Just stumbled across this site while looking for more information on HAI systems. I have one that I installed about 10 years ago and it works, but my wife was looking for me to upgrade it. I will be honest, at the time, I was building the house and paid little attention to all the details that these devices need to be truly full HA - but as an alarm it works. I also installed the Compose PLC to go with it and wish I hadn't....
The want list:
I need help! - I am at a crossroad and don't know which direction to take.
Do I upgrade the board to the Omni IIe or scrap it and go with a totally new system?
Thanks in advance!
The want list:
- I want to have smartphone access to the alarm. Since we all keep our phones with us, it would be easy for arm/disarming.
- Phone access to cameras would be nice too (no existing cameras now).
- HA options - some lights to go with the security features would be great (in/outdoor - for safety and crime deterrent).
- Integration of existing hardwired smokes for monitoring purposes. (no existing monitoring at the moment)
- Two way voice
- Call out via IP with 3/4G backup?
- HAI Omni II (not the IIE and not the Pro :-( I was apparently a few months too soon when buying!)
- Two Omni keypads (not two way units)
- Two Omni T-Stats
- Compose PLC Firewall and a number of switches, dimmers all around the house.
- Six hardwired motion detectors
I need help! - I am at a crossroad and don't know which direction to take.
Do I upgrade the board to the Omni IIe or scrap it and go with a totally new system?
Thanks in advance!