Chuango LTE-400 4G / Wi-Fi Home Security Alarm Kit - $299 (Save $100) + $18.95 shipping @ Everything ID

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onceupon8 on 16/02/2024 - 13:09 everythingid.com.au (584 clicks)
Last edited 16/02/2024 - 14:26 by 1 other user

I posted this same deal a year ago (https://www.ozbargain.com.au/node/757908), and since then the alarm model has been updated and the special price is the same.

Copied from my last post:
I use one of these alarms and find it to be very good. And now it's cheaper than what I bought it for a year or so ago. There are some cheaper alarm systems out there, but what I like about this one:

• Backup battery (in case of power outage) & sim card phone call / SMS support (in case of Wi-Fi outage)
• Good app to arm/disarm as well as push notifications (I get push notifications whenever the alarm system is armed or disarmed or if the alarm goes off)
• The sensors use local 433Mhz frequency to communicate with the main unit so not affected by a Wi-Fi outage
• Reliable - it's never had a false alarm so far - note: I don't have dogs so haven't tested the pet immune functionality)
• Wireless so easy to install
• Aesthetically designed

They also have a cheaper Wi-Fi only version of the alarm (https://www.everythingid.com.au/smart-home-alarm-systems-c-8…) but I don't think this is very secure as someone could bypass it by turning off the power at your fuse box which would disable your Wi-Fi.

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  semaj on 16/02/2024 - 13:32

  +1

  Available for the same price at their eBay store but with free postage.

  @onceupon8 are you using the new DreamCatcher Life app?

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    Jimothy Wongingtons on 16/02/2024 - 13:49

    $20 voucher for ebay plus members too!

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    onceupon8 on 16/02/2024 - 14:01

    No, I am using the old app which works well.

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  Jimothy Wongingtons on 16/02/2024 - 13:48

  How you finding this setup so far op? Specifically, false alerts.

  Alarm system is the last piece of the security puzzle I needed. Cameras all sorted for all blind spots now but was relying on mirabella motion sensors for more sensitive areas (basically anywhere INSIDE the house) - usually quite good but also seem to get randomly trigged lately with false alarm.

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    onceupon8 on 16/02/2024 - 14:03

    +1

    I haven't had any false alerts. I don't have dogs so can't comment on the pet immune functionality.

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  seb on 16/02/2024 - 14:00

  How long between changes of the PIR batteries? Can the PIR and window sensors be powered by an external power supply?

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    onceupon8 on 16/02/2024 - 14:07

    +1

    The batteries seem to last a long time. There was some discussion by others about the battery life in last years post. The door/window reed switch type sensors seem to last a very long time. It's been years since I have replaced them. I change the batteries in the PIR sensors together with my smoke alarm yearly as a preventative measure as they are in areas which get a lot of use. I have no idea about using an external power supply.

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      revivor on 16/02/2024 - 14:16

      I agree! The batteries seem to last very long! I only had one of the sensors which I think has an issue and the battery replaced on it is quite a lot. Other than that, pretty robust.
      I used to have the older 3G model and upgraded to this when they shut the 3g down. I can't seem to get Alexa to work with this so unsure if it does for anyone out there.
      I have an Aldi 4G Sim in for backup when the power goes off and notification via SMS.

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  pizzaguy on 16/02/2024 - 14:09

  I can't be sure about the quality of this one as I've never heard of Chuango (might be good - I don't know), but if you don't need LTE, Simplisafe at $400 has more sensors and might be something to consider.

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  lac0449 on 16/02/2024 - 14:53

  LTE Bands: B1/B3/B5/B7/B8/B20

  Just be cautious that the device doesn't have Band 28 on 4G which the major telco's use in Aus.

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  basicerno on 16/02/2024 - 15:00

  Anyone know how these cheaper units compare to the Hikvision AX Pro wireless alarm systems?

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    AAN on 16/02/2024 - 17:19

    Hikvision AX Pro wireless too is a cheap wireless alarm system.

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  J B S on 16/02/2024 - 17:08

  Our Smanos Google Assistant/IFTT alarm is doing good still but at end of life but still working. Apparently Smanos and Chuango were same company at one stage.

  It even has Philips Hue integration so the lights would pulse red when alarm activated

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  AAN on 16/02/2024 - 17:19

  -1

  I'd stay away from wireless alarm systems using 433MHz. I'd go with Ajax wireless alarm system but its not availble via DIY, you'd have to buy through security products distributor

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    J B S on 16/02/2024 - 17:23

    The Chuango/Smanos alarm we have are 915mhz are these ok to use?

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      onceupon8 on 16/02/2024 - 19:18

      +1

      I did some research on this:

      433mhz & 915mhz are both popular frequencies and are used by a lot of different devices. 433mhz more in Europe & 915mhz more in the US. The transmitting distance of both frequencies is fairly short and that is why you need an extender if you have sensors too far away from the main unit.

      The Ajax system uses 868mhz in some countries overseas which is a less popular frequency. But in Australia, the Ajax system also uses the common 915mhz frequency - probably due to Australian regulations. So if you wanted an Ajax alarm, you would be better off buying the overseas model - although it may not be legal to use in Australia.

      Burglars could buy a jamming device which can jam 433, 868, 815 & more frequencies. And that is why the Ajax & Chuango systems have a jamming/interference detection feature that sets off the alarm if jamming/interference is detected. But I think for most home intrusions, it would more likely be from an unsophisticated burglar.