| | |  | Car | Home » » Galaxy G20 Keyless Entry Car Alarm with 4 Buttons | | | | | | | Description: | | Galaxy Keyless Entry Car Alarm is a complete security and keyless entry system. It has two sleek four button remote controls with a separate lock and unlock. Its built-in parking light relay and plug-in dual zone impact sensoor make this product very handy. It also features a programmable three stage anti car-jack feature and remote keyless entry and accessory activation. | | | Features: | |
• 4 button entry level alarm
• OEM look transmitter
| | | Product Details: | | | Product Length:
| 7.2 inches | | Product Width:
| 5.3 inches | | Product Height:
| 4.9 inches | | Product Weight:
| 1.25 pounds | | Package Length:
| 7.2 inches | | Package Width:
| 4.8 inches | | Package Height:
| 3.8 inches | | Package Weight:
| 0.95 pounds | | Average Customer Rating:
|  based on 5 reviews |
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7 of 7 found the following review helpful:
 For the price, pretty darn goodFeb 02, 2011
By islandjake
Okay, not that I have a wealth of knowledge on car alarms, but I recently had my car broken into for the last time. In my apartment complex I had my car picked clean including spare change and gum about six times. At first I thought it was me. Perhaps I forgot to lock it. But the sixth time, I knew I locked it. Somehow they still got in. And that was it. I wanted to get an alarm and leave my door unlocked and let the little snots get surprised. I went to craigslist of all places and a dealer was advertising this unit for 110 dollars fully installed. Considering that was the best price I saw anywhere of the big box retailers, I was skeptical. So I enquired. This particular installer used to be a "Head installer" for best buy and he stumbled opon this one a few months ago. He too was skeptical, but it had a limited lifetime warranty while most of the alarms in that price range only had one year. So he tried it out. Immediately he began getting good feedback on it from his customers.
So i went with it. He set it up so that the door would automatically lock once the door was closed and the key was out of the ignition. And he hid the flashing blue light under some black electrical tape and said "if they get in, this puppy will go off." He charged 110. 40 for the unit, and 70 for install, plus tax. I went to a friends house and asked for his empty xbox cardbord packaging and packed it up nicely and left it on the back seat. Then I went into my apartment, hoping for a little noise and action. I dressed in running shorts (am in hawaii) and left my shoes on, ate very light and purposefully sat in a chair close to the door, leaving the door and screen open, not latched for easy egress.
So, fast forward 2 hours and watching the news, getting ready to grab a book. I am sitting and low and behold my horn and siren go off. I Exit my apartment just quick enough to catch a glimpse of the culprits hoofin it down the street. I left the siren running, slim jim in the passsenger front door still flapping, door ajar and called the cops by cell while running after them.
saw them go into an apartment, waited for the cops, and kids were arrested. That complex had sixteen police reports in the last year for car breakins and they got fingerprints to compare to, these kids are screwed im thinking . I just finished giving my statement to the police and wanted to put this review up.
The only bad thing about it is I think the siren is a bit soft. I would liked it to be a bit louder, but it was loud enough to draw attention at 11pm at my complex.
Also I do believe the alarm remotes could have been faster reacting. I used to push my factory remote button quickly and it would lock my door. This unit, you have to hold the button down a "tad" longer to get the chirp. That might be why the previous poster was having issues. I would have to say it takes double the amount of time to press the button. If factory remotes were a 1/4 second solid push to lock the door, this took 1/2 second. really not much, but noticeable. Other than that, solid unit so far and the price is right (esp if you can install it yourself). Also I am able to chirp it from at least 25 yards away. I play golf and I am pretty good at pacing off steps and guessing distance. I haven't tested it farther as of yet.
Also dont let the photo fool you. The remotes are smaller than the factory GM remotes and are nice. I would suggest (based on the manual specs) buying spare batteries and keeping them handy as it says it only has a "6 month" life based on average usage. My factory remote from 2004 is still working on original batteries so not sure what that means.
5 of 5 found the following review helpful:
 My 3rd ScyTek alarm, and I love it!May 27, 2010
By Shawn Brown
Not sure who installed S Mitchell's alarm, but apparently someone who didn't know what they were doing. I've installed car electronics for over 30 years and all ScyTek alarms I've owned have worked outstanding! I currently own the Galaxy G20 and I love it! The remotes work great, and I can arm/disarm the alarm from half a block away! Not sure why someone would have to stand next to their car to get their remote to work. Sounds like either the remote's battery is low or the antenna wire coming off the alarm module is shoved up under the dash or somewhere else that is not allowing it a good signal. Mine is actually hanging out from under the dash, not surrounded by any metal or wires. My doors lock and unlock as they should, with either the remote or ignition. The dome light comes on as it is supposed to. I also have both a shock sensor and a proximity sensor hooked up (using a 3-into-1 adapter plug that allows adding 3 optional sensors to 1 sensor plug). Both work fine.
I totally love this alarm! I've had less issues with ScyTek alarms than with any other brands. Ease of installation is great, and their wiring diagrams are quite easy to understand. And I love the ability to turn features on or off.
Yes, the G20 is a GREAT car alarm! I give it 5 Stars and 2 thumbs up! If you don't know how to install alarms, I would suggest having a professional shop do it instead of doing it yourself and then complaining because it won't work.
2 of 2 found the following review helpful:
 Relays add 50% to the cost!Sep 04, 2011
By -TMcN-
The Scytek Galaxy G20 is a fine car alarm for the price... but it might cost you more.
The manual warns you that the warranty is void if not installed by a Scytek-certified installer. There's a reason for that; the wiring diagram is incomplete, and finding the correct places in your vehicle isn't always easy. For example, he siren has two wires, but only one on the wiring diagram. (Connect the black one to the car body or some other ground.) And the door locks of, for example, my 1991 Ford, require the addition of relays because the switch toggles power, not ground. (Pretty normal; a LOT of cars are like this.) The same for the dome light activation; against all logic, the G20 only provides negative out, not positive, for the dome light, so you'll most likely need to add another relay.
Right now on Amazon, the price of this alarm is under $34. Needing the relays, I nipped out to the local (O'Reilly) auto parts store and got two generics and a pack of blade connections... for $17.97 plus tax. In other words, the relays and connections cost me half as much as the alarm! (You can get relays and connects cheaper on Amazon, but you have to plan that ahead and it will still be $9 total plus shipping, and still raise the price of the alarm.)
There are three pieces to be installed - the shock sensor, the control unit and the siren. But add another big hunk of space (and money) for the relays; they aren't small.
Once installed, the alarm works well. The receiver isn't very sensitive to the remotes; you have to be pretty close to the vehicle, but it works. The review stating that it's too sensitive didn't factor in that you can adjust the shock sensor down to very insensitive.
Serious ProjectDec 13, 2011
By yo mama
if you have never installed an alarm before, this can be intimidating. it is good to practice on a cheap unit though. After SEVERAL failed attempts, this alarm is installed and working as advertised. I paid $400 for an alarm 10 years ago that did not have nearly the features that this one has. Great Value!
ADVISE: If you are installing aftermarket power door locks on a vehicle that did not previously have them, do not use Baja Tough relays from your local parts store THEY DO NOT WORK. just order the recomended relays from Amazon because they are a lot more expensive at the car stereo shop. also use THE12VOLT.COM to get your vehicle's wiring diagram and label where the wires on the alarm unit go before you start the install.
3 of 10 found the following review helpful:
 Don't waste your money!Sep 05, 2009
By S. Mitchell
This is a complete waste of money. I had it installed one day and had it removed the next day. The remote almost has to be touching the car for it to work. For a few dollars more you can get a much better alarm.
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