sixwheeledbeast

Point being, I think you need to look at the bigger picture.

Consider the security exploits found in these smart devices on a daily basis, then consider they are connected to your security system... Consumer grade boxes that plug into the internet shouldn't be trusted with the keys to your security systems, it proves a single point of failure. Security is about layers. CCTV stuff I fit is from trade only wholesalers. Being able to have a look at your house is of little use when your nowhere near site. Are you going to watch this app 24/7, or just show people down the pub? Good quality reliable and correctly installed CCTV can be nice to have, but not worth cutting the budget on the other security first is my point here. This is where a risk assessment done by someone knowledgable is worth it's salt. Any decent installer can look at the property and assess what you need, rather than just chuck tat boxes on the wall which serve at best as a mild deterrent.

When was the alarm last serviced? Have you replaced the standby battery in the control panel recently? It may seem to arm/disarm fine but without operational checks you may not know until it fails to operate.

I have explained the best way forward. Replacing your bell would be a waste of time and energy even if you can find a like for like replacement.

That type of bell hasn't been manufactured in many decades. Replace for an SAB of your choosing you may find a model with the aesthetics your looking for. If you need help with the wiring upload a picture of the panel end terminals and we can try and point you in the right direction. https://www.securitywarehouse.co.uk/catalog/intruder-alarm-c-36/sounders-c-36_45/

Forget all that keyfob and Google Home rubbish, have yourself some quotes for a decent wired alarm fitted properly. You could potentially wire it yourself to keep cost down if you approve this with the installer first. Consider the deterrent factor of a external sounder with an approved company on. As for CCTV I personally avoid both Dahua and Hik, very often CCTV is not fit for purpose on many domestics, better to spend more on the intruder and physical security first IMO.

Wouldn't provide me with much confidence. NVM could be on the way out. I am all for maintaining a fully working system but if your getting problems at that age it's time to consider controls replacement.

Seems odd to have an error on Z12 if you have no expander cards on the system (4 zones)

You can fit G3 gear but you can't make it conform to G3.

If it doesn't charge the battery I would consider the panel as not operational, it's one of the main functions that would be checked on a annual service. The panel has done it's job, proping it up with another supply will only create more issues down the line. Have the controls replaced and a full system check while your at it. SLA standby batteries last around 4 years and the external sounder battery may likely be shot if not replaced since installation.

Cisco HP Netgear Draytek... I'd expect to be looking around 230 for a Netgear without fibre ports more for the others. If it doesn't need any features then Netgear would do, most are managed at that size.

It's all relative. I went out to someone last week with a 2 year old Yale thing fitted by a spark that now will not support it for her. I explained the pros and cons, it's booked in for fitting a wired system after Christmas.

Most Pyronix boxes of all eras have the need some tweaking with the box tamper spring/leaf somehow.

If it sounded outside the lid opened.

If it's a "Texecom" box one solid light indicates a fault. It may not be a Texecom one, however possibly a good idea to have your system checked over if it hasn't been done.

Not very helpful posting a picture of something that's not yours when asking for help... Good luck with your Agility certainly not something I would fit, if the above system was yours i probably keep it instead.

Yes to fully decommission a system you will have to get up to the external sounder. Looks like like the panel and possibly bell has been recently swapped, going from the colour of the plastic, the iconic keys, the hold-off working and the paint over where the original panel was. Does the current system work? What would you replace it with?

So you need only one Area and one Part Set within that Area. Hall will be Access Zone Type. Quick Arm is in keypad Options and you press Area.

Why do I want something listening to everything I say to offer a reaction? People have lost the idea of automation. Devices should know what to do automatically, I don't need a pet.

North American market AFAIK. I still see most of this stuff as a gimmick, with the potential for security issues. Most automation I would use can be done either via custom outputs on an alarm or simple relays, contactors, photocells and timers. Anything more fancy I would consider looking at GPIO on a SBC, at least you can ensure the thing you connect to the internet is up to date with the latest security patches.

...or just over saturated with other brands of voice activated tat. https://hardware.slashdot.org/story/18/11/28/0332219/lowes-to-sell-off-its-under-performing-iris-smart-home-automation-business

It wouldn't be normal for an installer to give out the engineers code, other systems may use the same one so for security reasons it would be kept private to that installer. Depending on the situation installer may come out to default the code (FOC or more likely for a call out fee). Unless the panel has a locked NVM you wouldn't need the engineering code to switch your maintenance. Anyway before all that the first port of call is to check on the SSAIB website that the company in question is SSAIB approved. If they are not report them to SSAIB for this false claim. As above you should contact SSAIB if you don't get the service you expect, it's in SSAIB's interests to have your certificate issued to it's likely to get resolved quickly. The benefit of using an approved company is you can contact the Inspectorate if you are unhappy with any outcome of any complaints regarding the company. Same for either SSAIB or NSI approved companies.

Police see it as a waste of time taking most CCTV evidence to court, especially if the perp has a good barrister. Seems to mostly be used as part of other supporting evidence. Fitted a couple of systems as part of a joint LA/Police scheme in an area, they collected evidence over several months before they would even consider court proceedings. DIY stuff you may as well save your money, your unlikely to get a clear enough image of anything useful and will certainly not stand up in court. This tat provides a false sense of security, that may lead to you being less secure.

DIY tat, all sold as a gimmick.

Like a thick black potting compound the ones I recall