Yale 6200 Wireless alarm

boogiesherbs

Hi all has anyone used this alarm system in there home?
We are looking for an alarm system that would be a self install, dont need extra whistles just a bell!
The 6400 system although seems more advanced needs to be hardwired into phone line and plug, which would mean the keypad being in an odd location!

any help with thanks

Myser

Although they have improved recently, the Yale alarms are targeted at the DIY market, and are very basic.

You can site the keypad wherever you want as long as it is near a mains point. The telephone connection can be run from the nearest extension.

If you could give an idea of your budget, someone on here may be able to advise of a better system.

I assume you want a system with wireless detectors?

ic

I have the 6400, with extra sensors. I'm very happy with it.

The box itself is installed central to the house, so can be heard upstairs. I then have additional keypads by the front and back doors. I've sensors in the house, and the garden sheds.

I have cat sitters when I go away on holiday - and the alarm has successfully rung me a few times on holiday when they've managed to let themselves in but not disable the alarm in time. I'd recommend it over the basic versions - I like the way it tells you when a sensors batteries are flat, or which sensor it was that set the alarm off. Every sensor is named when you add it to the system.

zax47

There's quite a few to choose from at the Response Electronics site. I've installed a few systems from there for customers.

http://www.responseelectronics.com/

boogiesherbs

Hi Thanks for the fast replies,

The reason Im considering the 6200, is that we want to locate the keypad in the hall,
Currently in the hall we have no power sockets or phoneline (located in frontroom as Virgin)

Any additonal advice very welcome!

Myser

If you want to site the panel/base unit near a power point and want a DIY system, why don't you consider one of the Response miGuard systems with a GSM auto-dialer? They are armed/disarmed using a small keyfob. Some of the systems can also be controlled with a smart phone app:

http://www.responseelectronics.com/burglar-alarms-c8

You would need an active SIM for a GSM auto-dialer however, it saves the hassle of having to run a telephone wire and isn't susceptible to cable attacks from outside.

The siren's are also solar powered so do not require any wiring to them.

kwoodberry

Yale is good, so I hear, but I'm also intrigued by the pro-tect system listed here - securityalarms.co.uk/diy/

Seems interesting, as you can add Co2 and smoke detectors to the system as well as panic pendants. It's clearly monitored as it states it opens up voice communication when the alarm is activated, so the central station can listen in and talk to the person in the house.

Not sure how much that part costs though, I'm sure it'd be a monthly extra, like most monitored systems.