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mrbill

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  1. 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?

  2. 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. 

  3. 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!

  4. 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). 

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