Pros & Cons
Pros
Average battery life on motion detector is 6 months but this is traffic dependant. The door sensors are fine but you do need to door frame and door itself to be flush for the connection to work. On a deal with extra 2 sensors (thus 2 pir, 2 contact) +... Read More
The app is easy to navigate. The keypad is nice, it has light on motion. Have not tried a different sim.
Easy to set either on mobile or from the panel. It is easy to adjust the alerts via the app. All emergency contacts will be notified anyway.
We are over 1 year into using the gen2 system and its been flawless. Only downfall is there isn’t an alarm fob.
We have a few things within the house worth a few quid, and thought this was a relatively cheap way to protect the house. Already felt more reassured having that on the front of the house for security, let alone for the doorbell functions!
Cons
Far too difficult to install. The keypad is useless. I like the idea of an alarm system that i can check on whilst i am away, but the monthly cost is basically for cloud storage.
The motion sensor has lots of dead spots, even on the highest setting. Biggest problem is if you have your exit door open and set the alarm it bypasses that door sensor. The motion detector goes off in a closed room.
The ring security base goes offline every few days and doesn't reconnect. The base station is offline so it doesn't really care how correctly you tapped in the code. The manual has the operating symbols under the wrong paragraphs.
Highlights
Quality
Happy with the alarm easy to fit
Overall very pleased with set up and ease of use with the application.
Useful, but even with the sensitivity level turned to low it picks up dust/small bugs etc so it’s constantly tripping.
I started with the 7 piece kit, but if i ever need to expand my security coverage, i know i can easily add more sensors or cameras.
Price
Added to since but a good and cost efficient way of starting.
Packaging/appearance
From the quality of the packaging, the build quality of the components and simplicity of everything including thd app clearly s... Read More
Competitiveness
Easy to set up and not triggered by my 15kg dog
Great producteasy to usehighly recommended companyhave several of there products
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Posted by a reviewer on Amazon
We also have a ring door bell but this does not connect to the alarm system or slightly frustratingly use the wifi extender that is part of the system
Posted by a reviewer on Amazon
I think the app could be laid out better
Posted by a reviewer on Amazon
While i do like the ring ecosystem for its ease of use for non it folk having installed this for someone i dont really rate it
Posted by a reviewer on Amazon
If you have ring doorbellcameras then ok might as well get this as an alarm otherwise dont bother
Posted by a reviewer on Amazon
But wifi connection seems poor plus ethernet port is at the top of device
Posted by a reviewer on Amazon
Antennas seem weak with it always complaining it is offline when other devices cameras etc
Posted by a reviewer on Amazon
Zwave used here is not as friendly as zigbee but seems to be preferred for security devices e
Posted by a reviewer on Amazon
But you wont be using any other vendors units pir contact etc