Hi Folks
Thanks for the feedback. I seemed to have provoked a reaction and assumptions that I have decided to install the system myself. That is not the case.
If I went into a car showroom to buy a car I will list the things I want. I’m pretty sure the sales man would t expect me to build it.
Joking aside my bad for not explicitly saying that I’m not going to install it.
I’m at the research stage. Some questions I have:
1) Is wired better / more secure than wireless?
2) What are the benefits of a traditional system over a smart / DIY system such as boundary?
My research to date is pointing me to the criteria I’ve listed above but what I have also found, in my opinion, is that there is still a gap between traditional systems and smart systems. For example it seems traditional systems don’t support smart hubs/IFTTT etc.
Anyhow, I’d appreciate feedback to help me form an opinion on what I need to move forward.
Note, I may also speak face to face with a number of installers to get a general consensus on what will meet my needs but I’d prefer not to at this stage.