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Holgmaster11/10/2019 08:48I have tons of Ring stuff in the house but after a lot of research I …I have tons of Ring stuff in the house but after a lot of research I decided against their alarm system and pre-ordered the Boundry system instead. https://boundary.co.uk Might help someone in case you are in the same boat as me. All good options.
incubus11/10/2019 10:13On the amazon page it says this:'Works with selected Alexa devices to arm, …On the amazon page it says this:'Works with selected Alexa devices to arm, disarm and check the status of your Ring Alarm security system with your voice.'
tonymgx13/10/2019 13:23Hi @ajay2606 , yeah its an excellent system - its between this and the …Hi @ajay2606 , yeah its an excellent system - its between this and the texecom (its a mesh system). I have installed quite a few system just as a hobby over the years, and up to this point its been the pyronix mini I usually go with. But the enforcer range makes it so much easier. Got the last one of a certain online auction site, as it was great price. The remotes are very handy. The best advice would be, read the manuals twice before even starting - that way you will completely understand the install and won't hit any snags. If you have the skills I would recommend running the cable between the control panel and the siren with the 12v supply so the LEDs alternate - its more time consuming than technical.
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GrimDanFango11/10/2019 09:28I have a cobbled together solution that consists of various Xiaomi motion …I have a cobbled together solution that consists of various Xiaomi motion and door sensors, a few Blink cameras and a single Canary camera (mainly for the fact that it has a siren built in). This is all then managed via Smartthings. Whilst it works relatively well most of the time, it does rely on the somewhat flaky Smartthings geofencing and scheduled routines to arm/disarm at night. Then I also need to remember to disarm it manually when the cleaner comes round when I'm at work or if we have babysitters whilst we're out. I'd love to be able to add a keypad or some other means to arm/disarm selectively on the way out of the door (not relying on me remembering to do so via my phone) without having to invest in a full blown security solution which would just be replicating functionality I already have.
leesbian11/10/2019 09:47Get one of those Xiaomi smart buttons, and attach it to the inside of your …Get one of those Xiaomi smart buttons, and attach it to the inside of your front door. It's only action(s) should be "everything off, arm alarm"Just hit the button on your way out of the house :)I did this for a while, before removing the Xiaomi kit. Works well, and the button is less than a tenner
GrimDanFango11/10/2019 09:28I have a cobbled together solution that consists of various Xiaomi motion …I have a cobbled together solution that consists of various Xiaomi motion and door sensors, a few Blink cameras and a single Canary camera (mainly for the fact that it has a siren built in). This is all then managed via Smartthings. Whilst it works relatively well most of the time, it does rely on the somewhat flaky Smartthings geofencing and scheduled routines to arm/disarm at night. Then I also need to remember to disarm it manually when the cleaner comes round when I'm at work or if we have babysitters whilst we're out. I'd love to be able to add a keypad or some other means to arm/disarm selectively on the way out of the door (not relying on me remembering to do so via my phone) without having to invest in a full blown security solution which would just be replicating functionality I already have.
Holgmaster11/10/2019 08:48I have tons of Ring stuff in the house but after a lot of research I …I have tons of Ring stuff in the house but after a lot of research I decided against their alarm system and pre-ordered the Boundry system instead. https://boundary.co.uk Might help someone in case you are in the same boat as me. All good options.
incubus11/10/2019 10:08I don't think having alexa voice activated security is a great idea. Your …I don't think having alexa voice activated security is a great idea. Your out and someone shouts through your letter box, or near a window "Alexa, turn off alarm". The mic pickup on the alexa devices is really good so regardless of where you have it, it will likely pic this up. I have the yale conexis door lock and i've not fitted the z-wave module for alexa control for exactly that reason.
deleted217260511/10/2019 10:11usually, they only work one way. as in to activate. you normally cannot …usually, they only work one way. as in to activate. you normally cannot de-activate them with alexa for the exact reasons you just mentioned.
incubus11/10/2019 10:08Your out and someone shouts through your letter box, or near a window …Your out and someone shouts through your letter box, or near a window "Alexa, turn off alarm".
eonise11/10/2019 09:55If you tinker with DIY solutions, have you considered moving to home …If you tinker with DIY solutions, have you considered moving to home assistant as the main automation server/hub? I've ditched smartthings and I'm slowly ramping up my home assistant set up. People have added (wall mount) tablet controllers and hence keypad alarm UI in to these.FYI, I'm fully invested in to several ring cameras across my property, but I won't be taking their alarm system. I favour a wired system which will link into my home assistant set up and share all contact /motion sensors for more than just an alarm - that's just my preference though.
FragileBoris11/10/2019 09:06I can't see this selling well to anybody that needs an alarm. cheaper to st …I can't see this selling well to anybody that needs an alarm. cheaper to stick a few hive sensors up and get notified, who takes any notice of sirens these daysadd..[Image]
BingoBertie11/10/2019 11:43I use an ERA G5 Alarm, it has SMS sim card in from GiffGaff, I back this …I use an ERA G5 Alarm, it has SMS sim card in from GiffGaff, I back this up with an uninterruptable power supply, it connects to Wifi, has an app for remote activation/deactivation & as soon as the alarm is triggered you get a text followed by an automated call.All quite simple to install & use, costs me just £20 per year if that for the sim.
eonise11/10/2019 09:55If you tinker with DIY solutions, have you considered moving to home …If you tinker with DIY solutions, have you considered moving to home assistant as the main automation server/hub? I've ditched smartthings and I'm slowly ramping up my home assistant set up. People have added (wall mount) tablet controllers and hence keypad alarm UI in to these.FYI, I'm fully invested in to several ring cameras across my property, but I won't be taking their alarm system. I favour a wired system which will link into my home assistant set up and share all contact /motion sensors for more than just an alarm - that's just my preference though.
GrimDanFango11/10/2019 13:04Initial outlay would be quite expensive though, considering the small …Initial outlay would be quite expensive though, considering the small number of sensors it comes with and the cost of additional ones (basing this on the prices on Amazon). Plus you dont have any integrated cameras with that. If you exclude the cost of the cameras my ST based solution probably set me back about £150 and that's with at least half a dozen sensors and no annual costs. It's not an out of the box solution though, so I appreciate that what you have is probably what the majority are looking for.
tonymgx11/10/2019 13:30My money would be on a system like the Pyronix Enforcer - I appreciate its …My money would be on a system like the Pyronix Enforcer - I appreciate its not just as easy to setup, but its a great quality solution
ajay260613/10/2019 13:11Hi Tony. I’m looking to get my own alarm system installed. Do you have a li …Hi Tony. I’m looking to get my own alarm system installed. Do you have a little more information about the pyronix? I’ve seen enforcer v10. Did you set up yourself?
