@MiaSanMeh last generation

@MiaSanMeh it’s the older one. I’ve been wanting to buy some additional sensors. Cheaper to just get this and add to the system I already have.

@smkarizona for 14.99/month you get 24/7 Live +Alarm Monitoring
+Cellular Connection
+Environmental Monitoring

For 24.99/month you get

+24/7 Live Alarm Monitoring
+Cellular Connection
+Environmental Monitoring
+Mobile App: Arm/Disarm from Anywhere
+Alerts Right On Your Phone
+Secret Alerts
+Video Alarm Verification
+Unlimited Camera Recording
+Smart Home Integrations

@yougotrossed

@cinoclav You wins the Internetz 2day (at least meh.com)

@ManBehindPlan Sweet. I’m making Irk CEO.

@cinoclav @ManBehindPlan zank you, zank you. I feel zoooo zpecial! I zimply cannot zank you enuff!

@styloroc This is actually one of the best standalone security systems available. My brother’s family use the monitoring, but I find that the free way has been good enough, with the other home automation that I have running.
I don’t work for them at all - Just a fan. However, I do strongly prefer their newer system, but at this price, it’s actually quite a decent deal.

@styloroc
I have this system (with additional sensors, etc) and like it a lot. Without monitoring the only notification is the alarm sound at your house. The $15 a month monitoring, which is what I have, includes notification from the central station but no wifi. That all comes, I think, with the higher cost monitoring.

@bugger That’s meh to you. And if you want the latest and greatest tech, you are on the wrong site!

@bugger
The “old school tech” works very well! I have this system and have commented on Meh about it before.

@PooltoyWolf
If yo set it in your bedroom, I’d imagine you have a pretty good idea where it is. I didn’t get one for my system, but don’t tell the burglars.

@andyw I was under the impression it’s a wall-mounted button; is it a handheld one?

@PooltoyWolf I believe it is wall-mounted, like the other components, with a 3-M adhesive system, but it does not have to be mounted. I think it is too big to carry. The remote key has a panic button on it, but I have never used it.

@andyw I gotcha.

@RedOak
https://thumbnailer.mixcloud.com/unsafe/300x300/extaudio/e/c/3/8/c404-c78d-4df7-8701-d104df851d25

@joe43wv
If you are not subscribed (paying) then you will not be monitored by the company. No fire or police will come if the alarm is activated.
Without a paid plan the system will work but no one will be alerted outside the sound of the siren. I bought 3 last time and setup was easy. I had setup one overseas and will be adding the extra siren.

@Bayleedog1
The free monitoring plan would be the equivalent of a car alarm. There is no app for this to work with. The actual paid monitoring is by cellular not wired.
I have this paired with a WiFi cam and Arlo.
For the price I do recommend it depending on your needs of the system. I don’t have the paid subscription because I have a lot of people in the house coming and going and it’s rarely empty. It’s paired with the Arlo.
It’s primarily a whole house door chime. The life of the battery was another great reason for buying it.

@Phlip Thx Bnchs!

@Kenbo the raccoon crap piles are territorial markings. Use that info as you like, but don’t let it get out of hand.

@Kenbo @RedOak Look out for those were-raccoons.

@Kenbo @therealjrn don’t quote me but Airsoft. Corrective training preferred to disposal issues.

@Kenbo Raccoons actually killed one of my coworker’s cats. They can be real bastards.

@RedOak @therealjrn Information received. I have been using “slightly-overpowered-and-louder” versions of Airsoft. Only one training session needed per raccoon.

@Kenbo @therealjrn but disposal issues.

Those big rats can be the size of medium to large dogs.

@Diane
The entry panel should work. When you set it up you enter the serial numbers of the pads, sensors, etc that you are using. I am not sure about the fob, but think it will work.

@mr_shifty
There is a way to set the area sensor to ignore smaller animals.

@andyw Hey, that’s good to know. Thanks! Even though my cats are huge and would probably set it off anyway…

@mr_shifty I think you can still get the manual online which will explain how to do it. They indicate it can be done with medium size dogs.

@andyw @mr_shifty The motion sensor has 3 sensitivity levels adjusted by a slide switch. However if your pet gets close enough, even the low setting will detect it. The recommendation is to mount it high enough to miss the area directly in front.

I have no pets, but my motion sensor was always going off no matter which sensitivity setting it was on. However, it was the only motion sensor I had, so I don’t know if it was just a bad unit since I bought a refurb. The rest of the system has been fine for me.

KuoH

@kuoh @mr_shifty The three sensitivity levels may be in the new systems. Mine says to allow for bigger pets you should mount it upside down.

You might contact them about your motion sensor as it could be defective. I have had a defective part here and there and they have been excellent about replacing them for free. They might charge if it is a refurb.

@andyw @kuoh Goodness! I don’t actually have one, I was just being a smartass! That’s good to know, though. You can see where my head went right away upon seeing this product, right?

@andyw @mr_shifty The sensitivity adjustment is in the original sensor, I’ve had my system at least 4 to 5 years. Turning it upside down points the IR field up, which would work for pets, but you’ll find that it doesn’t detect humans at a distance because it’ll be looking mostly at the ceiling. It’s a workaround, not a real solution.

KuoH