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I think you mean PhoneWatch ?
Sorry, yesIn Ireland some garage forecourts (for example) use point to point detection devices. Essentially a transmitter sends a beam to a receiver unit which could be 30m away. Anyone passing though this will break the beam which could be used to generate a notification and / or trigger an alarm. This is also used on some expensive homes on with large gardens and private entrances in Foxrock. These are carefully set at a height and positioned to minimize the risk of false alarms.
Yup, I saw those on a DIY system (I don't know if it is any good) along with PIR curtains. Very interesting ideas. It would be perfect for my 4 big glass window/doors. Really no one should be on my balcony, if they are, I'd want to know about it.Depends on the window size and how solid it is. Your sensors most likely need replacement (I'm assuming they are connected properly) if they won't activate with GA that low.
Yes, the windows and frames are the most sturdy and solid I've ever seen. Laminated security glass and a very thick frame. I think their passive security is really good.Forget about charges for a moment. This is a DIY forum and we are all legally permitted to install intruder alarms in our own homes. High quality inertia shock sensors can be purchased for a little over €10 each. Any descent alarm system should use these to protect all vulnerable potential points of entry. This point of view is accepted almost universally even I suspect privately by companies such as PhoneWatch.
Of course, but I do think it is important to keep in mind that there are different levels of DIY experience.
I think their is a big difference between plugging in a hub and stick up some wireless sensors and messing with the wiring of a wired "real" security system.
I have to admit I've never done it, though I can probably figure it out. But I think there are a lot of people who would have no idea how to do it.
So it is for them I'm thinking of. I think there is a need and big demand for simple DIY security systems, like that Yale one or Go Abode.There are many reasons. Sure a cheap DIY bit of kit from the internet is much better than nothing, just be aware of it's limitations. Don't think it is the equivalent of a "real" alarm system, it's not.
Of course, but their is no reason why a consumer DIY system off the internet can't eventually equal * a "real" wired security system.
* Strictly speaking a DIY system can never be certified EN... system as that certification requires professional install and maintenance. But it could equal it in every other way.
After all, all those wireless sensors that work with "real" systems, like Dual tech motion sensors, shock sensors, wireless bell boxes, etc. As their wireless, their is no reason why they can't also work with a consumer DIY system.
All you need to do is turn the panel into a hub that can be plugged in, instead of needing to be wired in and make the batteries easily changeable and a separate wireless keypad and you would have a pretty decent consumer DIY system. No wiring needed at all.
Again I don't know about it's quality, but that latest Yale system looks to be getting really close to what I'm talking about.
The Go Abode or ADT SmartThings systems in the US also look really good. Interestingly the ADT system is fully certified system in the US.I'm deeply offended. You will have to make it up to me by buying me beer ....
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