[Shop-talk] DIY Wireless Home Security Systems . . .

[Battmain]

I am using the ademco brand which is used by most of the monitored brand names. Programming takes a little getting used to but reminds me of the old assembly language days. Type in code section, type in switch number.  So far my system is customized to my liking and will have a raspberry pi or other web interface to it soon. All of the components can be found on that auction website and in it so far for about $120. Can thank Br*nks and A*T for driving me towards DIY.  There is also an alarm mailing list where some will go out of their way to help with programming. There are also the elitist eye dee ten tees on there too who want you to pay for their knowledge. Look into that brand. Almost everything I have is wired, but there is at least one wireless sensor that should be due for a battery soon.  Oh it will also tell you to replace battery. Can go fully wireless if you wish.

Brian
On Apr 16, 2019 12:32, Karl Vacek via Shop-talk <shop-talk at autox.team.net> wrote:
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> We went with SimpliSafe, which DOES have proprietary components.  Not that I wanted proprietary components, but because the system is good and monitoring including wireless access to the system and cameras (and recording) from anywhere, is $24.95 per month total.  No additions per camera, no upcharge for wireless access, etc.  Doing most everything from my phone is one of the best features.  Turn on the system remotely when we realize we forgot.  Look at the cameras from anywhere while we’re away (or at home).  Decide where to put all sensors without the sketchy serviceman knowing too.
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> Their prior system was limited and I had just bought one when they came out with the improved model.  Took almost a year to buy their new model, but it’s nice.  I bought their doorbell cams too, and although they DO NOT go through the system itself, they may be monitored from anywhere just like the system may be.  And neither Amazon nor Google have access like with Ring, Alexa, etc.
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> Their tech support is OK when you get the right person, other times not, and their phones are always busy.  I had to figure out by myself how to get their doorbells to work with my electronic chime, which both they and the chime manufacturer said wasn’t possible.  How hard is using a relay?  Like so many other companies nowadays, they mostly rely on “the community” to help each other through their forums.  Infuriating, but very 2019…
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> Most of the alternatives I saw were either cheesy, low-performance systems or required THEIR installers, THEIR monitoring, and were $$$.  If there’s a way to buy standard components nowadays without being a “professional”  (ahem), and there’s a good monitoring plan available for a self-installed system, that might be better, but really, the new Simplisafe systems (the ones introduced in early 2018) are pretty good.
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> YMMV
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> Karl
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> From: Shop-talk [mailto:shop-talk-bounces at autox.team.net] On Behalf Of Badger Mountain Motorworks via Shop-talk
> Sent: Saturday, April 13, 2019 1:39 PM
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> Subject: [Shop-talk] DIY Wireless Home Security Systems . . .
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> I have a thirty year old wireless security system I want to replace with an update model. Ideally one that has non-proprietary components an unobtrusive design and the option for cameras. Our place, where I need varying levels of security, includes a two-story house with a wrap around porch on three sides and two separate garages. When i look online I find a variety of recommendations provided by websites where I tend to question their objectivity!
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> Any personal experiences you'd like to share? Pros and cons you've discovered?
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> Thanks in advance for any and all input . . .
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> Jim in Central Arizona
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