The-sacred Posted September 27, 2018 Share Posted September 27, 2018 (edited) Hello to you all I am new to this and tried to do some reading before I pose this question, so that I am not totally ignorant. We have a 3 bed semi detached, fitted with a 10 year old Wired Alarm system. Looking to upgrade it to a system with some smart features, such as a Mobile App that allows us to control the Alarm and maybe get features such as being able to see the event that triggered an alarm. Also, looking for features such as: Remote control Arm/Disarm with Panic button for Granny when she's home alone or when she leaves and return. And Proximity fobs for the rest of the family. After reading many of the posts and researching the internet for reputable installers, we found 3 good companies with excellent reviews on Checkatrade & Trustpilot as well as being NSI approved They obviously do not carry ALL alarm brands but, all 3 local companies carry Risco and two of them carry Texecom The quotes we received for professional installation of the Alarms are very close between £850 and £950 (Panel, wireless keypad, 3 PIRs, 2 door contacts. Mobile APP, external siren & dummy, 3 proximity tags and 1 remote control) We felt comfortable with two out of the three installers and that's what's on offer 1- Texecom Elite Ricochet alarm with Mobile App 2- Risco Lightsys 2 with alarm App unfortunately neither offer PIR with camera but they offer everything else we need The Lightsys 2 we are told could use our existing wiring to connect the PIRs & door contacts as well as external siren - the fitter believes that would be more reliable than the 100% Wireless Risco system he also carries which is Agility 3 The Texecom is 100% wireless but the installer believes it to be very reliable and he says nowadays Wireless kit is very solid. Now, We are between those 2 systems and cannot make up our minds; given we are happy with both companies and that the price is very close Any views / ideas from the professionals here Edited September 27, 2018 by The-sacred Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
al-yeti Posted September 27, 2018 Share Posted September 27, 2018 2 hours ago, The-sacred said: Hello to you all I am new to this and tried to do some reading before I pose this question, so that I am not totally ignorant. We have a 3 bed semi detached, fitted with a 10 year old Wired Alarm system. Looking to upgrade it to a system with some smart features, such as a Mobile App that allows us to control the Alarm and maybe get features such as being able to see the event that triggered an alarm. Also, looking for features such as: Remote control Arm/Disarm with Panic button for Granny when she's home alone or when she leaves and return. And Proximity fobs for the rest of the family. After reading many of the posts and researching the internet for reputable installers, we found 3 good companies with excellent reviews on Checkatrade & Trustpilot as well as being NSI approved They obviously do not carry ALL alarm brands but, all 3 local companies carry Risco and two of them carry Texecom The quotes we received for professional installation of the Alarms are very close between £850 and £950 (Panel, wireless keypad, 3 PIRs, 2 door contacts. Mobile APP, external siren & dummy, 3 proximity tags and 1 remote control) We felt comfortable with two out of the three installers and that's what's on offer 1- Texecom Elite Ricochet alarm with Mobile App 2- Risco Lightsys 2 with alarm App unfortunately neither offer PIR with camera but they offer everything else we need The Lightsys 2 we are told could use our existing wiring to connect the PIRs & door contacts as well as external siren - the fitter believes that would be more reliable than the 100% Wireless Risco system he also carries which is Agility 3 The Texecom is 100% wireless but the installer believes it to be very reliable and he says nowadays Wireless kit is very solid. Now, We are between those 2 systems and cannot make up our minds; given we are happy with both companies and that the price is very close Any views / ideas from the professionals here Forget risky risco go with a FIRM texecom 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grantc Posted September 27, 2018 Share Posted September 27, 2018 Use existing wiring for a hard wired system with all the other features surely? Hybrid system to give use of remote setting etc. I'd be fitting something like a pyronix euro 46 app or a Eaton ion 40h if it was me. Grant 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
the-oneil Posted September 27, 2018 Share Posted September 27, 2018 2 hours ago, grantc said: Use existing wiring for a hard wired system with all the other features surely? Hybrid system to give use of remote setting etc. I'd be fitting something like a pyronix euro 46 app or a Eaton ion 40h if it was me. Grant Thank you grantc but I don’t really want to spread my focus, plus the companies I’m happy with offered these 2 systems; so it’s between those two Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
al-yeti Posted September 27, 2018 Share Posted September 27, 2018 4 hours ago, grantc said: Use existing wiring for a hard wired system with all the other features surely? Hybrid system to give use of remote setting etc. I'd be fitting something like a pyronix euro 46 app or a Eaton ion 40h if it was me. Grant Blagger that's not what you said here Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grantc Posted September 28, 2018 Share Posted September 28, 2018 I'd fit an enforcer 'all day, every day' if there wasn't any existing wiring I'd never get rid of wired for wireless if I had the option. The euro 46 would be my first option then the ion 40h. 1 way radio is disappointing on the ion but its the more aesthetically pleasing of the two panels imo. Grant Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The-sacred Posted September 28, 2018 Author Share Posted September 28, 2018 15 hours ago, al-yeti said: Forget risky risco go with a FIRM texecom Thank you Al-yeti Is this from your personal experience or is that the general consensus here on these forums. I only ask because I am looking into making a decision soon and am using professional advise here as guide. That said, what's your view on disregarding the existing wired connection and fitting 100% Wireless (ie Texecom), would this be a smart move or will be replacing reliable cables with wireless Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
al-yeti Posted September 28, 2018 Share Posted September 28, 2018 36 minutes ago, The-sacred said: Thank you Al-yeti Is this from your personal experience or is that the general consensus here on these forums. I only ask because I am looking into making a decision soon and am using professional advise here as guide. That said, what's your view on disregarding the existing wired connection and fitting 100% Wireless (ie Texecom), would this be a smart move or will be replacing reliable cables with wireless Generally risco not liked But ask the texecom installer for another quote hybrid and use wiring Otherwise find another company who does the texecom and will use wiring where possible Unless he saying wiring is no good? I am only saying texecom because seems you don't want to look at other brands which is ok as you can only go with what your locals do Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
james.wilson Posted September 28, 2018 Share Posted September 28, 2018 i would keep your wiring also. As with grant i wouldn't use either but if i had to choose between those two, id go for the Texecom. Just change the panel to a Texecom that is hybrid Quote securitywarehouse Security Supplies from Security Warehouse Trade Members please contact us for your TSI vetted trade discount. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The-sacred Posted September 28, 2018 Author Share Posted September 28, 2018 (edited) 1 hour ago, james.wilson said: i would keep your wiring also. As with grant i wouldn't use either but if i had to choose between those two, id go for the Texecom. Just change the panel to a Texecom that is hybrid 1 hour ago, al-yeti said: I am only saying texecom because seems you don't want to look at other brands which is ok as you can only go with what your locals do Ok so that's 3 opinions now telling me that neither are the best. That got me thinking again, what would you guys recommend? Grant obviously is for Pyronix Enforcer - What would James & Al-yeti advise please? What else is out there that you guys feel is best? Again Reliability is my top priority (I always thought that this is synonymous with using wires rather than wireless), and budget is £1K Max Edited September 28, 2018 by The-sacred Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grantc Posted September 28, 2018 Share Posted September 28, 2018 You can get the flush fit LCD keypad for the euro 46 which look quite nice and come in different colours. It's what I'll be fitting in my new home shortly. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
al-yeti Posted September 28, 2018 Share Posted September 28, 2018 1 hour ago, The-sacred said: Ok so that's 3 opinions now telling me that neither are the best. That got me thinking again, what would you guys recommend? Grant obviously is for Pyronix Enforcer - What would James & Al-yeti advise please? What else is out there that you guys feel is best? Again Reliability is my top priority (I always thought that this is synonymous with using wires rather than wireless), and budget is £1K Max Enforcer same issue as texe ricochet full wireless You need hybrid atleast and use anyany cables as you can I cant see why the texecom can't get you anything wired in budget Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
james.wilson Posted September 28, 2018 Share Posted September 28, 2018 1 hour ago, The-sacred said: What would James & Al-yeti advise please? I have a hkc at home. Full Hybrid panel and rock solid. Also has rf pir camera. But you obviously need an installer that supports it. Other than that id go galaxy (used to have at home) or vanderbilt. But vanderbilt maybe out of budget. Do to the age id upgrade your wired components to probably optex rx40 or hkc quads. my 2p Quote securitywarehouse Security Supplies from Security Warehouse Trade Members please contact us for your TSI vetted trade discount. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The-sacred Posted September 28, 2018 Author Share Posted September 28, 2018 1 hour ago, james.wilson said: I have a hkc at home. Full Hybrid panel and rock solid. Also has rf pir camera. But you obviously need an installer that supports it. Other than that id go galaxy (used to have at home) or vanderbilt. But vanderbilt maybe out of budget. Do to the age id upgrade your wired components to probably optex rx40 or hkc quads. my 2p James that's great, I will look into HKC - I might as well - given I am investing time into research- get the best I can afford Funny enough, Texecom are billing their ricochet panel as hybrid?!! I don't understand how is it a hybrid when the engineer who visited us said it is solely wireless connection to all sensors! Any idea Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
james.wilson Posted September 30, 2018 Share Posted September 30, 2018 It depends which panel, i think they do a little one that is wireless only but they are defiently hybrid Quote securitywarehouse Security Supplies from Security Warehouse Trade Members please contact us for your TSI vetted trade discount. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sixwheeledbeast Posted October 1, 2018 Share Posted October 1, 2018 On 28/09/2018 at 15:03, The-sacred said: Texecom are billing their ricochet panel as hybrid?!! Any Ricochet "panel" is technically hybrid, it just depends how many wired zones you need and where. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The-sacred Posted October 5, 2018 Author Share Posted October 5, 2018 On 01/10/2018 at 09:37, sixwheeledbeast said: Any Ricochet "panel" is technically hybrid, it just depends how many wired zones you need and where. I need to connect 2 wired door contacts and 2 wired PIRs ; And just add 1 Wireless PIR Would I be able to do that with a Ricochet Texecom panel? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sixwheeledbeast Posted October 8, 2018 Share Posted October 8, 2018 Pretty sure all the xx-W panels have 4 onboard, but you can use the keypad zones too for example. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ranson Posted March 14, 2019 Share Posted March 14, 2019 Can’t beat a wire , I would ask them if they could install a texecom hybrid system Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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