Self managed home security systems

[blacklight]

Hey I'm thinking of investing in a self managed home security system like simplisafe, blue ACT or ring etc as compared to blink or digicel's security system.

Want to do self manage to economically better electronically lock down the place by covering all points of entry with some loud alarms and a simple push notification to my phone via an app.


Anyone doing this... If so what are you using?

[pugboy]

I use a dsc system with mix of wired and wireless sensors
Dsc is a well know company that has been around a long time.

Dsc wireless sensors use cr2 or cr123 batteries which last a few years unlike the coin batteries used by all the Johnny come lately ones now like ring.

I also use a third party board which hooks up to the internet to give alert status and arm or disarm capability.

The con is it is not as user friendly for a home owner diy but still doable.

[Duane 3NE 2NR]

I use a dsc system with mix of wired and wireless sensors
Dsc is a well know company that has been around a long time.

Dsc wireless sensors use cr2 or cr123 batteries which last a few years unlike the coin batteries used by all the Johnny come lately ones now like ring.

I also use a third party board which hooks up to the internet to give alert status and arm or disarm capability.

The con is it is not as user friendly for a home owner diy but still doable.

Are you using the envisalink?

I was also looking at this - but might need a whole rewire?
https://www.dsc.com/index.php?n=products&o=view&id=2627
Can anyone confirm?

[pugboy]

Yeah envisalink

I use a dsc system with mix of wired and wireless sensors
Dsc is a well know company that has been around a long time.

Dsc wireless sensors use cr2 or cr123 batteries which last a few years unlike the coin batteries used by all the Johnny come lately ones now like ring.

I also use a third party board which hooks up to the internet to give alert status and arm or disarm capability.

The con is it is not as user friendly for a home owner diy but still doable.

Are you using the envisalink?

I was also looking at this - but might need a whole rewire?
https://www.dsc.com/index.php?n=products&o=view&id=2627
Can anyone confirm?

[pugboy]

this looks interesting given the full integration with the existing automation systems.

I use a dsc system with mix of wired and wireless sensors
Dsc is a well know company that has been around a long time.

Dsc wireless sensors use cr2 or cr123 batteries which last a few years unlike the coin batteries used by all the Johnny come lately ones now like ring.

I also use a third party board which hooks up to the internet to give alert status and arm or disarm capability.

The con is it is not as user friendly for a home owner diy but still doable.

Are you using the envisalink?

I was also looking at this - but might need a whole rewire?
https://www.dsc.com/index.php?n=products&o=view&id=2627
Can anyone confirm?

[blacklight]

I use a dsc system with mix of wired and wireless sensors
Dsc is a well know company that has been around a long time.

Dsc wireless sensors use cr2 or cr123 batteries which last a few years unlike the coin batteries used by all the Johnny come lately ones now like ring.

I also use a third party board which hooks up to the internet to give alert status and arm or disarm capability.

The con is it is not as user friendly for a home owner diy but still doable.

Yep...I'm looking for something simple that will sense intruders and send a notification to my phone when I'm not at home.

Learning towards ABODE

https://goabode.com/

[INDAVID WORKSHOP]

Yeah envisalink

I use a dsc system with mix of wired and wireless sensors
Dsc is a well know company that has been around a long time.

Dsc wireless sensors use cr2 or cr123 batteries which last a few years unlike the coin batteries used by all the Johnny come lately ones now like ring.

I also use a third party board which hooks up to the internet to give alert status and arm or disarm capability.

The con is it is not as user friendly for a home owner diy but still doable.

Are you using the envisalink?

I was also looking at this - but might need a whole rewire?
https://www.dsc.com/index.php?n=products&o=view&id=2627
Can anyone confirm?

Guys I also use the DSC system the remote arm/disarm works well and it will activate the siren when any intrusion is detected unlike the camera system you need to alert anyone of the intrusion to deter the criminal elements, also disabled the chirp when arming so no one in close proximity knows when the alarm is armed or not.

[pugboy]

foreign subscription based?

I use a dsc system with mix of wired and wireless sensors
Dsc is a well know company that has been around a long time.

Dsc wireless sensors use cr2 or cr123 batteries which last a few years unlike the coin batteries used by all the Johnny come lately ones now like ring.

I also use a third party board which hooks up to the internet to give alert status and arm or disarm capability.

The con is it is not as user friendly for a home owner diy but still doable.

Yep...I'm looking for something simple that will sense intruders and send a notification to my phone when I'm not at home.

Learning towards ABODE

https://goabode.com/

[Strugglerzinc]

Anyone using one of the more popular wireless alarm systems locally such as Ring, Simplisafe, Abode etc. Would like to know if any work without the subscription service. My current system has inexplicably stopped sending any notifications.

[pugboy]

what system you use presently?

Anyone using one of the more popular wireless alarm systems locally such as Ring, Simplisafe, Abode etc. Would like to know if any work without the subscription service. My current system has inexplicably stopped sending any notifications.

[Strugglerzinc]

what system you use presently?

Anyone using one of the more popular wireless alarm systems locally such as Ring, Simplisafe, Abode etc. Would like to know if any work without the subscription service. My current system has inexplicably stopped sending any notifications.

Skylink.

[redmanjp]

Hey I'm thinking of investing in a self managed home security system like simplisafe, blue ACT or ring etc as compared to blink or digicel's security system.

Want to do self manage to economically better electronically lock down the place by covering all points of entry with some loud alarms and a simple push notification to my phone via an app.


Anyone doing this... If so what are you using?

the con with this is no armed response whereas blink and digicel offering that. but i guess u dont have monthly fees to pay.

[pugboy]

another option is a tried and true burglar alarm system like dsc with the internet notifications

[Duane 3NE 2NR]

DSC PowerSeries (not Neo) can connect to an Envisalink and set up control and notifications on your smartphone.
You can use your phone to turn the alarm on and off and get notifications of which zones are open and closed and alarm triggers.

[j.o.e]

another option is a tried and true burglar alarm system like dsc with the internet notifications

I run DSC with no third party response team etc.
can arm/ disarm panic via app, remotes or control unit. Very responsive when widows and doors triggered

[pugboy]

yeah this is a very common and affordable setup

the neo has internet connectivity also now i have been told

DSC PowerSeries (not Neo) can connect to an Envisalink and set up control and notifications on your smartphone.
You can use your phone to turn the alarm on and off and get notifications of which zones are open and closed and alarm triggers.

[VexXx Dogg]

Simplisafe doh want me to purchase from their website. Might have to buy on amazon. Kinda turned off by that, but I'll keep it in mind

Is there a local dealer for the DSC who can advise on a setup and sell equipment a-la-carte? I want a completely wireless solution, and I already have an idea of how many sensors I need and the locations. Just need to figure out the gear/setup to be the base and send notifications/mobile app support etc.

[j.o.e]

Simplisafe doh want me to purchase from their website. Might have to buy on amazon. Kinda turned off by that, but I'll keep it in mind

Is there a local dealer for the DSC who can advise on a setup and sell equipment a-la-carte? I want a completely wireless solution, and I already have an idea of how many sensors I need and the locations. Just need to figure out the gear/setup to be the base and send notifications/mobile app support etc.

Honestly most of the money in these systems is in the subscription. Best you let someone do the set up for you and run the mc. They already get preferential pricing on the items.
Edit: what I trying to say is you not saving any real money by buying from them and setting up yourself

[VexXx Dogg]

Update:

Abode is a good DIY system that is reasonably priced, with a multitude of sensors/detection.

Your best bet would be a combination of tools to avoid locking in to one ecosystem - but here is what I found.
Pros: multiple ecosystems.
Cons: multiple apps.

Abode - smart security, automation (motion, entry, multi sensor options), can control from app, key fob, or a security panel. Can get a lot on the free tier if you smart about it. Uses Zwave for sensors/hub, but hub needs internet for app to work. Panel can work without internet. Hub has battery backup builtin to some products. HomeKit compatible.
Wyze - good outdoor cameras and smart floodlights, full stop. Can get plenty on the free tier. Uses Wifi. Not sure about HomeKit.
Xsense - heat alarm, smoke alarm, CO alarm, water leak alarm. Long life batteries, zwave comms, has a control app that shows alarms, status of monitored devices and the hub can support up to 50 devices. Not sure about HomeKit. Alarms are loud, too.


And I absolutely saved a fuckton of money by doing it myself.

[computercentral]

DSC I have works great everything wireless

[Duane 3NE 2NR]

I got the Envisalink for the old DSC system and it's working great to give smart home functions.
Turn off and on your alarm and get notifications on your phone.
Works with Apple Home via Homebridge