Guardline vs Harbor Freight Bunker Hill Driveway Alarm Comparison

[@Ryan-sl2oe]

I guess the one thing we arent comparing is the price. $160 vs. $16

[@Guardline]

You definitely get what you pay for :)

[@bpiche82]

A lot of people attach the brown sensor to a tree or fence post... so the color is actually a good choice.

[@andezbox]

at times I would put up with the cheap one , hey you can buy 10 of them then when some one decides to nick one you just pull another out of the box.

[@northernferrycustomization]

Got my Bunker Hill system for $9 on sale lol.

[@Pro1er]

The H.F. often goes on sale for $10. I have had one for a few years now and it suits my needs, but I believe the 30'/400' distance is greatly exaggerated.

[@okAngelface]

The Harbor Freight is amazing! I've used it for multiple applications for over 2 years. It's highly mobile,durable,versatile, reliable and almost free. ( coupon or no coupon) 1) Yard sale traffic alert. 2) Swimming pool alert. 3) Rodent trashcan pest alarm. I put both in trash area and it scares off raccoons. 4) Around bird bath and houses.. Stray and feral cats run from it. 5) In my utility truck i rarely drive. It can deter and scare off catalytic converter thieves. The range is grossly underrated. This thing goes through the interior vehicle in the RV parking area though the garage walls, kitchen walls, hallway, bedroom and on the office desk! 19+ sq.ft. home. 6) We used it before getting the Ring doorbell to alert us of guests while we were in the pool. 7) Garage monitoring while working in the yard. Homeless wanderers tend to creep around at random. 🤫🤔

[@chrischapman276]

I'm on 40 acres and need something when someone pulls up to the 2nd gate. How far is the range on the Harbor Freight one? Even may consider having further away, further on the property. The second gate is on the very center of the 40 acres @ our 2 acre "Yard".

[@UnseemlyGenie00]

19 square feet? Is your cardboard box comfortable?

[@mystuff8771]

Even with price inflation during 2022 I bought a bunker hill from harbor freight & paid for extended 2yr warranty with a 6pk of C batteries for $22.17 and they are working great!

[@brownjessea1]

I use the Harbor Freight version for coyote hunting. I opened the receiver, de-soldered the speaker, and wired it to a mini-jack for headphones. Now I can sit in the camp, have a few drinks, sleep, etc. When that thing goes off in my ear, it's time to wake up and shoot something!

[@collettecardou5160]

Wow... this looks like such a great product. Quality and sooo much functionality. I'll splurge for this when the time comes. Those longer ranges make all the difference, as I think it will be a lot easier to place them inconspicously and conceal them to avoid detection when they can be placed further away from the target locations.

[@MONEYBAGS603]

i had my bunkerhill for years works like new i love it, add as many as you want

[@aclassact32]

Do the sensors come with a low battery indicator? How long will they last assuming the sensor is active 24/7?

[@mobulusmoby3864]

I don't like that the sensor window lens lights up when triggered. The H-F also has a sensor light, but it's independent of sensor lens, so after it is set up, you can tape over the led. I prefer a more clandestine approach. I don't think drawing attention to the sensor is necessary. Gives intruder opportunity to avoid, or defeat sensor...

[@johnmitchell8925]

I've been using a bunker hill for 4 months, I have it 350 ft from the receiver thats plugged in with an ac adapter I also bought from harbor freight. The 9 volt battery in the sensor last less then a month I had to move it much closer to the house.i might look for a solar powered unit for my next purchase

[@johntop6023]

We are getting false alarms. Are birds setting it off? Can that be adjusted?

[@Patriot513]

The only problem with this comparison is the guardline doesn't work most of the time. I purchased 2 of these systems and mounted them outside. Did initial testing and never could get a consistent result unless I was 5-7ft away. At 20ft it would alert maybe 1 in 10 times.

[@Guardline]

Hi James, it sounds like you may have a defective unit which we will gladly replace for you. Please give us a call at 888-519-0413 or contact us on our site, guardlinesecurity.com and we'll get this figured out for you. Standing by to help, - Devin, Guardline

[@Patriot513]

@@Guardline I purchased 3 of them. They all had the same issue. I returned them due to their defect.

[@FredFlintstone718]

Can the Guardline system play a different sound for each connected sensor? I need a system that does this so I will know which sensor was triggered. I don't want to be looking around all over the property, wondering which sensor detected something, because they all play the same sound! I also need this capability in order to troubleshoot and diagnose sensor issues. It's not much good to have a bunch of sensors, then to have one goes bad, yet you cannot PROMPTLY tell which is the bad one.

[@lowdown1548]

I've used the Bunker hill unit for years, get a lot of false alarms. Many units just stopped working, I did add an on-off switch to the speaker, so just the light would flash. Just ordered the Guardline 1/4 mile unit, just wondering if someone down the street had the same setup would their's set off my unit?

[@adamstruthjourney1226]

Can you set different chimes to different zones??? I sure hope so. That way you can hear where to look... Please say yes

[@Rickhem1]

Got a Guardline system for Christmas, looking forward to getting this all set up for use. I have the base receiver with three additional sensors. I see that all the documentation included applies to both the GL2000 and the GL5000 systems. How can I tell which system I have? Neither the base receiver, nor any of the three other sensors have any system identifying information on them. What do I have?????

[@SalRJr]

I've used the Bunker Hill ones for years...zero problems...I would expect this one to be nicer and have more features than the HF unit especially at 4X the price (you could buy 4-5 harbor freight units to one of these)...it looks nicer and has some cool features but 4-5 times the price is it actually worth it? Bottom line both units do their intended job...everybody loves to hate on Harbor Frieght stuff....

[@Sophia-hs3rz]

Very clever ! I have Bunker Hill(s), but yours looks great/better & 5x-$$, expensive !

[@2007rgallo]

done, that's what i needed to hear....on my way to your site to order a 3 transmitter/one receiver system.

[@Guardline]

Hey there thanks for the feedback! Go ahead and use this discount code Facebook20 for $20 off any purchase of $99 or more.

[@2007rgallo]

@@Guardline too late for me, but that's okay....i 'm happy to support a real, american small business.

[@Guardline]

@@2007rgallo thanks for the kind words. Don't forget if you have any questions or concerns you can always contact us by phone at 888-519-0413 or by email at [e-mail]. We're always happy to help.

[@fkldmv4703]

Hi I'm in south africa how can I buy the gaurdline system.

[@abrahamlincoln5283]

Love the stack of Made In China boxes in the background!

[@bestamerica]

Abraham Lincoln Love the stack of Made In China boxes in the background! ' hi A L... ' how come american company dont make it their own wireless parking driveway patrol system... come on america can do that... dont need depend on china

[@willemtenwolde5826]

@@bestamerica too bad.. we depend on them. Our lifestyle depends on them .

[@adamstruthjourney1226]

@Nick Culver id pay it

[@heathermitchell9450]

Me too.

[@HighSierraBob]

The one BIG ADVANTAGE of this system vs. the Harbor Freight system is that this has the four zones on the receiver. This is very beneficial if you have multiple sensors mounted around your property so that you can be alerted to exactly where the intruder is. The Harbor Freight system has only one channel (frequency) so that you can't determine where the intrusion has occurred if you have multiple sensors in that system.

[@mikedellechiaie4987]

good job,,,how well dose the guardline system work at night

[@danrcockerham]

You guys put out great videos. I'm convinced this is my next purchase. BTW Devin.....have you ever been mistaken for Lee Harvey Oswald? lol!!!

[@Guardline]

Dan, thanks for the vote of confidence and I'm glad you like our videos! You know, one friend of mine in college made that comment, and I'd never heard it again until this video, lol!! Guess I'll have to grow out my beard again!

[@WildhorseRanchTehachapi]

Can you do a comparison with the Wuloo solar-powered alarm that is cheaper and has a longer range?

[@ginoharling4401]

I've brought that white one u have shown right there. I brought it from Ebay and I wasnt happy at all with it. The base unit. The inside your home chime. When I turn on that unit. The red lights stay on constantly and dont go off at all. Put the 9v battery in the pir sensor and works as u see the little red light come on. But no sound at all. Tried loads of ways. Tried leaving the base part turned off for say 5mins then on, but the red lights stay on and I still have nothing and dont work. Told the seller and he sent me another one out. Still the same, red lights stay on and when u pass the pir. Nothing. Nothing with sound low or high. Any ideas or just pure rubbish.

[@LoneWarrior.]

This is all good information, however Im more interested in whether or or not you were in the book depository building, what you know about Jack Ruby and why they made you a patsy.

[@Ryan-sl2oe]

Lmao!!!

[@bpiche82]

Dude is a dead ringer for Lee Harvey Oswald... Good call Lone Warrior.

[@montanawestphotography6671]

Lol. Hilarious!

[@dkat1108]

WOW nice job I will look into this brand...I especially like the volume adjust as this is going in my bedroom and don't want to have a heart attack if it goes off....

[@sharedpollard4407]

I wish that Guardline had audio out.

[@jacobhendrickson8935]

I was interested in hearing if they have different channels. I have the harbor freight but so does someone close by. Works fine in my living room for me but if I take my receiver to my bdrm to go to bed it’s picking up both my signal and someone else’s.

[@Guardline]

Hey Jacob, that's a good question. That shouldn't be an issue with the Guardline, and you an always change the signal code if need be. If you have more questions don't hesitate to contact us.

[@eddybedder2865]

Over 13,700 7-11 stores can't be wrong with using the Harbor Freight Bunker Hill Alarm

[@UndergroundTech]

This guy looks familiar, I feel like I've seen him or someone like him before...

[@michaelyoung2685]

I have been using the Harbor Freight type for years. Even though I always sealed them with packing tape sooner or later water gets in them and ruins them. Over the years I have probably bought 20 of them. So I ordered one of yours. I'm hoping it is more water proof. Only thing I'm concerned about is the swivel. The Harbor Freight type mounts flush to my wooden fence and doesn't move. Can yours be locked once you get it at the position you want? I'm using it to pick up the raccoons and groundhogs that come in my yard and I know the groundhogs will mess with it if they can reach it.

[@michaelyoung2685]

Here is a video of where I have the Harbor Freight type mounted. Do you suggest I put yours in the same spot? kzbin.info/www/bejne/l4XGZJx9i52XsJI

[@dutch971]

Hey where did Dale Smith go?

[@clems6989]

How about comparing false triggering. My Bunker hill units often trigger falsely. So much so that you become complacent in checking the location. Which can be very bad...

[@plozikou]

Can you tell me the coverage angles of the sensors? Because I have to install the sensors high enough on the wall outside (to prevent intruders from destroying them). And the area to cover is just below. But if the coverage angle does not allow it, the sensors will be too high to detect movements below. Thank you.

[@Guardline]

The sensor has a 9-degree detection angle, but you can remove the eye cover to make it 12 degrees if desired. Let us know if you have any other questions! - Devin, Guardline

[@plozikou]

Thank you for the fast reply. So you talk about 12 degree wide? For the type of use I need, it's not enough. Do you have sensors that cover wider area like 90 or 180 degrees? Thank you.

[@Guardline]

We do not carry any sensors that cover that wide of an area. Most outdoor sensors will not cover that wide due to the possibility of false alarms. Best of luck finding a system that fits your needs!

[@jaysidhu3313]

can i get a message sent to my phone when the guardline motion alert is triggered? If so what do i need that will be compatible with the guardline 1/4mile . thanks

[@Guardline]

Hey there! Guardline doesn't have the ability to send you notifications directly to your phone but you can purchase a smart hub (such as Alexa or Samsung Smart Thing) and a window door sensor to connect it all to your receiver via it's dry port contacts. Feel free to give us a call at 888-519-0413 or email us at [e-mail] and we'll walk you through it step by step.

[@jeffscomments1865]

Does the face of the unit (1-4) light up or something to tell you which zone was triggered?

[@Guardline]

Yes it does!

[@kingscairn]

Damn - I didnt know this was a company rep comparison

[@frankgomez1965]

Does guardline make a unit that will alert u on a smart phone?

[@Guardline]

Hi Frank, unfortunately we don't have those direct capabilities yet. If you purchase a smart hub and window sensor however the Guardline can send notifications to your phone through those two units. If you'd like to learn more feel free to contact us by phone at 888-519-0413 or by email at [e-mail].

[@IMCcanTWEESTED]

So with the Guardline, I get a playlist of different charming chimes and melodies that alert me as opposed to one tone. Fuck sake, Lee Harvey Oswald- it's an alarm. Not iTunes!

[@brainwashed7244]

Does this pick up a lot of false alarms example trees moving?

[@Guardline]

Hi there, this does not. It detects heat movement, so cars, people and animals can set it off. You can easily avoid small animals so only cars and people will set it off. Give us a call with any other questions, 888-519-0413 Mon-Fri.

[@Pro1er]

Trees moving can definitely set off IR sensors! IR sensors detect heat and tree leaves are generally much cooler than the ambient air. The best driveway systems use break-beam technology where an invisible light beam is projected onto a sensor. When the beam is broken, it triggers the alarm.

[@Thatuptownguy]

How small of an object will set this off? Say if its 4 foot off the ground?

[@Guardline]

That depends on how close the object is to the sensor. Closer to the sensor (within 10') smaller objects can set it off. If you have it set up 4' high and pointed straight out, though, you can easily avoid small animals.

[@danskibarnes7692]

..an ant with a 4 foot leaf in its mouth.

[@Mixwell1983]

You're comparing a $10 item to a $160... You should compare something closer in price range. That's like comparing a base model honda civic to a top of the line Rolls Royce.. Of course the guardline is going to be better but the price point is too high for something like that. I would invest in a camera system if you're getting to that price range.

[@kimberlystanley2965]

What are the frequency for guardline..more than 433 mhz?

[@Guardline]

Yes, they are in the low 900 MHz range, between 902-915 MHz.

[@kimberlystanley2965]

I'm looking for very high frequency motion sensors...do you know of any higher than 900? Bunker Hill is just 433!

[@Guardline]

Hi Kimberly, either of the Guardline systems will work for you. Our 500' system is 914.8 MHz and our 1/4-mile system is 902.25 - 906.75 MHz. If you have any other questions you can go to our site, www.guardlinesecurity.com or call us at 888-519-0413.

[@dutch971]

This whole exchange looks like piss poor marketing. Does Kimberly work in the sales department at Guardline? Blatantly obvious.

[@Pro1er]

What's wrong with 433MHz?

[@robertfrisby582]

I have a couple of the driveway patrol units which is the same thing as the Harbor Freight unit. I can't afford the Guardline unit, would love to have it but can't afford it. The driveway patrol units I have do work okay for my needs but they do have problems. During the day they are set off by just having the sun shine on them, literally! As soon as the sun gets on them they go off, I go look to see what is going on and there is nothing or all of the pets or birds flying by set them off so during the day I don't turn them on. I mostly worry about my yard at night and they work great at night except for some reason they don't detect white cars, my son has a white car and he can drive right in front of them and they don't see him. The sensors are not water proof so I had to cover them. You do get what you pay for but they work for me.

[@Guardline]

Hey there Robert, we totally understand. If you'd like you can use this discount code Facebook20 for $20 off your purchase! We know it's not much, and that our units are a bit pricey, but every little bit counts. Thanks for sharing your story and for your feedback. If you ever have any questions or concerns don't hesitate to contact us at [e-mail]

[@robertfrisby582]

@@Guardline Thanks for your message, I was not expecting it. Also thank you for the discount offer, unfortunately I still can't afford your unit. I have had things happen since my first posting that has made me buy another set of driveway patrol units, not that brand but the same thing, one receiver with three sensors which came to $35.00 new on ebay. I would love your system but with the ones I have now plus the new ones coming I will have 5 sensors in my yard. I think I would need 2 of your units to handle that many sensors which would be way expensive. Maybe if you made another unit that didn't have so many bells and whistles, just a plain Jane unit that just sensed movement and was totally reliable but way cheaper. Thanks again.

[@raymond19001]

I looked at their website. They claim to have hundreds of reviews but we can only see three of them and there is no date when those so called reviews were made.

[@n.ahalani46]

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[@cheltonecossa4257]

How much ?

[@brianb2087]

Solar powered option?

[@Guardline]

Hey Brian, thanks for contacting us. We don't have any solar powered systems, but our wireless sensors usually last you up to a year.

[@NtoHealth]

Will pets trigger Guardline ?

[@Guardline]

Depends on how large the pets are and how high your sensor is off the ground. We recommend mounting the sensor at least four ft off the ground.

[@DJLRRT]

[@Guardline]

We're glad to hear it Donald! Thanks for being a Guardline customer!

[@SgtBooker44]

This guy looks like Lee Harvey Oswald.

[@cl4367]

Harbor Freight unit is junk. I had one and it would only work intermittently. Cold weather really increased its failure to alert. Not ideal for security. I'm going to try your system.

[@kevink.1431]

Guardline link does not work

[@Guardline]

Kevin, thanks for letting us know! I just updated the link so it should be working now. Let us know if you have any questions.

[@johnwax9759]

Guardline! Are you monitoring this post? Seems there are many questions gone unanswered. Bad PR! I have questions too, but you appear deaf.

[@craigslistbuslistingsofnor6494]

Remember folks, when it comes to buying something, always keep in mind the most important question: How much? It seems like we’ve got a complex model number situation here. You know, when I hear these fancy model numbers, I can’t help but think, “What the fudge is going on here?” I mean, GL2000 @ GL5000? That sounds like something straight out of BS marketing 101! But I’ll go ahead and give you the benefit of the doubt and Google your prices since you’re not proud enough to mention them here.

[@BRORANDYMARTIN]

One works and the other doesn’t. One you can hear the other doesn’t. Don’t buy the harbor freight, it belongs in the harbor on a garbage scowl

[@weldnerd6922]

Well, choice is Crystal🔮Clear !

[@harbingerofdoom9708]

I bought the Bunker Hill unit from H.F. Took over an hour to get it to work at all and then it wouldn't stop. Pure crap.

[@dennisthemenance5433]

If I was having a Secuirty Problem? I would Call out a Pro and Be willing to spend $1,000 and do a lot more than have an alarm to tell me I have a Problem..

[@9mmjames653]

lol don't want to compare price

[@davidchipps]

I DON'T WANT TO HURT YOU FEELERS, BUT DID ANYONE EVER TELL YOU THAT YOU LOOK LIKE LEE HARVEY OSWALD?

[@SuperDuperSuperMike]

And no comment about the price difference. 🥴

[@paul9912]

I think I'll stick to the $10 Harbor Freight one and not pay $160 for basically the same thing.

[@denisesmith3954]

Solo

[@RedRabbitOfficial]

So done with harbor freight sensors. Keep going out. Plus sensors won't work if it's at 150ft from the main unit.

[@BlazingLove316]

Is guardline made in CHINA?

[@johnkapel2128]

I'd rather pay $15 and buy one at Harbor Freight than get ripped off paying these guys $160 for their cheap Chinese made product. Greed is why their cost is so high. Don't waste your hard earned money on buying the owner sports cars and living the good life.

[@01rider76]

I just purchased the harbor freight sensor. What a piece of crap. It works half the time. A small dog sets it off but a full sized car wont...wtf...junk