My sister just purchased a condo, and I promised her that I would put in some type of alarm system. What the hell is that? Go look it up and then sit back and think about everything I just wrote about. I can tell you with 100% confidence there isn't a soul on this board that changes their user name, password, challenge phrase, duress code, ever. ![]() Lastly, no matter the alarm system in place (hardwired vs wireless) annual *Walk / Load Tests* must be performed.ĩ9.999999999999999999% of the population never do them never mind know what the hell a walk test / load test is! Anyone who works in business with solid computer security processes knows user names and passwords need to be changed at intervals. Having a properly installed and certified grade 2 alarm and monitored will also offer a insurance discount too. No matter what anyone ever tells you self monitoring is not acceptable and those who do have no clue or care as to what's important.Ī certified CS (Central Station) is the only *Thing* that will ensure fire, police, EMS, who ever will come and render assistance when needed. Failure to have the proper (amount / type) of coverage will leave you in the dirt. Your sister needs to sit down with her insurer and discuss her real world needs and IF her worldly possessions are properly covered. Regardless of any security alarm system in place, force protection, the only thing that will make you whole is proper home owners insurance. Security is a lifestyle not simply a thing or service. Based on the systems you listed up above I would humbly ask you to reconsider the alarm systems as they are not going to offer you any real protection. Human will never ever be ready or prepared to inspect, measure, replace the batteries which happen in inopportune times. No matter how good wireless RF has come along the weak point is the human. Ideally, all sensors from the security alarm system need to be hard wired as this ensures two way communications is always present. With a properly installed *Door Guardian* its near impossible to breach a solid door. While at home install a door guardian to prevent anyone breaching the door or via lock picking. Install a breach kit from Armour Concepts which reinforces the hinges, strike plate, and door jambs. Install grade 1 lock sets and dead bolts from Medeco for starters. ![]() No bells and whistles are going to stop a person from kicking down the door for a smash and grab. If security is really the prime importance focus upon the force protection elements. I have had three DSC systems in my homes and office, so I am used to the programming features, so replacing my existing DSC with a DSC (from Amazon) would be much simpler and allow me to use my existing sensors and keypads.Įveryone's needs are different so you have to figure out whats best for your sister and you.įYI, my old DSC hasn't failed, it is using a very old protocol that isn't being supported by some of the new (less expensive) internet monitoring companies, it requires a land line and doesn't have the wireless features for remote access/monitoring. I want to have choices for monitoring and that means competition. no land lines). One thing I am not going to do is to buy a system that is locked into one monitoring company. I just need a simple wired and wireless panel to replace my old one with internet access for reporting and controlling it (i.e. ![]() I am heavily invested in Insteon and ISY, so it would seem obvious that I would choose ELK, but it is way over priced, IMO, and I don't see the need for most of it's features. I need to replace my old DSC wired system also.
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