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Gardtec 490x Vs Galaxy G2-20  

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  1. 1. Which one should I go for?

    • Gardtec GT490x
      6
    • Galaxy G2-20
      22


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Posted

Which would you chose out of these two for my circumstances

1- 3 bed semi

2- No pets

3- Already have a wired system connecting 3 PIR sensors and 2 Door contacts.

4- Need to add one more wireless PIR sensor as well as a Smoke detector.

5- Need a Keypad with proximity detector & 4 fobs (important for grandparents & ease of use; plus Police response)

6-Need to be able to arm individual zones (downstairs / upstairs / Kitchen).

7-Would like the choice of having a speech dialer if I wanted to.

I understand both are grade2 & PD6662 compliant for police response. But not sure which would fully meet my needs and which is more reliable.

Posted

Galaxy will allow text messaging as well as full monitoring option.

Posted
Galaxy will allow text messaging as well as full monitoring option.

RJB what do you mean by FULL monitoring option

Are there other monitoring options (other than full?!!)

Posted
RJB what do you mean by FULL monitoring option

Are there other monitoring options (other than full?!!)

Well, meaning monitoring for keyholder-only or keyholder/police.

Posted
Well, meaning monitoring for keyholder-only or keyholder/police.

Well, that changes everything :hmm:

I was under the impression that both panels are good for Police response.

Posted
the gal is a more expenisve panel though

I actually thought the 490x is the equivalent Gardtec to the Galaxy 2-20?

If not, then which Gardtec panel is?

Posted
Well, that changes everything :hmm:

I was under the impression that both panels are good for Police response.

I've confused you sorry - as redbull says, both will cope with monitoring.

I just meant that the Galaxy panel has a choice of SMS text signalling or monitoring via a 3rd party.

Posted

RJB & Redbull thank you both very much.

Looks like the Galaxy is the more versatile choice.

I hope it is also a more reliable panel.

Redbull, it seems that the only difference between the 2-20 and 2-44 (in standard configuration) is that the 2-44 has more zones & outputs than the 2-20

but, in my case a 3bed semi, the 2-20 fits the bill I think.

I understand the 2-44 can also have (GSM Modem & 2-way voice) as optional extras, but that's it, right? Or did I miss something?

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