Re: Wired and Wireless Combo

[Rod <rod.makin@xxxxxxxxx>]

On Jan 18, 7:45=A0pm, G. Morgan <n...@xxxxxxxxx> wrote:
> 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?
>
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> Hi Rod,
>
> Most participants in this NG are in North America and the equipment
> they recommend will not be available in the UK. =A0You may also want to
> post your question on 'uk.tech.electronic-security'.
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Thanks - will do!!