Mark Hennessy Posted January 11, 2020 Share Posted January 11, 2020 I am looking to replace my existing wired home alarm system. The existing wiring is fine and have PIRs in each room which I would like to re-utilise if possible; the wiring all goes back to a central point, but would also like to add additional components although due to required cable routes would prefer to do wirelessly and would therefore need a 'hybrid' system capable of accepting both wired and wireless components. A wireless access panel would be preferable. Other functionality that would also be preferable would be integration into other systems associated with home automation such as Google/Alexa, plus CCTV etc. Are there any recommended modular systems that are capable of this? Many thanks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sixwheeledbeast Posted January 11, 2020 Share Posted January 11, 2020 This type of question has been covered many times over the last few years. Have a look at some of the pinned topics in the DIY section, for starters. You firstly need to decide if you need an installer or if you are doing the job DIY,. Keep in mind an installer will have you up and running in about a day whereas DIY you may have months of trial and error it depends how much you value your time and your skillset. Hybrid panels are common, for which manufacturer everyone has a different opinion. As for your other functionality, I don't see a need in integration with smart speakers, bear in mind your system will only be as secure as it's weakest component. CCTV would normally be installed as a separate system for redundancy, however you can get systems that are intruder with camera but they will be limited in functionality and positioning. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
datadiffusion Posted January 11, 2020 Share Posted January 11, 2020 (edited) Like it or not it sounds as if E aton have something brewing with HA integration, above and beyond the usual '3rd parties please write to us if you want to integrate' type position. Edited January 11, 2020 by datadiffusion Quote So, I've decided to take my work back underground.... to stop it falling into the wrong hands Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
al-yeti Posted January 11, 2020 Share Posted January 11, 2020 3 hours ago, datadiffusion said: Like it or not it sounds as if E aton have something brewing with HA integration, above and beyond the usual '3rd parties please write to us if you want to integrate' type position. You on crack? They already doing ha Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
datadiffusion Posted January 11, 2020 Share Posted January 11, 2020 (edited) How do you mean? I know years ago they took over Xanex or whatever they were called who had a slightly enhanced proprietry version of X10, but that product line I assume is well dead and buried. Edited January 11, 2020 by datadiffusion Quote So, I've decided to take my work back underground.... to stop it falling into the wrong hands Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
al-yeti Posted January 12, 2020 Share Posted January 12, 2020 (edited) 13 hours ago, datadiffusion said: How do you mean? I know years ago they took over Xanex or whatever they were called who had a slightly enhanced proprietry version of X10, but that product line I assume is well dead and buried. So why E aton show ha online I don't really know lol I was looking at stuff like https://www.eaton.com/us/en-us/catalog/wiring-devices-and-connectivity/home-automation-hub.html But I suppose you mean something else Edited January 12, 2020 by datadiffusion Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark Hennessy Posted January 12, 2020 Author Share Posted January 12, 2020 13 hours ago, Logan said: Still prefer the name "scantronic" instead of E aton What panel are you replacing. Can you please attach a picture The panel I have is a Scantronic 9800+ (16 zone) with a 9827 keypad. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
al-yeti Posted January 12, 2020 Share Posted January 12, 2020 1 hour ago, Mark Hennessy said: The panel I have is a Scantronic 9800+ (16 zone) with a 9827 keypad. So you going to DIY or self install DIY - scanny ion 40 might be best as texe more confusion for DIY although they give phone support for DIY Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
datadiffusion Posted January 12, 2020 Share Posted January 12, 2020 2 hours ago, Mark Hennessy said: The panel I have is a Scantronic 9800+ (16 zone) with a 9827 keypad. Given your existing panel, I would recommend the 40H too, although I am obvioiusly slightly biased! You can retain the non-EOL CC+T 4 wire config on the 40H by adding a plug in circuit board, if you need any more than 10 zones, you can add an expander, these support 4 wire natively (as well as EOL). There are many here though, myself included, to a point, that would never use the wireless capability of the ion though as it is 1 way only at this time. The app for the ion is free with no connection or sub charges, which is nice, and it's a really easy to use & install panel. Quote So, I've decided to take my work back underground.... to stop it falling into the wrong hands Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark Hennessy Posted January 12, 2020 Author Share Posted January 12, 2020 6 minutes ago, datadiffusion said: Given your existing panel, I would recommend the 40H too, although I am obvioiusly slightly biased! You can retain the non-EOL CC+T 4 wire config on the 40H by adding a plug in circuit board, if you need any more than 10 zones, you can add an expander, these support 4 wire natively (as well as EOL). There are many here though, myself included, to a point, that would never use the wireless capability of the ion though as it is 1 way only at this time. The app for the ion is free with no connection or sub charges, which is nice, and it's a really easy to use & install panel. Thanks for the feedback. For any wireless device, it shall mainly relate to door contacts. 1 hour ago, al-yeti said: So you going to DIY or self install DIY - scanny ion 40 might be best as texe more confusion for DIY although they give phone support for DIY I shall be DIY Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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