geordieboy
New Member
I have been lurking around this forum and AVS forum for a while as we are in the process of building a new house.
I am a newbie, and a lot of the technology that is discussed on this forum is above me.
I am looking for some advice on selecting security system components for the house under construction.
I will have access to open walls, basement, attic etc, so I would like to go hardwired and pre wire while I am doing structured wiring pre-wire for CAT6 and RG6.
I am looking for a fairly flexible system, but am not particularly concerned with home automation.
I will use either IP or VOIP monitoring (not sure with who yet)
I need about 6 PIRS, 6 doors, 16 windows, 3 smoke detectors and 2 keypads.
I like the ELK system, but am wondering whether I need the features (and expense) of that system. Other than that I have looked at DSC and Honeywell setups, but am unsure what the flexibility of these systems is.
I would like to be able to customize arming zones etc, (if we wanted to leave an upstairs window open overnight for cool air etc, or turn off some of the PIR zones, but not all etc. that is what I mean by flexibility, as well as availability of quality accessories such as ROKONET or Bosch Blue Line PIRs. I will also be installing it myself.
I know this is a basic request and probably sparks more questions than answers, but I appreciate any insight that anyone can give me.
Thanks!
I am a newbie, and a lot of the technology that is discussed on this forum is above me.
I am looking for some advice on selecting security system components for the house under construction.
I will have access to open walls, basement, attic etc, so I would like to go hardwired and pre wire while I am doing structured wiring pre-wire for CAT6 and RG6.
I am looking for a fairly flexible system, but am not particularly concerned with home automation.
I will use either IP or VOIP monitoring (not sure with who yet)
I need about 6 PIRS, 6 doors, 16 windows, 3 smoke detectors and 2 keypads.
I like the ELK system, but am wondering whether I need the features (and expense) of that system. Other than that I have looked at DSC and Honeywell setups, but am unsure what the flexibility of these systems is.
I would like to be able to customize arming zones etc, (if we wanted to leave an upstairs window open overnight for cool air etc, or turn off some of the PIR zones, but not all etc. that is what I mean by flexibility, as well as availability of quality accessories such as ROKONET or Bosch Blue Line PIRs. I will also be installing it myself.
I know this is a basic request and probably sparks more questions than answers, but I appreciate any insight that anyone can give me.
Thanks!