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Chuango H4-LTE 4G / Wi-Fi Home Security Alarm Kit - $299 (Save $100) + $16.95 shipping @ Everything ID

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Chuango H4-LTE 4G / Wi-Fi Home Security Alarm Kit - $299 (Save $100) + $16.95 shipping @ Everything ID
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onceupon8 on 19/02/2023 - 19:08 everythingid.com.au (705 clicks)
Last edited 19/02/2023 - 19:13

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)
* 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

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  • pizzaguy on 19/02/2023 - 19:29

    The sensors stop communicating when the wifi is gone, right?

    Also does anyone know what would be the cheapest sim and plan for such setup?

    • askbargain on 19/02/2023 - 19:37

      What’s the point of having a sim if the sensors don’t work without wifi?

      • pizzaguy on 19/02/2023 - 19:39

        Yeah, I'm wrapping my head around it - looking for ideas.

    • onceupon8 on 19/02/2023 - 19:42
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      No, I think the PIR/door sensors use local 433Mhz frequency to communicate with the main unit so not affected by Wi-Fi. I use an Etel sim card in it ($10 per month?), but before when I researched, an Aldi sim card would have been cheaper ($15 per year?). I wanted to go with someone who billed monthly rather than a prepaid service who had 365 days expiry; to help me prevent forgetting to recharge it.

      • pizzaguy on 19/02/2023 - 21:16
        +3

        Legend, thanks.

        This time I turn a blind eye to the fact that you're paying $120/year instead of $15. But please fix it and set a reminder to recharge, as your OzB badge might be revoked.

        • onceupon8 on 20/02/2023 - 13:51
          +1

          Thanks for the kick. I have just changed it over to an Aldi sim card. I always intended to, but never got around to it - I don't want to lose by OzB badge :)

  • dosada on 19/02/2023 - 19:31
    +1

    I am here for the ccp comments.

    • boomramada on 19/02/2023 - 21:47

      Your phone is made in ccp.

  • mskeggs on 19/02/2023 - 22:33

    I assume the sensors have batteries? How often do they need to be changed/charged?

    • bdl on 20/02/2023 - 08:03
      +1

      They use AAs. Life depends on usage - I had a motion and door sensor and they ran for a few years on original set of batteries for infrequent use.

      • pizzaguy on 20/02/2023 - 09:30

        Do you use rechargeable ones, by any chance? Any issues? Rechargeable AAs are 1.2V, regular batteries are 1.5V.

        • bdl on 20/02/2023 - 09:32

          I've decommissioned the unit so still have the sensors they're no longer in use.

          The sensors shipped with akaline 1.5v batteries so I have only ever used those since never changed them :)

          • pizzaguy on 20/02/2023 - 09:35

            @bdl: Why did you decommission it and what did you get instead?

            • bdl on 20/02/2023 - 09:36
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              @pizzaguy: Moved house, wasn't needed anymore.

              • pizzaguy on 20/02/2023 - 09:39

                @bdl: Thanks for all the info.

                Did you like or dislike anything in particular about this system?

                • bdl on 20/02/2023 - 10:25
                  +1

                  @pizzaguy: I liked the value of it and it just worked without hassle.

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