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Sonik SKS2 Alarm Set + Bivvy Lamp
Sonik SKS2 Alarm Set + Bivvy Lamp
A cracking wireless alarm package with colour-syncing, drop-back indication and a very handy bivvy light thrown in.
- Available as a 2+1, 3+1 or 4+1 alarm and receiver set with bivvy lamp.
- Twin high-visibility multi-colour LEDs provide forward and backward drop-back indication.
- Six volume and tone settings include silent mode, with night-glow LED functionality.
- Receiver offers up to 150m range, colour-sync technology, torch function and vibro mode.
Make sure it’s the right one. This review covers the Sonik SKS2 alarm set supplied with its matching bivvy lamp. It’s available as a 2+1, 3+1 or 4+1 setup, with Angling Direct model codes HC0082, HC0083 and HC0084 respectively.
Tackle Index Score
Tackle Index score
A well-equipped mid-range wireless alarm package with a useful bivvy-light bonus.
- Product Quality8.6/10
- Performance8.8/10
- Impact on Fish Catching8.5/10
- Ease of Use9/10
- Value for Money8.8/10
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Who it suits
Is it right for you?
Great for
- Carp anglers wanting a complete wireless setup. You get alarms, receiver and a matching bivvy lamp in one tidy package, with the key functions covered for overnight sessions.
- Anglers who fish multiple rods and like a bit of control. The 2+1, 3+1 and 4+1 options, colour channels, silent mode and vibro function make it easy to tailor the setup to your swim.
Maybe skip if
- Anglers chasing the absolute top-end alarm technology. If you want every premium feature, app integration or the most advanced customisation, this is a more straightforward system.
- Day-ticket anglers who hate keeping spare batteries. There are batteries in the alarms, receiver and lamp, so a spare pack in the tackle bag is a must.
The lowdown
Introducing the Sonik SKS2 Alarm Set + Bivvy Lamp
A cracking wireless alarm package with colour-syncing, drop-back indication and a very handy bivvy light thrown in.
- Available as a 2+1, 3+1 or 4+1 alarm and receiver set with bivvy lamp.
- Twin high-visibility multi-colour LEDs provide forward and backward drop-back indication.
- Six volume and tone settings include silent mode, with night-glow LED functionality.
- Receiver offers up to 150m range, colour-sync technology, torch function and vibro mode.
Quick verdict
A proper all-round alarm package
The Sonik SKS2 gives you the stuff that matters on the bank: clear multi-colour indication, forward and backward bite detection, silent running, a decent wireless range and a receiver with useful extras.
The bivvy lamp is the cheeky bonus that makes the package feel more complete. It won’t replace a headtorch for every job, but for lighting the bivvy after a take, it’s bang on.
A well-equipped mid-range wireless alarm package with a useful bivvy-light bonus.
- Product Quality
- 8.6/10
- Performance
- 8.8/10
- Impact on Fish Catching
- 8.5/10
- Ease of Use
- 9/10
- Value for Money
- 8.8/10
Sealed alarm cases, rubber rod inlays and a neatly matched system give it a reassuringly practical feel.
Clear LEDs, adjustable audio, silent mode, drop-back indication and up to 150m range cover the key jobs nicely.
The alarms won’t catch fish for you, but clear indication and discreet operation can help you react properly to runs and drop-backs.
Colour sync, simple controls, vibro mode and automatic lamp illumination make the system straightforward on the bank.
You get a full wireless alarm setup plus a multi-function bivvy lamp, giving the package plenty of useful kit in one go.
Head to head
How it stacks up
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The full rundown
Everything you'll want to know about the Sonik SKS2 Alarm Set + Bivvy Lamp
There’s a lot to like about an alarm set that simply gets on with the job. You want clear indication, sensible controls and a receiver that doesn’t have you faffing about at 2am. The Sonik SKS2 Alarm Set + Bivvy Lamp is built around exactly that sort of fishing. No needlessly fancy nonsense. Just a proper wireless setup with a few useful extras.
You can buy it as a 2+1, 3+1 or 4+1 system, so there’s a version for a pair of rods, a standard three-rod setup or a bigger spread. That flexibility matters if you’re moving from a single alarm setup or adding another rod later on. Pick the configuration that suits your fishing and you’ve got the alarms, receiver and bivvy lamp working as one package.
The alarm heads use twin, high-visibility LEDs with multiple colour options. That gives you a clear visual cue whether you’re sitting in the bivvy, sorting rigs on the unhooking mat or having a quick brew with the rods clipped up. You also get forward and backward drop-back indication, which is proper useful when a carp turns and heads straight at you.
Audio control is covered by six volume and tone settings, including silent mode. That means you can run the alarms loud and obvious when you’re wide awake, or keep things discreet when the lake’s quiet and the fish are being a bit spooky. Silent mode paired with the receiver is especially handy for those low-key sessions where you don’t fancy broadcasting every twitch across the swim.
There’s also a night-glow LED function, giving you a little extra visibility after dark without needing to reach for a headtorch every time. The alarms have a 2.5mm power-out socket as well, which gives you the option of connecting compatible accessories. It’s a small detail, but one that can make a difference when you’re trying to keep a tidy, uncluttered setup.
The alarm cases are sealed, and the rod-friendly rubber inlays should help keep your blanks sitting securely without rough plastic rubbing against them. That’s the sort of everyday bank practicality you notice over a long session. Set the alarms, get the bobbins sitting right and you can settle in without constantly nudging everything back into place.
The receiver adds a few useful tricks of its own. Its four-channel design matches the larger alarm configuration, while multi-colour LEDs make it easier to see which rod is away. Colour-sync technology keeps the receiver’s indication matched to the alarms, and the vibro mode gives you a discreet alert when you’re tucked up in the bag.
The receiver also has a torch function, which could save you a rummage when you’re checking leads, landing-net handles or the path to the margins. It offers up to 150m of range between alarm and receiver, although real-world range will always depend on swims, trees, banks and other obstacles. Still, it gives you plenty of freedom around a normal lake.
Then there’s the bivvy lamp. It can illuminate manually or come on automatically when an alarm triggers, which is a cracking touch for night bites. You get six colour channels — red, green, blue, yellow, purple and white — plus magnetic or hook attachment options. Add in the tidy alarm features and this becomes a very approachable package for anglers who want reliable essentials without emptying the tackle fund.
Specifications
The nuts and bolts
- Configurations
- 2+1, 3+1 or 4+1 alarms plus bivvy lamp
- Alarm indication
- Twin high-visibility multi-colour LEDs with forward and backward drop-back indication
- Alarm controls
- Six volume and tone settings, silent mode and night-glow LED function
- Wireless range
- Up to 150m between alarms and receiver
- Batteries
- Each alarm uses 2 x AAA; receiver battery requirements should be checked before heading out; bivvy lamp uses 3 x AAA. Batteries are not included.
- Bivvy lamp
- Manual or alarm-triggered automatic illumination, six colour channels, magnetic or hook attachment
Specs checked with Sonik, Oct 2026.
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Our take
The useful bits are where it counts
The SKS2 isn’t trying to be some wildly overcomplicated bit of kit. It focuses on easy bite indication, sensible adjustment and a receiver that gives you plenty of control from the sleeping bag.
That makes it a strong option for carp anglers building a tidy alarm setup without going straight into the really pricey end of the tackle market.
What you’re buying
A complete wireless setup with a handy light
The SKS2 package gives you alarms, receiver and bivvy lamp together. Choose from 2+1, 3+1 or 4+1 depending on how many rods you fish. The twin LEDs are bright and multi-colour, while forward and backward indication helps separate a proper run from a drop-back.
Six volume and tone settings cover everything from a quiet session to a full-volume bite-time alert. Silent mode is a big plus for discreet fishing, while the night-glow function helps you see the alarms without lighting up the whole bivvy.
Worth knowing. Each alarm takes two AAA batteries, and the bivvy lamp takes three AAA batteries. Batteries aren’t included, so stick spare packs in the tackle bag before you head off. Nothing worse than a flat alarm halfway through a weekend.
Best on the bank for
Anglers after useful features, not a faff-fest
This is a solid fit for carp anglers fishing overnight sessions, especially if you want a wireless system with clear colour indication and a receiver that does more than just beep. Vibro mode is useful in the sleeping bag, and the torch function can save you digging around for extra kit.
The lamp is particularly useful in compact bivvies and shelters. Set it to automatic mode and a take can give you both an alert and some instant light. The magnetic or hook attachment means you’ve got options depending on your shelter and where you want the glow.
Worth knowing. The advertised range is up to 150m, but keep expectations sensible around thick bankside cover, trees and awkward swims. For normal lake fishing, there’s plenty of breathing room.
Quick answers
The bits anglers usually want to know
The SKS2 has a 2.5mm power-out socket on the alarms for compatible accessories. It also has sealed cases and rubber rod inlays, helping the setup stay neat and rod-friendly when you’re settled in a swim.
The receiver has four channels, multi-colour LEDs, colour-sync technology, vibro mode and a torch. The lamp offers six colours: red, green, blue, yellow, purple and white. That gives you plenty of choice for both practical lighting and keeping things easy to identify.
Worth knowing. Check the number of alarms in the box before ordering and match it to your actual fishing. The 2+1 is neat for two rods, while the 3+1 and 4+1 versions make more sense if you regularly fish a wider spread.
On paper
Pros & cons
What we like
- Clear twin multi-colour LED indication, including drop-back information.
- Six volume and tone settings, plus a genuinely useful silent mode.
- Receiver packs in colour sync, vibro mode and a torch function.
- Bivvy lamp can illuminate manually or automatically when an alarm sounds.
- Sealed alarm cases and rod-friendly rubber inlays are handy on busy swims.
Worth knowing
- Each alarm needs two AAA batteries, and the receiver and lamp need their own batteries too.
- The 2.5mm power-out socket is useful, but you’ll need compatible accessories and leads.
- The lamp is a helpful bivvy light rather than a full campsite lighting system.
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Your questions answered
What anglers want to know
The stuff you’d ask your mate on the next peg. Straight answers, no waffle.
01What configurations does the Sonik SKS2 come in?
What configurations does the Sonik SKS2 come in?
You can choose a 2+1, 3+1 or 4+1 setup, with the relevant number of alarms, receiver and bivvy lamp included. The Angling Direct model codes are HC0082, HC0083 and HC0084.
02Can the bivvy lamp come on when I get a bite?
Can the bivvy lamp come on when I get a bite?
Yes. The lamp supports manual illumination or automatic illumination triggered by an alarm. That’s dead handy when a screaming take wakes you up and you don’t want to scrabble around in the dark.
03Does the SKS2 show drop-backs?
Does the SKS2 show drop-backs?
Yes. The alarms provide both forward and backward drop-back indication, so you’ve got a better chance of spotting what’s happening when a fish moves towards you.
What anglers say
The word from the bank
Our read: a proper all-round alarm package. The strongest reasons to choose it are clear twin multi-colour led indication, including drop-back information. and six volume and tone settings, plus a genuinely useful silent mode.; the main trade-off is each alarm needs two aaa batteries, and the receiver and lamp need their own batteries too..
Our take on the feedback
Why it appeals
Checked Sept '26 — “Clear twin multi-colour LED indication, including drop-back information.”
Best fit
Checked Sept '26 — “Carp anglers wanting a complete wireless setup: You get alarms, receiver and a matching bivvy lamp in one tidy package, with the key functions covered for overnight sessions.”
Worth knowing
Checked Sept '26 — “Each alarm needs two AAA batteries, and the receiver and lamp need their own batteries too.”
Tackle Index’s take from the product details and fishing fit we checked. We haven’t found enough independent public feedback to call this an angler consensus yet.
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