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Smartzone monitored alarm vs wired

  • 19-02-2020 10:24am
    #1
    toosweetnwo
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 8 ✭


    Hi guys,

    I am looking into replacing my old wired alarm. Moved into a house just a year ago and the old HKC alarm installed needs four new sensors.

    I was in touch with Smartzone about their monitoring system at €20 a month......they said after three years that I would own the alarm and could choose to give up monitoring but there would be no warranty on the alarm.

    Does this sound like a good deal or would it be better to get my old system updated with sensors?

    I like the idea of monitoring an an app but €20 a month for at least three years is a lot for me. I am also concerned that I would have no warranty.


    Any advice I would really appreciate.

    Thanks
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  • #2
    2011
    Moderators, Home & Garden Moderators, Technology & Internet Moderators, Regional East Moderators Posts: 12,655 Mod ✭✭✭✭2011


    No 3 year old alarm will have a warranty anyway.


  • #3
    punisher5112
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 24,633 ✭✭✭✭punisher5112


    I'd stay wired....

    Get a GSM unit so it notifies you


  • #4
    altor
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 11,917 ✭✭✭✭altor


    toosweetnwo wrote: »
    Hi guys,

    I am looking into replacing my old wired alarm. Moved into a house just a year ago and the old HKC alarm installed needs four new sensors.

    I was in touch with Smartzone about their monitoring system at €20 a month......they said after three years that I would own the alarm and could choose to give up monitoring but there would be no warranty on the alarm.

    Does this sound like a good deal or would it be better to get my old system updated with sensors?

    I like the idea of monitoring an an app but €20 a month for at least three years is a lot for me. I am also concerned that I would have no warranty.


    Any advice I would really appreciate.

    Thanks

    Only problem with that is you need the sub every month to control your devices, even after the 3 years. Have a look at sonoff devices, simple to add to most things and it connects into your wifi for control. Can also be used with the IFTTT app which is handy.

    www.altor.ie



  • #5
    toosweetnwo
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 8 ✭toosweetnwo


    punisher5112 wrote: »
    I'd stay wired....

    Get a GSM unit so it notifies you

    Is it possible to add an app to a wired system?

    Thanks!


  • #6
    kub
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 6,566 ✭✭✭kub


    toosweetnwo wrote: »
    Is it possible to add an app to a wired system?

    Thanks!


    Yes HKC have a brand new unit out which integrates with most systems, neverlone their own previous one.


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