Tally1001 Posted August 8, 2022 Share Posted August 8, 2022 Hi All I have a 25 year old Veritas wired alarm and I am wishing to upgrade to a smart hybrid alarm. I like the look of a Risco Lightsys system but I see the installers dont seem to like it, can you tell me why its not liked please. Alternative is Orisec as we want touchscreen keypads which seems to be a liked system, I have 4 pir's 3 contacts, internal sounder, garage door contact and bell box all wired but a couple of pirs and one contact are in telephone cable so they need to be wireless, so I need Bell box wired control panel 2 wired pirs 2 wireless pirs 1 wired contact 2 wireless contact any idea of a cost for what I need. is the Risco and Orisec comparable price wise ? Do any other systems do touchscreen keypads ? Many Thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sixwheeledbeast Posted August 8, 2022 Share Posted August 8, 2022 Most "smart hybrid systems" your not going to get app features without an installer. If your planning to use an installer they will recommend the kit they support. Lightsys from my little experience with them go crazy as they age with no obvious cause. Power cycling works as a short term fix. You're asking about features like apps and touchscreens that IMO are irrelevant to a good system... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
james.wilson Posted August 8, 2022 Share Posted August 8, 2022 Why do you want a touch screen? Or is it just a good looking keypad? 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...
Tally1001 Posted August 8, 2022 Author Share Posted August 8, 2022 Wife want a good looking keypad . Want internet access thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
james.wilson Posted August 9, 2022 Share Posted August 9, 2022 Keypad look is subjective some love one on type others prefer something else etc. At home I have these 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 August 9, 2022 Share Posted August 9, 2022 Still irrelevant without answering the other questions, a keypad is only compatible with the panel they are designed for. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PeterJames Posted August 9, 2022 Share Posted August 9, 2022 Swerve Lightsys, HKC would be my choice if you're having it professionally installed, if your going DIY then it would have to be Orisec or Texe I suppose, I think Pyronix also have some fancy keypad you can use as a door prop when it goes wrong just outside its warranty. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sixwheeledbeast Posted August 9, 2022 Share Posted August 9, 2022 Still as I said above if you want an app you need an installer account... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrHappy Posted August 9, 2022 Share Posted August 9, 2022 Is this a DIY jobbie or are you getting an alarm man in ? Quote Mr Veritas God Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tally1001 Posted August 9, 2022 Author Share Posted August 9, 2022 Hi , I am getting installed by company, we have seen the Risco lightsys touchscreen which the wife likes but it seems nobody likes Risco. When we get some one in what questions should I ask ? Thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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