AlDente67 563 Posted December 29, 2015 Have a wired one, but don't want to rewire if we replace any doors or windows, cutting the embedded wiring. Anyone have a suggestion for a decent wireless system I can install myself? And on that note, I did actually cut the doorbell wiring when doing some trim remodeling. Also looking for a simple setup there. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MartyZ 692 Posted December 29, 2015 You should check your cell reception at your house since all wireless setups use cell for monitoring. I wanted a wireless system also but couldn't because cell reception, with all 3 major carriers, at my house sucks. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
HBecwithFn7 296 Posted December 29, 2015 I just went with Simplisafe, so I'll let you know in a bit. BTW, Simplisafe has a "wired" option. If you choose, you can connect the base to a land line via wire. I'm going to try it without that connection, as I want to place the base centrally in the house, and the existing RJ-11 jacks aren't "hot." I have both VoIP and cellular. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Zeke 5,504 Posted December 29, 2015 You should check your cell reception at your house since all wireless setups use cell for monitoring. I wanted a wireless system also but couldn't because cell reception, with all 3 major carriers, at my house sucks.Cell signal booster? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Junior 14 Posted December 30, 2015 Cell signal booster? relies on power. If you are away and power to the house is lost then you're completely relying on a neighbor to hear the alarm and call it in for you... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MartyZ 692 Posted December 30, 2015 Cell signal booster? I called simplesafe about a year ago and they had no solution. Maybe they have something now, but i'm stuck in a contract with slomins. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
InFamous 311 Posted December 30, 2015 I just went with Simplisafe, so I'll let you know in a bit. BTW, Simplisafe has a "wired" option. If you choose, you can connect the base to a land line via wire. I'm going to try it without that connection, as I want to place the base centrally in the house, and the existing RJ-11 jacks aren't "hot." I have both VoIP and cellular. Let me know how you like it. Probably going with them also. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
njpilot 671 Posted December 30, 2015 You should check your cell reception at your house since all wireless setups use cell for monitoring. I wanted a wireless system also but couldn't because cell reception, with all 3 major carriers, at my house sucks. If the existing panel can work wireless sensors, it would still work with a landline. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Zeke 5,504 Posted December 30, 2015 relies on power. If you are away and power to the house is lost then you're completely relying on a neighbor to hear the alarm and call it in for you...Apu? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Junior 14 Posted December 30, 2015 Apu? Could work I guess.. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Dragline 11 Posted December 30, 2015 Add a wireless receiver to your existing system and place wireless transmitters wherever you need them. 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
HBecwithFn7 296 Posted December 30, 2015 Apu? Doesn't he provide Squishies and Donuts for Homer? I know..... "Auxilliary Power Unit..." 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Schrödinger's cat 87 Posted December 30, 2015 Cell signal booster? I have a signal booster ( for my phone, not for an alarm ) and they work quite well. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
45Doll 5,874 Posted December 30, 2015 As far as I know, there's nothing 'wrong' with Simplisafe. There's a lot of people using them that are satisfied. One thing though: Simplisafe equipment won't work with any other provider. It's proprietary. So if you want to change for any reason the equipment won't work with another provider. Also: most of the security companys resell Alarm.com, which is the business back end (computers, network and software) for their services. The company provides the staff for monitoring and calling the police. I signed up with the company below over a year ago and they've been good. Also their rate was the lowest I found for a particular (pretty basic) monitored coverage level. https://suretydiy.com/ Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
HBecwithFn7 296 Posted December 30, 2015 My SimpliSafe components arrived today. I'll be busy putting it together and I'll let you know how it goes. All the individual components are battery powered, it seems and have double stick strips for mounting. The base station does indeed have two RJ 11 jacks for an optional wired operation. I'll get back to you when it's operational. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
cold shot 1 Posted February 29, 2016 I would re-think using Simplisafe: http://thehackernews.com/2016/02/hack-home-security-alarm.html "SimpliSafe wireless home alarm systems – used by more than 300,000 customers in the United States – are Hell Easy to Hack, allowing an attacker to easily gain full access to the alarm and disable the security system, facilitating unauthorized intrusions and thefts." Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
InFamous 311 Posted September 11, 2016 My SimpliSafe components arrived today. I'll be busy putting it together and I'll let you know how it goes. All the individual components are battery powered, it seems and have double stick strips for mounting. The base station does indeed have two RJ 11 jacks for an optional wired operation. I'll get back to you when it's operational. So it's been about 8 months, how do you like it so far? I just ordered a some of the starter pieces and they should arrive end of this week/early next week. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
njpilot 671 Posted September 11, 2016 I'm curious as well, although I don't think he's been on the forum much these days. My main concern with this system is the lack of encryption that was posted here awhile back. Seems the system can be easily defeated. Haven't seen anything new about it being more secure. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
InFamous 311 Posted September 12, 2016 I'm curious as well, although I don't think he's been on the forum much these days. My main concern with this system is the lack of encryption that was posted here awhile back. Seems the system can be easily defeated. Haven't seen anything new about it being more secure. I checked out the simplisafe forums and almost all the current users say it's not too much to worry about. Basically this is a budget friendly security system. To hack it you would need to really know what you're doing and the right equipment to do it. That said...this type of person isn't looking at a house the normal "Joe" has to jack...they're more of a professional thief. Not the type of smash and grab burglar which is what we are mostly worried about. The run of the mill thief wouldn't be able to hack it. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Barms 98 Posted September 12, 2016 They are beta testing a camera now too. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
InFamous 311 Posted September 12, 2016 I saw that too, I have a Nest camera right now which I love. I see they integrated the nest thermostat, IDK why they didn't just do the same with the Nest camera too. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Rob0115 1,105 Posted September 12, 2016 I have frontpoint. It's excellent, the app is great and customer service great. I did a lot of study and CNET ranked them among the best. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BlueLineFish 615 Posted September 12, 2016 Subbed for info as well. Want a wireless system for home and perimeter as well Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mipafox 438 Posted September 12, 2016 If the existing panel can work wireless sensors, it would still work with a landline. And if it doesn't, it might take an expansion board. Use a wireless expansion board. My primary system is "hybrid" - some wired and some wireless sensors that I put in when I expanded. Also, more than one communication with monitoring. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mipafox 438 Posted September 12, 2016 Apu? From The Simpsons? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Displaced Texan 11,731 Posted September 12, 2016 This thread has my interest piqued. I want a wireless system, with cameras to replace my current deterrence. Anything is hackable if one has the time and equipment. These systems are designed to deter the quick score break ins, not a carefully orchestrated, and coordinated break in. 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Rob0115 1,105 Posted September 12, 2016 This thread has my interest piqued. I want a wireless system, with cameras to replace my current deterrence. Anything is hackable if one has the time and equipment. These systems are designed to deter the quick score break ins, not a carefully orchestrated, and coordinated break in. IMHO integrating cameras into the alarm system isn't going to provide you with the best camera capability. It does nothing for monitoring alerting so doesn't need to be part of the system. I have integrated cameras at my house in Montville and separate cameras at my house in Florida. I went with Canary cameras but now there is a lot of competition in that space. Nest does cloud based DVR for a reasonable price and some will hook up to storage; like Synology, etc; for on premise storage of the video. Having done both setup the apps and camera capabilities are better, IMHO, from the non-alarm companies. A lot of them are better at integrating with z-wave, Nest Weave or HomeKit for automation purposes as well. I have my lights, Nest thermostats, Alarm system, and cameras running through my Lutron Hub and an control them on a scene basis from my iPhone (same from android) including Geo positioning to turn on lights, change heat or air to home from away. I can even unlock my doors or open my garage (which I don't do for security purposes) as I get close enough. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mipafox 438 Posted September 12, 2016 I already can't get my car to do what I want it to do. Whether I push a button, turn a knob, or press a peddle, it simply decides on its own what it thinks should happen next. I don't want a house like that. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JackDaWack 2,895 Posted September 12, 2016 I checked out the simplisafe forums and almost all the current users say it's not too much to worry about. Basically this is a budget friendly security system. To hack it you would need to really know what you're doing and the right equipment to do it. That said...this type of person isn't looking at a house the normal "Joe" has to jack...they're more of a professional thief. Not the type of smash and grab burglar which is what we are mostly worried about. The run of the mill thief wouldn't be able to hack it. The worst a normal person would have to worry about is a "jamming" of the wireless network, but simplisafe will trigger the alarm if it senses that its being jammed. If someone is hacking into your network, well lets just say they are probably savvy enough to get through any home security system.. Mahwah had burglaries where the perps just came and cut the phone lines in the wealthy riovista area. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites