mrbill

Sorry to bring up this old thread - but I see this has been released now. There doesn't seem to be any information out there on the requirements for connecting to the cloud though. Does it require a wired ethernet connection, or does it use WiFi, or do you need GPRS data - hence a GSM sim card? If the latter, how much data does it use - what are the on-going operational costs? Anyone know?

Has this new Pyronix panel with app support been released?

Thanks for the replies chaps. Two models seem to stand out. Pyronix enforcer 32 GSM: http://www.pyronix.co.uk/wireless-enforcer-gsm-kit-1.php Texecom Premier Elite 24-W - though I think you need to get extra kit for the GSM. I believe the Pyronix will not arm/disarm via GSM - but will notify. I may have to just forgo the remote disarm/arm. The other option is to hack up some GSM connectivity myself - I have a couple Wavecom Fasttrack M1306B devices which are essentially GSM to RS232 modems. Not sure what kind of programmability any of the these alarms have.

Well, realistically, all alarms are a deterrent to one extent or another. Any determined thief will overcome any security measures you might put in place. Just look at what happened at Hatton Garden. I want something to let any potential burglar know that he is not welcome once he's inside, and he needs to go quick, and send me a message so i'm aware that the alarm has gone off. My budget - maybe 300 pounds - but if it takes 500 pounds and ticks all the boxes (plus some I may not have thought of) then so be it. I didn't say I wanted a rubbish system - I just pointed out that the ones i've seen with integral GSM appear to be rubbish. I'm hoping some kind person here might be able to point me to a system which is not rubbish (or less rubbish) at my price point with the features I want. If it is not possible - what is the price point for such features? The Texecom premier appears to have some of the features I need, albeit with addons, - though reading through past posts here, some people hate them Thanks!

While i'm not 100% against a professional install - my needs are fairly simple so i'm going down the DIY route. I essentially want a bells only as a deterrent. If someone breaks in smashes/grabs and scarpers - fine and well. I just don't want someone to have the run of my place while i'm on holiday. There are so many options out there - many of which look sub-standard - so I thought I would ask the pro's for advice My requirements are: 1) Wireless (but a hybrid of wireless/wired would be nice) 2) Separate keypad - wired or wireless (as long as wireless is "reliable" and the keypad is the device which makes any/all beeping noises. I want to stash/hide the 'brain' somewhere more secure. 3) Connectivity - but not PSTN. I'd prefer GSM, but i'd consider IP/Ethernet if it is fairly configurable. I'd like to be notified of alarms via SMS and also be able to switch the alarm on/off remotely. 4) I don't necessarily want switch contacts on the doors - so if I could configure a PIR as an 'entry' zone that would be good. I'm thinking this is standard stuff, but i thought i'd ask. I don't intend on using any remote fobs, or card entry systems - just a PIN to disable/enable. 5) Wife friendly asthetics - particularly the PIR's. Ideally, i'd like something integrated - particularly the GSM side. I have seen some fairly inexpensive alarms out there which do this - but they look cheap and nasty from China. I don't mind spending a bit more for reliability and quality - but not OTT. I'm probably only going to have a total of 5 or 6 PIRs I've had a look at scantronic, texecom, visonic, and of course some of the cheap/nasty chinese stuff (like the stuff from an online shop called ultrasecuredirect).