[Hybrid system recommendation]

Thanks guys. I’ll do some more research. So comms via IP the way to go?

[Hybrid system recommendation]

Hi guys. Have another thread regarding my “upgrade” of my home alarm system. Apparently I upgraded sideways so will now look to do a proper revamp. PIRs will be wireless. Keypad and external box are wired. Comms via phone line to me fine. Would like to be able to access via app but keep cost down ( I’m 50 years old from Glasgow).

Open to any options. I can do it myself after 30 years doing fire alarms.

[Risco Lightsys expert? (ish)]

1 hour ago, Tjeerd said:

Reusing the RF kit you already have probably means staying with Risco. Looking over the horizon probably mostly known Texecom and Honeywell and bit less known there's Satel which tends to stay way more up to date with current tech.

Yes mate that’s what I did. Probably laid out £150 to get back 100% again. Thought it was ok instead of £400-£500? Know jack **** about intruder but spent 30 years doing fire alarms so I’m just ahead on that front

[Risco Lightsys expert? (ish)]

20 minutes ago, PeterJames said:

He said app, not RF strength, clean your ears out! 

That puzzled me too. I’ve now been here long enough to understand my ‘upgraded’ alarm is a dinosaur. So what would be regarded by members as a decent system with app access?

[Risco Lightsys expert? (ish)]

2 hours ago, PeterJames said:

Hi and welcome, those Risco panels were not very popular, they looked nice, the app was good, but the mk 1s were short lived and we never bothered with the mk 2s  

Actually bought it on the strength of the app. Since found out the ownership can’t be deleted and registered to a new owner. I’m going to use it while I research an alternative. I had wireless PIRs so was looking for something I could use the kit already in the house.

[Risco Lightsys expert? (ish)]

1 hour ago, norman said:

Hello and welcome, if you are trade then have a read of the forum rules and apply for trade status. Over on that side of the forum there's a plethora of information. 

 

Oh, and you can't PM yet as a new member. 

Sorry boss. Will read up

[Risco Lightsys expert? (ish)]

55 minutes ago, al-yeti said:

Better scrap this now 

Got it now but I know where your coming from

[Risco Lightsys expert? (ish)]

New member here and only just done my introduction. Intruder alarms not my game but have purchased a second hand control panel. Pretty much setup but have a couple of issues. Any member conversant with these panels then please PM me regarding IP and PTSN communication.

[Experienced fire alarm engineer]

Hi folks. Been in the fire alarm game for years but registered on here for advice on setting up my new (to me) home intruder system. Happy to take PMs on fire alarm issues as I hope to resolve my intruder woes via members here.