Customer Reviews for SunSetter Wireless Wind Sensor
SunSetter Wireless Wind Sensor
The Wireless Wind Sensor is specifically designed for all SunSetter Motorized Awnings sold to Costco members. It is the perfect product for homeowners who are concerned about their awning in windy conditions. The sensor continually monitors the strength of the wind and based on the sensitivity setting that you have set, will automatically roll up the awning and keep it closed until you choose to open it again. The sensor is battery powered so there are no cords to worry about. It attaches easily to your SunSetter Motorized Awning and with a few simple programming steps is ready to use. Enjoy your SunSetter Motorized awning even more with this convenient easy-to-use accessory. Motorized Oasis awning owners will receive a black colored wind sensor to better match their frame.
Features:
Closes your awning automatically on windy days.
The Wireless Wind Sensor monitors the effect of the wind on your awning and closes it automatically when necessary.
You set the sensitivity.
Battery powered.
Simple to install.
Easy to use.
Made by Somfy.
Compatible with all SunSetter Motorized Awnings sold to Costco members.
For SunSetter Motorized Awnings only, not compatible with non-motorized SunSetter VISTA Awnings.
5-Year Limited Warranty
Average Customer Rating:
(32 Reviews) 32
(out of 32 reviews)
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31 of 32(97%)customers would recommend this product to a friend.
Customer Reviews for SunSetter Wireless Wind Sensor
Review 1 for SunSetter Wireless Wind Sensor
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ShihTzu
Date:May 18, 2011
Wireless Wind Sensor
Pros: works as advertised.
Cons: none
"We live in an area where the whole back of our house is in the sun in the afternoon and early evening. We bought two 18" motorized awnings a couple of years ago but were afraid do leave them out during the day when we were gone. I bought the sensors, installed them per the directions and they are perfect !!!!!!!! Directions were easy, installation a breeze (no pun intended), and they make sure your motors are programed correctly. We now leave the awnings out and don't worry about the wind."
2 of 2 people found this review helpful.
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Review 2 for SunSetter Wireless Wind Sensor
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FredandEthyl
Location:Harrison Twp, MI
Date:September 19, 2012
Better safe than sorry
Pros: works when tested by manual rapid lift and drop, hasn't needed to retracted awning while unattended
Cons: none yet
"When we purchased our new Sunsetter 14 ft motorized awning with acrylic fabric, we thought that protection against unexpected bad weather would be a very good idea."
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Review 3 for SunSetter Wireless Wind Sensor
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alreadytaken47
Location:Grand Rapids, Mi
Date:August 31, 2012
5 minute install
Model Number: Wind Sensor
"Worked well. Agitated the end of the awning and it rolled right up --- just like it should. It will take the worry out of leaving the awning out at times."
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Review 4 for SunSetter Wireless Wind Sensor
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r2l2
Location:Annville, Pa
Date:August 29, 2012
Wind Sensor
"Details to install are simple, and it has a number of adjustments that can be made for degrees of wind."
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Review 5 for SunSetter Wireless Wind Sensor
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GillesG
Location:Sandy, UT
Date:August 28, 2012
Easy to install
"So easy to install. The video was more instructive than the manual."
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Review 6 for SunSetter Wireless Wind Sensor
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jwhite
Location:Washington DC
Date:August 23, 2012
Good idea - not yet seen work
"I have only seen this work when testing during install but I have seen the awning pick up in the wind and think this could save me from having it fly off when left open during a storm accidentally."
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Review 7 for SunSetter Wireless Wind Sensor
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Foreman2
Location:Seattle, WA
Date:July 24, 2012
A must have
Pros: best idea ever to save your awning in high wind.
Cons: none
"If you have a SunSetter Awning, you need one of these. I have had the awning for about three years. One day I forgot to roll the awning in before leaving the house and a gale wind came up. My neighbor noticed what was happening and was able to roll it up for me. If he had not, I would no longer have the awning. The SunSetter Wireless Wind Sensor was super easy to install and works like a charm. Buy it from Costco and not from the SunSetter Company and you will save money. You do need to have the wireless remote control for your awning however."
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Review 8 for SunSetter Wireless Wind Sensor
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Ram04
Location:Westminster, Co
Date:July 24, 2012
Works great
"I installed the sensor and tested it per the instructions and it retracted the awning. I waited for a windy day to see if would automaticly retract. The wind whipped the awning as much as I though it should and didn't retract, so I lowered the sensitivity adjuster from 2 to 1 and this setting works great."
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Review 9 for SunSetter Wireless Wind Sensor
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Pedrito
Location:Southern Calif.
Date:May 22, 2012
Works well, challenging to program
Pros: good wind insurance, works well once installed
Cons: a little tricky to program
Model Number: Wireless Wind Sensor
"The wind sensor installed easily and works perfectly once it is programmed. It required reversing the motor direction which didn't work the firtst few times I went through the steps. Sunsetter has excellent customer service personnel and tried the steps with me several times over the phone. When that didn't work, a little help from their tech specialists and they got it to reverse. The rest of the steps worked easily."
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Review 10 for SunSetter Wireless Wind Sensor
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Paulboy
Location:La Quinta, California
Date:April 3, 2012
Really good, really simple.
Pros: easy to install, small little box
"Easy to install and works exactly as advertised. I can now leave the house with peace of mind when leaving the retractable awning in the open position. I know that if the wind picks up, which is fairly common in the desert, the sensor will get it closed before any damage occurs."
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Review 11 for SunSetter Wireless Wind Sensor
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wcexaminer
Location:Eustis, Fl
Date:March 8, 2012
Works as advertised
Pros: works as described, remote hanger incl.
Cons: quality control for bad battery terminal
Model Number: Somfy
"The SunSetter Wireless Wind Sensor was easy to install. The directions were easy to follow except for the part that said to install on the arm nearest the motor, which on my unit was on the right, but the photo showed it should be installed on the left side. One deflect was the unit had a battery contact which was installed at a 45 degree angle, but it made contact with the battery positive end and I did not want to go to the trouble to return it. It just made the battery slightly less tight. I am highly satisfied with the unit's performance."
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Review 12 for SunSetter Wireless Wind Sensor
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szee1
Location:Henderson NV
Date:February 20, 2012
Great product
"Very happy with our purchase. Installation was easy and we are considering purchasing another for our home."
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Review 13 for SunSetter Wireless Wind Sensor
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KLAM66
Location:Lake Elsinore, CA
Date:October 12, 2011
Good Investment
Pros: easy to install
Model Number: 436487
"We can get unexpected gusts of wind so I'd close awning if I was away from home. Now I can leave it open and not have to worry. Awning blocks sun/heat from coming in sliding glass door."
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Review 14 for SunSetter Wireless Wind Sensor
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Olydew
Location:Sequim, WA
Date:September 9, 2011
Sunsetter 18' Awning
Pros: quality, price, delivery
Cons: minor. add open/close on the remote control
Model Number: 18' Traditional Motorized
"The price was great!
The quality of the product was great!
The customer support was great!
The delivery process was great!
And above all, it totally met all, and exceeded our expectations. When you make an investment in your home lie this, you would like to know that it was the right thing to do, and in this case, it was. We can now enjoy our deck during the hot (but infrequent) summer days here in the northwest. It was like getting a new room in our home. The quality of the product is great, and we can readily recommend it to others."
The quality of the product was great!
The customer support was great!
The delivery process was great!
And above all, it totally met all, and exceeded our expectations. When you make an investment in your home lie this, you would like to know that it was the right thing to do, and in this case, it was. We can now enjoy our deck during the hot (but infrequent) summer days here in the northwest. It was like getting a new room in our home. The quality of the product is great, and we can readily recommend it to others."
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Review 15 for SunSetter Wireless Wind Sensor
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thumbtacks
Location:Roeland Park, KS
Date:September 3, 2011
Really glad we spent the money!
Pros: unbelievably cooler in the shade!, very attractive makes the house look better.
Cons: there aren't any "cons."
Model Number: Sunsetter motorized with wind sensor
"It took longer to receive than expected, but once we had it up all was forgiven. The installer told us that it was easy to attach to the house. He and his helper were done in less than an hour. The difference that the awning has made INSIDE my living room is easily felt. It must have lowered the temperature by (at least) 10 degrees. Before the SunSetter we had to close the blinds and hang black cloth over the windows and door to help the air conditioner. We LOVE this addition to the front of the house. It looks great, works properly -- we are waiting for some wind to see the sensor close the unit!"
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Review 16 for SunSetter Wireless Wind Sensor
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Pintail
Location:Sarasota, FL
Date:May 28, 2011
Not just the wind sensor! The awning also!
Pros: great telephone assistance from sunsetter
Model Number: #440698
"We ordered an 11' wide awning with the wind sensor. Installation is not difficult, but the most important aspect is attaching the awning brackets securely to the side of your home and putting them in a straight and level line. The wind sensor, in our opinion, is a necessity. It's inexpensive and prevents damage from gusty winds. And, it really works! Also, you can vary the sensitivity of the wind sensor; a nice feature. Our installation was difficult because we just barely had enough room above the sliding door to install it. It is good to have two strong people to help mount the awning into the brackets, once they are firmly attached to your home. The remote control and motorized awning is the way to go. You can manually use the supplied "crank rod" to roll it back in or roll it out, but it takes a lot of time and effort. We called Sunsetter several times and they were always available and very helpful."
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Review 17 for SunSetter Wireless Wind Sensor
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MagicBoy
Location:Tustin, CA
Date:April 25, 2011
Unattended SunSetter use may result in awning tear
Pros: nicely priced, quick turnaround from order
Cons: excess fabric for easy tears, sunsetter hasn't answered or returned our calls, so heavy you may reconsider returning it
"We have had the awning up for about a month now and have learned that SunSetter installs extra fabric, which will tear if the awning isn't retracted properly. Therefore, this is not a great add to the SunSetter awning. It was a great idea but we have regrets."
1 of 4 people found this review helpful.
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Review 18 for SunSetter Wireless Wind Sensor
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PeterI
Date:April 23, 2011
"The product is high quality and the instructions are easy to follow. It looks great"
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Review 19 for SunSetter Wireless Wind Sensor
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dbugme
Location:Phoenix, AZ
Date:April 18, 2011
It works
Pros: works as advertised
Cons: none
Model Number: SunSetter Wireless Wind Sensor
"Easy to install and setup. Works great. Wind picked up and it retracted."
1 of 1 people found this review helpful.
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Review 20 for SunSetter Wireless Wind Sensor
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philsgt
Location:Apopka, FL
Date:April 7, 2011
Good add on
Pros: adjustable sensitivity
Cons: set up instructions
Model Number: 436487
"Took some study to install this in the correct place on the SunSetter Left Lateral Arm. Once this was determined it was easy to install, but no room for error. Simplified instructions with 1, 2, 3, etc would be helpful."
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