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Posted by Armadillo Soup on October 16, 2005, 6:47 pm
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I've tried reading through some of the threads in this newsgroup to get an
idea about some of these wireless home security systems/alarms, but frankly
I was unable to find out any useful information.
Everybody on here seems so cocky and quasi aggresive and recalcitrant. Not
everyone, of course, but lots of the posters. It sort of makes the whole
industry look bad.
Where can I go to actually find unbiased opinions on these types of systems
? The ones like the GE/ProtectAmercica and SecureHome SecureLink II
systems. Is there any site that ranks/reviews/tests these systems ? Sort of
like Consumer Reports.
Also, in general, are these systems at least somewhat reliable in real life
situations ? I'm not trying to protect the crown jewels here, just my TV,
stereo, and computer. I live in an apartment building.
I am a little worried other wireless devices will set of the alarm. I'm
also worried my cat will set off the motion detector. I've seen ones that
say they are "pet proof", but am somewhat doubtful. Does anyone have real
world experience with these motion detectors and a cat ?
Thanks for any helpful advice.
cheers,
e
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Posted by Robertm on October 16, 2005, 2:01 pm
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> <snip>
> Everybody on here seems so cocky and quasi aggresive and recalcitrant. Not
> everyone, of course, but lots of the posters. It sort of makes the whole
> industry look bad.
>
> <snip>
> cheers,
> e
All newsgroups are a reflection of the world as a whole. There are some
people who should not be permitted outside unless they have supervision.
Inevitably, some of these will find their way to a newsgroup. As you would
with anyone you meet in the world, ignore those you don't get along with,
and befriend those who will help you. Lots of nice people here.
Bob
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Posted by R.H.Campbell on October 16, 2005, 3:17 pm
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way that Consumers Reports does.
Firstly, it pays to mention that most of these all-in-one / wireless alarm
systems were primarily designed for small apartments and trailer sites etc,
where security has to be easy to install. This would seem to be your case.
Since then, however, a large number of companies have taken to using them
because they are simple to install, require little if no wiring, and can be
used to sign more clients up to long term monitoring contracts.
That said, provided you use equipment such as the GE Simon, Ademco Lynx,
Paradox Magellan, or the DSC Envoy, you can be assured of professional level
equipment. Usually the wireless that goes along with these is the same
wireless used in hybrid systems of the same manufacture, so is professional
in quality as well. Other makes, I know nothing about, so perhaps post the
makes you are considering and someone with experience can guide you from
there.
Pet motions must be set up properly in order to work as designed. Follow the
height instructions to the letter; don't aim them at stairs, and make sure
that no animal can climb within 6 measured feet of them, and you should be
OK. (I have other information on my site about pet motions you might want
to read...,)
In my experience, it is highly unlikely that other wireless devices in the
area of your wireless devices will cause a problem. Watch out for high
powered ham transmitters within a block of your home; they can trigger
wireless devices by overloading them, and in extreme cases, can make it
impossible to reliably install wireless of most any kind in their vicinity.
Certainly, referring to the devices I have listed, set up and programmed
properly, there is no reason why you shouldn't expect them to work as well
as conventional alarms. Their weakness is that often they are installed in
situations without proper line exclusion, and walking in and unplugging them
is enough to take them off line, rendering monitoring useless. Most also
have the dialer built in, so someone trashing the main control box is also
trashing it's ability to call the station. So with no monitoring, any real
protection is gone....
R.H.Campbell
Home Security Metal Products
Ottawa, Ontario, Canada
www.homemetal.com
> I've tried reading through some of the threads in this newsgroup to get an
> idea about some of these wireless home security systems/alarms, but
> frankly
> I was unable to find out any useful information.
>
> Everybody on here seems so cocky and quasi aggresive and recalcitrant. Not
> everyone, of course, but lots of the posters. It sort of makes the whole
> industry look bad.
>
> Where can I go to actually find unbiased opinions on these types of
> systems
> ? The ones like the GE/ProtectAmercica and SecureHome SecureLink II
> systems. Is there any site that ranks/reviews/tests these systems ? Sort
> of
> like Consumer Reports.
>
> Also, in general, are these systems at least somewhat reliable in real
> life
> situations ? I'm not trying to protect the crown jewels here, just my TV,
> stereo, and computer. I live in an apartment building.
>
> I am a little worried other wireless devices will set of the alarm. I'm
> also worried my cat will set off the motion detector. I've seen ones that
> say they are "pet proof", but am somewhat doubtful. Does anyone have real
> world experience with these motion detectors and a cat ?
>
> Thanks for any helpful advice.
>
> cheers,
> e
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Posted by Karl Magnus on October 16, 2005, 3:18 pm
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Stay away from Protect America. They have a horrible reputation, and ,
they deserve it. The GE line is good, but only when installed
professionally.
Done.
Armadillo Soup wrote:
> I've tried reading through some of the threads in this newsgroup to get an
> idea about some of these wireless home security systems/alarms, but frankly
> I was unable to find out any useful information.
>
> Everybody on here seems so cocky and quasi aggresive and recalcitrant. Not
> everyone, of course, but lots of the posters. It sort of makes the whole
> industry look bad.
>
> Where can I go to actually find unbiased opinions on these types of systems
> ? The ones like the GE/ProtectAmercica and SecureHome SecureLink II
> systems. Is there any site that ranks/reviews/tests these systems ? Sort of
> like Consumer Reports.
>
> Also, in general, are these systems at least somewhat reliable in real life
> situations ? I'm not trying to protect the crown jewels here, just my TV,
> stereo, and computer. I live in an apartment building.
>
> I am a little worried other wireless devices will set of the alarm. I'm
> also worried my cat will set off the motion detector. I've seen ones that
> say they are "pet proof", but am somewhat doubtful. Does anyone have real
> world experience with these motion detectors and a cat ?
>
> Thanks for any helpful advice.
>
> cheers,
> e
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Posted by Armadillo Soup on October 16, 2005, 7:51 pm
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Thanks for the advice.
I guess I sort of came of aggresive myself, hee hee. I think I must have
simply stumbled on some particularly nasty old threads.
Anyway, I was looking at this system:
GE Deluxe Security Kit
http://tinyurl.com/7e3eo
long url:
http://www.lowes.com/lowes/lkn?action=productDetail&productId=114730-43405-
71183&detail=cr&lpage=none
I wish they told you more about this system. Like if you can disarm it by
phone, for example, though this is not totally necessary.
---
and homedepot's website has this one:
Smarthome SecureLinc II Wireless Security System
I'd post the url but you guys have probably seen it.
On the surface, the SecureLinc seems to have more features and accessories,
but ultimately the bottom line is reliability, as really I don't need that
many features.
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