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robbok
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 Posted - 08/16/2012 : 9:25:09 PM
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I'm looking to set up a "simple" wireless system for securing my home office and a small storage room adjacent to the office. This isn't for a whole-home security system, nor do I require any cameras. Just two door sensors, one glassbreak sensor, and a water sensor.
I'm new to home security systems, so of course I just assumed I could buy a DIY system with Internet accessibility and have it all working wirelessly. A few hours on the Internet, however, and I see it's going to be neither cheap, nor simple. I don't want to sign up for any monthly monitoring systems, nor do I want to pay for GSM service. I want simple, WiFi access to/from my system, with alerting to e-mail. I want to be able to connect to the system directly from anywhere in the world, via browser, and check/set status.
Earlier today, this didn't seem like a lot to ask for. Now I'm baffled by the array of options, add-in modules (with crazy-high prices), and hidden monitoring service monthly fees.
Has anyone out there found a simple (yet robust), Internet-available device that works with mobile browers and that sends alerts to devices?
Any help would be much appreciated!
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stusviews
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USA
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Posted - 08/16/2012 : 11:14:12 PM
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A. Simple, yes. B. Robust, yes. C. Cheap, yes. Choose:
1. in order A first, then B
2. in order B first, then A
3. A & C (order doesn't matter)
Low security needs are all that's needed in many situations, so simple makes sense. Robust often require a not so simple installation without sacrificing ease of use. But security is individual, there's no one best system for every need.
So, 1, 2, 3, or ? |
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Newbie help-- simple, remotely accessible system
