House alarm system

[Wig321]

What’s the best solution currently for DIY installation?

Either a wireless or hybrid system - new wireless sensors but using some of the existing wired sensors (I’ll replace the sensors).

App notifications when it’s triggered, calls/text to multiple people a bonus.
Remote access to arm/disarm/check status.

Decent wireless range as I want to pick up a detached garage.

More than 1 outside bell box so I can fit one on the garage.

More than 1 keypad.

Good option of sensors such as windows, doors, maybe option to connect to smoke alarm.

(Bonus if comes with tripwires and C4)

 

[Rob G]

We've got a Yale system, and pleased with it. All devices wireless connect to the hub (which is hardwired to our router) so can easily add additional devices to the network.
You get app notifications for arm/disarm and when triggered it sends a text also (I think both myself and my wife will get the text so possible to add more than one number)

 

[andy_con]

Can't recommend yale enough, I've got one and I've installed 3 others.

They are amazing

 

[antnee]

Yale EF (Easy Fit) covers all your requirements I think. Has loads of accessories and the smart version can be controlled by phone. Only thing Yale doesn't do well (currently at least) is any video based stuff, they haven't had the memo that it is possible to have better cameras than 0.3MP in 2021

 

[andy_con]

Ordered this yesterday for the mother in law, with a few extra bits.

Yale HSA APP Enabled Alarm Kit B-HSA6610

• App-enabled alarm system • No monitoring fees • Expandable up to 20 accessories • 30m range • Part arm for zone control • In-app control • Easy to install and simple to use Kit includes 1x HSA Alarm Hub, 1x Siren, 1x Dummy Siren, 1x Remote Keypad, 2x PIR Motion Detectors, 1x Door/Window...

www.toolstation.com

Just the base model

 

[MatthewR]

I have the ring alarm which is spit on

 

[JohnnyE]

Pyronix Enforcer good wireless alarm

 

[Gaz_]

If you must, pyronix enforcer

Least it's a proper system - ie graded components if installed by a recognised company

 

[Wig321]

Pyronix Enforcer good wireless alarm

Can this do everything I need? The Yale system from reading online I’d 50% recommend it and the others say there’s better.

 

[Wig321]

If you must, pyronix enforcer

Least it's a proper system - ie graded components if installed by a recognised company

Why do you say if I must? What’s the benefit of using graded components, insurance?

 

[Wig321]

I have the ring alarm which is spit on

Does spit arm and disarm the alarm?

 

[andy_con]

Can this do everything I need? The Yale system from reading online I’d 50% recommend it and the others say there’s better.

what cant the yale do that you need?

this is the top spec version

Sync Smart Home Alarm Full Control Kit

Award winning smart alarm Receive alerts via your smartphone Arm & disarm via your smartphone

yalehome.co.uk

 

[Steve]

Got to love CS, someone asks question, chap who installs works with alarms for a living gives opinion, gets questioned

 

[andy_con]

Got to love CS, someone asks question, chap who installs works with alarms for a living gives opinion, gets questioned

Lol I've just installed for a few friends, nothing more.

 

[brisa4984]

we went with ring because of the doorbell.

The alarm does what i expect it to do so cant complain.

 

[andy_con]

we went with ring because of the doorbell.

The alarm does what i expect it to do so cant complain.

Ring door bells are poo, I installed one for a friend a few months ago. But that's another conversation

 

[Wig321]

Got to love CS, someone asks question, chap who installs works with alarms for a living gives opinion, gets questioned

Who installs alarms? I was asking JohnnyE and Gaz about the Pyronix Enforcer. How do I know if they install alarms?

Never mind I’ll just read up on Pyronix close thread to keep Steve happy.

 

[andy_con]

Who installs alarms? I was asking JohnnyE and Gaz about the Pyronix Enforcer. How do I know if they install alarms? Hence asking a few more questions... But don’t worry you’ve had some likes Never mind I’ll read up on Pyronix close thread to keep Steve happy

What can't the yale do that you want?

 

[brisa4984]

Ring door bells are poo, I installed one for a friend a few months ago. But that's another conversation

what's crap about it? do the fail after a bit? or a bit laggy

works pretty well for now. does the whole motion detection, records etc.

 

[Gaz_]

Why do you say if I must? What’s the benefit of using graded components, insurance?

If being installed by an approved installer yes.
Graded means it meets all the relevent British and European insurance standards - so piece of mind this kit does what it's supposed to if installed correctly

The other systems mentioned are DIY (ring / Yale) No issue if that's all you want, but don't meet any security standards, ie ring won't notify with no network (unless you take their cellular option at extra costs) Yale is either old wireless tech alarms were using 20 years ago, or the smart stuff again won't notify without your network - no power and / or internet and it's useless really

Think of these more self alert / notify systems. Depends what you're trying to achieve

 

[JohnnyE]

Imo Ring door bells are sound done a few now for friends and family no issues they do what they say on the box......

Done a job last week and the owner fitted 3 ring cameras around his house and they were alright during the day never seen a night time pic....

 

[antnee]

If being installed by an approved installer yes.
Graded means it meets all the relevent British and European insurance standards - so piece of mind this kit does what it's supposed to if installed correctly

The other systems mentioned are DIY (ring / Yale) No issue if that's all you want, but don't meet any security standards, ie ring won't notify with no network (unless you take their cellular option at extra costs) Yale is either old wireless tech alarms were using 20 years ago, or the smart stuff again won't notify without your network - no power and / or internet and it's useless really

Think of these more self alert / notify systems. Depends what you're trying to achieve

What do you mean about notify without network? Do the other systems have an inbuilt sim card?

I don't declare house alarm on my home insurance - that way if you forget to put it on and the house gets broken in to, the insurance can't squirm their way out

 

[andy_con]

Yale rely on Internet only, so no Internet no notifications. But your alarm bell will still go off

 

[Philip.]

We went with a Risco system that's integrated with an app. Some good features and it's been ace so far.