Yale Smart Alarm / SmartHome Alarm - Doorbell

[dfc186]

Hi All

Hoping for some advice. My house was burgled earlier this month and I'm now looking to increase the security at my property - starting with an alarm system. I am currently considering Yale's SmartHome alarm system from MAP Security -

http://www.map-security.com/yale-smart-alarm-kit-complete-with-standard-dialer.html

I like the fact that it has the doorbell which triggers an alert when pressed -

http://www.map-security.com/yale-smart-alarm-panic-button-ena-db.html (not sure why it says panic button in URL as description on page is for the doorbell)

I would like to add a basic cctv system with one of the cameras placed by the door. I understand that burglars often try the door first to see if anyone's home before breaking in so having a trigger so to check the cameras will be good.

First question to others who may have this product - will it only sound on the main control panel? I was planning on hiding the panel within a cupboard but I'm concerned that I will not be able to hear when the doorbell has been pressed when I'm at home.

Second question - do you rate this alarm system? I'm still in two minds whether to get this one or the Pyronix Enforcer.

Thank you for the advice!

 

[bernardgreen]

Second question - do you rate this alarm system?

It is a wireless system, easy to install and easy for the average criminal to disable as he or she walks towards your house.

 

[dfc186]

Thanks for the reply Bernard. I don't want this to turn into a debate about how hackable the various alarms are but as a Grade 2 professional system, is Yale's SmartHome alarms not more secure than the average i.e. their EastFit range?

 

[bernardgreen]

Smart home may be more difficult to hack but will be just as susceptable to blocking or jamming as any other system using a licence exempt radio frequency.