Re: Ademco Vista 20P or Vista 50P system?

[JoeRaisin <joeraisin2001@xxxxxxxxx>]

4Technology wrote:
> We are looking to install a security system on our house. Our initial
> research reduded the possible systems to an Ademco 20p or an Ademco
> 50p. Given we have no experience with these systems personally, we are
> seeking advice from the professionals on this board. :-)
>
> We would like...
>   - 20 wired zones for doors and windows
>   - 4-6 zones for motion detection
>   - 4 keypads (one wireless/portable that can be carried within the
> house, if possible)
>   - 12 wireless zones for external building doors and windows
>   - 4 smoke/fire detectors
>   - 3 sirens (three unique locations on the house)
>   - internet connectivity
>   - x10 light/device control capability
>   - room for future wired and wireless expansion (for room addition)
>
> There are clearly other factors to consider; however, we are no pros
> and could have overlooked the critical point. :-(   Your advice and
> guidance is greatly appreciated.
>
> Thanks to all!

As others have stated, the 20P is what you are looking for.

If your house is big enough for 3 sirens (watch out for power problems
there as well) it would seem to be too big for only 4 smoke detectors.

Are you putting them inside all the bedrooms?