Hi All

Got a mailshot from Screwfix the other day with what seems like a great discount on a Honeywell Alarm System that uses Proximity Fobs rather than an entry code.

On the surface of it this would appear to be an ideal solution for my regular problem where the rest of the family don't set the alarm due to rushing out the door or worry about entering a code in time or forgetting the code in a panic etc. etc.

Does anybody have experience with these systems, or can advise with pro's / con's for buying one ?

Any help greatfully received

Hi All

Got a mailshot from Screwfix the other day with what seems like a great discount on a Honeywell Alarm System that uses Proximity Fobs rather than an entry code.

On the surface of it this would appear to be an ideal solution for my regular problem where the rest of the family don't set the alarm due to rushing out the door or worry about entering a code in time or forgetting the code in a panic etc. etc.

Does anybody have experience with these systems, or can advise with pro's / con's for buying one ?

Any help greatfully received

You need to take great care with fobs that they do not get lost in such circumstances that there is a 'link' to your home, e.g. kept in handbag with home keys and address details - the reason should be obvious!

Prox-tags wil generally only set/unset the system, so in the event of an alarm activation/fault the code number is still needed to reset the system.

Unless there is a good reason to use prox-tags on a DIY system I would say that there were more 'cons' than 'pros'.

I don't know this system but I am sure it can be used with codes as well as tags.

i would assume its the honeywell easy set reader for the accenta range.

Id also have a look at other places on line as screwfix are usually a bit dear.