound 3) Sorry, I don’t know if you can match a remote to another alarm.
How long does the alarm goes off when left unattended
The alarms will cycle through 6 different sounds for a total of only 30 seconds.
Can you tell me what the name brand of your bike Lauren is so I can look on eBay because I'm having hard time getting on Amazon for some reason Amazon denied me on something and they were wrong because I had the right stuff for my car to be on Amazon but now I'm on eBay so I pretty much do everything on eBay so tell me what's the name of your bike alarm I have one on wish but only one problem I'm looking for another one
It’s called the WSDCAM wireless bike alarm.
Does this alarm have to be set up flat? Or can i put it on an angle?
The great thing is that it is activated by vibration and not a leveling (gyro) sensor so it can attached to the bike at any angle.
Where can I buy one
I got one with a kit I bought from NB power, and I can’t get the damn thing to work….this alarm makes a loud sound….but it also magnet locks you’re rear tire….I only have a cable lock right now, and have to wait till I get paid for a U-Lock….it’s a $2500 DYI stealth bomber E-Bike, and the bike attracts too much attention.
It has a key ignition to power it on….but those can easily be hot wired, once you have a proper Allen wrench to remove the side cover.
It can still be pedaled off without power….so the magnet wheel lock is something needed….with the feature, a bike thief will have to pick the bike up, and drag it….and if they don’t have a truck to put it in they will not get far…it also weighs 102 pounds.
If you have a apple phone you can get a small GPS tracking chip…..and I will be pressing charges if they get caught….they can add grand theft to they’re rap sheet….I hate bike thieves!
They bring saw saws, battery operated angle grinders, and have been known to butcher a bike….just to steal it.
Sad part is replacing the batteries. Small Phillips screw underneath, then prying the cheap plastic shell apart every time. The case does not come apart easily. Should have a rechargeable battery inside to be recharged from an AC adapter or external power pack.
Have a recumbent trike and cats, dogs, and people like to pester it. As such the batteries are going to wear down. Replacing the batteries is going to break down the case after a while, and as such means replacing cause it is a cheaply made product.
Past that it is a good alarm. Cats are learning to stay off it.
Also, use stainless steel zip ties... plastic ones are so easily snipped off.
1000% agree! The plastic casing has already lost one of its clips due to opening and closing the case. The alarm itself is very good but better zip ties would be a great improvement and rechargeable batteries should be something they NEED to make standard on stuff like that.
The volume to look and unlook , Can u mute the volume or lower??
Unfortunately you can lower the volume but not mute it.
Get a U-lock that is at least 18mm thick like the Kryptonite fahgettaboudit mini, this lock cannot be removed with a bolt cutter, but the other most important thing is an alarm that can TEXT you when the bike is disturbed so that you can get to it before anything can happen, time is the most critical factor.
people seem so concerned about hiding it. It dosnt need to be hidden. It is a motion alarm. Mount it in plain view where people can see and it is actually a deterrent. Personally i mount mine of the bikes battery with 3M Dual Lock - it is removable, but takes a lot of effort, more than enough to set it off
Just wonder if the remotes are encoded individually, else anyone who has this brand of remote can unlock my alarm...
I believe they are. You can also buy extra remotes and there is a simple pairing process which makes me believe they all have different codes. Could be like keys where there are a bunch of different one that may be rotated, but being a digital product there could be thousands of different combinations so the likelihood of having 2 in the same vicinity are unlikely.
I actually strapped one of these on my catalytic converter.
Catalytic converters are getting stolen all over the country. Someone needs to make them harder to steal.
What kind of battery is in the remote for this alarm?
Standard AAA batts, 2 each, included.
Sensitivity sucks on mine. Just got it. Would new batteries help it?
Mmm. I’ve found that the most sensitive setting is pretty good and too sensitive for most. I’m wondering if it’s placement on the bike that may make a difference.
I’m not sure changing battery would really help but it’s worth a shot.
@@EbikeProducts I'm wondering about the placement as well. It's currently placed where all 4 sides horizontally are covered. Maybe it can't sense motion as well due to not having a reference point. Anyway I'll try another spot and see. Thanks a bunch!
Is your microphone even turned on?
What's the life of it with the normal battery usage?
Mmmm, I don't really know yet. I leave them armed a lot and I'll probably change them every 6 months when Daylight savings comes around. That's when I do a lot of my normal battery changes around the house for alarms and backup stuff.
Wish I had purchased years ago
My go to is the Abus Alarmbox. I'm not too comfortable with plastic zip ties. Way to easy to cut off. The Abus uses steel zip ties which will be harder to cut. You also have the option of bolting the Alarmbox's bracket to your frame or cargo rack for even better protection. You will have to drill holes for it if you go with this option. It uses a key to lock the Alarmbox and its bracket together as one unit. The key also turns the alarm off. It is pricey at $80 but I'd rather pay the extra $55 from a well know company known for bike security. Cool video though!
How do you set one remote control to control two alarms?
Sorry, I know it's possible but I do not know the steps to do it. I'll see if I can find it on the website or manual and will post it here.
m.th-cam.com/video/MqR6drwOb8s/w-d-xo.html
I found the answer.
Where fid u find the answer? Or could u post the steps. Several people have asked this question. Thanks
What GPS tracker do you recommend if any ?
I tried finding one without any luck, most of gps on Amazon have really bad reviews with connection issues been the main issue
@@aristojuan7926 There's one name Swiss gps tracker I saw it but no real reviews only the seller.
@@sammo6950 you should wait for some reviews, probably a new item on Amazon. I’m also interested in getting GPS technology on my bike as my bike almost got stolen and that kept me thinking about a way to find my bike if that ever happen. I recently bought a bike alarm and that at least gives me some peace of mind leaving my bike on the street.
I haven’t found any that I can recommend. I was thinking on doing research on the apple tracking device but I know nothing about it at the moment. I’ll post something when I find out more.
Thank you! The instructions came in itty bitty, smaller than small font. Go figure. I couldn't read it with a magnifying glass, ado your video was more than valuable . . .
What kind of battery is that..7:21??
Those are basic AAA alkaline batteries that came with the alarm.
Did you ever get your Blackbird?
Not yet. I emailed about the status of when the last of the 24" Blackbird's might go out so I would have an idea of the latest I might get it and was told that most of them would go out this week and to expect a tracking number soon. It's already Thursday so I am not too sure they'll hit their deadline. There's still tomorrow! If I get a tracking number tomorrow then I should see it next week sometime as I am only a days drive away... (Fingers crossed)
What lining puncture protection can I use for my Lectric Xp fat tire
You can use stuff like slime, armourdillo, or tuffy liners. I am waiting for Tannus to get their 20”x4” Armour liners back in stock. They’re expensive but I feel are the least messy and will give the BEST protection. If you get a flat, I hear you can still ride the bike at low speeds safely. As soon as I get them I’ll be doing a video on it for sure.
ive 3d printed a handlebar holder so that the alarm can also be used as a horn while riding. very good alarm system.
Oh! Interesting tip! Thanks for sharing. Where did you find the design for the printing to be done? Is it a common thing being made?
@@EbikeProducts I measured the fob and drew it myself. I've been a 3d printer for about 6 years now.
I have 3 bike alarms on my bike. All 3 going off at the same time. Is going to unsettle even the most experienced thief trust me. They've been triggered twice so far. And the would be thief ran away. Before he could even get started on the hiplok.
How do u sync them to 1 remote?
The tape and the music made it difficult to hear the alarm tones.
Very good video. Very well explained.
I suggest you'd hide the alarm as much as possible and out of sight of a thief. He could smother the alarm sound using duck tape or a pillow for that mather.
Why would you hide it ???.... that doesn't make any sense....that's not the purpose....it's to warn you...if they would touch the alarm in any way.....it would go off.....hiding it achieves nothing !!!!
@@RPMac the thinking is that because this only gives a little warning at first (goes short warning, louder warning, then full alarm), the thief would hear the warning and could smash the alarm. hiding it means he either leaves, or fumbles more to find it causing the full alarm to eventually go off.
How to make the blocking(ARM) and unlocking(Disarm) of volume quieter?
Only things I Don't like is it's battery operated by 3 small batteries. I'd rather hard wire it to my existing battery. This way I'll never have to worry about changing the batteries or poor performance if those batteries get low. (for a 150cc scooter so the stator is going to keep my battery charged) I'm sure there is a way to do it.. now to just find out How. - Another thing I Don't like is the alarm Only sounds for about 15-25 seconds according to the reviews. I'd want something that does not shut off until I shut it off if possible.
All the things you mentioned are dead on. It would've been nice to be able to set the length of the alarm sound to more than the 15-25 seconds. I think mine goes to just around 30 seconds. It would've been awesome if they also made it rechargeable. I take out my ebike battery often in the garage so, hardwiring would not be something I'd want, but I definitely see the benefit. Taking out the battery has already weakened the clips on one of my alarms. Thanks for commenting!
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Get those extra large zip ties like the cops use for handcuffs so you can lock the thief to the bike rack, also do you think there will ever be a time when they stop making duct tape ,because of zip ties, I love my duct tape!
... duct tape can do a few more things than zip ties.. So no they woont stop making duct tape.
OKAY NOW HOW DO YOU CHANGE THE BATTERY 🤣
So you're going to put new zip ties on every time you change the battery?
Yeah, that is one thing people will have to keep in mind. I have hundreds of zip ties and the batteries last a long time, so its not a big deal for me.
@@EbikeProducts they say the battery lasts between 1 and 3 months.
I guess you're right zip ties are cheap.
Personally, it's an alarm so I want it to be as loud as possible, shock value 🔊
Best tutorial I've found. I have the same alarm under a different name.The instructions were predictably not the easiest to understand.
I bought this to put under my car for catalytic converter thieves
starting 3:30
Tape?? Zip ties?? Yeah, that will completely prevent a thief from throwing that thing away, or smashing it.