sixwheeledbeast

Yep they where available Pre-Elite, just uses a COM Port and programs off the keypad.

Why not one of the Texecom modules designed for the Premier?

https://gizmodo.com/rings-security-woes-cause-some-tech-review-sites-to-rec-1840634944 I do fully agree that most of this will be user error and they are right to stand by there original reviews if they wish. It still doesn't mean I would trust a platform designed to have back doors in it, myself.

They have a photocell built in but it's optional you can roll the pot off.

Can't beat a LX402 short range IMO. JW has had a few gunked up indoor HKC passives outside on test IIRC, if your the one getting the false alarms and your not expecting any warranty then whatever.

Tamper Ring as above it activates the bell trigger if the bell tamper is opened it's a Gardtec thing. Most systems would let the SAB deal with self activating which is the same as off.

It's a different attack surface hosting a service versus browsing the internet. When you plug these things in you are essentially hosting a server but they wouldn't sell them if the user had to do all the administration required.

https://www.vice.com/en_us/article/epg4xm/amazon-ring-camera-security Much of the same Hik only improved security in retrospect it's the same thing just in consumer land.

I'd be looking at the 232 convertor too. Sometimes they just don't work transparently enough.

At least replacing the battery may stop the beeping even if the thing does alarm then lock out and become unusable.

https://www.buzzfeednews.com/article/carolinehaskins1/data-leak-exposes-personal-data-over-3000-ring-camera-users

Well if the main panel, keypad and bellbox all powered down at the same time the system hasn't been serviced in a long time. Best to leave it powered down and get it looked at when the mains is restored. I'd probably be looking at replacing the bellbox and probably the controls.

it won't reset with the tamper open

Tamper still open then?

They're not expensive new.

Some tamper switch faulty or open I would assume. Is everything back together properly?

Or her boyfriend Peter File...

https://twitter.com/Jessica_Holley/status/1204505193003573250 If you don't want to jump through all the WP GDPR gates.

Even if setup with a unique password. Ring have been sharing images and location data to US police forces. They have even been offering doorbell versions free if you agree to submit all data directly to the local force.

It's just a Galaxy. Honeywell are a conglomerate that buy up names and asset strip them.

I would suggest you contact the installer or a local company and have the system serviced. No point changing the code if you don't know if everything works. There are also parts that need maintenance, voltage checks and replacement batteries.

All the advise above regarding positioning seems very sensible hard to say from not seeing the property. Yes it is true that Risco doesn't get a lot of love from many installers here and you are correct that everyone had there preferred hardware, there are many reasons that contribute for this, every company is different. Generally I would say that Risco is like Marmite. Some places it's all they fit. I personally avoid the stuff, they can be a headache to program, missing some features for me and contacting Risco directly for parts which can be an issue if urgent. One positive with the Risco gear is they use the same batteries throughout, although this does mean chunky contacts as above. I personally lean towards fitting hybrid systems with a wired bellbox and wire as much as I can but again this is just a preference. As a end user you should consider the alarm as a service not a product, the system will need maintenance. You need to be comfortable with the company, the product should be less of a consideration in this scenario. Asking a company to fit something else will only lead to a headache they may not be trained on it for example. I would say the general advise here is get at least 3 quotes, consider all there points and go with the company you feel most comfortable with, not just the cheapest. If you are still most comfortable with the company above then it's the right way forward for you.

Is a katana considered reasonable force now?... To stop this thread from straying of the topic any more ... either option will probably do the job you want. Engineers fit what they know to be reliable, everyone will recommend a different manufacturer so we cant choose one for you. Your alarm is an important purchase so cost should be a lower factor in your decision. You will pay more in the long run if it's unreliable. Good ratter?