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Self monitoring home alarm recommendations.

  • 26-01-2021 01:28AM
    #1
    DrKav
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 17 ✭


    Hi all, Im looking for some advice please. I'm looking to get a new self monitored alarm system monitored via an app. It can be wired or wireless as I have an existing wired alarm.
    Would also like 2 external cameras and a touch pad that can also be armed / disarmed via a key fob if they're still a thing. Probably only get the windows and doors on the ground floor done and a motion detector on the landing.
    Really appreciate your opinions and advice on what I should definitely get or not bother getting.
    I live in Cabinteely in Dublin.
    Thanks.


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  • #2
    machiavellianme
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2, Paid Member Posts: 14,411 ✭✭✭✭machiavellianme


    Do you want to install it yourself?
    If so, just get an Ajax alarm. Plenty of details on this forum.

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  • #3
    DrKav
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 17 ✭DrKav


    I'd prefer not to install it myself. Can anyone recommend an installer that won't insist on monitoring contracts?


  • #4
    kub
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 6,595 ✭✭✭kub


    DrKav wrote: »
    I'd prefer not to install it myself. Can anyone recommend an installer that won't insist on monitoring contracts?


    You might be a while waiting on a professional installer as we have been advised by The Private Security Authority that we are not to work in domestic dwellings in which people live until after level 5 restrictions have eased.
    We are only allowed in the event of an emergency.


    At least you have time on your hands in that regard at least, as you already have a system then i would suggest that you upgrade your control panel and get a licensed company to thoroughly check out your existing system for any dodgy devices which might act up when connected to the new panel.


    I would recommend that you give HKC's systems a serious consideration, in a domestic sphere they certainly tick all the boxes. Ps they are a manufacturer based in Dublin as opposed to an installation company.



    https://www.hkcsecurity.com/en-IE/products/


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