Choosing wireless security system

farazfastian

Been searching for a while now for a good wireless security system, i've come accross many (like Yale, Infinity etc) but thinking to go for "Friedland SL6 Response". It's bit pricy (around £300) but i like the following features:

- solar powered Siren
- 833 Mhz operating frequency
- main siren with flashing light
- ease of installation

I've got a 3-bed semi-D house and i'll be securing front door, front windows, rear patio door and kitchen door. Do you think Response SL6 is the best option?

p.s. here's the link http://www.responseelectronics.com/SL6-Response-Wirefree-Telecommunicating-Alarm-System-868MHz.html

Many Thanks
Faraz

muckybutt

farazfastian wrote: »

Been searching for a while now for a good wireless security system, i've come accross many (like Yale, Infinity etc) but thinking to go for "Friedland SL6 Response". It's bit pricy (around £300) but i like the following features:

- solar powered Siren
- 833 Mhz operating frequency
- main siren with flashing light
- ease of installation

I've got a 3-bed semi-D house and i'll be securing front door, front windows, rear patio door and kitchen door. Do you think Response SL6 is the best option?

p.s. here's the link http://www.responseelectronics.com/SL6-Response-Wirefree-Telecommunicating-Alarm-System-868MHz.html

Many Thanks
Faraz

Imo infinite prime alarm system wins hands down and its cheaper ! http://www.tlc-direct.co.uk/Products/ESKITPWES.html

Mankysteve

Personal I wouldn't bother with an house alum unless it the capacity to text or phone out when it set off as no one before checking out house alarms now a days.

rob7475

Another vote for infinite prime here.

I've had one for about 4 year now with no problems. I've got a GSM module in mine with a mobile sim card. If the alarm triggers, it will call me and allow me to listen to the house and control the alarm from my phone. Plus, with it being a GSM module, it still works even if the phone line is cut.

Mine cost about £400 but that included the GSM module, extra PIR, extra door sensor and extra remote control. I installed myself with no problems. The configuration can be quite complex, but if you read the manual, it all makes sense and they have a good helpline too if you have any problems setting up.

Bought mine from a place called Alert Electrical who had the best prices at the time.

Rob

farazfastian

What about visonic? looks like it's bit expensive but superior than others?

I've read about infinite that it's quite senstive and the alarm goes off even by the wind or neighbours car door shut, is that true or its related to settings?

rob7475

In the 4 years i've had the infinite, i've never had a false alarm (and i know the alarm works 'cos i've often wondered into the living room first thing in a morning without turning the alarm off - good way to wake the neighbours). I've never had to change a battery yet, but the system will display a message on the panel when a sensor battery needs replacing.

People's problems with false alarms usually stem from the sensor being placed in the wrong position. Try not to place the sensors pointing towards a window. I place the sensors on the corner of the wall that the window is on so it doesn't detect movement from outside. If you have pets, you can also get pet immune detectors so the cat doesn't set the alarm off.

I've had two of the infinite prime systems and both have been great. Moved house last year so left one in the old house and bought a new one for this house.

Before the infinites, I had another wireless system (think it may have been micromark) and it was useless. False alarms all the time, poor battery life, loss of signal etc.



I can't comment on the other systems you've mentioned as I've never used them before.

ormus

Mankysteve wrote: »

Personal I wouldn't bother with an house alum unless it the capacity to text or phone out when it set off as no one before checking out house alarms now a days.

waste of time.
police response times are 9/14 minutes on average.
thats if they can be bothered to come out to a house alarm call.

most house burglars are in and out within 5 minutes or so.

rob7475

ormus wrote: »

waste of time.
police response times are 9/14 minutes on average.
thats if they can be bothered to come out to a house alarm call.

most house burglars are in and out within 5 minutes or so.

It's a fair point. But if a burglar see's a house with a burglar alarm and a house next door with no alarm - which do you think they'll try and break into. Most people ignore alarms if they hear them, but a burglar isn't likely to take a gamble so they do act as a deterrent.

An alarm doesn't make up for poor security - you also need to make sure you've got good locks on ALL doors and windows, nothing small and expensive left on show like laptops, ipads etc.

farazfastian

I've decided to go for Visonic PowerMax + for its reliablity and possibility of extensions to home automation though still confused whether to go for Powermax+, pro or express or complete.

tuggy12

rob7475 wrote: »

It's a fair point. But if a burglar see's a house with a burglar alarm and a house next door with no alarm - which do you think they'll try and break into. Most people ignore alarms if they hear them, but a burglar isn't likely to take a gamble so they do act as a deterrent.

In that case just fit a dummy alarm box for about £15

Kingb4

I have the Visonic Powermax wireless system. Would highly recommend it, no false alarms, works brilliantly. I paid £750 to get a professional install. This covers a 5 bed house, price is obviosuly affected by number of sensors (we have 4 door sensors and 11 PIRs).

It calls and texts you if there is any triggers. You can control it remotely. You can also configure by computer (I havent bothered with this).