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Want an alarm but don't want it monitored

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  • 14-12-2014 6:22pm
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    ronn
    Registered Users Posts: 1,069 ✭✭✭


    Looking to get a wired alarm installed but I don't want it to be monitored by a company, can I get an alarm installed and it ring or txt my phone,
    Any thoughts or recommendations would be great help.


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    kub
    Registered Users Posts: 6,546 ✭✭✭kub


    That is no problem at all, you simply want a system that you self monitor.

    So my advice would be to get at least 3 quotes from PSA licensed installers. Beware if you employ a guy not licensed by them both you and he could be prosecuted. A full list of installers is listed on their Web site.

    Also make sure and get those quotes in writing and as per standard requirements, as in they are supposed to provide you with a Risk Assessment and a System Design.

    Bear in mind that texting from telephone landlines will be discontinued by Eircom soon so make sure and get the system to ring you.


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    ronn
    Registered Users Posts: 1,069 ✭✭✭ronn


    Thanks for yor reply, one more question, do I need a landline to have an alarm, for the thing to ring me, ???


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    braddun
    Banned (with Prison Access) Posts: 1,221 ✭✭✭braddun


    buy hd ip camera will send photos to phone


    make sure its hd so you can make out faces 640x480 is pretty useless

    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QWk7ZxZi3vg


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    ronn
    Registered Users Posts: 1,069 ✭✭✭ronn


    braddun wrote: »
    buy hd ip camera will send photos to phone


    make sure its hd so you can make out faces 640x480 is pretty useless

    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QWk7ZxZi3vg
    Not really into a recording camera but might get one to see who's at my door,


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    kub
    Registered Users Posts: 6,546 ✭✭✭kub


    ronn wrote: »
    Thanks for yor reply, one more question, do I need a landline to have an alarm, for the thing to ring me, ???

    No not necessarily, you could go with IP monitoring which would alert your phone if the system activates.
    There are also GSM units which will allow for texting as these do not go via the landline. The only issue with these is they can be blocked.


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    kub
    Registered Users Posts: 6,546 ✭✭✭kub


    braddun wrote: »
    buy hd ip camera will send photos to phone


    make sure its hd so you can make out faces 640x480 is pretty useless

    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QWk7ZxZi3vg

    A camera is not an alarm system.


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    ronn
    Registered Users Posts: 1,069 ✭✭✭ronn


    What's IP ??
    Best to go with land line and a wired system,
    Thanks again


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    Evolution1
    Registered Users Posts: 855 ✭✭✭Evolution1


    ronn wrote: »
    What's IP ??
    Best to go with land line and a wired system,
    Thanks again

    Landlines can be cut so make sure to protect the cable.. id use both a gsm and landline


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    KoolKid
    Moderators, Home & Garden Moderators, Technology & Internet Moderators Posts: 24,789 Mod ✭✭✭✭KoolKid


    ronn wrote: »
    What's IP ??
    Best to go with land line and a wired system,
    Thanks again

    IP uses your broadband connection for monitoring and remote control of your alarm via apps and Internet browser. More secure as a potential intruder has to consider how your broadband is delivered. It could be one of a number of wireless networks, mobile networks, cable, phoneline, dish etc.


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