Home Security System Installation - DIY

PTG Benny on 24/11/2019 - 19:05
Last edited 25/11/2019 - 18:59 by 1 other user

Hey everyone,

Is it possible to buy a home alarm system and then get a sparky to install it. I have a mate who is an electrician so I will be able to get a good price with him.

I know Arlo have the cameras but not sure about an alarm system?

Thanks

Benny

Home & Garden Security System

Comments

  • 87percent on 24/11/2019 - 19:40
    +3

    Do Yourself It?

  • tight-ass on 24/11/2019 - 20:04

    Bosch have very good quality systems - https://au.boschsecurity.com/en/products_2/intrusionalarmsys…

  • trex on 24/11/2019 - 21:13

    Get a wireless unit like Digoo HOSA. If you have Wifi at home or a spare SIM card, you can control the unit from outside and also receive alerts. Sensors all works on batteries. Battery for the PIR sensor lasted me over 3 months in a high traffic area.

  • raytriplej on 24/11/2019 - 21:24

    I am an electrician and installed my bosch 6000 system.

    Hard to go past this mob for price and after sales assistance.

    https://www.cheapalarmparts.com.au/

    • PTG Benny on 25/11/2019 - 08:46

      Which Bosch 6000 did you get? I noticed there a few different options in this range.

      Was there much involved in setting it up?

      • raytriplej on 26/11/2019 - 00:02

        I initially got the bosch 6000 and then added the 4G sim expander board and wireless expander board to it. 3 wired tritech detectors inside and 2 wireless ones outside. If I went again I would go all wireless detectors.
        Cheap alarm parts had a good setup guide for dummies, as the control pad isn't straight forward. You will need an electrician for the instal. YOu could then frig around with the setup yourself. I bought wireless key fobs but don't ever use them.

        • PTG Benny on 26/11/2019 - 10:35

          Hey mate thank you! Is this the one that you would go with? https://www.cheapalarmparts.com.au/bosch-solution-6000-wifi-…

          • raytriplej on 26/11/2019 - 10:43

            @PTG Benny: I added the 3G expander board. I haven't had a drama with mine but I have a feeling the tritech detectors have extra smarts over the standard sensors. My system is due for a battery change now. I use "Myalarm SMS control" to arm remotely and get sent SMS alerts from the alarm system. You will need an electrician for the wiring side of things.

  • elgrande on 24/11/2019 - 21:41

    Yes you can. I once got a DIY one from Dick Smith (back in the day). I already had a power outlet in the roof so did not require any new electrical work.

  • PTG Benny on 25/11/2019 - 08:47

    Thanks everyone for your replies, that is a big help now I know you can 'DIY'

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