You've probably never heard of a company called 2gig Technologies, but is starting to make a name in the field of security system accessible via the home network. 2GIG has developed what I did. For the iPhone of home security systems The control panel! Go is one of the most intuitive feature-rich systems well designed house that I deal with security.
After a break last year we had, we were for a security system that could install it yourself looking for. I already had a system of "old school" and was not impressed by the device or service provider. This time I thought I would get on my DIY and install it myself.
I saw several systems on the market, but it seems not very DIY friendly, the installation require in many archaic codes to fix the main unit and sensors recording. I was frustrated in my search until I wirelessly control your security! 2GIG Go immediately caught my attention because it has a standard numeric keypad, but it was a bright spot on the LCD touchscreen.
2gig visited the site to learn more about the system and examined their properties. This thing was loaded: For selected control system:
- The wireless sensor (non-operating cable)
- Alarm by phone, and / or services, department landline (not sick your mobile phone connection cut)
- Home control switches Z-Wave thermostats and door locks (if you choose this option and the fees associated with the alarm service provider)
- Arm, disarm, and sensor notification by / / Site iPhone / Android BlackBerry Secure Web (with the plan rate interactive services)
- Activation and deactivation of wireless remote control (similar to unlock a car with a remote control)
- / Fire / smoke high water alarm relay capability (with optional sensors)
- Speaker to the service (optional service) speak alerting services
Everything looked good, the only thing that worries me is how this is going to cost. To my surprise, I found $ 460 Home Security Store. This website is the do-it-yourselfers who want professional-quality alarm systems, but do not want to pay high prices or blocked for installation in multi-annual contracts crazy Service.
The basic kit comes with 3 wireless sensors, door / window sensor, motion sensor, remote control the activation and deactivation of the system, the main switchboard itself, a power adapter and battery and wireless card that installs in the Control Panel. You need to decide which mobile operator. In the purchase of the unit, which is installed the type of cellular radio determined rather I recommend choosing the provider that you know has the best signal reception in your home. The cost of maintenance of the alarm unit is integrated by provider and service package you choose in your monthly alarm service.
The 2gig of (and many other alarm systems) are oriented documentation professional installers, but was still capable of everything that is needed to get things going to understand. The only problem I had was that the system had not only a manual and installation guide, which was corrected by visiting their website and download the manual.
Another problem was that no power cord supplied with the system. Again, I think they understand that professional installers have a cable drum with them will be cut to the desired length. Would have been nice to include a 10 meter long cable, so they might have to travel to my local Radio Shack saved me.
The movement lasted a few hours, and it was pretty easy. Registering wireless sensors was very simple.
I waited a few days before the election of a service provider. I opted for the security service, which was announced on the website of the store home security, was an alarm relay service powered by Alarm.com. I for advanced interactive service enables remote / arming disarming through my iPhone and also provided some of the advanced features of reports by SMS / messages / push notification when alarm is triggered allow me, or if you choose to select some sensors are activated. For example, if the hotel door opened during my regular working hours, I received a text saying it was open. Do not set the alarm or call the police (although it could have done). It only tells me that someone playing with my door.
The alarm service is powered by Alarm.com also integrate with my system wireless security cameras DIY (paid) allows me the video of the events to do about the alarms (if I choose to pay the additional cost) to see.
The touch experience is much more intuitive than the old school keyboards from other providers of security systems available. In addition to the touchscreen, the system has also a large trigger buttons / emergency, if you are too afraid to go out and play with the touch screen. It also has a Home button that you. Returned to the similar like an iPhone's main menu Start button
The system voice responses in almost all cases, such as opening a door. You can create your own linking words in the text of integrated voice response banking. For example, I have a back door and a door to the backyard and I was able to name them correctly, and that all those words were in the integrated Voice Bank. Bank of voices is a bit limited, but I was not able to find the word "door" and have another word instead of replaced.
I had to activate absolutely no problems with this system so far and am looking forward to some advanced features such as Z-Wave lighting, thermostat, control and secure the door.
The system is very flexible. You can easily add other sensors, such as sensors, smoke / fire and broken glass at any time simply by purchasing sensors and after registration. I have added a second key and a pair of contacts for additional doors.
If you want to increase your safety zone for your home or business, you should really take a look at the wireless security system 2GIG Go! Home Control.
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