Dear all,
I recently moved house and discovered that the wired alarm system doesn't function. Had a couple companies come to quote for repairing it - but both felt it was beyond economic repair as the wires to the PIRs had been pulled out, etc. They quoted for basic wireless systems. But, if I am having a new wireless system I'd like to install it myself and spend the extra on better kit.
Based on browsing these forums I have looked Visonic, Galaxy, and Richochet. But, I am unsure what's best. I want very much to avoid having a maintenance contract and having everything go through an external control room. These are things I'd like, but I of course am willing to compromise:
1. Access via my iPhone. Ideally I'd like to be able to see cctv images as well so that I can verify what's going on before I call the cops/drive home.
2. Support for home-automation - again ideally controllable via iPhone/Web browser
3.GSM signal is extremely poor where I live and although I have a Vodafoneresignal, it seems too unreliable to base a security system on. A lot less wiring would be involved if I could use either WiFi or powerline ethernet to connect the box to the outside world.
4. There is currently an external bell on the front of the house, i'd like to wire in a replacement to its AC supply, but connect it wirelessly.
5. I like very much the range of accessories that are available with the Visonic PowerG range - such as the Pir/Camera and the carbon monoxide/smoke detectors.
Thanks very much,
Cheers,
Dot
I recently moved house and discovered that the wired alarm system doesn't function. Had a couple companies come to quote for repairing it - but both felt it was beyond economic repair as the wires to the PIRs had been pulled out, etc. They quoted for basic wireless systems. But, if I am having a new wireless system I'd like to install it myself and spend the extra on better kit.
Based on browsing these forums I have looked Visonic, Galaxy, and Richochet. But, I am unsure what's best. I want very much to avoid having a maintenance contract and having everything go through an external control room. These are things I'd like, but I of course am willing to compromise:
1. Access via my iPhone. Ideally I'd like to be able to see cctv images as well so that I can verify what's going on before I call the cops/drive home.
2. Support for home-automation - again ideally controllable via iPhone/Web browser
3.GSM signal is extremely poor where I live and although I have a Vodafoneresignal, it seems too unreliable to base a security system on. A lot less wiring would be involved if I could use either WiFi or powerline ethernet to connect the box to the outside world.
4. There is currently an external bell on the front of the house, i'd like to wire in a replacement to its AC supply, but connect it wirelessly.
5. I like very much the range of accessories that are available with the Visonic PowerG range - such as the Pir/Camera and the carbon monoxide/smoke detectors.
Thanks very much,
Cheers,
Dot