Showing posts with label home security systems. Show all posts
Showing posts with label home security systems. Show all posts

3/26/2012

InGrid HS701IG Cordless Telephone Handset and Security Monitor Review

InGrid HS701IG Cordless Telephone Handset and Security Monitor
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The phone is great because it provides the user with the functionality of a phone as well as a portable console all in one product. Sometimes you need access to the alarm system that is beyond the scope of the keychain remote, like set the alarm to instant, monitor the house when doors and windows open, and use it as an intercom when you away from a console, like in the basement or in the back yard. Its a brilliant idea.
Some drawbacks I had with this product are listed below:
1. The buttons are raised so accidentally pressing buttons and making unintentional phone calls is all too frequent.
2. The battery life seems very short. I take the phone off the charger every morning and when I come back from work its already down to half. I understand that it has to be in constant communication with all the sensors at all times and drains power that way, but it can get annoying.
3. The LCD screen is too small and contains a lot of information making it confusing at times.
I know it isn't fair to conpare this phone to my DECT 6.0 V-tech, but I believe if Ingrid designs a replacement addressing some of these issues, they would have a solid product. Overall this is still a must have and is a great compliment to this security system.


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- InGrid 2.4Ghz Digital telephone handset with digital answering system- For use with the IG-SK803IG Home Kit and IG-SK804IG Basic Kit- Gives you complete control over your homes security system, while functioning as a full-featured cordless telephone- Arm and disarm your system, manage system features, receive home alerts, and use the emergency panic button to get help anytime- Designed to give you constant access to your InGrid system, carry it with you upstairs, downstairs, even into your backyard- Contains features that meet the needs of busy lives- Caller ID, call waiting caller ID- Push-button access to weather forecasts and alerts, room/baby monitoring- 99# Phonebook with alphabetical search- Personalized ringers and global listings that can be accessed across all registered system phones- For homes containing multiple handsets, each handset can be personalized by creating a name and assigning one to each phone- In emergency situations, a quick slide down of the clear panic cover provides access to EMS, 911, and Fire Rescue services, all at the touch of a button- Not only does the phone function as a normal cordless phone, and contain advanced functionality, it is also intelligent enough to program and assign a name to each wireless sensor placed within the home- Handset speakerphone- Intercom system between other handsets and consoles in the home- Battery level and clock display- Key lock- 2.5mm Headset jack- New message waiting indicator- Multiple ringer options- Mute/hold- Digital answering system- Belt clip- WhiteIG-RHS801IG

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3/15/2012

InGrid SK804IG Basic Monitoring Kit for 1500 Square Foot Homes Review

InGrid SK804IG Basic Monitoring Kit for 1500 Square Foot Homes
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After purchasing this, they then try to get you to sign their service agreement.
I want everyone to be aware of a couple things:
1.) In spite of the fact you pay a premium for the equipment, it completely diactivates should you ever cancel the service, and you are left with a bunch of useless equipment.
2.) There is a 2 year minimum contract
3.) Also, even though there is no finincial risk to InGrid should you cancel early, they slap you with a $175 early termination fee if you should cancel before 2 years.You might want to be aware of these things before you buy.
I should add that I tried to cancel my service immediatly after becoming aware of these things after reading their SLA, and the lady on the phone was about as insistent I stat as an AOL
rep, and lo and behold they still shipped out the order today and charged my credit card (I canceled 2 hours after placing the order, after hours, and here it is 3pm the next day and they
shipped it anyways, so I'm sure the request to cancel was completely ignored)

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Save More and Do More with InGrid
You don't use high-speed Internet for just email. You don't use your TV to just watch the news. So why buy a security system that just provides protection for burglary and fire?

MyInGrid Web Access - Home Security at Your Fingertips
With MyInGrid, InGrid's personalized dashboard of your home, you can watch, customize, or make changes to your system whenever you want. Simply log on and your home unfolds right before your eyes.

Mobile MyInGrid
Wherever you go, InGrid goes with you, placing control of your home's security right in your pocket. See pictures of your kitchen while waiting for a meeting ...look up what time your child came home last night while you are grabbing coffee...you can even arm or disarm your system while walking down the street.

Monthly Monitoring Plans
Most security companies charge high monthly fees and require long, automatically renewing contracts. With InGrid, you don't pay extra for things that should be included, such as fire monitoring, web and phone access, and text/email notifications. For a limited time, enjoy Pay-As-You-Go pricing with no annual contract.

No other provider offers InGrid's 30-day Risk-Free trial or Pay-As-You-Go Monthly Plans.

Trust InGrid's National Experience
Over 99% of security companies are small, local or serve customers in just a few areas. InGrid is one of just a handful of nationwide security companies. InGrid's national footprint allows us to bring you breakthrough safety features and advanced services that most other security companies cannot offer. Since you own your InGrid system, you can take it with you when you move.

We partner with over 25,000 local police, fire and medical agencies in all 50 states. InGrid's monitoring center has spent years developing and maintaining the proprietary databases and relationships to know who to call so that during an emergency, time is not wasted getting you help. It's just another part of InGrid's commitment to rapid response.

What's in the box
The InGrid Basic System includes a Keypad Console, Handset, three Sensors and Base. The system is designed to protect homes, condos and apartments up to 1,500 square feet. InGrid also offers a "Home System" for homes greater than 1,500 square feet. The only thing you need to operate your security system is a high-speed Internet connection, an in-home router, and InGrid Home Monitoring service (once again, no annual contract is required). Please note that your InGrid security cannot be fully activated without a subscription to an InGrid home monitoring plan ($29.99/month with no annual contract).

The Console – Not a Typical Keypad. The InGrid Keypad Console gives you everything you'd expect from a security system keypad, plus a whole lot more. Not only does the Keypad Console act as your command central, it also acts as information central, displaying up-to-the minute weather as well as severe weather alerts. Need help remembering things? The console can also display customized notifications on the easy-to-read screen (such as important dates like birthdays and anniversaries).

The Handset – Better Control Means Better Safety. The Handset, which doubles as a cordless phone, can be taken with you anywhere in and around your home. Your system's controls and panic button are always at hand. Instead of a single keypad anchored by your front door, you're now free to roam your home, backyard or porch AND have instant access to your home's protection. What's more, the handset allows you to monitor activity in other rooms of your home. A phone line is not required for your security connection, but is required to use the handset as a cordless phone or digital answering machine.

Door/Window/Cabinet Sensors Door/window sensors, also known as open/close sensors, are designed to detect the opening of a window, door or cabinet. These sensors are the most common component of any security system, typically used on exterior doors and windows.

InGrid's sensors can be used for non-emergency notification on things such as on firearm, medicine, or liquor cabinets. Sensors can trigger an email, text message or MyInGrid event indicating that something has been moved or opened.



From the Manufacturer InGrid was designed to go from box to full home protection in minutes. While InGrid can be set up in an average home by almost anyone in roughly 90 minutes, it is built to deliver far superior reliability and security compared to traditional systems. Since you install it yourself, there is no need for strangers to come to your home, drilling holes in your walls or special tools. If you can plug in a cordless phone, you can set up your own customized secure system, easily.

Each kit comes pre-configured; you simply open up each numbered box and plug in each component sequentially. When we designed InGrid, we created a system that offers superior home and family protection in every way possible. While most systems have a single point of vulnerability (a single master control panel that can be disabled in seconds), InGrid distributes the control points to several controllers, each a fully functioning mini-system that continually talks with all of the sensors. If one component is disabled, the others are still protecting you.

But InGrid is so much more than just home security; your system can also send you alerts and allow you to monitor non-emergency events that are just as important to your peace of mind. Whether you're on vacation, at the office, or out to dinner, you'll be able to tell who's coming and going, and when, without alarms or the police showing up.

InGrid Home Monitoring is included with your monthly security monitoring. Please note that your InGrid Security System cannot be activated without a monthly monitoring plan. With our 30-day risk-free guarantee and no annual contracts, there is no reason not to install InGrid and enjoy its superior protection, convenience and value.
Product Description The Basic System includes:


(1) Keypad Console
(1) Handset
(3) Window/Door Sensors
(1) Base

The Basic System is optimal for homes and apartments up to 1,500 square feet. InGrid communicates to our monitoring center via your home's broadband Internet connection. A home phone line can also be used for a secondary connection, but is not required. Guardian Protection monitoring service is $29.99 a month, with NO contract required.


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2/20/2012

InGrid SN701IG Door or Window Sensor Review

InGrid SN701IG Door or Window Sensor
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The InGrid door and window sensors are so easy to install. No wires and no screws required, just peel and stick. The whole system is a breeze to set-up. They are very effective. It will not allow you to arm your system with a open door or window. However, you can bypass this option online if you want to leave a window open, for example, but still arm your system. This would be helpful if you wanted to air out an upstairs bedroom but still want to be able to set your alarm. You can easily update it to use that sensor again in the future, when you no longer need it open. This is a very flexible system, with easy to use online controls.

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- InGrid window and door sensor single pack- For use with the IG-SK803IG Home Kit and IG-SK804IG Basic Kit- Protect doors and windows by using encrypted two-way wireless technology- Theyre easy to install with self-adhering backing- Each sensor has a battery life of up to 10 years- Full perimeter protection is achieved by placing a small wireless sensor on accessible doors and windows- When the system is armed and each sensor is uniquely named, the system indicates which sensor in the home was faulted- Sensors can also be used to protect other areas that you would like to monitor such as gun cabinets or interior doors- Use InGrids unique dashboard, "My InGrid" to create notifications for sensor activity that can be emailed to you or sent via text message to your mobile phone- Two-way encrypted wireless communication- Customizable for doors, windows, cabinets and other specific home protection needs- Magnet, sensor spacer, magnet spacer- WhiteIG-RSN801IG

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1/31/2012

Panasonic Wireless Network Camera and Pet Cam (BL-C20A) Review

Panasonic Wireless Network Camera and Pet Cam (BL-C20A)
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Compact, very easy to set up and the image is sharp and clear. Free DDNS service makes this the best buy. I have another camera, Linksys, and I had to pay for this service. I defitely will drop it when it comes up for renewal. No more Linksys camera for me!
After a few days of use..I still love it! I just found out that I can access the camera with my Mac via Firefox browser. This alone beats all other cameras in the market! Set up the motion detector to email pictures is a breeze. You can also set the camera to periodically send a picture, motion or not. The only thing that you could say it is less than the Linksys is it could not send a video. Linksys video only lasts 30 seconds anyway. Highly recommended.
8/21/08: I have 2 of these cameras and the first one (3 yrs old) just failed. It is just not powered up doesn't matter how many times I tried. I guess it is expected. It has been reliably in service for 3 yrs. I will buy it again, when Amazon has a good deal.
The camera's software works flawlessly in Mac OS. I regularly access my camera via Safari web browser. This alone beats most other camera out there. You can get to it from either Windows or Mac. I set it up to email the jpeg to my Blackberry and view the picture there. Could not figure out how to do this on an iPod though.
3/20/09: When the 2nd camera failed, I thought the power supply was the culprit. I bought a $15 power supply from W**T and guess what? It works again. So I now both of my cameras work again! If your camera failed, likely it is the power supply!
Also, I can access my cameras from my iPod touch (live) using the supplied Safari browser when I have a wifi connection. COOL!!

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Wireless Network Camera Automatic Network Configuration, Universal Plug and Play, Set-up Wizard, Remote Pan/Tilt Control, Built in PIR motion detector

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12/13/2011

Defender SN501-16CH-007 16-Channel H.264 DVR Security System (Black) Review

Defender SN501-16CH-007 16-Channel H.264 DVR Security System (Black)
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The Defender DVR SN 501 with 8 cameras was just what I was looking for in a home video survalance system. The compact DVR unit made it simple to install in the living area of our home and be able to keep it out of sight of visitors. The cables and extensions were small in diameter, making them easy to pass through walls and floors and easy to manage. I am able to go online and view my home from a computer anywhere in the world. I can also receive an Email of an alarm event on my Iphone and then connect with the same Iphone and visually see what the cameras are seeing. This Defender SN501 is my second system that I have installed. The first DVR system the "Black*** by Netrome" was a big piece of junk and did not last a year and customer support was non existant and could not speak ledgiable English.
This is not the case with the Defender Customer Support, 24/7 help and courtious. I have only found one drawback with Defender Systems, they are not "Mac computer w/Safari" supported and I have to revert to a Windows Internet Explorer to veiw my system. My Iphone with Safari works though, go figure.Defender SN501-16CH-007 16-Channel H.264 DVR Security System (Black)


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The SN501-16CH-007 is an expandable do-it-yourself video security package. Protect your property, valuables, and family with advanced features that you can setup yourself. Eight included cameras show you who enters your property even when you are away. If your security needs grow, you can expand the system to include an additional eight cameras. The online viewing feature lets you check in from any computer in the world with Internet Explorer. Access your DVR's live footage from your smart phone and receive email alerts when suspicious activity occurs. This security system is loaded with user-friendly features that will help keep your business or home safe and secure. The SN501-16CH-007 is an effective and simple security solution that can record over 8 years of continuous video on the built-in 500GB hard drive.

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