Process of deciding on which panel to install on (recently burgled) house.
First matter to consider:
Although some cabling for front & back doors, and bellbox is present, some additional zones (about 10) need to be wireless ('cause they can't face disturbance).
So we're looking at hybrid system.
Second matter:*This is the key issue*
As a family member has severe learning difficulties, the keypad needs to accept a swipe card / fob or similar, such that will make turning the system off when entering, 'ridiculously' simple and reliable.
Need to alarm about eight windows with contacts, and possibly shock detectors.
No PIRs - Not appropriate as it's essential to have perimeter armed only.
Keypad can be wired (or wireless).
House isn't particularly big, so Ricochet isn't essential, but maybe it would be worth considering for solid reliability?
Dial out reporting is required - and texting would be nice - and possibly ability to check if system is armed by IP - But if IP access proves expensive, it's something we can live without.
I know I'm asking stuff that's been covered before, but the ease of use is something we're looking for particularly, and unless you've actually had the opportunity to become familiarised with the ease of disarming several different systems, it's difficult to make a discission.
I've experience (familiar) with numerous wired panels (Menvier/Scantronic/Texecom) but wireless knowledge is still a bit bleak.
Any advise very very welcomed.
First matter to consider:
Although some cabling for front & back doors, and bellbox is present, some additional zones (about 10) need to be wireless ('cause they can't face disturbance).
So we're looking at hybrid system.
Second matter:*This is the key issue*
As a family member has severe learning difficulties, the keypad needs to accept a swipe card / fob or similar, such that will make turning the system off when entering, 'ridiculously' simple and reliable.
Need to alarm about eight windows with contacts, and possibly shock detectors.
No PIRs - Not appropriate as it's essential to have perimeter armed only.
Keypad can be wired (or wireless).
House isn't particularly big, so Ricochet isn't essential, but maybe it would be worth considering for solid reliability?
Dial out reporting is required - and texting would be nice - and possibly ability to check if system is armed by IP - But if IP access proves expensive, it's something we can live without.
I know I'm asking stuff that's been covered before, but the ease of use is something we're looking for particularly, and unless you've actually had the opportunity to become familiarised with the ease of disarming several different systems, it's difficult to make a discission.
I've experience (familiar) with numerous wired panels (Menvier/Scantronic/Texecom) but wireless knowledge is still a bit bleak.
Any advise very very welcomed.
