Apologies to all the long-timers here if it looks like I'm all over the map (from my other threads), but the more I read the more it seems like putting a system together using something like a Honeywell 20P or 21IP might provide for a more robust, reliable system. I see the differences between the two, but I have some questions.
1. The 21IP includes the Honeywell IP communicator, but this seems to be a closed solution with Honeywell's own service. Is this correct? If so, what is the cost for using the Honeywell service versus an alternative (assuming one were to go with the 20P and add-ons... below)?
2. Neither the 20P nor 21IP come stock with a GSM solution. It seems a GSM can be added to the 21IP, but I'm not sure if one is available for the 20P.
3. For any wireless connectivity I'd have to add something like the 6160RF, yes?
4. It seems an add-on IP communicator is available for the 20P, so it looks like this would allow for a more open IP based connectivity solution (assuming I'm right about the 21IP having a Honeywell-only IP solution).
5. I'm not sure I understand what the System Enhancement Module does for the 20P. Remote access and control?
6. It seems like for some devices, like wireless smoke detectors, only Honeywell devices can be used. Is this true?
7. What would be the most cost effective option for system monitoring by a security company, along the lines of what Amazon/Ring now offers (at a great price)?
Thanks.
1. The 21IP includes the Honeywell IP communicator, but this seems to be a closed solution with Honeywell's own service. Is this correct? If so, what is the cost for using the Honeywell service versus an alternative (assuming one were to go with the 20P and add-ons... below)?
2. Neither the 20P nor 21IP come stock with a GSM solution. It seems a GSM can be added to the 21IP, but I'm not sure if one is available for the 20P.
3. For any wireless connectivity I'd have to add something like the 6160RF, yes?
4. It seems an add-on IP communicator is available for the 20P, so it looks like this would allow for a more open IP based connectivity solution (assuming I'm right about the 21IP having a Honeywell-only IP solution).
5. I'm not sure I understand what the System Enhancement Module does for the 20P. Remote access and control?
6. It seems like for some devices, like wireless smoke detectors, only Honeywell devices can be used. Is this true?
7. What would be the most cost effective option for system monitoring by a security company, along the lines of what Amazon/Ring now offers (at a great price)?
Thanks.