I'm still struggling to put together a specification/parts list for my impending new home installation. One issue I'm trying to get my head around is the interface between wireless and wired devices.
I have a detached garage and 2 sheds which I need to protect. Ideally I'd like multiple sensors in each sense, PIR and door contacts. I can't justify the cost of all wireless sensors, yet don't really want the hassle of running alarm cable up the garden. Is there a bridge device that would allow wired devices (PIR and door contacts) to report wirelessly to the main alarm system? Could such a device be incorporated into a sensor/contact, thus reducing the item count?
Which manufacturers would I need to look at for this - I'm guessing that wireless systems are not cross compatible (i.e Texecom and Visonic)??
I have a detached garage and 2 sheds which I need to protect. Ideally I'd like multiple sensors in each sense, PIR and door contacts. I can't justify the cost of all wireless sensors, yet don't really want the hassle of running alarm cable up the garden. Is there a bridge device that would allow wired devices (PIR and door contacts) to report wirelessly to the main alarm system? Could such a device be incorporated into a sensor/contact, thus reducing the item count?
Which manufacturers would I need to look at for this - I'm guessing that wireless systems are not cross compatible (i.e Texecom and Visonic)??