ERA Alarms

[khanm]

Hi All, what is your view on ERA home security alarms. I have following 2 in mind. The first option is cheaper than second and supports only GSM while the second supports PSTN as well. The thing i like about them is the solar charging capability. I would appreciate any help in this matter.

https://www.erahomesecurity.com/sma...alarms/era-garrison-smart-home-alarm-system/?

https://www.erahomesecurity.com/sma...larms/era-invincible-smart-home-alarm-system/

Kind Regards

 

[bernardgreen]

They are wireless linked. Wired is better.

Using PSTN ( land line ) is a better option than GSM, expecially when there is reduced GSM service.

 

[secureiam]

okay for diy I guess, but we wouldn't install or maintain one.

 

[E999]

I believe its the same as Response Miguard which is made by Chinese company chuango....My advise is stay well
away .the response kit feels budget Chinese...I returned mine to supplier and fitted a Yale for customer..

 

[secureiam]

it certainly is miguard, having looked, aimed at diy?

which yale you go for instead?

 

[E999]

I thought as much..the ERA stuff really is crap.....I'm also with the pro world and do tend to speak bad of Yale!

In defence of this new Yale kit, the build quality is really excellent.....I fitted their new IA range which was released earlier this year
after swapping the miguard junk.


Firstly I found out its designed in UK and made in Taiwan meaning it uses quality components...The wireless range is the best Ive seen for 868Mhz
and it has prox tags....They reckon 3-4years on battery life.

As you know I'm an Enforcer fan BUT this new Yale kit is not far away...I can never fit for a living as you can see Yale everywhere however
for a one off DIY jobbo, I would have no hesitation in recommending to a self installer