Re: Wired and Wireless Combo

[G. Morgan <n@xxxxxxxxx>]

Rod wrote:

>All,
>
>Ive read a lot of discussion on this about wireless v wired burglar
>alarms but I think I need a combination of the 2. I dont seem to be
>able to find a system that quite matches my requirements. I will be
>fitting the alarm myself so it needs to be relatively simple, though
>Im not a complete numpty.
>
>My home is new build so it has the cabling in place for 4 PIR's, there
>is a blanking plate in the hall for a key pad, a blanking plate in a
>cupboard where I suppose the main controller goes, there is also a
>cable going to an outside wall for the bell. Now typically this would
>be quite a simple installation I imagine, however, I also have a
>garage which is detached from the house which I would also like to be
>alarmed from the same unit. What Im looking for I suppose is a system
>that I can use wired for the wired PIR's in the house, but also use a
>wireless connection to whatever is in the garage. The thing is, I
>would want the wireless connection to the main unit to come from a
>mains powered PIR (or door sensor) rather than a battery powered one
>since I dont want to be changing batteries all the time. The garage is
>only a few feet from the house.
>
>The other thing is that its a double garage so would you recommend
>door sensors or just a PIR, or more than 1 PIR? I'd also like that
>sensor to be able to chime when its activated.
>
>And finally (news at ten moment) how difficult / complex is it to get
>the alarm to phone you when it goes off?
>
>I know that Im asking for the moon on a stick here, but I dont want to
>buy a half way solution thats not what I want. What can you recommend
>anything for all of this?

 	United Kingdom  	C5  	Cheshire  	Wilmslow

Hi Rod,

Most participants in this NG are in North America and the equipment
they recommend will not be available in the UK.  You may also want to
post your question on 'uk.tech.electronic-security'.



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-G