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Smart Intruder Alarms

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  • #52
    garion
    Registered Users Posts: 463 ✭✭garion


    garion wrote: »
    Some more app screenshots for the DoorProtectPlus and CombiMotion sensors.

    See original post here for screenshots: https://www.boards.ie/vbulletin/showpost.php?p=112370395&postcount=73


  • #53
    garion
    Registered Users Posts: 463 ✭✭garion


    Picked up a PAYG SIM from Vodafone. €20 for SIM plus €20 free credit. Just need to top up by €5 every 6 months to keep it active.

    Popped it in the Ajax Hub, disconnected the ethernet cable, triggered a sensor and immediately alerts came through via push notification.

    I then enabled the SMS setting for alerts on my user account too and tested it. Again, push notification came through and then also an SMS, as per screenshot attached.

    Overall, very happy to have an easy backup in case WiFi goes down.


  • #54
    securitylover
    Registered Users Posts: 2 ✭securitylover


    garion wrote: »
    I bought from a Spainish reseller ( which seemed to be the best value from the countries I tried.
    Came to about E1150 with a 8-10% discount I managed to blag from pinging them on chat.

    So not cheap as I said... but I think compared to other "professional" level systems is probably not too much more?

    i did the same, they gave me this discountcode, which still seems to work: "actie10".
    They told me it would work only ones, but i ordered twice now with this code, and got 10% discount. So i think it works always :)

    i ordered on sunday and received everything on wednesday.

    i ordered on: webshop.best-alarm-system.eu


  • #55
    Bluefoam
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 7,747 ✭✭✭Bluefoam


    I was planning to get the Ajax alarm because I didn't want monitoring... but I got an offer of free installation from Home Secure... all I have to do is play monitoring of €35/month for three years...

    They are providing sensors on external doors, all downstairs windows, two PIR motion detectors, key panel & exterior siren/light box...

    One thing they mentioned is that they are no longer providing the NFC fob, but that it now works via the app... Before I sign up, is there anything I need to consider? Does the app use NFC or geofencing? It seems reasonable value to me...

    THey say after the three years, that I can chose to cancel the monitoring. Will I be able to switch to the Ajax app after that?


  • #56
    peteb2
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,813 ✭✭✭peteb2


    Bluefoam wrote: »
    I was planning to get the Ajax alarm because I didn't want monitoring... but I got an offer of free installation from Home Secure... all I have to do is play monitoring of €35/month for three years...

    They are providing sensors on external doors, all downstairs windows, two PIR motion detectors, key panel & exterior siren/light box...

    One thing they mentioned is that they are no longer providing the NFC fob, but that it now works via the app... Before I sign up, is there anything I need to consider? Does the app use NFC or geofencing? It seems reasonable value to me...

    THey say after the three years, that I can chose to cancel the monitoring. Will I be able to switch to the Ajax app after that?

    Be warned....if you have an existing alarm, despite what the sales guys say, the installers will not remove it!


  • #57
    Bluefoam
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 7,747 ✭✭✭Bluefoam


    peteb2 wrote: »
    Be warned....if you have an existing alarm, despite what the sales guys say, the installers will not remove it!

    New house, so no existing alarm.

    I have gone back through my notes and there is no mention of the external siren... what they say is:
    HomeSecure Intruder Deterrent AlarmBox for exterior of the house
    Free LED included to deter burglars (usually additional)


  • #58
    wexfordman2
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,555 ✭✭✭wexfordman2


    Bluefoam wrote: »
    I was planning to get the Ajax alarm because I didn't want monitoring... but I got an offer of free installation from Home Secure... all I have to do is play monitoring of €35/month for three years...

    They are providing sensors on external doors, all downstairs windows, two PIR motion detectors, key panel & exterior siren/light box...

    One thing they mentioned is that they are no longer providing the NFC fob, but that it now works via the app... Before I sign up, is there anything I need to consider? Does the app use NFC or geofencing? It seems reasonable value to me...

    THey say after the three years, that I can chose to cancel the monitoring. Will I be able to switch to the Ajax app after that?

    So, nearly 1300 euro for an alarm system consisting of 2 pir's and what 4 door/window sensors ?


  • #59
    Bluefoam
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 7,747 ✭✭✭Bluefoam


    wexfordman2 wrote: »
    So, nearly 1300 euro for an alarm system consisting of 2 pir's and what 4 door/window sensors ?

    We'll that's a bit disingenuous... While the equipment cost would be just over €500, it also covers installation, SIM and credit, monitoring and battery changes over three years. While I originally wasn't looking for a monitored system, this offer makes it more appealing and gives me the opportunity to reassess in three years.


  • #60
    bk
    Moderators, Motoring & Transport Moderators, Technology & Internet Moderators Posts: 22,984 Mod ✭✭✭✭bk


    Bluefoam wrote: »
    We'll that's a bit disingenuous... While the equipment cost would be just over €500, it also covers installation, SIM and credit, monitoring and battery changes over three years. While I originally wasn't looking for a monitored system, this offer makes it more appealing and gives me the opportunity to reassess in three years.

    - A system like this would take you about one hour to install, very easy.
    - SIM credit, about €30 over 3 years
    - Battery changes! Shouldn't be any, the batteries in this system are rated for 3 to 7 years.
    - Monitoring, a self installed system also has free self monitoring.

    And the most important question, what happens after 3 years? Will you continue to own the system? Can you buy and add extra sensors yourself? Will you be able to use it with self monitoring or a different monitoring company after 3 years or will it just be useless or non monitored alarm only?

    Of course do what you prefer, but make sure you are well informed on your choice and have everything they promise in writing.


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  • #61
    Bluefoam
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 7,747 ✭✭✭Bluefoam


    bk wrote: »
    And the most important question, what happens after 3 years?
    After 3 years you can cancel the contract. All equipment reverts to your ownership, security company give you all appropriate codes to allow you to use the Ajax app
    bk wrote: »
    Will you continue to own the system?
    Yes, in full
    bk wrote: »
    Can you buy and add extra sensors yourself?
    Yes, you can, but may need the security co to add them to their system. I'm looking further into this. Obviously after the three years you can add sensors as you wish
    bk wrote: »
    Will you be able to use it with self monitoring or a different monitoring company after 3 years or will it just be useless or non monitored alarm only?
    Yes, after three years it can be handed over to you and you can self monitor or chose to use another monitoring service if you wish


  • #62
    garion
    Registered Users Posts: 463 ✭✭garion


    Bluefoam wrote: »
    After 3 years you can cancel the contract. All equipment reverts to your ownership, security company give you all appropriate codes to allow you to use the Ajax app

    Just so you are aware, I'm pretty sure you would use the standard Ajax app even with monitoring from Home Secure.

    Attached are 2 screenshots from the Hub settings where you choose your security company. Home Secure is the only option listed for Ireland.


  • #63
    garion
    Registered Users Posts: 463 ✭✭garion


    Bluefoam wrote: »
    I was planning to get the Ajax alarm because I didn't want monitoring... but I got an offer of free installation from Home Secure... all I have to do is play monitoring of €35/month for three years...

    They are providing sensors on external doors, all downstairs windows, two PIR motion detectors, key panel & exterior siren/light box...

    One thing they mentioned is that they are no longer providing the NFC fob, but that it now works via the app... Before I sign up, is there anything I need to consider? Does the app use NFC or geofencing? It seems reasonable value to me...

    THey say after the three years, that I can chose to cancel the monitoring. Will I be able to switch to the Ajax app after that?

    Shame they don't include the fob. My wife and I have one and find it very useful. App is good too but easier using the fob when you get home or are going out. Might be worth asking why? And if you could buy your own and add it to the system.

    I'm about 6 weeks in now and no regrets. I've been adding sensors myself without any issue and I still have a couple to go, including a curtain sensor for outside.

    I haven't actually managed up get geofencing working. Need to contact support about it. I think it's because on install of the app I set it to only use location services when app is open rather than all the time. Reinstalling the app doesn't give me the option to change this though so need to investigate further.

    Home Secure seem like a good company (they gave me advice even after I told them I wasn't interested in monitoring) so if you'd prefer the hassle free option with monitoring and support then go for it. I'm very happy with the quality of the system overall.


  • #64
    Bluefoam
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 7,747 ✭✭✭Bluefoam


    garion wrote: »
    Shame they don't include the fob. My wife and I have one and find it very useful. App is good too but easier using the fob when you get home or are going out. Might be worth asking why? And if you could buy your own and add it to the system.

    I was able to persuade them to throw in the fob FOC.

    In fairness to HomeSecure, I did look for allot of information & they answered everything I threw at them. They've been good so far.


  • #65
    Bluefoam
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 7,747 ✭✭✭Bluefoam


    garion wrote: »

    I haven't actually managed up get geofencing working. Need to contact support about it. I think it's because on install of the app I set it to only use location services when app is open rather than all the time. Reinstalling the app doesn't give me the option to change this though so need to investigate further.

    You can turn on location on an Android phone by going to: settings; apps & notifications; Ajax app; location... And set to allow


  • #66
    wexfordman2
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,555 ✭✭✭wexfordman2


    Bluefoam wrote: »
    We'll that's a bit disingenuous... While the equipment cost would be just over €500, it also covers installation, SIM and credit, monitoring and battery changes over three years. While I originally wasn't looking for a monitored system, this offer makes it more appealing and gives me the opportunity to reassess in three years.

    Sorry, disengenuous ? I merely asked a question as to the size of the system (you mentioned 2 pirs but didn't stipulate the number of door or window contacts ). For a 2 pir system that's expensive , even if you add another few door or window sensors.

    What I did was merely call out the true cost of your system, nothing disengenuous about that .

    Monitoring is not the be all and end all, and you can as others mentioned get a similar system, self monitored for much less that that, and it would be odd not to call that out, and unfair not to let others know.

    That being said, there are lots of reasons why people do go for a monitored system, and do go for a paid professional install, all very valid, but it's quite reasonable to highlight the cost and to discuss the benefits, certainly not disengenuous.


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  • #67
    bk
    Moderators, Motoring & Transport Moderators, Technology & Internet Moderators Posts: 22,984 Mod ✭✭✭✭bk


    Bluefoam, good one on getting those questions answered. In fairness to HomeSecure, they seem to handle this in a very fair manner, well done to them.

    Other companies in Ireland aren't so fair. A company I won't name, but very well known, leave your system completely useless if you stop paying, even if out of contract, even if you have already spent thousands with them, in fact you don't even own the system and they can take it back if you stop paying!

    That is why I'm generally very suspicious of such companies. But I'm very happy to hear that there is a new company to the market with more sensible policies, because there is definitely a market for such services.


  • #68
    Bluefoam
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 7,747 ✭✭✭Bluefoam


    Has anyone added the Street Siren to their system? Most alarm companies seem to provide dummy boxes on the front of the house these days, with a flashing LED and no siren...

    My house is wired for an alarm, so should I wire the Ajax Siren on the upper face of the house? I'd prefer to do that than screw in a dummy box on the face of a new house.

    It is a bit pricey though...


  • #69
    garion
    Registered Users Posts: 463 ✭✭garion


    Bluefoam wrote: »
    Has anyone added the Street Siren to their system? Most alarm companies seem to provide dummy boxes on the front of the house these days, with a flashing LED and no siren...

    My house is wired for an alarm, so should I wire the Ajax Siren on the upper face of the house? I'd prefer to do that than screw in a dummy box on the face of a new house.

    It is a bit pricey though...

    Haven't purchased one yet but it's on the list. From my understanding it's a fully functioning wireless external bell box - hence the price.

    Do you think it's just a dummy box?


  • #70
    Bluefoam
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 7,747 ✭✭✭Bluefoam


    garion wrote: »
    Haven't purchased one yet but it's on the list. From my understanding it's a fully functioning wireless external bell box - hence the price.

    Do you think it's just a dummy box?

    No. HomeSecure provide a dummy box. The Ajax StreetSiren is a full on sounder... It can operate on batteries or wired via a 12 volt supply. Most modern houses have a cable behind the brick to power an alarm box... I just don't know if this would be suitable. I might ask the question over in the home security forum.


  • #71
    garion
    Registered Users Posts: 463 ✭✭garion


    Bluefoam wrote: »
    No. HomeSecure provide a dummy box. The Ajax StreetSiren is a full on sounder... It can operate on batteries or wired via a 12 volt supply. Most modern houses have a cable behind the brick to power an alarm box... I just don't know if this would be suitable. I might ask the question over in the home security forum.

    Ah, I see. I presume their dummy box has their branding on it too. I think the StreetSiren is E120 via that Spanish website so it's not TOO expensive. I think having an external siren that actually works would be preferable to a dummy box.


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  • #72
    Bluefoam
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 7,747 ✭✭✭Bluefoam


    garion wrote: »
    Ah, I see. I presume their dummy box has their branding on it too. I think the StreetSiren is E120 via that Spanish website so it's not TOO expensive. I think having an external siren that actually works would be preferable to a dummy box.

    Yes you're right on all counts.


  • #73
    Bluefoam
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 7,747 ✭✭✭Bluefoam


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  • #74
    mcgovern
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 4,267 ✭✭✭mcgovern


    How are you folks who bought Ajax finding it?
    I'm thinking of ordering it myself but haven't decided on what sort of sensors to go.
    Would probably go for Hub 2 for future proofing but not of the benefit of PIRs, if they other sensors are working I shouldn't need one?


  • #75
    bk
    Moderators, Motoring & Transport Moderators, Technology & Internet Moderators Posts: 22,984 Mod ✭✭✭✭bk


    mcgovern wrote: »
    Would probably go for Hub 2 for future proofing but not of the benefit of PIRs, if they other sensors are working I shouldn't need one?

    PIRs are usually used as a backup to the main sensors. For instance, lets say you are away and you get a notification that one of your shock sensors has been triggered, did that go off because of a burglary or because the wind on the window?

    If both a shock sensor and then an internal PIR go off, then is helps confirm there is a real burglary.

    The Gardai require two sensors too trigger before they will respond to an alarm.

    Arguably some internal cameras could replace a PIR as an even better secondary sensor.

    However there are other benefits. Are you certain that you are really covered by the window/door shock sensors? As an example, my living room has 4 floor to ceiling windows. My old alarm system installed 10 years ago had just one shock sensor between the two middle windors which are a door. Which in fairness is the msot likely way someone would break in. However if someone decided to try and cut through one of the two other windows, it wouldn't have triggered the shock sensor in the middle.

    However not a big deal as I also had a PIR in the same room. Just some examples of how they are used.


  • #76
    Shefwedfan
    Closed Accounts Posts: 18,958 ✭✭✭✭Shefwedfan


    How big are the door plus? if you put onto the windows?

    Also can this integrate with existing system?


  • #77
    Supercell
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 15,483 ✭✭✭✭Supercell


    The ajax system looks very impressive have to say. I'm looking to fit a new smart system and this fits the bill.
    Does the "StreetSiren" have a led that flashes occasionally ? Looking at https://ajax.systems/products/streetsiren/ it indicates that the led goes off when the siren sounds but doesn't mention any time else such as on activation?
    https://www.loughlinstown.ie/

    Have a weather station?, why not join the Ireland Weather Network - http://irelandweather.eu/



  • #78
    Supercell
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 15,483 ✭✭✭✭Supercell


    Supercell wrote: »
    The ajax system looks very impressive have to say. I'm looking to fit a new smart system and this fits the bill.
    Does the "StreetSiren" have a led that flashes occasionally ? Looking at https://ajax.systems/products/streetsiren/ it indicates that the led goes off when the siren sounds but doesn't mention any time else such as on activation?

    Never mind, got it - https://support.ajax.systems/en/manuals/streetsiren/
    If activated, the siren LED blinks once every 2 seconds when the security system is armed
    https://www.loughlinstown.ie/

    Have a weather station?, why not join the Ireland Weather Network - http://irelandweather.eu/



  • #79
    Shefwedfan
    Closed Accounts Posts: 18,958 ✭✭✭✭Shefwedfan


    Ok, I was just about to pull the trigger on Ring system as on discount and then went back to look at this.....

    I seen the following: https://ajax.systems/products/ocbridgeplus/

    Any idea if this will integrate with a HKC alarm system?


  • #80
    caddy16
    Registered Users Posts: 717 ✭✭✭caddy16


    Bluefoam wrote: »
    Yes you're right on all counts.
    Hi folks, did you proceed with HomeSecure - thinking of going with them. Do they have there own app or is it through the ajax app? Also do you know can I add my HKC camera through the Homesecure App like you can with the Ajax app?


  • #81
    Bluefoam
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 7,747 ✭✭✭Bluefoam


    caddy16 wrote: »
    Hi folks, did you proceed with HomeSecure - thinking of going with them. Do they have there own app or is it through the ajax app? Also do you know can I add my HKC camera through the Homesecure App like you can with the Ajax app?

    I'm signed up with them, but due to the virus, my home purchase didn't happen. Home Secure have been very good to deal with & have let me keep my deal in case things go through after the lockdown.

    Their app is a version of the Ajax app, but it is branded to them and they are set up as administrator and you are a user....

    They have the ability to add your camera... But you need to make them aware of it. Also, if you want to add more devices to the system in the future, you generally have to purchase from them, as they need to add them to your system


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  • #82
    caddy16
    Registered Users Posts: 717 ✭✭✭caddy16


    Bluefoam wrote: »
    I'm signed up with them, but due to the virus, my home purchase didn't happen. Home Secure have been very good to deal with & have let me keep my deal in case things go through after the lockdown.

    Their app is a version of the Ajax app, but it is branded to them and they are set up as administrator and you are a user....

    They have the ability to add your camera... But you need to make them aware of it. Also, if you want to add more devices to the system in the future, you generally have to purchase from them, as they need to add them to your system
    Thanks for the quick reply. Am I correct in saying that if you add devices they add it to your monthly cost rather than pay upfront?


  • #83
    Bluefoam
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 7,747 ✭✭✭Bluefoam


    caddy16 wrote: »
    Thanks for the quick reply. Am I correct in saying that if you add devices they add it to your monthly cost rather than pay upfront?

    TBH, I think either is possible... But believe their preferred method is to charge monthly


  • #84
    caddy16
    Registered Users Posts: 717 ✭✭✭caddy16


    Bluefoam wrote: »
    TBH, I think either is possible... But believe their preferred method is to charge monthly

    Thanks, think I'll go with it.


  • #85
    rob w
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,139 ✭✭✭rob w


    Hi,

    Did anyone here buy ajax equipment and install themselves?

    If so, where are people buying it from? I have seen it on megateh.eu and just wondered has anyone used the website and is it legitimate?

    Thanks


  • #86
    Wynner05
    Registered Users Posts: 54 ✭✭Wynner05


    rob w wrote: »
    Hi,

    Did anyone here buy ajax equipment and install themselves?

    If so, where are people buying it from? I have seen it on megateh.eu and just wondered has anyone used the website and is it legitimate?

    Thanks

    I order my Ajax alarm from megateh.eu all legit, came from Estonia and quite quick with free delivery as the order was over a certain amount.
    The deals on Ajax change almost every day so you can get some good discounts if you keep an eye on it.


  • #87
    rob w
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,139 ✭✭✭rob w


    Wynner05 wrote: »
    I order my Ajax alarm from megateh.eu all legit, came from Estonia and quite quick with free delivery as the order was over a certain amount.
    The deals on Ajax change almost every day so you can get some good discounts if you keep an eye on it.

    Great, thanks for that! How do you find the system in general, have used yale smart alarm previously but looking to change to ajax now!


  • #88
    Shefwedfan
    Closed Accounts Posts: 18,958 ✭✭✭✭Shefwedfan


    rob w wrote: »
    Great, thanks for that! How do you find the system in general, have used yale smart alarm previously but looking to change to ajax now!




    Sell me the Yale second hand :D


  • #89
    Wynner05
    Registered Users Posts: 54 ✭✭Wynner05


    rob w wrote: »
    Great, thanks for that! How do you find the system in general, have used yale smart alarm previously but looking to change to ajax now!

    System has been great so far, I’ve a mix of motion detectors, door protect plus and normal door protect.
    I’ve a keypad, indoor siren and outdoor siren.
    Everything has worked perfect, outdoor siren looks a bit lost outside the house but looks great when it goes off as it has large red flashing leds.
    Smart functionality (google, Alexa, IFTTT, etc..) is on the way of the official Ajax Twitter is to be believed.
    I’ll probably be picking up more bits for it over time.


  • #90
    Supercell
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 15,483 ✭✭✭✭Supercell


    Shefwedfan wrote: »
    Sell me the Yale second hand :D

    There's a reason he is moving on..perhaps for the same reasons I am planning on doing the same myself once funds permit, the Yale "smart" systems are junk IMHO.
    Very hard to pair sensors and once the battery dies in the sensors are virtually impossible to re-pair it in my experience, couple that with little or no warning that the battery is gone or going, worked on a door sensor but none of the PIR's. Then there is the frequent times the control unit goes offline even when the broadband isn't. Had enough of it, dont trust my house security to it when away at all.
    https://www.loughlinstown.ie/

    Have a weather station?, why not join the Ireland Weather Network - http://irelandweather.eu/



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  • #91
    bk
    Moderators, Motoring & Transport Moderators, Technology & Internet Moderators Posts: 22,984 Mod ✭✭✭✭bk


    Supercell wrote: »
    There's a reason he is moving on..perhaps for the same reasons I am planning on doing the same myself once funds permit, the Yale "smart" systems are junk IMHO.
    Very hard to pair sensors and once the battery dies in the sensors are virtually impossible to re-pair it in my experience, couple that with little or no warning that the battery is gone or going, worked on a door sensor but none of the PIR's. Then there is the frequent times the control unit goes offline even when the broadband isn't. Had enough of it, dont trust my house security to it when away at all.

    Yikes! The sucks, which system do you have? I've the slightly older Yale Smart Alarm system and I've not experienced any of those issues. It has been pretty rock solid for me.

    Having said that the Ajax system does look very cool, looks to tick all the boxes, lots of extra features and sensors that the Yale doesn't have. But then it is much more expensive.

    I'll love to get and play around with the Ajax, but I can't really justify it, I need to milk a few more years of value out of my investment in the Yale.


  • #92
    rob w
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,139 ✭✭✭rob w


    Supercell wrote: »
    There's a reason he is moving on..perhaps for the same reasons I am planning on doing the same myself once funds permit, the Yale "smart" systems are junk IMHO.
    Very hard to pair sensors and once the battery dies in the sensors are virtually impossible to re-pair it in my experience, couple that with little or no warning that the battery is gone or going, worked on a door sensor but none of the PIR's. Then there is the frequent times the control unit goes offline even when the broadband isn't. Had enough of it, dont trust my house security to it when away at all.

    I have to say my experience of the Yale Alarm has been very different to yours. I bought it two years ago following a burglary and never had a problem with it in all that time, bar changing the batteries on a PIR and a door/window contact - but these re-paired with the hub no hassle afterwards. I was using the Yale 'Smart' Home Alarm as opposed to the 'Sync'.

    It does have a few pros and cons alright;

    Pros;
    - Easy to setup
    - Relatively cheap as smart alarms go
    - Nice big visible external bell box. Ajax one seems a bit less of a deterrent (but maybe slicker) in comparison.

    Cons;
    - No integration with Alexa
    - Poor integration with Hue - It allows you flash the lights red, which would be really annoying if you had to get up in the night to investigate an alarm. A few more options to activate scenes with an alarm would be more useful
    - I had used IFTTT to trigger lights on alarm activation with varying results


    However the reason I am changing system is mostly driven by the house we have moved into. Otherwise I wouldn't even consider it!

    - New house has way more opening windows which need to be covered and window frames are a dark colour, the Yale sensors only come in white - and I don't want a pile of white sensors on the window frames, they will stick out like a sore thumb!

    - I want to put one shock/inertia sensor on each window - which you can't get with Yale. Ajax will allow me to do that, and also allows me to loop to existing reed switches on the other openings with the existing wiring.

    So even though Ajax is more expensive generally, I will need to buy less sensors to cover all windows by combining with existing reed switches than I would if I just expanded my Yale system.

    - The range of the Ajax system is much larger too and will cover my shed outside (30m from hub). The Yale wont let me do that


  • #93
    Shefwedfan
    Closed Accounts Posts: 18,958 ✭✭✭✭Shefwedfan


    Has anyone tried or working with trying to integrate existing alarm sensors into the Ajax system?


  • #94
    rob w
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,139 ✭✭✭rob w


    Shefwedfan wrote: »
    Sell me the Yale second hand :D

    You can make an offer by PM if you want

    I have;

    1 x Hub (includes Internal Siren)
    3 x Door/Window Contacts
    2 x PIR
    1 x Keypad
    1 x External Siren
    1 x Smart Socket

    All Yale SR system

    Thanks


  • #95
    Supercell
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 15,483 ✭✭✭✭Supercell


    Seems like I have got a lemon one so, like my Google Nest, this smart home lark doesnt seem to agree with my home!
    https://www.loughlinstown.ie/

    Have a weather station?, why not join the Ireland Weather Network - http://irelandweather.eu/



  • #96
    machiavellianme
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 12,655 ✭✭✭✭machiavellianme


    New Ajax products announced today including the Hub2+.
    It has 4G, Wi-Fi and Ethernet connectivity and unlike the older Hub+ that I have, it can also handle the Motioncam (which I only realised after I started to install it :o ).


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  • #97
    mcgovern
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 4,267 ✭✭✭mcgovern


    I got my Ajax system about a week ago.
    Even though I didn't order any MotionCam I went with the Hub2 just in case I want to add them in future.
    Haven't gotten around to installing it yet other than one or two sensors but so far I'm impressed.


  • #98
    bk
    Moderators, Motoring & Transport Moderators, Technology & Internet Moderators Posts: 22,984 Mod ✭✭✭✭bk


    There really is seriously impressive comms channel options.

    Up to 4 comms channels supported, wifi, ethernet, plus 2 separate sims. And each sim can flip between 4g/3g/2g!!

    That really is a fantastic level of redundancy. Probably more then most homes need.

    The new MultiTransmitter is also very interesting for people with old wired alarm systems that might want to reuse the sensors:
    https://ajax.systems/products/multitransmitter/


  • #99
    Shefwedfan
    Closed Accounts Posts: 18,958 ✭✭✭✭Shefwedfan


    bk wrote: »
    There really is seriously impressive comms channel options.

    Up to 4 comms channels supported, wifi, ethernet, plus 2 separate sims. And each sim can flip between 4g/3g/2g!!

    That really is a fantastic level of redundancy. Probably more then most homes need.

    The new MultiTransmitter is also very interesting for people with old wired alarm systems that might want to reuse the sensors:
    https://ajax.systems/products/multitransmitter/


    Hugely interesting if I could find someone to install :-)


    Have HKC system in 50% of house and wife wants to deploy to rest of house but I want to move to smart....dont think I would be able to integrate myself


  • #100
    2011
    Moderators, Home & Garden Moderators, Technology & Internet Moderators, Regional East Moderators Posts: 12,602 Mod ✭✭✭✭2011


    bk wrote: »
    There really is seriously impressive comms channel options.

    Up to 4 comms channels supported, wifi, ethernet, plus 2 separate sims. And each sim can flip between 4g/3g/2g!!

    Sounds good.

    Many alarms use “world SIMs”. That way they can hop to the strongest available network. So if for example Vodafone is down they can switch to Three seamlessly.


  • #101
    machiavellianme
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 12,655 ✭✭✭✭machiavellianme


    2011 wrote: »
    Sounds good.

    Many alarms use “world SIMs”. That way they can hop to the strongest available network. So if for example Vodafone is down they can switch to Three seamlessly.

    That's what I put in mine. Seems to use Eir 3G a lot though.


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