Home Alarm System Recommendations ?

[mytescocom]

Hi All,

I have a question to ask on Home Alarm System for my new home.

Which of the following brands are good and reliable:
1) SUPA8, SUPA10
2) SATEL
3) PARADOX / SPECTRA
4) BluGuard
5) Atlantis

I'm planning to go with SUPA, the salesman says it is an Australian product, but some say it is a local product.

Any thoughts and recommendations are highly appreciated.

Thanks.

[JustObserver]

Hi All,

I have a question to ask on Home Alarm System for my new home.

Which of the following brands are good and reliable:
1) SUPA8, SUPA10
2) SATEL
3) PARADOX / SPECTRA
4) BluGuard
5) Atlantis

I'm planning to go with SUPA, the salesman says it is an Australian product, but some say it is a local product.

Any thoughts and recommendations are highly appreciated.

Thanks.

Go for CHUBB . most of the banks are using CHUBB.
I have been using CHUBB for the last 28 years without any major problems, although it is slightly expensive but on the long run it saves you a lot of time and trouble with false alarm and faulty alarm.

They have link up services to send security personnel to your house when your alarm trigger within 10 mins for a small yearly fees.

thanks and good luck

[denver]

I think most of the brands you highlighted are reliable brands, so should be okay. Apart from brand, there are other factors that you should consider:

1. Functions - some models/brands have more functions than others. Decide which functions you need and don't need. No need to spend a lot of money on features you won't use.

2. User friendly / ease of use - some model, like the Satel, has a wealth of features and control, but it is also one of the most difficult to use because of the number of button presses that you do to use certain features. If possible, test the alarm system first and see if you are comfortable with the user interface. If you take the model that calls your handphone everytime your alarm triggers, ask the installer how do you control your alarm from your handphone. Some alarm codes that you need to press is very very long, so might be difficult to remember.

3. Installer - choose the installer that you know personally or those recommended by friends. Some installer (especially those from fliers) just take your money, install and don't want to see you again. Alarm sometimes need maintenance or tweaking of sensitivity, especially if you take one of those infra-red detectors.

Good luck.

[NSkyline]

I am also in the midst of looking a good home security alarm......Chubb is similar to ADT service right??? But right now there are alot DIY wireless home alarm system....cost at RM399 but i doubt of their worthiness....a good one can come up to 2-3k.....ehm....sigh

[chulaisn]

I have Supa8 since 3 years ago and it is very reliable. Cost include concealed wiring was RM2k then - double storey link house. It contains 8 zones alarm but for double storey link would be sufficient with just 4 zones. Why the need for zoning , so that when trigerred one can see where the point of trigger is ie back/front of house , upstairs/down stairs and take preventive action. What is essential is also 2 control panels, one at entry and another in master bedroom. Imagine if in dead of night alarm goes off and one have to take great risk to come out of bedroom if only one control panel at point of entry. It has dial up feature when triggered and all basic function can be controlled remotely from handphone. One feature that I would like to be improved is the handphone trigger alarm. Over the phone one will hear beeps - number of beeps corresponding to the zone triggered. However, it beeps too fast and one could not be sure. Voice warning will be better. Another good feature is 2 alarm mode available and be fully customised for individual need. Eg in my case, I set one to full protection and another to bypass certain zones and this is to be used when we are at home - as it may be inconvenient to switch the alarm on and off each time we go out ot retrieve mail or throw rubbish. My philosophy of a home alarm - its more important to protect the occupant of the house from burglars/intruders rather than thieves.
As far as false triggers are concerned, so far 99% of the false triggers are caused by ourselves when for eg slamming the gate or unknowingly opening armed entries. The other 1% was caused by neighbour children banging on the back door. No break ins so far (touch wood) or maybe the very sight of an alarm siren at the front is the prevention?!

[ksin]

I have supa 10, just install it end of last year. For the time being, its quite reliable. The feature that i most appreciated is the voice module. The system will call my handphone n inform me in plain english voice when the alarm is triggered. I also can call in to carry out various alarm function such as review status, disarm, arm and control my home automation (my installer have yet to teach me how 2 use the automation, they are in d midst of learning) by using the mobile phone keypad n it's free. The system cost me around RM2K with concealed wiring, 2 keypad, 1 external siren, 1 internal siren, 3 infra red censor n a remote control (special price because i m a purchasing officer for a developer).

[TanWW]

Hi

Which one did you buy in the end?

[rivas_2002]

hey ! guys out there

i've previously using satel but later on i changed to use the Bluguard alarm system.........and to my suprise i found out it's quite user friendly and convenience.. they have an expansion to connect to GSM later on.. you can use it for SMS reporting.. occasionally i will received my SMS when my son or daughter just arrive home from school and disarm the system.. .. if i forgot to arm my system.. i can just call them to system and arm it using mobiles..
it's so convenience and stable

[Chong8012]

Hi !!

Just a few advise for those who wanna to install alarm system.

1. The key question is always to select a stable system to minimize the faulth alarm. The system got to be user friendly and easy to manipulate.. based on the fact that some of our ageing parent and children might have to use it in future.

2. always go for the installer that you familiar or trust... then you will know that they will give you a good support through out the years or in the event of system break down.... the alarm got to be fix it asap..we can't wait for tommorow.

3. always make sure that all the doors, windows, roof, etc are fully covered by sensors... never try to save cost by skipping some of the point..that's when it will caused a big problems later on....some of china products offers quite compettive price.. but i tell you what.. those system only give you a few points..... can you imagine you only cover the windows and doors but not on the roof.

4. Try to choose a system that you can upgrades later on in future.. for example.. home automation, GSM Module to act as backup line in the event of telephony is being cut.... no point you select a cheep system ..but you can't upgrade in future...

5. Do yearly maintenance.. the installer only give 1 year waranty .. always make sure that you performed atleast once a year...

so far i'm quite satisfied with my system. Namely Bluguard L900V... 9 zone
it has a option between mandarin language or english language.. i took mandarin voice chip .. because my mum can understand if the sytem call out ...

[SunwayKid]

.........i've previously using....Blugard.....

..........Just a few advise for those who wanna to install alarm system.....Blugard....

No offense but when two Kawan Baru surfaced within 1 hour of each other and posting from the same IP address and both, with their sleuth advertising, claiming a particular brand of alarm system was the best thing since sliced bread was invented, I will take their recommendation with a double pinch of salt.

[Chong8012]

Dear all,

i gues the purpose of this forum is to share the informations and
to create the awareness of the premise's security.

Bro Sunway kid, i guess you're at wrong forum..

[SunwayKid]

No problem fren, sharing information. In fact, some of your advice are reasonable. But when one create multiple nicks to mislead forumers to believe that a particular brand is good, that is called advertising, not sharing. And the rules will tell you that you are in the wrong forum to do that!

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rivas_2002
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#9 IP: 60.52.116.32 18-04-2007, 01:40 PM
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[makeupgirl]

My husband bought the Amway brand one, cost about 2.8k. It is all wireless. He likes it because no need to get strangers to home to install, he want to do it himself . It comes with 3 magnetic contact and 6 vibration sensor for doors and windows, then can top-up seperately... I like it because no need to drill holes and pull cable everywhere in the house (no cleaning ) , and can bring the whole system along when we move house.

I find the remote control quite good, no need to count down and faster run out of the house (like my anuty's one ). But if the infrared detector (it senses body heat movement) put at the living room... I think it suits better for those working family with no pet or kids running around during day time. When comes to big family with someone at home, it will only be useful at night (unless install in bedroom? ).

[kwchang]

sunwaykid, next time send me a PM to report such unethical acts.
Both of them are hereby banned.
Obviously, people reading this forum will know the unscrupulous acts of the salemen of that particular brand - shot themselves in the foot.

[jaanu]

hii!!

I am planning to fix an alarm..so far, i met the blueguard alarm systems salesman.he explained to me the functions and all..i am quite interested about it..but,i am scared of this product as if it will cause me problems in the future..the price is rm3.2k.can i have some suggestions..your cooperation are highly appreciated.thanks