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Can a HKC 6/10 be transformed into a remotely monitored system?

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  • 25-05-2014 6:04pm
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    dynosaur
    Registered Users Posts: 16 ✭


    Hello folks,

    I got good help on this forum before to fix our old SecureWatch 6/10 alarm system
    which was installed in 12/1999 and is still working fine (as far as I can see).

    From what I have read on this forum, my understanding is that it is not possible to transform this old HKC SecureWatch 6/10 system to a self-monitoring system, and that to get a self-monitoring system I would have to upgrade/change the HKC SW 6/10 system?

    Is that correct?

    Here is what I am thinking of to get as an alarm system:

    1- I would like eventually to be able to get video stream to my android phone to remotely monitor if an alarm occurs.
    2- Also I am thinking of talking to a local alarm company to get them to transform/change our alarm system to get remote self-monitoring or may be ask them to monitor it (and servicing the alarm to make sure that we are covered by the insurance).
    3- I am not thinking of installing the required upgrade myself!
    4- We are with Eircom for landline phone and Broadband but I am toying with the idea of dropping Eircom ( after a very long time with them) to go to UPC – UPC seem to have a much faster Broadband.


    I would be very grateful if someone could give me some pointers so that I don’t get taken-in when I talk to the local security companies.

    For example, would I have to change all the sensors and PIR if I am advised to get a new system? (I think all the shock and contact sensors are HKC but I am not sure of the PIR.)

    Should I stay with HKC or use Siemens (which has been mentioned in this forum many times before) or some other manufacturer?

    Many thanks for any advice.


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    #2
    KoolKid
    Moderators, Home & Garden Moderators, Technology & Internet Moderators Posts: 24,789 Mod ✭✭✭✭KoolKid


    On a very basic level you could self monitor that system using a generic voice dialler or GSM text dialler.
    For the real control via apps look at the Siemens SPC 4300 range, The Risco LightSYS or the GSD i70.
    The GSD & Risco can give you monitoring via your IP connection so no seperate dialler , phone line or SIM card would be needed.


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    dynosaur
    Registered Users Posts: 16 ✭dynosaur


    Hello KoolKid,

    Thank you for your prompt reply and advice.

    I will have a look at these three systems later this evening.

    I might come back with a question ot two.


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